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COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual wcekl ) meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilli . S VV ., on the ist inst ., when there were present Bros . I . B . Grieve , W . M . ; J . Ra \ ner , S . VV . ; G . F . Swan , J . VV . ; F . M . Noakes , S . D . ; I . Graham , J . D . ; J . Rowe , l . G . } W . Brindley , acting as Prece t r ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . R . Weeks , Tyler ; T . W . Cash , E . j . D . Biom-ey , ernon Smith , and F . Kedge . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindl y worked the jst and and Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . F . Kedge having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleas d to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . Vernon Smirh answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree . On rising for the first time . Bro . Vernon Smith , 1987 , was unanimously elected a joining

member of this lodge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . li . J , D . Bromley , and seconded by Rro . J . Rowe . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that Bro . I . Rainer , S . W ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursdav , the ist inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , P . M ., W . M . ; C . Coomhes , S . W . ; C . Cross , J . W . ; Speigel , P . M ., Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); Allman , S . D . ; Jennings , J . D . ; Higginson , l . G . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Bnetbart , P . M . ; Hardy , ' P . M . ; J . | . Cantle , P . M . ; Child ,

P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Cox , Wright , Stonnill ,. Cavers , Head , Cockerill , a d Lindfi Id . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Stonnill and Stroud being candidates respectively . Bro . Child ' s motion as to the byelaws was a rjourned until the next meeting , Bro . Coombes was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meetmg was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammers nith , on Saturday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . kV . G . Coat , VV . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; J . H . Wood , J . W . ; P . J . Davies , S . D . ; | . Br-wn , J . I ) . ; F . Craggs , l . G . ; E . ' Ayiing , P . M ., Preceptor ; M . Speigel , P . M . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; D . Stroud , vV . W . Williams , and J . Worth . 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 . Sims , P . M ., h iviug answered the usual in the Third

questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened Degree , and the cerem my rehearsed , Bro . Sims being the candidate , the W . M . rendering the traditional history in his usual able manner . Lodge was closed in the Third ind Second Decrees , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture w irked hy the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Speigel , P . M . fhe W . M . having risen for the first and second times , Bro . Long was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . J . H . Wood expressing a wish to work the installation ceremonv , with the consent of the W . M . elect , was agreed to . Lodge was then closed .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , and inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-rnad , S . W . Present : Br- > s . Sugg , W . M . ; Coleman , S . VV . ; Gilbert , J . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Trea-. ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Brindley ,. P . M ., S . D . ; Forscutt , J . D . ; Gibson , l . G . ; Green , P . M . ; Brandon , Harvey , Chilcoit , a > d Cox . A warrant having been read , authorising Bro . Boulton and others holding a lodge of instruction working under such warrant , the

lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meetmg of th . Ubique Lodge of Instruction we e read and confirmed . The ceremony or initia ion was rehearsed , Br > . Wynn being the candidate . Bni . Chilcott , a candidate to be passed to ihe Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of

passing rehearsed , Bro . Ciiilco't being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First D-gree , and Bros . Sugg , W . H . Baker , J ; Bull , J . IC-ut , R . Baughan , T . Cocks , and H . R . Baker were unanimously elected joining members . B'o . Cole nan was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . , on Monday , ihe 5 th inst . Present : Bros . Beavan , W . M . ; J . Wright , S . W . ; Russell , J . W . ; Dr . Walker , S . D . ; Harvey , J . D . ; Burnett , l . G . ; J . K . Johnson , Preceptor ; W . W . Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Oates , and Coe . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist and and Sections of the Lecture were woiked by Bros . Andrews and Westley respectively ,

assisted bv the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., with Brn . Dr . Walker as c . ndidate . Lodge \ v . is opined in the Second Degree , and the st Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Westley , assisted by the breihren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rising f ir the first time , the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . J . Wright , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , Bro . Wiight thanked the brethren , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CROYDON . —EAST SURREV LODGE OF CONCORD ( NO . 463 ) . — The first meeting of this Indue of instruction for ihe session 1 S 87-1888 was held at tie King's Arm * Hotel , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Fenn , W . M . ; Dr . -Matthey , S . W . ; Down , J . W . ; Kimington , S . D . ; Budd , J . D . ; A . Wilson , l . G . ; Hawes , Sec ; Hobbs , Preceptor ; and several brethren and visitors . The lodge was opened in the First , Second , and Third Degrees , and resum d to the First . The minutes of the meeting held 011 the

3 rd May were read and confirmed . Bros . Hawes , Hobbs , and Strceter were re-elected Secretary , Preceptor , and Treasurer respectively . Bro . Bye having offered himself as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and the W . M . presented the working tools . Bro . Dr . Wilson having offered himself as a candidate , ihe questions leading from the First to the Second Degree were put to and answered by him , and he was entrusted . The

lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Dr . Wilson continuing as candidate , the ceremony of that Degree was rehearsed , and the W . M . presented the working tools , fhe lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and several brethren were proposed as joining members . The VV . M . rose for ihe first time , and Bro . Dr . Matthey was elected VV . M . for the next meeting The W M . r -se for the second and third times , and , nothing further effering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed .

Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., who spent last week at Bolton Abbey grouse shooting , returned to London on Monday . The Keystone records the death on the 6 th ult ., at the age of 7 S years , of Bro . (" apt . Jacob Landenslager , who was initiated in 1835 , W M . of his lod ^ e in 1849 , Grand Swd . Br . of the Grand Lodae of

Pennsylvania in 1 S 55 , and Grand Marshal . 1 S 56-62 , and at the time of his death Chairman of the Trustees of the Giand Lodge Charity Fund , an office he had held for many years . He had also served as Treasurer of his mother lodge for 15 years—from 1 S 65 to 1881 , and on retiring from the post

was presented with a handsome testimonial in recognition of his worth . Bro . Landenslager was an old soldier of the " Buckshot War , " and the Civil War , 1 S 61-5—and also an old fireman , and his funeral in the North Laurel Hill Cemetery was attended by the brethren of his old lodge , ? nd celebrated with Masonic rites ,

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COLCHESTER . —Patriotic Chapter ( No . 51 ) , —A meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday evening , the 30 th ult ., at the Cups Hotel . In the course of the evening Comp . J . J . C . Turner , the Z ., presented on behalf of the members to Comp . T . J . Railing , P . Z and S . E ., the clothing of a Past Grand Officer , on the occasion of his receiving the rank of Past Grand Sword Bearer

of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England . The gift was accompanied with a handsomely illuminated list of the subscribers to this testimonial , and also of those who subscribed on a recent occasion ( 103 in number ) , when Bro . Railing was presented with the clothing of a Grand Officer of the Grand Lodge of England . The list of names was preceded by the following inscription : — * ' Presented to W . Bro . Thomas J . Railing , P . M ., and

P . Z . 51 , P . G . Secretary Essex , by the following brethren of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , and companions of the Patriotic Chapter , together with a jewel ot 18 catat gold , and Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter clothing , upon his appointment to the offices of Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies of the Grand Lodge of England and Past Grand Sword Bearer of the Supreme Grand Chapter , and as a mark of respect and esteem , and in acknowledgment of his valuable services as Secretary and Scribe E , "

HAMPTON . —Lebanon Chapter ( No . 1326 ) . — A convocation of this chapter was held at the Red Lion Hotel , on Saturday , the 3 rd inst . There was a good attendance of memiiers and visitors to witness the ins'allation ceremonies . The members present included Comps . J . J . Marsh , Prov . G . S B ., M . EZ . j H . Maunder Williams , H . ; J . Hammond I ' reas . j Joseph VV . Hartley ,

Scribe E . ; Herbert Hooper , Scnbe N . ; G . R . Langley , P . S . ; R . F . Potter , P . A . S ; C . W . Fox , P . Z . ; J . C . Woodrow , P Z . ; T . Moody , P . Z . ; VV . Hammond , P . Z . ; C . W . Baker , J . A . Wilson , VV . Kite , R . Masters , and T . Poore . Visitors : Comps . J . Warner , J . 134 S ; H . Forss , Z . 1623 ; H . W . Mayes , Z . 55 ; W . H . Lee , P . Z . 975 Prov . G Assist . S . E . Middx . j J . H .

Worsten-, crott , A . S . 19 S ; and W . VV . Lee , 1524 . The convocation having been formally opened , the minutes ot the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . The installations were then proceeded with , and Comps . H . Maunder Williams and Joseph VV . Hartley were duly installed into the chairs of M . E . Z . and J . respectively , by Comp . W . H . Lee , Prov . Assist . S . E .

Middx . t he following officers were then invested : Comps . H . Hooper , S . K . j G . R . Langley , S . N . ; R . F . Potter , P . S . j C . W . Baker , 1 st . A . S . ; and J . A . Wilson , and A . S . Letcers were read from Comps . Ockenden , H . elect , and several other companions , expressing their regret at their inability to attend . A short discussion ensued in reference to the proposed alteration of the days of meeting , but it

was unanimously agreed that they , should remain unaltered . On the proposition of Comp . W . Hammond , P Z .. seconded by Comp . J . J . M ^ rsh , P . Z ., a hearty vote of ( hanks was accorded to Comp . W . H . Lee fur his kindness in performing the instillation ceremonies , and he was unanimously elected an honorary member . Comp . Lee briefly returned thanks , and said that whilst regretting that Comp .

