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all they had to thank him for their Preceptor , for he had provided him , and it was also through Bro Sudlow they obtained their warrant from the Bank of England Lodge . Bearing this in mind it was a pleasant duty to support a proposition like the one before the brethren . Bro . Dr . Thompson having- been duly elected a joining member , the lodge was closed .

MONTEFIORE LODGE ( No 1017 ) . —A meeting was held at St . James' Restaurant , Piccadilly , VV ., on the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Marks , W . M . ; S . V . Abraham , S . W . ; H . Lichtenfeld , J . W . ; E . Salomon , Treas . ; S . Lichtenfeld , Sec ; F . N . Hardinge , S . D . ; Rothchild , J . D . j B . Da Costa , D . C . ; ] . Premier , l . G . j N . P . Valentine , P . M . ; D . M . Davis , P . M . ; Mariaus ,

Sherer , Finlayson , Harrison , 1 ' . Cooper , Willis , Hellbron , Oakshott , Lyon , Oxley , Jameson , and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Van Dyk

acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Third and First Degrees . The lodge was then resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Oakshott acting as candi late . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , and the S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing weelc . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . ; A . Cadbury Jones , VV . M . elect 1441 , S . W . ; J . C . Conway , J . W . j ' W . H . Chalfont , Dep . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . W . Curtice , S . D . ; H . Campbell , J . D . ; O . W . Battley ,

l . G . ; W . R . Hatton , Steward ; A . Hardy , P . M . 201 ; C . G . Wetzler , P . M ., W . M . 141 ; J . R . Allman , I . P . M . 1425 ; H . Lindfield , I . P . M . 211 ; J . V . Woodman , H . G . Holland , and H . YVindeatr . 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 and Third Degrees , and resumed to

the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hardy being candidate . Bro . Allman , at the request of the VV . M ., assumed the chair , and after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Holland being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First degree . Bro . Hillier then reassumed the chair , and invited Bro . Cadbury Jones to invest the officers , which was

done very ably . Bro . Jones was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . A vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , was unanimously voted to Bro . Hillier for the able manner he had presided as W . M . in the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , which compliment was suitably acknowledged . Bro . Dehane thanked the brethren for their letter of sympathy sent to him while ill . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , VV . M . ; W . Hoggins , S . W . ; J . D . Bromley , J . W . ; VV . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , Asst . Sec ; T . C . Seary , Org . ; C J . D . Rymer , l . G . ; T . E .

Weeks , Tyler ; VV . Jenkins , E . E . Berry , J . R . Hughes , S . C Fort , W . Holroyd , W . Sage , C . O . Burgess , L . B . Long , VV . Hancock , VV . J . Thrussell , G . A . Bergholz , J . D . Graham , and VI . Matthews . 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 and Third Degrees . The

Preceptor worked the ist Section of the Third Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . G . A . Bergholz having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . 'Ihe lodge was resumed to the Second and then the Third Degree . On rising for the

second time , Bro . W . Hoggins was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . E . L . Beorg read the Auditors' report , from which it appears that during the year 18 S 9 50 meetings have been held , the number of attendances of members , 956 , giving an average of over JO members being present at each meeting ; the number of

joining members during the year , 66 . Three honorary members have been elected in recognition of their valuable services . The lodge has been opened in the First Degree 50 times ; in the Second Degree , 42 times ; and in the Third Degree , 25 times . The ceremony of initiation has been rehearsed 30 times ; passing , iS times ; and raising , 17 times ; investiture of officers , four times ; and the Fifteen

Sections worked by Bro . J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor , and attended by the largest number of brethren known in this lodge , viz ., 150 . The First Lecture with the Sections have been worked 6 S times ; the Second Lecture with its Sections , 16 times ; and the Third Lecture with its Sections , 14 times . The lodge has been resumed from one Degree to another 34 times ; called off and closed down 10 times . Four letters of condolence have been sent , and

votes of thanks recorded 24 times . I he supper 111 connection with the lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion in A pril last , and proved a great success , being attended by brethren from all parts of London and many from the country . Bro . T . C . Weeks has acted as serving brother and Tyler during the year , receiving a New Year ' s gift of £ t rs ., also one ' to the waiter ( Bro . Tooley ) of 5 s ., and

gratuities were also given to those for services rendered at the working of the Fifteen Sections . The Auditors ( Bros . C . H . Foan , E . L . Beorg , and VV . Luff ) beg to tender their . ' -incei- e thanks , on the part of the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction to Bros . VV . Brindley , Preceptor ; James Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treasurer and Secretary ; F . M . Noakes , Assistant

Secretary ; and many other brethren for valuable services during the year 1 SS 9 . On the motion of ' - ' ro . T . C Seary , seconded by Bro . D . Bromley— "That the balance be carried forward , and that the Auditors' report be adopted " was carried unanimously . Proposed by the Preceptor , seconded by the Deputy Preceptor— " That a vote of thanks be given to the Auditors "—carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was dosed .

