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the obligation he had taken . He had now reached the climax of his Masonic ambition , but his services would always be at the disposal of the All Saints ' Lodge . He heartily thanked them for the beautiful jewel , which would ever remind him of one of the happiest years of his lifo . Bro . James Terry , who was in his very best form , made a stirring appeal on-behalf of the Masonic Charities , and it was with much pleasure that he bore testimony to the great interest always evinced by the Brethren of the All Saints Lodge . The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution had no more

consistent supporter , for never a Festival took place without the Lodge having at least one Steward . He also made reference to the other Institutions , and wound up a very characteristic speech by asking the Brethren to support in a generous manner their W . M . . who had intimated his intention of representing the Lodge at tbe next Festival . As they would then be commencing a now century he suggested that the amount of subscriptions should realise the same amount of pounds as the number of the All Saints Lodge . A quaint conceit that evoked much laughter .

The customary compliments wero paid to the Past Masters , the Visitors and Officers of the Lodge , and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the Tyler's toast at a somewhat late hour . The admirable musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . H . H . Heap , R . A . M ., in which Miss Florence Glover and Bro . A . E . Webb , together with Messrs . Fred Wilson , Eric Farr , Will Ballard , and A . J . Roberts took part .

Besides Bros . James Terry and C . J . R . Tijou , already mentioned , there was a long list of Visitors present , among whom were Bros . E . F . Gillard 879 , W . Ellis King 1614 , Ben Johnson P . M . 1805 , C . M . Holland W . M . 1805 , W . T . Legg P . M . 828 , John Lusty P . M . 1607 , W . R . Cooper W . M . 1056 , S . H . Loram 1411 , W . Green P . M . 1158 , T . S . Whitlock 186 , G . B . Bayley 192 , F . J . Burdett 898 , E . C . Collins 2758 , John J . Cavill P . M . 1312 P . P . G . D . Essex , H . Saunion 1423 , A . G . Duck P . M . 898 , John Bennett P . M . 1765 , Arthur Holland J . W .

1 B 26 , W . F . J . Parsons 1259 , 3 . E . Waters S . W . 27 , G . F . Higgins 1076 , A . Dickson S 9 tf , R . D . Cummings P . M . 2168 , John Mossop P . M . 213 P . P . G . R . Worcester , F . Fuller Smee 23 , F . D . Harris 1609 , F . Thornton 1805 , Alf . J . Field 2664 , A . J . Bird P . M . 1 S 95 , George Mann 1804 , J . H . Duckham P . M . 1593 . W . G . Adcock P . M . 2202 , G . Lambert 781 , J . G . Marralls 1987 , G . E . Warns P . M . 1 S 05 , G . H . Holmes W . M . 1 S 05 , John Bussey S . D . 2626 , E . J . Anning P . M . 1364 , A . W . Lines 2454 , Jas . Young 1805 , G . E . Turner 1623 , G . Mayer 2265 , W . Clarkson 907 , & c .

DUKE OF FIFE LODGE , No . 2345 . rriHE first meeting after the summer recess of this popular Lodge was held I under the presidency of Bro . Andrew Robertson W . M ., at the Alexandra Hotel , Clapham Common , on Wednesday evening , 18 th inst . Among those present were Bros . A . Robertson W . M ., G . F . Winney S . W ., H . Mitchell J . W ., K . Steele P . M . Treas ., J . W . Folkard P . M . P . Z . Sec , 0 . J . Fitch S . D ., A . Machin P . M . J . D ., W . W . Westley P . M . P . Z . D . C . G . Taylor

I . G ., F . W . Sinclair Steward , T . Gregory Steward . J . T . Kidman Steward , S . Cochrane P . M . P . Z . P . G . T ., J . Langdon P . M ., j . Mitchell P . M ., A . Harvey P . M . P . Z ., Bevan P . M ., Harrould , Ballard , Oswald , Smith , Hill , Hole , J . Wyer P . M . P . Z . P . P . G . D . C Kent , Baker , B . Kench , W . H . Jones , J . Simmons , H . Mitchel ] , C . W . Merrett , Hearsey , and F . W . Boden ; Visitors : Bros . Bundy P . M . 2625 , Bow W . M . 503 , and A . 0 . Newton P . M . 186 .