Briggs , who was to have perlormed the ceiemony , was unavoidably absent through ill health , it had afforded him pleasure to render any service to the chapter . He also thanked thrm heartily for the honour acoirded him in electing him an honorary member . Comp . VV . Hammond having been warmly welcomed on his reiurn to the chapter alter a long illness , and all other business having been transacted the convocation was closed in the usual

manner . After a substantial repast , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts H / ere duly honoured . The M . E . Z . in proposing the toast of "The Grand Superintendent and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " said he was happy to say they had met under the organisation of the Province of Middlesex . He had hoped that

they would have been favoured by the presence of Comp . Col . Sir K . Burdett , but he was prevented from attending by one of his numerous engagements . Their Grand Superintendent was , however , represented by several Prov . Grand Officers , whom ihey cordially welcomed . They were proud to know that amongst the ranki of the Prov . G . Officers were some of their own members . It would not be necessary

for him to enlarge upon the woik done by that excellent body , tor all present knew the interest taken by them in the afiaiis of the province . He was delighted to welcome Comp . W . H . Lee , Prov . Asst . G . S . E ., to whom they were indebted for his valuable services on the present occasion , and whose name he should couple with the toast . Comp . W . H . Lee , Prov . Asst . G . S . E ., in reply , said he

felt very proud to respond for the toast so kindly proposed by the M . E . Z ., and so warmly received by the companions . With reference to their Grand Superintendent , he was a companion who was beloved by all , and who was received with the grea'est popularity wherever he visited . He knew that Sir F . Burdett took a great interest in the progress of Masonry , and that he was at all times willing to do all he

can for the province over which he presided . So far as the rest of the Prov . G . Officers were concerned , they followed in the steps of the Giand Superintendent . He thanked them personally for the high compliment paid him , and if he had been of any service he could only assure them ihat he should be ready 10 assist them in the future to the utmost of his poner .

" Ihe Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by Comp . Marsh , I . P . Z ., who remarked that their M . E . Z . had worked through the various degrees of Masonry , and would no doubt fill his present position as well as he had the offices he had previously held . The companions were

convinced that Comp . Williams would exert his influence for ihe welfare of their chapter . Comp . H . Maunder Williams , M . E . Z ., in reply , said he was extremely obliged for the Haltering terms in which Comp . Marsh had proposed the toast . He could onl y assure the . n that he would do all he could to maintain the

ciedit ot the chair , and he trusted that the progress which had been made in the past would be perhaps exceeded in the future . He was specially indebted to trie members for their kindness in allowing him to be installed in the chair of Z . after a membership of only three years . He would pointout to the companions that their labours had not been in vain , for they had become fairly established , and now had a strong muster of members . He sincerely hoped they

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would continue to increase , and be a ciedit to the province He regretted the absence of some ot the P . Z . ' s , especially Comp . Briggs , whom they were sorry to know was absent on account of ill-health ; but all hoped he would recover by the next meeting . He now had the pleasure of pioposing "The Health of the P . Z . ' s , " coupling with it the name of Comp . Marsh .

Comps . Moody , P . L ., and Marsh , I . P . Z ., responded thanking the M . E . Z . for the cordiality ¦ with which the toast had been given and received , and assuring the companions ot their intention to exert themselves in the future for the benefit of the chapter . The toast of " The H . and J . " having been given and

duly reponded to , "The Visitors " was cordially proposed by the M . E . Z ., and replied to by Comps . Mayes and Forss . " The Honorary Members" and " The Officers " having also been duly honoured , the Janitor ' s toas t closed a successful meeting .

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IPSWICH . —Caledonian Lodge ( No . 456 ) ( S . C . ) —The annual installation of office bearers of the above lodge took place in the Masonic Hall , on Friday , July 8 th , in the presence of some seventy brethren—members and visitors . The ceremony was conducted by the acting

District Giand Master , Bro . J . G . W . Barnes , and the P . D . D . G . M ., Bro . 1 . Mylne ; the other Dislrict Grand Lodge officers in attendance being Bros . W . Edds , S . D G . M . ; M'Gregor , D . S . G . W . j V . Larsen , D . J . G . W . ; ' F . W . Faithful , D . G . S . ; Larsen , D . J . G . D . ; andoneor two others .