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A meeting was also held at the above address on the 16 th inst ,, when there were present Bros . VV . Hoggins , W . M . ; E . J . D . Bromley , S . W . ; R . Hovenden , J . W . ; j . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; J . ThomscII , Org . ; VV . Groves , S . D . ; VV . Unwin , J . D . ; G . H . Foan , l . G . ; J . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Jas . D . Graham , F . VV . Buxton , G . Foan , H . J . Desson , Homer

Price , G . S . Peachey , E . L . Berry , James Rowe , T . C . Seary , A . Berholz , H . Matthews , R . E . Cursons , F . M . Noakes , and A . Cogliati . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . E . Cursons worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . E . L . Berrv having offered himself as a

candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . R . E . Cursons worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time Bro . E . J . D . Bromley was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed bis officers in rotation , announcing the work to be the Second Degree . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Netting Hill , VV . Present : Bros . A . F . Scholding , VV . M . ; G . Gardner , S . W . ; J . Bartlett , J . W . j G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , Treas . ; VV . J . Mason , Sec . ; J . Powell , S . D . ; H . H . Burrington , J . D . ; W . R . Hatton , l . G . ;

F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; E . Rogers , P . M . ; M . Rosenberg , J . C Conway , . H . Armfield , S . Ransom , T . Treadwell , H . D . Smith , and H . Foskett . Visitors : Bros . J . T . Haly and A . Davies . 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 . H . Aimfield being the

candidate . Bro . F . L . Chandler 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 . F . L . Chandler being the candidate . The following brethren were unanimously elected members—Bros . j . t . Haly , 1637 ; J . K . RCama , 2202 ; and A . Davies , 545 . The S . W ., Bro . G .

Gardner was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bros . E . Rogers , P . M . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; and J . C Conway were appointed to audit the accounts of this lodge of instruction for the past year . Bro . G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , nominated Bro . W . J . Mason for re-election as

Secretary , which was carried unanimously . The Preceptor also nominated Bro . E . Rogers , P . M _ for the office of Trea-urer in the event of our present Treasurer , Bro . H . Parkhouse , not continuing to hold that office . Bro . E . Rogers nominated Bro . G . Davis , P . M ., for re-election as Preceptor , which was carried with acclamation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the i-jth inst ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C , when there were present Bros . Bush , W . M . ; Lea Smith , S . W . ; Harpour , J . W . ; Marshall , Preceptor ; Mapleton , Sec ; Toulmin , S . D . ; Simmons , J . D . ; White , l . G . ; Hobbs , Fraser , Brewer , Godfreyand Coniord .

, The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Godfrey acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the S . W . was electedW . M . for the next meeting , who

appointed his officers in rotation , and gave notice the ceremony of passing , and the second tracing board would be rehearsed . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the VV . M . for the excellent manner he had for the lirst time filled the chair in the lodge . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . I . R . Hubbard , VV . M . ; C . Woods , S . W . ; W . Hillier , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M .. Preo-ptor ( pro tern . ) ; F . Craggs , Sec ; E . C . Geflowski , S . D . ; C G . Hatt , J . D . ; ' G . A . Knight , l . G . ; Neville , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Neville ofiered himself as a candidate for passing , and , having been examined and entrusted , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the acting Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Woods was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

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 . Jobson , W . M . ; Hillier , S . W . ; Jennings , J . W . ; Davies , Preceptor ; Sims , P . M ., Sec . ( pro fern . ); Fox , S . D . ; Arnott , J . D . ; and Ferris , l . G . 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 and Third Degrees , and closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Davies , having offered himself as candidate for passing , and answered the usual question , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed in a very commendable manner . The 3 rd Section was worked by the

brethren , and the 4 th Section by Bro . Davies , the questions being put by Bro . Sims , Deputy Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Davies , Preceptor , proposed , and Bro . J . VV . Jennings seconded— "That the S . W ., Bro . Hillier be elected VV . M . for the next meeting . " Carried unanimously . Bro . Sims , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Davies ,

Preceptor , seconded— " That a vote of congratulation be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Rawley Cross on the termination of his successful year of office as VV . M . of the Cre : iton Lodge , and express their hope that the newlyinstalled Master may also have a prosperous year of office . " Carried unanimously . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and "Hearty good wishes" having been given , the lodge was then closed ,

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ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington . Present : Bros . J . H . Morrish , W . M . ; G . McCrow , S . W . ; L . Nathan , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; Joseph Cox , S . D . ; VV . Fayers , J . D . ; Walter Kersley , l . G . ; F . Thomas , R . Ambler , VV . Hunt , F . A . Barth , and C

Barber . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barber acting as candidate , at the conclusion of which Bro . Cox gave the ancient charge . The ist , 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were

worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Barber and Kersley were elected joining members . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Morrish fdr his able conduct as W . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . McCrow was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was then closed .

CHISVVICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 15 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . ; F . Craggs , S . W . : J . Cox , J . W . ; J . Brown , Sec ; F . Dusterwald , S . D . ; R . J . Steel , l . G . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; H . VV . Dyne , and Hiscoc ' k . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed .

The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Sims , P . M . The lodge was opened in the Second and ' hird Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . H . W . Dyne candidate . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Sims , P . M . On the usual rising Bro . F . Craggs was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . E . C . Mulvey , M . E . Z . designate , 2246 , J . 2202 , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , J . elect 733 , H ., W . H . Chalfont , J . elect 975 , J . ; John Davies , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , P . S . ; Geo .

March , H . elect 733 ; and J . Smith , P . S . SS 9 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . March being the candidate . The officers were elected for the ensuing fortnight . A vote

of thanks was unanimously passed , to be entered on the minutes , to Comp . Mulvey , M . E . Z ., for the able manner he had presided as M . E . Z . for the first time in this chapter of improvement , which compliment was duly acknowledged . After the M . E . Z . had risen the usual number of times , " Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the chapter was rinsed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., when there were present Comps . Carl Fleck , j . 1275 , M . E . Z . designate 172 , M . E . Z . ; Patrick , H . ; G . L . Moore , J . F . H ' ilron , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; and Whiteman ,

S . N . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed with unusual success . Comp . Patrick was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The balance-sheet was presented and

received , and the Auditors received a vote of thanks for thenwork . Comp . Fleck was heartily congratulated on his able working of the Z . chair for the first time . The permanent officers were re-elected—Comps . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; and Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . Their work was spoken of in the most eulogistic terms .

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The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on the 19 th inst . at Freemasons' Hall . Bros . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President ; James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President ; and C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective chairs . Bros . A . A . Pendlebury , Asst . G . Sec ; W . Dodd , and

VV . H . Lee represented the Grand Secretary s office . The other brethren present were Bros . Henry Garrod , J . B . Grieve , George B . Chapman , D . D . Mercer , W . H . Perryman , George R . Langley , W . P . Brown , W . M . Bywater , J . H . Matthews , L . C . Haslip , James Bunker , Thos . Cubitt , T . W . Whitmarsh , E .

Shedd , Charles Dairy , Wm . Whittley , W . Hopekirk , Matthew Clark , T . S . Taylor , W . J . Shadrake , Wm . F . G . Cook , Sir E . A . Inglefield , C . Vandyk , G . March , T . Weeks , A . Hand , P . J . Canning , M . I . Emanuel , E . C . Mulvey , H . Hooper , T . T . Dilley , j . Warren , W . T . H . Mayer , Walter C . Smith , J . W . H . Sugg , W . T .

Hunt , Herbert Moser , R . J . Moore , H . Massey , C . G . Wetzlar , J . Dann , G . M . E . Hamilton , Dr . J . Powdrell , C . Meierhooff , F . Charles M'Quinn , John J . Berry , C . M . Brander , Edwin VV . Lewcock , J . W . Page , Joseph Penney , J . H . Goldschmidt , Dranston Carpmael , Robert Pringle , F . Burgess , E . W . Stanton , John

Lavk ' m , J . H . Ptice , Joseph Cox . W . A . Scurrah , W . J . Gardner , Thos . V . Turner , S . W . Wilkinson , J . S . Cumberland , Major H . Stephens , G . P . Minett , E . White , W . J . Bassett , Valentine Wing , Corrie Jackson , W . J . Halford , John Grey , A . H . Shepherd , Herbert Wright , Henry Johnson , Albert Escott , A . W .

Weston , G . W . Sly , C . A . Woods , T . H . C . Cock , W . Clifton Crick , G . VV . Perry , Arthur J . Dale , Nathan Salmon , H . E . Eraser , Chas . F . Luckhurst , Dr . H . J . Strong , W . H . Caton , J . Bull , C . Kedgley , S . A . Thompson , Thomas Harrington , G . S . Woodwark ,

N . B . Headon , and H . Sadler , G . lyler . The Board of Masters was first held , and the agenda for Grand Lodge of March 5 th was submitted . When the Board was opened , the brethren first confirmed recommendations to the Grand Master made at

the January meeting to the extent of ^ 330 . There were 43 new cases on the list , qualified by lodges in London , Fowey , Alderney , Jersey , Hertford , Kendal ,