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highest order , and the table decorations a perfect work of art . Several Past Masters of the Craft lodges were present to do honour to the W . M ., who is highly popular and esteemed by his Masonic brethren of Cardiff and the neighbourhood . Bro . H . White , P . M . of the Tennant Lodge , supplied the Shakesperian quotations for the menu cards , which was perfectly unique in its character and was much

admired . The W . M . proved an admirable chairman , and seemed to inspire the whole assemblage . The speeches were good and to the point , and the musical programme excellent . Bro . E . Fletcher contributed greatly to the enjoyment of

the brethren by a couple of recitations , given as only a finished artiste can render them . The evening passed quickly away , and will long be remembered by those privileged to be present as one of the most enjoj'able of the yearly recurring festivals of the Langley Lodge .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . JAMES' UNION LODGE ( No . iSo ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the St . James ' Retaurant ( Piccadilly entrance ) , on the ioth inst ., when there were present Bros . Brander , W . M . ; Blythe , S . W . ; Cater , J . W . ; Farwig , Preceptor ; Reynolds , acting as Sec ; Cursons , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Grieve , I . G . ; Woods , Bayfield , Shaw , Bullen , Matthews , Blum , and

Kirk . 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 . Woods worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge wa < resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Shaw having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was

examined , entrusted , and retired . ' 1 he lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The J . W . worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . Bullen worked the 3 rd Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . Cursons worked the 4 th Section of the Second Lecture . The Preceptor worked the 5 th Section of

the Second Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time Bro . Blythe , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . A . E . Carter , W . M . ; A . Pozzati , S . W . ; VV . T . Dillon , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; M . Bush , S . D . ; C Coleman , J . D . ; G . Gluckstein , I . G . ; N . Turner , P . M . . 72 ; R . J . Rogers , L . Marks , and J .

Thwaites . Visitor : Bro . R . Corry , 16 S 1 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Marks being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Coleman . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Carter having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge

was next resumed to the Second Degree , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Rogers being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bio . Corry was elected a joining member . Bro . Pozzati was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for presiding over the lodge for the first time . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . N . J . Coplestone , W . M . ; E . Lucas , S . W . ; F . Craggs , J . W . ' ; D . S . Long , Sec , acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , S . D . ; T . Jobson , J . D . ; H . D . Coney , I . G . ; Chalfont , P . M . j J . Davies ; and J . Cruttenden .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Long having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . 'The lodge was resumed to the First

Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Coney being the candidate . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Davies , who rehearsed the investiture of officers . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Long announced that Bio . Jobson had-been duly elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and the lodge was closed .

MONTEFIORE LODGE . ( No 1017 ) . —A meeting was held at St . James' Restaurant , Piccadilly , VV ., on the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Maries , W . M . ; C . Van Dyk , S . W . ; H . Lichtenfeld , J . W . ; E . Salomon , Treas . ; S . Lichtenfeld , Sec ; F . N . Hardinge , S . D . ; Rothchild , J . D . ; G . Michael , I . G . j N . P . Valentine , P . M . j S . V . Abraham , P . M . ; Salomon , P . M . ; C . E . Mulvey , P . M . ; Cooper , Willis , Finlayson , Oakshott , Frcuner , Sherer , Izard , Messenger , Meyer , and

Klingenstem . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . S . Van Dyk acting as candidate . The Preceptor worked the ist Section of the

Lecture . Bro . Mulvey , P . M ., worked the 2 nd Section . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing - rehearsed , Bro . Oakshott acting as candidate . 'The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , ClevelandGardens , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . Cruttenden , W . M . ; W . Hellier , D . C . 1366 , S . W . ; Cadbury Jones , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Dep . Preceptor ; J . R . Allinan , I . P . M . 1425 , Sec . ( pro tern . ); VV . Matthews , VV . M . 2021 , S . D . ; A Toley , J . D . ; H . Windeatt , I . G . ; C . A . Houghton , Steward ; VV . J . Jackman , 1425 ; J . V . Woodman , 1425 ; H . Campbell , H . Lindfield , 211 ; and B . G , Williams .

