New Cross Lodge, No. 1559.

ho present at the working of the Lodge , and showed tho interest they felt in their proceedings ; ho trusted that they had not been disappointed . Bro . Brindley P . M . 160-1 , in reply , thanked them all for the hearty manner in which Bro . E . Reynolds ' s and his own health had been drunk ; he could not speak too highly of tho

Worship ful Masters working ; ho had often met him in the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , in which Bro . Bortini took a groat deal of interest , it being held at tho Criterion . Ho was also much pleased with that of their worthy Chairman and Bro . Grammant P . M . It caused him much gratification to see amongst thorn his old friend

Bro . E . Reynolds , the Secretary of tho Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . Bro . E . Reynolds S . D . 160-1 thanked tho brethren heartily for the kind manner in which the health of tho Visitors had been drank , also for the kind exnressions which had fallen from tho

lips of Bro . T . Brindley with respect to tho Lodge of which ho had the honour of being Secretary . They met every Thursday evening , all the year round , and worked with a will , and any of the brethren who wished for instruction would bo made welcome . In the

room he saw many faces who were constant attendants , and it was gratifying to him to soe how well the Worshipful Master was supported by his Officers , they wore among thoso who wore most regular in their attendance at the Criterion on Thursday evenings . They were equally proficient in sectional work ,

which was the most beautiful part of Freemasonry . He , like Bro . Brindley , had spent a most enjoyable evening , and he thanked them all for the heart y reception , and wished tho New Cross Lodge every success . Tho Immediate Past Master gave the health of Bro . Howard , who , some time ago , was initiated at a Lodge

of emergency . This brother , in reply , expressed his gratification at being admitted amongst them . He hoped to prove himself a worthy member of tho Lodge . Tho health of the Past Masters was proposed , and each severally returned thanks . Bro . Ernest Smith P . M . and Secretary , in acknowledging the kindness of tho brethren , assured

them he was always willing to do all he could for the welfare of the Lodgo and to assist the Officers . That ni g ht had shown what the Past Masters were able and willing to do ; their Worshipful Master had been compelled to leave , but this evidenced how desirable it was that the Past Masters should be well up to their work . He was

pleased to tell the brethren the Lodgo was prospering under tbo Mastership of Bro . Bertini , and he could also say that several gentlemen wero waiting to bo initiated . Although this was a bye night it was gratifying to find so many members present ; this clearly proved the interest that was t-ken iu the New Cross Lodge . Bro . Smith

then proposed the health of their Immediate Past Master Bro . the Rev . J . VV . Sturdie , thanking him for undertaking the duties—partly in tho Lodge and partly at the banquet table , —which he knew Bro . Sturdie had performed in a manner pleasing and satisfactory to all . Bro . Stnrdie , in thanking the brethren for their kindness , said he

appreciated very much all that had been said of him , but was sorry that tho Worshipful Master had had to leave them ; his working and perseverance wero much to be admired . He was delighted to hear from their brother Secretary that the Lodge was prospering ,

aud ho hoped it would continue to do so . Tho health of the Officers was next proposed , to which Bro . Grassi responded . The T y ler ' s toast brought this pleasant and harmonious meeting to a close . Bros . North , Grassi , E . Fry , W . J . Pegram , Ernest Smith , and others added much to the enjoyment by their vocal ability .

Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .

ON Thursday , the 11-th inst ., this Lodgo paid a fraternal visit to Thirsk , at the invitation of the members of the Falcon Lodge , No . 1416 , iu that town . In the spring tho Eboracnms had entertained the Falcons , and the latter took this opportunity of reciprocating conrtesics . The Eboracutn brethren , numbering over twenty , left York by the five o ' clock train , and at Thirsk station wore met by a deputation from the Falcon Lodgo , with carriages , aud were

convoyed to the Masonic Hall , in the Castle Yard , where they found a warm and cordial greeting awaiting them . At 7 p . m . the Falcon Lodgo was opened by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Z . Wright , supposed by Bros . Past Masters Reginald Bell , Henry Smith , Geo . Ayr ., T . J . Wilkinson , Chas . Greensides , W . Coltman ; Dr . Linford S . W ., Dr . Hartley J . W ., Rev . E . Richardson S . D ., J . T . Hansell Secretary ,

and many others ; whilst amongst the Eboracnms were Bros . A . T . B . Turner W . M ., Past Masters T . B . Whytehead , J . T . Seller , Geo . Balmford ; W . Brown W . M . elect , and most of the other Officers of the Lodge . The Worshi pful Master of the Falcon Lodgo expressad tho pleasure ho felt at being able to welcome their York visitors , and the Worshipful Master of the Eboracum Lodge responded . Tho

Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . the llou . W . T . Orde-Powlett ) boiug here announced , tha members of Provincial Grand Lodgo formed a deputation to receive him , aud he was conducted into the room and saluted . He then proceeded to address a few remarks to tbe brethren , and expressed hia pleasure at being able to visit the Lodge and witness so truly fraternal a gathering . Such interchange of the courtesies of tho Craft wero calculated to be of m-eat nse . and

he should be glad to encourage the good spirit thus exhibited . After Hie close of the Lodge the Thirsk brethren entertained their guests at a capital supper , which had boon supplied b y Bro . Farmery , the -ylcr . At its conclusion Bro . Z . Wright proceeded to give the ' usual -oval toasts , and then that of tlie Provincial Grand Lodgeresponded

, to by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . P . G . W ., who also proposed tho health of iho Worshipful Master of tho Falcon Lodge . Bro . Wright resi ' 'ondcd , and gave Prosperity to the Eboracr . ai Lodge , responded to Jy Bros . Turner and W . Brown . Bro . T . J . Wilkinson P . M . then * wid a short but extremely interesting paper on "The Masonio

lemple , " for which he received the cordial thanks of the party . * ms was followed by other toasts aud songs , aud a right merry eveiilri g was spent , tho visitors leaving for the station at 12 o ' clock , WUenge they retained to York by tho midnight raail . j

Kendrick Lodge, No. 2013.

KENDRICK LODGE , No . 2013 .

r piIE regular Lodge meeting was hold at the Masonic Hall , Reading , - » on Thursday , 7 th October , at which tho following brethren were present :-Bros . G . AV . Wobb W . M ., 0 . H . Tench S . W ., J . E . Sydenham J . W ., T . Cook jun . Treasurer , G . II . Stnbington Secretary , C . B . Tnbbs S . D ., B . W . Bennett J . D ., F . J . Ferguson P . M . D . C , C . E . Howett I . G ., J . T . Brown Steward , J . F . Stevens Tyler ; Past

Masters W . G . Flanagan and E . Margrett ; and Bros . J . IT . Millard and Henry Creed . Visitors : —Bros . IT . VV . Schartau Org . 1519 , IT . VV . 0 . Smith W . M . 1566 , F . Marsh W . M . 1 S 95 , Hy . Perks W . M . 209 , Doran Webb W . M . 1891 , F . Blackwell W . M . 41 4 ; C . Slaughter , II . G . Shenvin , F . J . Brown , J . Sparrow , W . Ravens-croft S . W .. J .

Greenaway Secretary 1101 ; J . T . Thomas 1171 , W . Bonny 414 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the meeting held on the 4 th March , and of tho Lodgo of Emergency , held on tho 1 st April , wero read and confirmed . The Lodgo was opened in tho second and third degrees . Bro . C . II . Tench—who was elected W . M . for tha

ensning year at tho regular Lodgo held on the 4 th March last—was duly installed , the ceremony being performed by Bros . G . VV . Webb and W . G . Flanagan , in a most impressive manner ; after which tho Worship ful Master appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : — Bros . G . W . Webb I . P . M ., J . E . Sydenham S . W ., C . B . Tubbs J . W .,

T . Cook jnn . Treasnrer , G- II . Stnbington Secretary , VV . G . Flanagan P . M . D . C , W . B . Bennett S . D ., C . E . Howett J . D ., J . T . Brown I . G ., T . E . Hill , J . H . Millard , and F . J . Lawes Stewards ; J . F . Stevens Tyler . Tho Lodgo was resumed , and a candidate for initiation was proposed by Bro . VV . B . Bennett , seconded by Bro . VV . G . Flanpgan .

All business being ended , tho Lodgo was closed according to antient form , when the brethren , about 35 in number , adjourned to the Great Western Hotel , where a banquet was provided by Bro . W . G . Flanagan , at which tho Worshipful Master presided . During the evening Bio . G . VV . Webb presented the Lodge with a very beautiful

" broken column , " for donations , in token of tho pleasure ho had derived during his year of office . This brother was presented by the Worship ful Master with a very elegant Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted to him at the last regular Lodge . In accepting the same Bro . Webb assured the brethren that it would be treasured by him as long as he mig ht be spared to wear it .

George Price Lodge, No. 2096.

GEORGE PRICE LODGE , No . 2096 .

AN emergency meeting of this Lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Saturday , 23 rd Oct . Present : —Bros . H . M . Hobbs P . G . S . D . Surrey W . M ., ' F . T . Rklpath S . W ., A . Matthoy acting J . W ., J . S . Fraser Sec , M . L . Levey S . D ., VV . G . Goods J . D ., F . Cambridge P . P . G . Org . Surrey I . G ., VV . G . Oates D . C , J . C Leaver Steward , F . VV . Leaver Organist , VV . Lat'c Tyler ; also Bros .

Gen . Price P . G . Treas . Surrey , Holdsworth , Holden , Wilson , Guedalla , Rev . Lennox Uarvev , Aston , and Herschoru . Visitors—Bros . W . II . Ranson W . M . 1790 , C . ' Daniel P . M . 05 , J . Newton P . M . 174 , C II . Woodward P . P . G . J . W . Surrey , W . Fox Uawes J . D . 463 , E . Oawdelier 890 , Col . M . L . Elliot 1215 , A . O . Morice 1615 , and F . Langhlin Org .

1365 . The Brethren appeared iu Masonic mourning , in consequence of the doith of tho D . P . G . Master Surrey . The Lodge was opened in tho first degree , and a ballot , having been taken for Mr . Frederick Herschoru , ho was initiated into Freemasonry . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Rev . Lennox Harvey and H .

H . Aston wero passed to the degree of E . G . Tho Lodge having been resumed in the first degree , the W . M . proposed tbe following resolution , which was seconded by Bro . Geo . Price , supported by Bro . 0 . H . Woodward , and carried unanimously , the same to bo entered on the minutes , and a copy sent to Bro . C Greenwood : —

" The Brethren of the George Price Lodge , No . 2096 , have heard with dep regret of the sudden death of the V . W . Bro . Charks Greenwood P . G . S . B ., D . P . G . Master Surrey , and an Hon . Membu- of this Lod ^ re , which has receive ! so much kindness at his hands . The

Brethren further wish to express to Bro . Charles Greenwood , P . G . Sec . Surrey , and the other members of the family , their sincerest sympathy in their great aud irreparable loss . " The Lodge was thou closed , and the Brethren adjourned to refreshment .

East Surrey of Concord Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 463 . —At the meeting held on Tuesday , 26 th inst ., at tie King ' s Arms llottd , Crovd . m , there wero present : —Bios . 11 . Clay Sudlow W . M ., Rilpath S . W ., Cites J . W ., Shakespeare S . D ., Tite J . D ., Kilviugtou I . G ., Smith , Ranson , Hobbs , & c , & c . L ; dge was op . n . d

iu due form . Bro . Hubbs acted as Muster elect , and Bro . Sudlow as Installing Master . The ceremony of installation was rehearse I , aud the Worshipful Master appointed and invested his officers . A cordial

vote of thanks waa accorded to Bro . Sudlosv for the very able ma . iUer in which ho had rehearsed the ceremony , aud he was elected au honorary member . After some other business , L > dg-j was cLsed in duo form , and adjourned until Tuesday next .

Chiswick Lodgo of Instruction 3 > To . 2013 . —A mating was held on Saturday , tho 23 rd inst ., at the Windsor Catt e , Kinj , ' Stroet , Hammersmith , W . Present : — Bros . T . Stroud W . M ., J . Wood S . W ., V . Win S J . W ., G . Gardner Treas ., W . W . WdlLnn acting Sec , Purdue P . M . S . D ., Cuuston P . M . J . D ., Cruggs Steward ,

E . Dadson J . G ., C . A . Walter P . M . P . G . S . D . ; Osborn , Steer , __ c . The Lod'je was opened iu duo form , and minutes of last u . eeuug : oad nnd confirmed . Tho Lodge was then opened iu the sejond and t ' lird degrees , and resumed to the second , when L'ro . Osborn oi _ -jr .. d himself ns a candidate to bo raised : he was examine . ! and entrusted .

The Lodge was resumed to tho thud degree , aud the ceremony of laisiiu ? rehearsed in a very efficient manner . Tho second section of this Lecture was worked by P . M . Purdue , under direction of tho worthy Preceptor . Lodge was closed in the third , resumed to tho first degree , and closed in due form .