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Several communications were read by Bro . A . W . Fenner P . M ., who anted as Secretary , and after hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed , many of the Brethren expressing the pleasure they had derived from the evening's work .

The Percy Lodge of Instruction meets every Saturday , at 8 o clock , at the Perseverance Hotel , Southgate Road . The Preceptor Bro . J . A . Powell is a painstaking and efficient tutor , who at all times strives to impart knowledge of the ritual to those who attend the meetings of the Lodge . Bro . F . Stallard P . M . is the Secretary , and Bro . J . Anly jun . the Treasurer .

ISRAEL LODGE , No . 205 . rriHE members of this Lodge arranged a specially interesting meeting for X Sunday last , at the Rising Sun , Globe Road , E ., when Bro . Robert Bowers P . M . 15 W . M . 1321 M . E . Z . 2191 , F . R . H . S ., delivered an interesting

and instructive lecture on " King Solomon ' s Temple : its Builders and Destroyers , " with some notes on the Temples of Zerrubabel and Herod , and the destruction of Jerusalem . Bro . Walter Clement Tyler W . M . 862 and 1567 J . W . 2579 P . S . 862 kindly illustrated the Lecture by Oxy-Hydrogen limelight views , and thereby added considerably to the general effect .

Tho chair was taken by Bro . H . J . Phillips P . M . ana Sec . 205 , who was supported by a very large assemblage of Brethren , the capacious quarters occupied by the Lodge being crowded to their fullest extent , while upwards of fifty other visitors were unable to gain admittance . At the conclusion of the most interesting lecture the W . M . invited discussion , and among those who responded thereto was Bro . G . W . Speth P . G . A . D . C . Secretary of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , who said he had desired

to form a company of about 150 Brethren to pay a visit aud see Palestine , but unfortunately he was unable to get that number together , and a smaller number would not have paid expenses . But thanks to Bro . Bowers they had been able that evening to spend a pleasant couple of hours in Palestine , and failing an actual visit it was almost as good as having paid a tourist a ^ nnt for the journey . Bro . Speth then touched upon several poiafcs in the lecture , and other Brethren joined in a discussion which formed a pleasant and instructive adjunct to the event of the evening .

Bros . Bowers and Tyler were elected Honorary Members of tho Lodge , and wishes were expressed that they might give the lecture again , and in other parts of the Metropolis . A hearty vote of thanks was also passed to the Brother who had acted as W . M . on the occasion . Several Brethren were elected members , and altogether we think those who are at the bead of affairs in the Israel Instruction Lodge have reason to congratulate themselves on the result of their latest efforts to promote the interests of their own members and of tha Craft in general .

As we have already said , Bro . H . J . Phillips P . M . Sec . 205 occupied tho chair , others taking an important share in the meeting included Bros . George Graveley G . P . England as S . W ., D . Moss P . D . G . S . B . Transvaal as J . W ., H . Harris P . M . Sec , B . Stewart P . M ., & c , & c .

WELLINGTON LODGE , No . 548 . MONDAY , at New Cross House , New Cross Road , S . E ., was Officers ' night . Bro . George Freame W . M . ofthe Mother Lodge took the chair , and was supported by Bros . Harris S . W ., J . Timms J . W ., E . W . Hathersich P . M . Acting Preceptor , F . T . Adam Secretary , A . Martin S . D ., W . Newell J . D ., J . Lexson I . G ., B . Riminton P . M ., H . Wybourn P . M ., J . Welch , VV Neill , T . Humms , E . Wilmot , W . Ottowav , J . Wynman , H . Olney , & c .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . Welch was examined and entrusted . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . By desire of the Preceptor the Brethren then went through that very important portion of our ceremonial , which may justly be described as " drill , " in the different degrees . The W . M . then resumed the Lodge to tho first degree . We congratulate the presiding Officer on the ability he displayed in the chair—his working was excellent . Bro . T . J . Peckham was elected to preside the following Monday .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . riTHE regular meeting was held on Tuesday , at the Oliver Arms , Wesfc-JL bourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., when there were present Bros . Andover W . M ., Weaver S . W ., Llewellyn J . W ., Matthews S . D ., Graham J . D ., Dehane P . M . Prec , Whiteway I . G ., Mogford P . M ., Rogers P . M ., Halston , White , Gilling , Busby .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . White acting as candidate , after which the same Brother answered the questions leading to the second degree . The Lodge was called off and on . The W . M . opened in the second degree , and rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Busby acting as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree .

Bros . White and Gilling were elected members of the Lodge , Bro . Llewellyn was elected to preside that day fortnight , the following meeting being Officers' night .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . AT tho S x Belis Hotel , Hammersmith , on Friday , 21 st insfc ., Bros . M . F . Wilkins W . M ., H . J . Couzcns S . W ., J . H . Gumming P . M . J . W ., R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx . Acting Preceptor , F . Craggs P . M . Secretary , W . Hinds P . M . Treasurer , R . Reid S . D ., J . Bratt J . D ., G . T . Meek I . G ., W . J . Copelstone P . M ., J . Banks P . M ., J . Worth ( W . M . of the Mother L dg" ) . G . White , W . G . Palmer , J . J . Lewin , K . M . Ross , W . Atkinson , and many others .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Atkinson acting as candidate . This was executed in a first class manner , and the Lodge was called off and on , after which Bro . Ross was duly examined and entrusted , and the Lodqo being opened in the second degree the ceremony of passing was rehear .-ed . Lodge was resumed to tha first degree , and the first section was woiked by tho Brethren , under the direction of the Acting Preceptor . Bro . Couzens was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting .

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . AT the Town Hall Tavern , Kensington , on Tuesday , 18 th inst ., Bros . E . G . Easton W . M ., W . B . Neville KM . S . W ., W . G ' . Cave J . W ., W . Hillier P . M . Preceptor , F . Cragcs P . M . Secretary , R . Cawley S . D ., W . Drisden J . D ., A . J . Bengie I . G ., J . H . Gumming P . M ., Williams , and others . Thc ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gumming acting aa

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candidate . The charge was given in an excellent manner . Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bro . Gumming answered the questions , was entrusted , and subsequently the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Neville was elected to the chair for the next weekly meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . AT the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on Saturday , 22 nd inst ., Bros . K . M . Ross W . M ., W . Atkinson S . VV ., W . T . Ridgway J . W ., W . Hillier P . M . Acting Preceptor , F . Craggs P . M . Treasure r , R . Josey P . M . Secretary , W . Handover S . D ., M . F . Wilkins J . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M . I . G . ; Past Masters S . W . Keene , W . Flaok , W . Hyde , R . H . Williams P . P . G . J . D . Middx . * , Bros . J . Wood , Anthony sen ., R . Reid , H . J . Couzens , G . T . Meek , H . T . Johnson , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Anthony acting as candidate . Bro . Meek was examined and entrusted , the Lodge opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . As the next meeting was the Preceptors' night , it was expected that , as

usual , the number of Brethren who came from all parts would be very large . Bro . Atkinson S . W . v * a , s elected to preside on 6 th May . Hearty congratulations were given to Bro . Craggs , on the occasion of the success of the candidate of the West London Masonic Election Association at the late election , whieh was greatly duo to his exertions .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ( LATB TBBBIERS . ) ON Wednesday afternoon , at 3 o'clock , at the Dover Coatlo Hotel and Restaurant , Westminster Bridge Road ( of which Bro . E . Voigt is the manager ) , a meeting took placo under the presidency of Bro . B . Cohen , who was supported by ' Bros . T . Holmes as S . W ., E . Voigt J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Prec , 0 . Wetton P . M . S . D ., -J . Wynman J . D ., VV . Newstead I . G ., and others .

After formalities Bro . Wynman offered himself as a candidate for the second degree , and in due course that ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Newstead was then examined as a candidate for the third degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony was gone through , the working of Bro . Cohen giving satisfaction throughout . Bro . T . Holmes was elected to preside afc the next meeting .

We take the opportunity of again drawing the attention of professional and other Brethren to the meetings of this Instruction Lolge , held on Wednesday afternoons , at 3 o ' clock . In Bro . A . Darch the Lodge has an able Preceptor , and in other ways the Lodge is deserving of support .

ALFRED NEWTON LODGE , No . 2686 . BEING Officers' night a very good meeting took place on Tuesday , at the Boyal Palace Hotel , Kensington , W . The Worshipful Master of the Mother Lodge Bro . J . Naughton was ably supported by Bro . H . Redgrave S . W ., W . R . Thompson J . W ., W . F . Flack P . M . Dep . Prec , W . B . Abbott P . M . Sec . 2686 acting Sec , E . Vernon S . D ., A . F . McNeil J . D ., W . 0 . Freeman I . G ., J . W . Jupe , G . Hinds , A . Swann , A . Catlin , J . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge being formed the W . M . proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Flack being the candidate . This being ended the Lodge was called off . Resuming , the W . M . announced his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of passing , for which Bro . A . Swann offered himself as candidate . Having answered the questions he was entrusted , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony gone through . Both ceramonies were perfectly rendered .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and complimented Bros . E . Vernon S . D . and VV . C . Freeman I . G . on the able manner in which they had fulfilled their duties for the fir .-t time in their respective offices . Bro . W . R . Thompson will preside on Tuesday next .

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ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . TflHE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , L 21 st inst ., Brother W . Thomas Blease VV . M ., there being a very good attendance of members and visitors . There was no Lodge business of special importance , and an early adjournment was made to the festive board , where Loyal and Masonic toasts wore pleasantly varied by songs and recitations , rendered by Bros . J . Harold Burton , J . Horricks , Fred Daniels , J . Hart , Rev . W . G . Edwards Rees , M . A .,

Edwd . Roberts P . M . 1459 , J . Harrison Hill , Affability , No . 317 , & o . The latter Brother , who had been performing at Buxton on the previous day , gave several songs and sketches from a wonderfully clever and refined programme . Bro . Hill is one of our newest drawing-room entertainers , whose remarkable and versatile abilities will , we anticipate , not be long in placing him in the

front rank of author-humorists . His pianoforte imitations of such widely different styles of composition as thafc of Bach , Chopin , Handel , Mendelssohn , Mozart , Schuberb , & c , all based upon the simple air of " Three blind mice , " was only equalled by an original song , descriptive of his extraordinary resemblance to the Rt . Hon . Joseph Chamberlain , Colonial Secretary , and entitled " If I were only Joseph , and Joseph only me . "

The following very good story was related of Bro . Hill in one of the Manchester papers dated Saturday , 21 st January 1899 : "Mr . Harrison Hill , of this city , gave selections from his repertory of recitals on Thursday , in the drawing-room of Kensington Palace , London , before Princess Louise and a select partv . Much amusement was caused by one incident . In the course

of bis song , ' My Julie . t , ' a line , ' 0 ! ladies , never call your daughters by the name of Juliet ! ' caused an unusual amount of merriment , which was laughingly explained to Mr . Hill by Princess Louise herself . ' There were , ' she said , ' two ladies amongst the company , mother and daughter , who were both called Juliet . ' "

Garrick . — Bro . Brickwell , profiting by the press criticisms on the first performance of " Change Alley , " has induced the author * to make certain and important changes in the play , which will be presented to the public in its new form this ( Saturday ) evening ,