Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

found at Pompeii . Bro . Routledge presented a splendid pair of polished ram ' s horns supporting a silver snuff box , suitably engraved . These brethren received the thanks of the Iodge for their gifts . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren met in the smoke room , where they enjoyed for an hour or two the pleasures of Masonic converse , their comfort being materially advanced by the succes of a new ventilating apparatus lately fixed in the room , and which rendered the atmosphere more pleasant .

ST . MARY CRAY . —Cray ' s Valley Lodge ( No . 2147 ) . —At a regular meeting of this lodge on Saturday , the 19 th ult ., at the Institute , there were present Bros . £ . H . Rolfe , W . M . j T . C . Newsom , S . W . ; H . Tyrer , acting J . W . ( in the absence of Bro . E . H . Joynson ); J . Pollard , S . D . ; H . Algar , J . D . ; A . Bowers , I . G . ; - J . Marshall , Steward ; G . M . Downie , Sec . ; G . W . Knight ,

W . M . 1507 , l . P . M . ; S . Matthews , F . Stranger , A . W . Rolfe , Pugh , Lee , Otway , F . Knight , and Rock . Visitor Bro . Stone , 1641 . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed . Bros . M . Rock and R . Pugh were raised to the Degree of M . M . ' s . Ballot was then taken for Mr . J . T . Cookson , and , proving unanimous , he was

regularly initiated into Freemasonry . The W . M . proposed that a Charitable Association should be started , and he should be pleased to meet the brethren at the National Schoolroom , where their lodge of instruction was held , on Wednesday , at S p . m ., when he hoped all the members would make it convenient to attend . After " Hearty good wishes " lodge was closed , and the brethren spent a pleasant hour together .

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FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 33 rd ult ., at the Alfred Tavern , Roman-road , Barnsbury , when Bro . Messer acted as W . M . ; Bros . Jenkins and Hansen , as Wardens ; Putlandand Ross , as Deacons ; and Gregory , as I . G . There were also several other brethren present .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Ross as candidate . Bro . Ferguson , Preceptor , worked the 4 th and Jth Sections of the First Lecture and the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Jenkins having been unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 511 ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 28 th ult ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . H . Haliday , 2168 , W . M . ; T . Casely , 1693 , S . W . ; C . Smales , 1604 , J . W . ; J . P . Fitzgerald , 136 + and 216 S , S . D . ; F . M . Noakes , 2148 , J . D . ; W . H . Lawrence , 1987 , I . G . ; C . Mulvey , 179 and 788 , Preceptor ; C . Sheppard , P . M . 1366 , Sec . ; C . A . Itter , 1897 , Asst . Sec ; Passingham , 193 ; W . I . Hall , H . J . Hazel , 1693 ; I . K . R . Cama , 2103 ; T . Terrv ,

1604 ; H . Fenn , 1604 ; A . Giddings , 1446 ; J . Bartlett , 1637 ; J . R . Robinson , 788 ; J . Howson , 1446 ( visitor ); J . Hill , and F . Golding , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . John Bartlett acting as candidate . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Mulvey . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge opened in the Second Degree .

Bro . Giddings , having offered himself as a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising . The lodge closed down to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bros . Cama and Hill were elected joining members . On rising for the second time , the Preceptor proposed , and the J . W . seconded , that the S . W . be W . M . for next meetingcarried unanimously . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed ,

and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . Jordon for his very handsome gift of eight new collars to the lodge , which were much admired . A vote of thanks was also passed , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . Mulvey , Preceptor , for his present of anair of wands . In seconding this proposition , Bro . Cama complimented him on his excellent working and his abilities as a Preceptor . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 553 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . R . Dillon , W . M . ; A . G . Boswell , S . W . ; J . Mellier , W . M . 173 , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . | . Thomas , Sec . ; W . J . Stratton , S . D . ; W . G . Mason , J . D , ; [ . ' Webster , I . G . ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; fames Sterens , P . M . 143 $ . G . Round , W . Chappie , C . Coleman , S . B . Nightingale , S . J . Humfress , W . M . 733 . Bro . M .