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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ward being the candidate . The VV . M . then gave the charge and Lecture on the tracing board in a very efficient manner . The lodge was called off and on . Bros . Houghton and Ward answered the questions leading from the First to the Second Degree . Bros . Houghton and Ward were elected joining members , and Bro . Hellier was elected W . M . for next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No- 1471)—The regular weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , nth inst ., when there present Bros . S . Napper , W . M . j A . Cox , S . W . ; H . B . Harding , J . W . ; A . Wolter , acting Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . M ., Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; J . Duncan , S . D . ; R . W . Nicole , J . D . ; C . Hiller , I . G . ' ; R . Loomes , C . G . Gray , F . M .

Sutter , C . Isler , J . M . Scarlett , D . C . Ritchie , E . Blinkhorn , and C . Cope . The lodge was openeed in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Sutter being the candidate . Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading to the Second Degree and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree and the

ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Duncan being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . 'The W . M . then rehearsed the investiture of officers . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . C . Cope was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Cox was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on 'Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , when there were present Bros . Pettit , VV . M . ; Slater , S . W . ; Morgan , J . W . ; Bilby , J . D . ; M . Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor ; and others . The usual business was gone through , when the

arrangements for the annual supper were discussed , and it was ultimately decided that it take place on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., the lodge to be opened in a room adjoining , and calling off , and adjourning to supper . Lodge was then closed . Tickets for the supper , 2 s . 6 d ., to be had of Bro . G . H . G . Morgan , 33 , Kellett-road , Brixton .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill . Present : Bros . H . D . Smith , W . M . ; A . F . Scholding , S . W . ; G . Gardner , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . J . Mason , Sec . ; | . H . Taylor , S . D . ; H . Armfield , J . D . ; H . H . Burrington , I . G . ; E . Rogers , P . M . ; F .

L . Chandler , P . M . ; J . C . Conway , J . Powell , G . inglish , S . Ransom , H . Foskctt , and J . J . McKay . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . S . Ransom having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed ,

Bro . S . Ransom being the candidate . The lodge was then closed in the Second Degree . Bro . E . Rogers , P . M ., worked the 4 th Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Preceptor worked the 5 th Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . 'The S . W ., Bro . A . F . Scholding , was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . It was

proposed by the Secretary , seconded by Bro . E . Rogers , P . M ., and supported by Bro . F . L . Chandler , and carried unanimously— "That a cordial vote of thanks be entered on the minutes to Bros . M . Rosenberg " , J . Powell , VV . R . Hatton , F . J . Hallet , and H . Armfield for various acts of kindness rendered to this lodge of instruction . " After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . Knight , W . M . ; Wiggins , S . W . ; Woods , J . W . j Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; Hubbard , Sec . ; Geflowski , S . D . ; Marsh , J . D . ; Foley , I . G . ; Hillier , Betts , Dresden , and Fox . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Betts being the candidate . Bro . Dresden was a candidate for passing , and , having answered the questions , was entrusted , and the lodge was opened in that Degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed . 'The lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and Bro . R . H . Williams , P . M ., answered the questions of the 4 th Section of the Degree . Bro . Wiggins was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . — A meeting was held ! on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , VV . M . 1791 , W . M . j G . E . Higginson , S . VV . j H . Cotton , J . W . j John Davies , W . M . 169 , Preceptor ; Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Woodard , S . D . j VV .

Hellier , J . D . ; T . Jobson , I . G . ; Josey , P . M . ; Lothbury , P . M . j R . H . Rogers , P . M . j Stroud , P . M . j Gilbert , W . M . 182 S ; Jennings , Arnott , Johnston , Phillips , Nash , F . A . Barth , Manning , Dusterwald , Walker , Tatton , Craggs , Sansom , and Stevens . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting" were read and confirmed . Bro . Manning retired , and the lodge was opened in the Second and

Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second . 'The ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . C . K . Cross in a very efficient manner , and the three addresses very excellently rendered . Bro . Higginson then assumed the position of W . M . The lodge was called off and on . The W . M . then worked the 2 nd Section of this Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Gilbert was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

CH 1 SW 1 CK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . VV . A . Dowling , W . M . 2012 , W . M . ; J . Brown , S . W . ; G . Gardner , P . M ., J . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor , Chap . ; James Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . pro tern . ; F . Walden , S . D . ; VV . Hillier , J . D . ; Rowling , I . G . j

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Hiscock , Stwd . ; A . Williams , W . M . 2090 ; D . Stroud P . M . ; Dusterwald , Pyne , Clark , Steel , and Arlidge . 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 and I hird Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Steel offered

himself as a candidate for raising , and having been examined , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the 1 hird Degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed in a commendable manner . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Steel was elected a joining member . Bro . VV . Hillier is the W . M . elect for the next meeting .

