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the visitors , had much to thank the members for by witnessing the grand working of the installation cermony . which was greatly enhanced by the beautiful anthem given by Bro . Courtice Pounds . The visitors desired to convey to the W . M . the hope that he might be spared in health and strength to carry out his high office . He thought he would have able assistance from his officers , who would keep well to the front the great traditions of the lodge . They had had a most enjoyable evening , and the musical entertainment was grand . He had been invited on many occasions , but that was the first opportunity he

lad had of attending . It was his honour to be VV . M . of the Empress Lodge , which was greatly enhanced by the Secretary of that lodge being also the Secretary of the Eccentric Lodge . Bro . Will Chapman had received Grand honours , which he well deserved , and he was beloved by all . The coming W . M . of the Empress Lodge was Bro . Imie Kiralfy , and he had shown that night what he would do for the Charities . Bros . G . W . Fitzwilliam and E . W . Harris also acknowledged the toast of the visitors .

The toast of " The Past Masters was next given by the W . M ., who observ d that they were only a young lodge , he being the fourth Master . The late lamented Bro . Sir Augustus Harris was the first Master ; Bro . F . Osmond Carr , the second ; and the I . P . M ., Bro . Walter Clifford , the third . He had some excellent examples set him by his predecessors , and if he could only do half as well , he would be satisfied , and he coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Dr . Osmond Carr .

Bro . Dr . Osmond Carr responded . He said that the W . M . was the first to think of founding the lodge , and he ( Bro . Carr ) was appointed S . W . He was now a wallfl > wer , as there was nothing for him to do in the lodge . The lodge had dona marvels ; the Treasurer and Secretary always kept them going ; and with the energy of the W . M . — and he had plenty—the lodge would continue its great prosperity . The VV . M . gave "The Officers , " remarking that they were all good , and would give him every assistance . The S . W . was a splendid Mason and a good fellow . He made special reference to the Treasurer and Secretary , and the litter he congratulated on receiving . Grand honours , and said the success of the lodge was due to him .

Bro . W . S . Horper , S . W ., whose name was associated with the toast , responded , promising on behalf of his colleagues that they would do their very best to make the Worshipful Master ' s year of office a great success . The Tyler ' s toast ended a very happy and successful gathering . The vocal entertainment , which was one of the very best , was under the direction of Bro . James Kilt , in which the following took part—Bros . Franklin Clive , M . Humphreys , Courtice Pounds , Fred . Russell , C . Schartau , Arthur Strugnell , E . J . Wood , and Templar Saxe .

The VV . M ., Bro . John A . Harrison , was initiated in the St . Dunstan's Lodge , No . 15 S 9 . He is also a member of the Drury Lane Lodge , the Fitzroy Chapter , the Eccentric Chapter , and the Dramatic Mark Lodge . He was born the 14 th June . 1 S 56 , was educated at Sandgate , and has been connected with his business in Bow-street for 25 years . He is considered to be one of the leading theatrical costumiers of the world . He is a member of the Honourable Artillery Company and of about a doz -, n clubs . He is Hon . Secretary and founder of the Eccentric Club , which is one of the most successful Bohemian clubs in existence .

Holloway Lodge , No . 2601 . A meeting cf the above lodge was held at Beale ' s Masonic Hall , Holloway-road , on Wednesday , ihe iblh ult . Present : Bros . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., W . M . ; Hughes as I . P . M . ; Fred . Varley , P . M ., S . W . ; Ernest Jones , P . M ., J . W . ; Vincent Larner . P . M ., Treas . ; H . J . Macfarlane , P . M ., Sec ; R . Pain Walkden ,

P . M ., S . D . ; Walter Kettle , J . D . ; E . N . Butler , l . G . ; A . Bn « coe , P . M ., Org . ; G . F . Harrap , D . C . ; Gordon Larner , H . J . Grimwade , and H . B . Wedlake , Stwds . ; T . C . Edmonds , Tyler ; W . Beale , A . C Brett , W . P . Kin ? , A . H . Reinhardt , W . F . Pullen , J , E . Clarke , and VV . Burgess . Visitors : Bros . A . H . Hickman , W . D . Stevens , and Edwin Morgan .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . P . King was raised to the Third Degree and Bro . A . C . Brett was passed to the Second Degree . The ballot hiving proved unanimous in favour of Messrs . John Edward Clarke , W . ] . Pullen , and William Alfred Bu gess , as candidates , they were initiated , and Bro . Dr . Arthur Hope Reinhardt , M . R . C . S ., 1 G 12 , was unanimously elected as a joining member . The ceremonies were rendered in a masterly anel impressive manner by the W . M .