Rosenberg was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Dillon having vacated the chair in favour of Bro , Mellier , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Dillon was duly installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The lodge was resumed to the Second and First Degrees , and the W . M . then appointed and invested his officers . Bro . Mellier delivered the

addresses in a very effective and impressive manner . The 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections uf the Lecture were next worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Rosenberg was elected a joining member on the proposition of Bro . Stephens , seconded by Bro . Mellier , A cordial vote of thanks was passed , and directed to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Mellier for the able and efficient manner in which he worked the ceremony of installation for the lirst time in this lodge of instruction . Bros . Stratton and Coleman were elected Auditors . The votes of the Iodge were handed to the Preceptor , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE ( No . 1178 ) . —This lodge of instruction was removed on Friday , the 25 th ult ., to the Old White Hart Tavern , 61 , High-street , Borough , S . E ., on which occasion the Fifteen Sections were worked in an admirable manner , Bro . Milborn , S . W . 13 , acting as W . M . ; Bro . W . Martin , P . M . 879 , S . W . ; and Bro . G . Andrews , P . M . 87 r , J . W , ; ably assisted by Bros . Clark , Kent , Percival , Stamp , Stock ' well , and Talbot in the First Lecture ; Bros . Nightingale , Tokelly , Waterman , and

Wilkinson in the Second Lecture ; and Bros . Yonngman , Lazarus , and Emblin in the Third Lecture . A large number of visitors and members of the Iodge were present , and the W . M ., in acknowledging the compliment paid him of electing him an honorary member , expressed a hope that the members would in their new home meet with that successs which they so deservedly merit . The lod ' ge meets every Friday at 7 . 30 p . m . The Preceptor is Bro .

F . W . Stamp , P . M . 1178 , and the Honorary bccretary , Bro . H . Stockwell , W . M . 1178 . HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 ,- ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . C . S . Mote , W . M . ; J . R . Allman , S . W . ; O . W . Battley , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; Jos . Bailey , S . D . j C . Coleman , I . D . ; W . Chappie , I . G , ; E . F .

Ferris , Stwd . ; Dr . | . Ingleby Mackenzie , P . M . 372 , 30 , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1423 ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1423 ; J . Reid , P . M . 4 S ; D . Stroud , W . M . 2045 ; M . Rosenberg , and A . ' Wolter . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was called off and on . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rosenberg

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being the candidate , who afterwards answered the usual questions leading from the First to the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Stroud being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Roots , W . M . ; Hattersley , S . W . ; W . Block , J . W . ; Grace , S . D . ; Ellis , J . D . ; Remington , I . G . ; VV . Wingham , Preceptor ; F . Croaker , Treas . ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; Hurl , FulJick , Steele , Chapman , Kedgley , and Bussey . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Chapman , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Chapman candidate . The lodge resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Roots vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Kedgley , P . M ., who rehearsed the ceremony of installation . The lodge resumed to the Third and First Degrees . The officers were invented . The 2 nd Section was

worked by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor . The W . M . rose for the first time . Bro . Chapman proposed , and Bro . Block seconded , that Bro . Bussey , 199 , become a joining member of this lodge of instruction —carried unanimously . Bro . Bussey returned thanks . The dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by the Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1 J 71 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held at Austin ' s Hotel , 7 , London-street , Fenchurchstreet , E . C , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Present : Bros . Blake , W . M . ; Thompson , S . W . ; Hammond , J . W . ; Minnett , J . D . ; Dormer , I . G . ; T . DuHield , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . Lewis , P . M ., Treas . ; and Geo . Hi . ghes , Hon . Sec . The lodge was opened in due form . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Westfieid being the candidate . The iodge was

opened in the Second Decree . Bro . Smith offering himselr as a candidate for the Third Degree , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Smith candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . G . Thompson was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting . Bro . Thompson thanked the brethren for his election , and appointed the

officers in rotation . Bro . Driffield , P . M ., proposed that Bro . Lewis be elected Treasurer , and Bro . Geo . Hughes Secretary , and that they be hon . members of the lodge , which was carried unanimously . Bros . Lewis and Hughes suitably returned thanks . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . ¦ ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE ( No . 1585 ) . —A meeting was held at the Railway Hotel , High-street , Putney , or

Monday , the 2 Sth ult . Present : Bros . Featherstone , W . M . ; Sapsworth , S . W . ; Langley , J . W . ; Bond , Treas . ; Grundy , Sec ; Radclyffe , I . G . ; J . Carter , W . Carter , Dawson , Radford , Higerty , Recknell , Kiss , ' Williams , Walters , Bugler , Gompertz , Grant , and Gentle . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were redid and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gompertz candidate . Bro . Williams proposed ,

and Bro . Dawson seconded , that the resignation of the Preceptorship by Bro . J . H . Taylor , P . M ., be accepted with regret ; also that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Taylor for his past services , to be recorded on the minutes of the lodge , and that the Secretary communicate this resolution to Bro . Taylor ; carried unanimously . The subject of the election of a Preceptor caused some discussion on the method of working to be carried on in the lodge , in which most of the brethren took part . Bro . Higerty