The brethren generally listened with rapt attention to the various exhortations and charges during the evening . The officers installed were as follows : Bros . VV . H-. Johns ' R . W . M . ; VV . M'MiUan , P . M . ; J . VV . Boothman , DM . ' ; Sames Ferguson , sen ., S . M . ; Jas . Ferguson , jun ., S . W , W . Cowan , J . W . ; T . W . Hoey , Chap . ; Robert Wil . son , Treas . ; A . Macgregor , P . M ., Sec . ; S . C . Mayfield

, S . D . ; C . Woods , J . D . j A . Beresford and W . Wilson , Stwds . ; and Parkes , l . G . The ceremony of installation concluded , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where oneot Bro Fred Whitehouse ' s most appetising spreads had been laid out .

The newly-installed R . W . M . occupied the chair , and the S . W . the vice-chair . The loyal and Masonic toasts appropriate to such occasions were duly honoured , and several excellent songs were sung , the bretnren eventually separating after spending a very pleasant and profitable evening .

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Obituary .

BRO . T . J . PINKER , No . 41 . The funeral of Bro . T . J . Pinker , of the firm of Messrs . Duck , Son , and Pinker , ot Bath , whose untimely death by the capsizing of the sailing yacht Monarch , at Utracombe , has created a widespread feeling of regret and sympathy in the city , took place on Wednesday , the 31 st ult ., at Locksbrook Cemetery , Bath , there being a large attendance

ot friends and citizens at his graveside . The cortege , consisting of a tuneial car , two mourning and one private carriages , left the late residence ot the deceased ,- lula , Newbridge-road , at u o ' clock . The coffin , of polished elm , was covered with a violet pall , on which were laid a profusion of wreaths and crosses sent by sympathising friends . It bore the following inscription : " Thomas Joseph

Pinker , born 1 st February , 1844 , died 26 th August , 1887 , " The rauurnecs were Mrs . Pmke . r ( widow ) , Mr . and Mis . U . J . Evans ( brother-in-law and sister ) , Mr . Goodwin ( nephew ) , Messrs . H . and J . Roberts ( brothers-in-law ) , Miss Roberts ( sister-in-law ) , Miss Goodwin ( niece ) , Mr . W . Duck , Mr . E . G . Duck , and Mr . F . H . Collins . Ihe employes of the firm , over 30 in number , and the choir

of St . John ' s , Lower Weston , at which church Bro . Pinkei had been organist for many yeais , followed the Vehicles Irom lula on loot . The lormer included Messrs . MactSride , Bustard , Chasey , Gover , livil , Matthews , and Lane . Mr . Archibald Ramsden , ot Leeds , Schiedmayer ' s agent , wasaisopiesent . Arrived at thegates of the cemetery , which is only a short distance from the housethe

procession was joined by a numerous bod y ot Freemasons , members ot the Bath City band , and Floral Fete Committee , and members ot the Bath Rowing Club . Bro . Pinker was a member of the Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , an active member of the Floral frfeos Committee , and was one of the founders and for some time hon . secretary of the Bath Rowing Club . I he Freemasons , as is

usual at the funeral of a brother , wore white gloves and sprigs of acacia . The tlnee local lodges were represented as follows : Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 . — Bros . T . E . Wilton , W . M . j 1 . B . Moutrie , P . M . ; J . Roubie , P . M . j S . G . Mitchell , P . M . j F . Wilkinson , P . M . j C . W . Radway , P . M . ; R . B . Cater , P . M . ; E . J . li . Mercer , P . M . ; R . L . Jervis , J . D . ; J . Robinson , S . Van Praag , James Stagg , and S , Bigwood , Tyler .

Royal Sussex , No . 53 . —Bros . Colonel J . R . Ford , P . M . ; O . Sondermann , P . M . j and 1 . Sumsion . Royal Albert Edward , No . 906 . —Bros . F . Glover , P . M . ; J . Knig ht , P . M .,- W . H . Baker , S . U . ; and J . Banks . Our departed brother will be missed more than locally by the craft , his relatives , and many friends , and will long be remembered lor his kind and genial good qualities as a h reemason , as a citizen , and as an individual .

According to our esteemed contemporary , the Bauhi ' Ute , of Leipzig , there are 328 3 Freemasons in Berlin , which is at the rate ot 29 per I 0 , 0 u 0 of inhabitants . In the provinces of Lubeck and Bremen the proportion is 82 per 10 , 000 in the former , and 45 per 10 , 000 in the latter , while in Hamburg it is 54 per 10 , 000 . His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of

Germany , accompanied by Bro . Lord Henniker , lei ' Chaiing Cross Station for Port Victoria on Saturday las '* 10 join the Crown Princess on board the Royal yacnt Victoria and Albert . The Imperial party started » r Flushing about 1 p . m ., Bro . Lord E . Pelham Clinton , wno had been in attendance on the Crown Princess dur ng , {!?/ . stay in England , accompanying the party as far as t & a * port .