The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to Beale ' s han r'some banqueting hall , where they sat down to an excellent banquet . Ihe usual Masonic toasts wire proposed and received . The W . M ., in resrending to tne b ast of his health , prop s : d hy Bro . Hughes , LP M ., said he wi uld ntver fo get the homur that had been conferred upon him by being chosen the first W . M . of that important lodge , which had proved to be a complete success , although only consecrated in Maich last . Bio . Larner tesponded to the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary . "

Bro . Fred . Varley , in repljing to the toast of " The Officers , " referred to the zeal and energy Bro . Macfarlane , the Secretary , had shown for the welfare and prosperity of the lodge . A pleasing programme of songs was rendered in the evening by able artistes , who were much appreciated , and during Ihe banquet the band played a selection of music After the last toast the meeting terminated , the brethren having spent a most enjoyable and pleasant evening .

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PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Weavers' Arms , London Wall , E . C , when there were present Bros . R . Sarson , W . M . ; Kinipple , S . W . ; C . Garton , J . W . ; D . Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; Greig , Asst . Preceptor ; Ihcmas , Treas . ; J . Smith , P . M ., Asst . Sec ; William Baker , S . D . ; T . Selby Henrey , J . D . ; J . G . Robeson , l . G . ; Thomas , P . M . ; Saunion , P . M . ; Nivtn , Collins , Parr , Hill . Bullworthv , E . Croft Wise , Cranston , Callingham ,

Drake , Strong , Chubb , Lockett , Pidder , and . Cuzner . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confiimed . The ceremony r f initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bullworthy acting as candidate . Bro . Callingham answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The W . M , then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Niven , who worked the ceremony of passing , Bro . Cranston acting as candidate . Bro . F . Cuzner was elected a member , and tha lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held at the Weavers Arms , Londcn Wall , E . C , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . Drake , W . M . ; Kinipple , S . W . ; Spencer , I . W . ; D . Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; Greig , Asst . Pieceptor ; Meadows , Sec . ; J . G . Robeson , S . D . ; Bullworthy , J . D . ; William Baker , l . G . ; Booker , P . M . ; Jas . Smith , P . M . ; Saunion , P . M . ; Hughes , P . M . ; Collins , Cuzner , Si rong , Levy , Biss , Evans , Sarson , and Bishop . The lodge was opened ard the minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Saunion , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in Ihe Ihiid Degree , and Bro . Saunion was raised to the Dtgreeof M . M . Bro . Kinipple being unanimously elected W . M . for Wednesday next , the lodge was closed in the Second and Third Degrees respectively .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrudestreet , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Smith , W . M . ; Markland , S . W . ; MarriottMatlhe » s , J . W . ; Carhtrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec ; Weller , S . D . ; Royle , J . D . ; Ingram , l . G . J Aggett , Austin , Beauchamp , Hayward , Lightfoot , McLellan , Sellick , Thomas , Vallance , Peace , and Nichols .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confiimed . The cererrony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Aggett being the candidate . The VV . M . invested his efficers . The 2 r . d Section of the First Lectuie was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Markland was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and Bro . Aggett was elected a joining member of the lodge . After the third rising , the lodge was closed .