proposed , and Bro . Radford seconded , that in future the working of the lodge be on the Emulation system—carried unanimously . Several brethren were nominated for the post of Preceptor , but none would accept it , most of them pleading other engagements and calls upon their time . Bro . Grundy , Sec , proposed , and Bro . Bond , Treas ., seconded , that Bro . Dawson , P . M . 1768 , a member

of the Committee of Emulation , with Bros . Radford , P . M . 1420 ; Higerty , P . M . 1044 ; J . Carter , P . M . 1044 ; and Gompertz , S 69 ; form a Committee of Preceptorship for t . iis lodge of instructioncarried unanimously . The W . M . rose for the first , stcond , and third times . Bro . Sapsworth was elected W . M . for next meeting . The Secretary read some letters of apology for non-attendance , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " Ihe lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Restanrant , 1 , Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Folson , W . M . ; Coleman , S . W . ; Mimms . J . VV . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Musson , Sec ; Boulton , P . M ., S . D . ; Brindley , P . M ., J . D . ; Brookson , P . M ., D . of C . ; Glover , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler ; Capt . Hornblower P . M . ; Capt . Butterworth , P . M . ; Richards , P . M . ; Flatterly , P . M . ; Polsart , P . M . ; Goode , Hulden , Ray , H .

White , Butter , Wakley , Thatcher , Badderly , Grist , Mitchell , Clarkson , Abbot , Wynn , Whitehead , Haseldine , Agate , Lane , Jackson , Deacon , Hansford , Luckhnrst , Ridpath , Power , Beasley , Wornbell , Polsart , and Corby . Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Agate being the candidate . The lodge was

resumed to the Second Degree . Tne ceremony of installation was then proceeded with , and Bro . W . Coleman presented to the VV . M . as W . M . elect , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and duly obligated . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the M . M . 's having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Capt . Butterworth , in Bro . Coleman's absence , duly installed in the chair of K . S . The M . M . ' s were then admitted .

and the W . M , proclaimed and saluted in the three Degrees . The W . M . then invested his officers , and the Installing Officer gave the three addresses , and the ceremony concluded . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Brindley . Bros . Agate , 201 ; Ridpath , 2090 ; Calsarty , 749 ; Butler , 1604 ; and Corby , 937 , were elected members . A vote of thanks was recorded to Bro . Folson for the able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 24 th ult ., when there were present Bros . J . Lane , W . M . ; J . G . Wynn , S . W . ; J . W . Cash . J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . D . ; VV . Proudfoot , J . D . ; A . Pullen , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Lincoln , G . S . Peachy , E . Arbit , J . S . Henry , VV . Hancock , F . Dusterwald , W . Brindley , and W . A . Scurrah . '

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro , W . Lincoln having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . F . Dusterwald , offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F \ C . Lodge resumed to the First

Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . W . Proudfoot was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . F . M . Noakes , and seconded by Bro . VV . Hancock . Or . rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that Bro . J . G . Wynn , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded bv the J . W ., and carried unanimously ,

The VV . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this iodge of instruction to Bro . J . Lane , W . M ., for the very able manner in which he had occupied the chair for the lirst time , and also for his excellent working—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned ,

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KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 29 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Pellatt , W . M . ; Craggs , S . W . ; Weeks , I . W . j Hubbard , Sec ; Keene , S . D . ; P . J . Davies , J . D . ; ' Heath , I . G . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Dresden , Simms , Cochrane , Stroud , Wood , and Neville . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting read and conlirmed . Bro . Cochrane having answered the

questions leading to the Second Degree was entrusted , after which the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Dresden having answered the ques . tions leading to the Third Degree was entrusted , after which the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree .

Bro . Craggs was elected Worshipful Master for the next meeting , the ollicers being appointed in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was carried , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , for the ex . cellent manner in which Bro . Pellatt had carried out the duties of Worshipful Master for the lirst time in that lodt < e . The lodge was then closed in due form and perfect harmony .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ,, at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Wombell , W . M . ; Glover , S . W . ; Roberts , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Holmes , S . D . ; Musson , J . D . ; Hill , I . G . j Wray , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Taylor , Jamieson , Butler , Upton , Green , jun ., Mason , and Coleman . I'he lodge was opened in due form , arid the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Green , jun . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jamieson being the candidate . Bro . Jamieson , an E . A ., answered the questions leading to the Second Degree and retired . Bro . Brindley was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Brindley being the candidate . Bro . Coleman then took the chair , and after resuming the lodge to the First Degree , invested the officers . Bro . Coleman is the W . M . elect of ihe Wanderers Lodge ,

and if he invests his officers on the night of his installation in the same manner in which he did so on the present occasion it will be in a manner not only creditable to himself but his iodge also . Bro . Wombell re-occupied the chair , and Bro . Glover was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was also unanimously voted to the W . M . lor the very able and efficient manner in which he had opened and closed the lodge for the first time . Nothing farther offering , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Wheatsheat Hotel , GoJahaii * . road , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Craggs , W . M . ; Lindficld , S . W . ; C . R . Cross , J . W . ; E . Austin , Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Smyth . S . D . ; Klein . J . D . ; Stonnill , I . G . ; Wood , W . M . 1572 ; Cochrane , W . M . 1030 ; Stroud , VV . M . 35 I Josey , P . M . ; Alais , P . M . ; Cavers , Lewis , Whittell , Marsh , Cockerill , Jennings , Lichtenlield , Vandyk , Larter , Higginson , Bull , Curtis , and Head .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and contirmtd . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Curtis candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of this Lecture were worked by the brethren . Bro . Lewis was elected a joining member . Bro . Lindfield was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed . Two ballots afterwards took place for the Creaton Masonic Benevolent Fund , Bros . Craggs and Spiegel , P . M ., being successful in the draw .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —A meeting was held at the Restaurant , 53 , Cannon-street , on Tuesday , the 29 th ult . On the invitation of this lodge of instruction , the members of the Star Lodge of Instruction came to work ihe Fifteen Sections . There were present Bros . W . Martin , P . M . 879 , W . M . ; VV . Beavis , P . M . 879 , S . W . ; J . G . Milibourne , S . W . 13 , J . W . ; A . G . Dixie , P . M . 1839 , Preceptor , as l . P . M . ; and others to the number of 86 . Bro . Bibre tried all in his power to make such

an unexpected large number as comfortable as he possibly could , and he succeeded in every respect , and every brother present had an enjoyable evening . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were confirmed . The Sections were then worked in a most efficient manner . The W . M . rose for the first time , when about 25 brethren were elected members of the lodge , amongst whom were Bros . J . Van Prasgh , I . G . 1668 ; Davies , 1839 ; L . Lazarus , 879 ; Beavis , P . M . 879 ; and Milibourne , J . W . 13 . On rising for the second time .

Bro . A . G . Dixie , P . M . and Preceptor , proposed a vote of thanks to the W . M . for presiding , asking him to accept the honorary membership of this lodge of instruction ; and a vote of thanks also to the ollicers and brethren who so efficiently worked the Sections . Bro . Spiegel , P . M ., in seconding the proposition , gave testimonyto the expression of Bro . Dixie . The W . M ., in responding , expressed the hope that the brethren of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge of Instruction would do them soon the same honour in coming amongst them to work the Fifteen Sections , which was promised at an early date . The lodge was then closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . K . ) , on Monday , the 28 th ult . Present ; Bros , Partridge , W . M . ; Beavan , S . W . j Russell , J . W . j Cornock , S . D . ; Millard , J . D . j Burnett , I . G . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Hampton , Templeman , Boulton , Kerry , Steele , Wright , Heathcote , Gibbs , Lissimore , Glover , Walker , Stubbs , RuIHe , Harvey , Leaton , Martin , Woods , and Coe .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in t «' Second and Third Degrees . Lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the VV . M ., Bro . Partridge , with Bro . Woods as candidate . The 1 st and 4 th Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Rullle and for

Westley respectively , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Beavan , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , Bro . Beavan thanked the brethren , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , anil received the " Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

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BOROUGH . OF GREENWICH LODGE ( No 332 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the King William the Fourth Hotel , East Greenwich , when Bro . H . W . Paft " ridge , S . W . and W . M . elect , was , according to ancient custom , installed in the chair of A . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . H . Roberts , P . G . R . of M .- Kent , and

the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed Bro . Ralph Gooding , B . A ., M . D ., P . M ., P . G . O . Eng land , assumed the chair as Installing Officer , and , with the usual ceremony , inducted the new W . M . into the chair . After being duly proclaimed and saluted , the W . M . invested ms officers as follows : Bros . F . Couldry , S . W . ; Dr . W . LS . Burnev , l . W .: C . Fowler . M . O .: W . T . Hunt , S . V . >

W . H . Burney , J . O . ; W . Ruddle , Chap . ; A . H . Satcn , Treas . ; G . Carter , Sec . and J . D . ; I . G . Thomas , !<• ° i M . j S . Gore , S . D . j J . Tuck , I . G . ; W . Carpenter ^ T . Cracknel ! , Stewards ; and E . Spinks , Tyler , »"'' Gooding then concluded the ceremony by reciting ^ several charges both eloquently and impressively , ano was unanimously resolved "That Bro . Gooding be te dered a vote of thanks , the same to be incribed on ' minutes of the lodge , for the masterly manner in whicn