The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Ballot was taken for , and proved unanimous in favour of , Messrs . Jones and Boden , who were impressively initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The summer outing account showed a balance , which was added to the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge . This is a most satisfactory conclusion to what has now well established itself as a part of the usual Lodge routine .

A hearty vote of sympathy with Bro . M . Baldwin in his suffering was passed . The Brethren felt the greatest regret that one of their number should have such a " rough time . " Other routine business being completed the Lodge was regularly closed ; a candidate'for initiation being proposed for the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended the Brethren dined under tho genial care of the Worshipful Master .

The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured . The enthusiasm of the Brethren for the dear old Queen and her son the Grand Master , was unusually evident . In responding for the Grand Officers Bro . Cochrane asked the Brethren to bear in mind "theInstitutions . " Although the long recess had in some very slight degree affected the ease with which the machinery worked , the close attention of the Stewards , b / aded by Bro . Fred Sinclair , the shortness of the speeches , and the excellence of the music made this meeting long to be remembered by the members . Bros . Boden and Jones , the new members , gave promise of being real acquisitions to this successful and happy Lodge .

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ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 1306 . ON Thursday , 19 th inst ., at Bro . T . F . Bates ' s , the Red Cow , Mile End Road , E , Bros . J . Barrcff W . M ., T . L . Barber S . W ., H . T . Lloyd J . W ., T . A . Arter P . M . Prec , C . J . Holmes P . M . Sec , T . Bates S . D ., J . Wynman J . D ., Holmes I . G ., Chapman Org ., Harper P . M ., Trolowsky , & c .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Trolowsky acting aa candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Lloyd , who advanced the Lodge and rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Trolowsky again kindly acting as candidate . The W . M . having returned to the chair , resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and the S . W . was elected to preside at the next meeting .

FRIARS LODGE , No . 1349 . THE fifteen sections were worked in this Lodge on Thursday of last week , at Bro . M . Abraham ' s , the Aldgate Distillery , adjoining the Aldgate Kast Station .

There were about sixty Brethren present , the chair being occupied by Bro . B . Stewart P . M . 1278 2411 . supported by Bros . B . DaCosta P . M 1349 S . W ., S . A . DaCosta P . M . 1349 J . W ., J . Oxley P . M . 1306 I . P . M ., I . Davis Sec Daniels S . D ., Box J . D ., T . W . Marks I . G ., R . Phillips Steward . The following Brethren worked the different Sections—First Lecture Bros . E , Daniel P . M . 2411 , J . Davey 2411 , S , Emden 1349 , Richmond S . D .

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205 , B . DaCosta P . M . 1349 , N . Goldman J . D . 1349 , Gouldston P . M . 2411 ; Second Lecture : Bros . J . West P . M . 933 , L . DaCosta P . M . 781 , T . Blyth W . M . 2411 , J . Oxley P . M . 1306 , T . W . Box 2411 ; Third Lecture : Bros . M . DaCosta P . M . 1349 , L . A . DaCosta P . M . 1349 , H . Harris P . M . 1349 . Bro . Oxley proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for

the able manner in which Bro . Stewart had fulfilled the duties of the chair , which proposition was warmly supported ; Bro . Stewart thanked the Brethren , and particularly thoso who had so kindly assisted in the working , and the compliment was acknowledged by the S . W ., after which the Lodge ^ waa closed .

NEW CROSS LODGE , No . 1559 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . Lake ' s , the Kemple's Head , Long Acre , Bro . 3 . Swash W . M ., M . Beadle S . W ., L . Lake J . W ., J . D . Graham P . M . Prec , G . Faaz Sec , W . Knill S . D ., C . Johnson J . D ., J . Sutcliffe I . G ., W . Menninger P . M ., J . Jacobs , L . Bourlet , F . W . Kerswell , W . Tipton , G . A . Bolland , W . Quanton , R . A . Miles , J . Wynman , See .

After the reading of the minutes tho Lodge was called off and on . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Quanton candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Bourlet being the candidate . The first and second lectures wera rendered by Bro . Johnson . Bro . E . Beadle was elected W . M . for next meeting .

WOODROW LQDGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday afternoon , at 3 o ' clock , at 24 Panton Street , Haymarket , Bros . S . E . Firminger W . M ., J . E . Culverhouse S . W ., H . J . Rose J . W ., 0 . Wetton P . M . Dep . Prec , J . W . Simeons Sec , W . West S . D ., 0 . Murless J . D ., H . J . Cousens I . G ., J . Wynman , Albert Pion , J . Ounnington , A . Menn , G . Yeowell , and G . Baker .

After the minutes had been confirmed the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cousens W . M . 172 , who opened the Lodge in the second degree , when Bro . Simeons was presented as W . M .-elect . Having taken the obligation the Lodge was opened in the third degree , and he was duly installed and saluted , Bro . C Wetton P . M . making an excellent D . C . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the W . M . invested the Officers , which work was done in a really creditable manner .

Bro . Cousens continued with the address to the W . M ., whilst Bro . Wetton Dep . Prec . addressed the Wardens and Brethren . Bro . Simeons proceeded to open the Lodge in the second degree , and Bro . 0 . Murless was examined . Lodge was resumed to the third degree and the ceremony was rehearsed .

Bro . Simeons informed the Brethren that the installation ceremony would be rehearsed by Bro . George Spice W . M . of the Confidence Lodge , No . 193 , at the next meeting . The perfect working of Bro . Spice being so well known , we expect an exceptional meeting . Bro . Firminger was elected W . M . for the following Monday .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 . ON Monday , at Patterson ' s Hotel , Charterhouse Square , E . G ., Bros . T , Hawkins 2255 W . M ., H . J . Cathie S . W ., C . Pattere J . W ., T , Humphreys P . M . Prec , G . Daunton P . M . Sec , J . W . Bridgman P . M . Treas , acting S . D ., A . Pepper J . D ., E . G . Godfrey I . G ., A . 0 . Cook , G . A . Marchall , R . F . Sharp , J . Wynman , & c .

After the minutes were confirmed the Lodge was called off and on . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Marchall acting as candidate , and we cannot speak too highly of the able manner in which the W . M . rehearsed the work . The Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , and closed down to the first . Bro . Bridgman P . M . Treasurer informed the W . M . that there was £ 30 in band , and therefore they might have another ballot in connection with the Benevolent Association , which was unanimously agreed to , the ballot proving in favour of Bro . J . Timmins .

Bro . Marchall was elected a member , and Bro . J . Wynman had the distinction of honorary membership conferred upon him . Being Officers night on Monday , Bro . H . J . Cathie was elected to preside as W . M . the following Monday .

EYRE LODGE , No . 2742 . ON Wednesday , at the old established Eyre Arms Hotel , St . John's Wood , N . W ., Bros . 0 . Murless W . M ., G-. Thompson S . W ., J . E . Culverhonse J . W ., H . J . Weston P . M . Prec , P . J . Weeden Sec , W . C . Berry S . D ., A . Perino J . D ., F . Pegrum I . G ., A . Barrell , J . Wynman , G . Howard , F . W . Clarke .

Bro . Perino answered the questions , and was entrusted ; the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . This being ended the W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pegrum acting as candidate . Both the ceremonies were perfectly and impressively rendered .

PROYINCIAL . — : o : — UNITY LODGE , No . 267 . ON Thursday , 19 th inst ., the Lodge celebrated the festival of St . John the Baptist , when Bro . William Harrison P . M . P . P . G . Steward was duly installed as Worshipful Master . The Lodge was held at the Macclesfield Drill Hall .

The banquet took place , as usual , at the Macclesfield Arms Hotel , when Bro . J . Crowther served an excellent menu . The Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and harmony prevailed , Bro . James Stevens J . W . 295 was responsible for the musical arrangements . o o o WEYSIDE LODGE , No . 1395 . THE installation meeting took place at tho Masouic Hall , Woking , on Tuesday , 17 th inst .

Bro . Weston proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the able manner in which the W . M . had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time in this Lodge , which compliment was highly appreciated and acknowledged . Bro . Thompson will preside on Wednesday next .