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LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . S 3 » . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ultimo , at the Fraseati Restaurant , Oxtord-street . W ., when there were present Bros . F . A . Zappenfeld , W . M . ; fi , Butcher , S . W . ; G . Hill , P . M ., I . W . j J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . E . Willby , P . M ., Sec ; T . L . Bowden , S . D . ; T . Pringle , l . D . ; E . Kraus , P . M ., l . G . ; W . Proctor , P . M .. Tyler ; F . Jackson , P . M . ; T . A . Tidy , and VV . Cumberland . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Hill . P . M . Tne ceremony

of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . T . L . Bowden being the candidate . Bro . Cumber , land , being a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Cumberland being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and at the first rising the dues were collected . At the second rising , Bro . Butcher was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After the third rising , the hdge was closed . A letter was read from Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., kindly consenting to work the cere , mony of consecration on the 21 st inst .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . S 34 . A meeting was held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present t Bros . W . Hide , W . M . 1275 , W . M . ; F . J . Ingram , S . W . ; Joseph Cox , W . M . 15 S 5 , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; W . J . Coplestone . P . M . S . D . ; J . J . Lewen , J . D . ; P . Cronin , I . G . ; H . Scharien , W . M . S 34 ; A . C . Bonham , W . M . 1305 ; L . Bryett , P . M . ; J . Nielson , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c ; Robert Reid , William Hinds , A . J . Clayton , J . White , J . Herbert , J . D . Oates , G . Shrimpton , H . Sellick , Geo . Aggett , and J . Seeker .

The lodge was opened according to ancient custom , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Bonham offered himself as a candidate for raising , and he was then examined ^ and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bros . White , Herbert , Oates , and Shrimpton were elected joining members . Bro . Ingram was elected W . M . for the meeting on the ifith instant , the next meeting being officers' night . The lodge was then closed . .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 6 th instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . E . J . Harrison , W . M . ; J . Amand , S . W . ; S . Cload , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . P . Upton , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and ) . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; C Smith , S . D . ; C . Nicole , J . D . ; J . E . Thomas , l . G . ; G . J . Hanson , W . Rapley , C . T . Rayner , A . L . Langton , A . F . Hardyment , A . T . Hall , VV . F . Roberts ,

C . lsler , G . Yexley , H . R . Bower , A . Oliver , P . M . ; A . Oldrey , J . Birks , and H . B . Harding , P . M . The lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Oldrey being the candidate . The ceremony of passing was afterwards rehearsed , Bro . Rapley being the candidate . A satisfactory balancesheet having been submitted , it was unanimously passed . Bros . Hancock , Pieceptor ; J . W . Clarke , Asst . Preceptor ; J . Petch , Treas . ; and Coxon and Duncan , Sees ., were unanimously re-elected to their respective offices . Bro . Amand was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed ,

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 17 ( 07 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Town Hall Tavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present Bros . W . Hillier , P . M ., W . M . ; W . H . Marler , S . W . ; J . C . Battersby , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; J . W . Facey , S . D . ; P . Cronin , J . D . ; W . Herring , l . G . ; C . Ortner , Stwd . ; C G . Hatt , P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; J . T . Davies , T . Leete , Robert Reid , F . Y . Thompson , W . C . Lightfoot , A . J . Taylor ,

and John Wilson . The lodge was opened in the usual form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second . Degree Bro . Lightfoot having offered himself as a candidate for raising , he was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened In the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , inclusive of the traditional history . The ist Section of the Third Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . A . Williams . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Mailer was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Comps . Telling , M . E . Z . ; Drinkwater , H . ; Wills , J . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , P . Z ., SE . ; Lewis , S . N . ; Cnrnford , P . S . ; Plant , Everard , Morgan , Dawson , Cass , Cureton , Willcox , North , Barr , Beecroft , Eckersall , Hardman , Cope , and Lightfoot .

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Barr personating the candidate . Comp . Telling was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting and the chapter placed at the disposal of the Sterndale Bennett Chapter on the 9 th inst . Comp . Everard , ioi , was elected a joining member . The chapter was then closed .

H R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES , who was accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Yoik and the Princess Louise ( Marchioness of Lome ) , was present in St . Andrew ' s Hall , Norwich , on Wednesday afternoon , when the " Rose of Sharon , " which was first produced in this city in October , 1 S 94 , was performed , the principal artistes being Madame Albani and Mr . Edward Lloyd , while Sir A . C . Mackenzie c ' onducteJ .

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