1 HE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , when there were present Bros . Holland , W . M . ; Harvey , S . W . ; Piper , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . j Glover , S . D . j Hobbs , J . D . j Smith , I . G . j Hill ,

P . M . j Baker , P . M . j Molony , Rymer , Edwards , Jas . Haylock , Jno . Haylock , Doggett , and F . J . Smith . 'I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation vas rehearsed , Bro . Hill , P . M ., being the candidate . Bro . Rymer , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was

entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Rymer being the candidate . The lod ge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed down . Bros . F . J . Smith , 2034 , and F . H . Doggett , 2024 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Harvey was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the ioth inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Comps . S . V . Abraham , M . E . Z . j J . A . Gartley , H . j H . J . Phillips , J . ; S . Lichtenfeld , S . E . ; W . Rooke , P . S . j and Marcus .

1 he chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Marcus acting as candidate . The M . E . Z . rose the usual times , and the convocation was then closed .

_ STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., when there were present Comps . Eedle , M . E . Z . j Patrick , H . ; G . L . Moore , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; G . Powell , S . N . ; Grummant , P . S . ; Marsden and

Addington . The chapter was regularly opened by the Principals , and the companions were admitted . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed . The by-laws were read . Comps . Moore , Patrick , and Marsden were elected to audit the accounts on Friday , the 14 th inst . Comp . Patrick was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting .

NORTH LONDON CHAPTER ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation was held 011 Monday , the ioth inst ., at the Grosvenor Hotel , Grosvenor-road ( opposite the Canonbury Railway Station ) . Present : Comps . J ohn McLaren , M . E . Z . ; J . M . Chapman , H . ; John Glass , J . ; Joseph Bailey , S . N . j J . E . Sheffield , P . S . j and several other

companions . The chapter was opened by the M . E . Z ., when the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , after which the election of officers took place , when Comp . J . McLaren was re-elected to the First Principal ' s chair for the ensuing fortnight . _ A vote of sympathy was passed to Comp . Dixie on his being stricken down with influenza . On the whole a profitable evening was spent .

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Royal Ark Mariners .

CONSECRATION OF THE BROWNRIGG LODGE , No . 163 .

On Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., a new lodge was consecrated , entitled the Brownri gg Lodge , No . 16 3 , the name being derived from that of the Provincial Grand Mark Master , Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownri gg , and in recognition of the valuable service he had rendered to Mark Masonry in the district and in the Province of Bucks , and to Craft Masonry in the Province of Berks and Bucks .

The brethren assembled at the Masonic Hall , Newport Pagnell , and after the lodge had been opened , the following brethren were elevated to the Degree of Royal Ark Mariners : Bros . J . R . Wilmer , A . J . Coales ,

E . Carr , J . Line , G . H . Sampson , Leapidge Cooper H . H . Booth , J . C . Hipwell , C . W . Guille , R . Kin * , Rev . F . Russell Harnett , Rev . W . H . Lee Harnett , rl ' J . Hippsley , H . Thody , S . L . Kilpin , F . W . Webb , and others .

Bros . I . laylor , C . Terry , and S . j . Attenborough , who were down for elevation , were unavoidably absent the first-named through a severe attack of the influenza epidemic The interesting ceremony of consecrating the lodge was performed by Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , and Bro . C . Fitzgerald Matier , G . Sec . ( Mark ) .

At its conclusion the officers were invested as follows : Bros , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , N . ; the Rev H J Hatch , J . ; T . Taylor , S . ; J . R . Wilmer , S . D . ; L . " Cooper , J . D . ; R . King , D . C . ; A . J . Coalas , G . ; H . H . Booth , Org . ; J . Line , Stwd . ; the Rev . F . R . Harnett , Chap . ; E . Carr , Treas . ; and R . Wright Warder . 6 '

Before closing the lodge , Bro . BROWNRIGG said he considered it their duty to convey their most ° rateful thanks to Bro . Matier , G . Sec . of the Order , for his assistance in coming down to hel p them start that lodge , and he would propose that henceforth he be an honorary member of the Brownri gg Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners .