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time was so popular that there was no difficulty in supplying this want , and yet in this facility lay their great danger . They wanted bricks , but good sound ones that would add to the stability of their lodge , and not those faulty ones which might on some future occasion necessitate their considering how they be disposed of . In their initiate he was certain they had a brother who would become a

Mason in its truest sense—a credit to himself and to the lodge of which he was now a member . Bro . Ruthven suitably replied . In giving "The Visitors , " the W . M . said he did so with very great pleasure . The Lebanon Lodge was always most pleased when members of other lodges honoured them with their presence . He looked upon visitors as providing a

kind of connecting link , joining as it were one lodge to another , and so forming that continuity of fraternal friendship which is the distinguishing feature of Masonry . Bros . Dean , Blake , Hamblin , Hart , and Pasco severally replied . The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary" was received in a most hearty manner . The W . M ., in

submitting it , said he need not dilate upon the good qualities of their Treasurer . Bro . Page had been so long among them , and had performed his duties so faithfully , that every brother knew his worth . ' He could not , however , but help once again to place on record his appreciation of the worth of their Secretary , who was ready at all times to do what he could for the good of the lodge . It had been a matter

of surprise to him how one who was so young a Mason had so quickly settled down in his harness , and obtained such a clear and accurate grasp of the duties pertaining to his office . He had consulted Bro . Davey on many points , and out of mere curiosity submitted his opinions and replies to old Masons who knew the technicalities of the Craft as well as they knew their ABC , and he was pleased to say

in every case the opinion of their Secretary had been confirmed . Bro . Page said he had no very difficult task . In such a lodge as theirs a Treasurer ' s work was merely play . He had always a balance on the right side , and he was pleased to say that in no previous period of its history was the lodge so flourishing as at present .

The Secretary , in replying , thanked the brethren tor their very great kindness in so heartily receiving the toast . In what he did he always tried to deserve and merit the great honour they conferred upon him , and to do his best to still further increase the popularity of the Lebanon Lodge .

That was no very difficult task under such a Master as they had—one could not help being affected by his own enthusiasm . At intervals during the evening Bros . Dunstan and Pasco gave a selection of songs , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close .

GREAT STAN MORE . Abei'COrn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst . at the Abercorn Arms Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . C . Veal , P . M . SS 9 , P . P . G . D ., W . M ., by dispensation . Among the brethren present were Bros . Geo . Sturman , P . G . P . Herts , S . W . ; H . B . Weatherall , I . W . ; C . A . Woodbridge ,

Sec ; B . C . Gowan , S . D . ; Mansfield , J . . ; J . Blackburn , I . G . ; W . A . Rogers , P . M ., Org . ; S . Ellis , Tyler ; W . Mumford , W . J . Overhead , J . J . Conway , F . S . Winkley , W . Taylor , W . C . Cooper , R . Jarvis , C . J . Veal , E . Winterbottom , and J . Best . Visitors : Bros . Howard H . Room , Prov . G . Sec ; J . Hill , P . M . 1702 ; W . Large , P . M . 19 S 4 and 221 S ; F . Honeywell , P . M .

SS 9 ; C . A . Walter , P . M . SG 5 ; A . Findlater , 134 ; and C J . Davison , S . W . 1897 . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Rogers , P . M . and Treasurer , the candidate being Bro . George Sturman . Bro . Charles Veal , I . P . M ., was invested as l . P . M . The other officers were Bros . H . B . Weatherall , S . W . ; B . C . Gowan , J . W . ; Rogers , P . M ., Treas . ;

Charles Veal , I . P . M ., Sec ; W . W . Mansfield , S . D . ; J . Blackburn , J . D . ; H . Bleaney , I . G . ; and S . Ellis , Tyler . The addresses were splendidly delivered by Bro . Rogers , P . P . S . G . W . Bro . C . Veal , I . P . M ., was presented witha handsome Past Master ' s jewel , bearing on it , by special resolution of the lodge , the word " Founder . " The Treasurer , Bro . Dr . Rogers , had also the word "Founder "

added to his Past Master's jewel . These two brethren are the only two founders of the lodge now left . The lodge was founded 16 years ago . One candidate for initiation was proposed , and the name of one candidate for joining was given in , after which the lodge was closed . A superb banquet followed , and the Moral decorations were not the least of the many attractions provided . But

this it is hardly necessary to say , Bro . Veal ' s desire to please every one who visits Stanmore being known to be unbounded . The usual toasts followed , and the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . Room , responded to the toast which included the Provincial Grand Officers . In his speech he congratulated the lodge on its great success , a fact which

was evidenced b y nine initiates and one joining member having been credited to the past year , during which Bro . Veal was W . M . Bro . F . J . Honeywell , P . P . G . Org ., presided at the piano , and during the evening there was some excellent

singing . It is asserted that the new line of the London and North-Western Railway which is now open into Stanmore has contributed and will materially add to the prosperity of the Masonic lodges held at the famous Abercorn Hotel . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

LIVERPOOL . Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1182 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge , which took place on the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , was attended by nearly 150 brethren , about 40 of whom were P . G . Officers , P . M . 's , and W . M . 's , clearly showing the progress and popularity of " The Duke , " as ft is familiarly called . Bro . W . Rawsthorne , W . M ., presided

at the commencement of the proceedings , his chief supporters being Bros . J . Williams , P . P . G . D . ; R . Martin , P . P . G . Treasurer ; A . D . Hesketh , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; T . Davis , P . P . G . P . ; J . Edwards , P . M . ; G . B . Kirkland , P . M . ; and J . Pittaway , P . M . Bro . Andrew Morris was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the presentation being made by Bros . Hesketh , P . M ., and Williams , P . M ., and the ceremony was very effectively performed by Bro . Barclay , P . M . The

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following were the official appointments : Bros . W . Rawsthorne , l . P . M . ; W . F . Ferguson , S . W . ; R . Tunnicliffe , J . W . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; D . Lowthian , Sec ; A . H . Nicholls , S . D . ; Dr . G . Johnston , J . D . ; T . Holmes , I . G . ; A . Barclay , P . M ., D . C ; H . B . Wright , Org . ; R . B . Robertson , Deputy Org . ; and S . lones , G . T . Mills , and J . N . Cliffe , Stwds .

After banquet , admirably served by Bro . Casey , a iS-carat gold Past Master ' s jewel set with diamonds , a massive silver collar jewel , and a Past Master ' s apron with silver ornaments were presented to Bro . Rawsthorne , and an excellent musical programme was given by Bros . Hollis , Edwards , Lewis , Lane , R . and A . Robertson , Antwiss , Latham , Nicholls , Wright , and Greenlees .

TWICKENHAM . Strawberry Hill Lodge ( No . 946 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its regular meeting at the Town Hall on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., when , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., the chair was occupied by Bro . R . W . Forge , P . M . 1793 , P . G . D . C There were also present Bros . E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B ., l . P . M . ; W .

Beard , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; W . H . Rohrs , P . M . ; T . Inglis , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; J . W . Lyons , S . W . ; H . E . Gomme , J . W . ; H . Barton , acting S . D . ; F . De Groot , I . G . ; J . Oliver , D . C . ; and W . Holland . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed . Bro . Holland was duly passed to the Second Degree , and subsequently invested as Steward of

the lodge . The revised by-laws were again considered , and the alterations suggested by the Prov . Grand Secretary approved , after which the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to banquet at the King ' s Head Hotel , where , after doing ample justice to the good things provided by Bro . Barton , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , Bros . Inglis , Beard , Barton , and others , contributing greatly to the harmony of the meeting .

YORK . York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A regular lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , on the 17 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . Thos . S . Brogden , presiding , supported by his officers and other brethren . The lodge being opened , Bro . Jos . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas ., was unanimously re-elected Charity Representative , on the

motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Balmford , P . M . The Secretary , Bro . Hy . Foster , P . M ., brought before the lodge the fact that the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was to be held in February next , and Bro . Todd , P . M ., remarked that he hoped that lodge would send a Steward on that important occasion to represent No . 236 , and he felt sure the brethren would heartily support their representative . The province had

set a very good example in granting £ 150 , and he felt that the lodges throughout the province would send up Stewards , which would ensure a successful result . An appeal was then considered which had been forwarded by the VV . M . of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 , on behalf of a distinguished but distressed brother , and it was resolved to contribute a certain sum from the lodge , the W . M ., Bro . Brogden , making an individual donation . The lodge was then closed .

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COLCHESTER . Patriotic Chapter ( No . 51 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Three Cups Hotel , when the following were elected as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . A . S . B .

Sparling , Z . ; R . D . Poppleton , H . ; Charles Osmond , J . ; Alfred Welch , Treas . ; T . J . Railing , S . E . ; J . G . Renshaw , S . N . ; R . Haward Ives , P . S . ; E . Gowers , ist A . S . ; A . J . H . Ward , 2 nd A . S . ; and S . Munson and A . Wright , Janitors .

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NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . - A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Evans , W . M . ; Ellson , S . W . ; Windsor , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec ; Folkard , S . D . ; Russell , J . D . ; Ball , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Cochrane , Bate , and Nettleship .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Westley . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony ot raising being announced , and Bro . Cochrane having offered himself as

a candidate , and having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and Bro . Cochrane duly raised to the Degree of a M . M , The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Ellson was unanimousl y elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the _ 14 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . D . S . Long , Sec , W . M . ; J . Banks , S . W . ; R . H . Williams , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , Treas . ; J . Davies , S . D . ; W . Hide , J . D . ; R . Phil ! ips , I . G . ; Chalfont , P . M . ; Dehane , P . M . ; F . Craggs , W . M . 834 ; Fox , P . Burton , R . Reid , T . Jobson , II . J . F . Williams , and W . Hillier .

The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Fox acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Reid acting as candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees , and , on the usual risings , was formally closed .

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HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) - —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . J . C . Conwav W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; E . F . Ginder , J . W . ; Vv "' H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Read ' P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; W *

Hillier , S . D . ; W . R . Hatton , J . D . ; J . Kruse , I . G . ; j , V . Woodman , Stwd . ; S . Barrow , and M . Rosenberg ! Visitor : Bro . J oseph Hatton , goi . 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 . Barrow being candidate After the usual the lod

. preliminaries , ge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Rosenberg candidate . The lod ge was opened in the Third Degree and closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Foan was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . i 767 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros C . C . Barber , W . M . ; E . Clare , S . W . ; Joseph Cox ' J . W . ; P . J . Davies , W . M . S 65 , l . P . M . ; F . Craggy ' ' W . M . 834 , Sec . ; E . E . Geflowski , S . D . ; H . Wake J . D . ; C . Woods , I . G . ; B . H . Dames , Stwd . ; T . Haynes

J . H . Neville , W . G . Foster , C . G . Hatt , J . SprdW W . J . Rendall , W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ! Middx . ; and A . Williams , P . M . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hatt acting as

candidate . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed , and the candidate proved his proficiency in the former Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Clare was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Barber for his able conduct as W . M . for the first time in this lodge . The lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . T . C . Dyer , W . M . ; Joseph Cox , S . W . ; C . E . Everett , I . W . ; J esse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , Sec . ; B . H . Dames , S . D . ; C G . Hatt , J . D . ; C E . Betts , I . G . j . W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; T . W . Heath , R . Phillips , E . I . Green , W . J . Rendall , W . G . Foster , C C . Barber , and

P . J . Davies , W . M . S 65 . _ The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in an able manner , Bro . Green acting as candidate . Bro . Dyer vacated the chair of W ; M . in favour of Bro . Williams . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Davies offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted . The

lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . Williams vacated the chair of W . M . in favour of Bro . Dyer , who resumed the lodge to the First Degree . Bro . Rendall was elected a joining member . Bro . Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Dyer for the excellent manner in which he had worked the ceremony of initiation for the first time in any lodge of instruction , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 15 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present Bros . J . N . Baxter , W . M . ; J . Davies , P . M ., S . W . ; W ; G . Foster , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., acting , Preceptor ; W . Hide , S . D . ; H . F . Williams , J . D . ; Powell , I . G . ; Fox , Stwd . ; A . Williams , P . M ., acting Sec ; M . Speigel ,

P . M . ; F . Craggs , W . M . 834 ; J . Brown , W . M . 2012 ; R . Reid , W . G . Medley , R . Bone , C Woods , R . Phillips , and J . Harbord . Visitor : Bro . W . H . Tucker , 144 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Phillips offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture

worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Davies , P . M . 16 9 . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the dues were collected . Bro . R . Phillips was elected a member . Bro . J . Davies was elected W . M . for the next meeting . That evening was a curious anniversary , viz ., the birthday of three members of the lodge , Bros . J . Sims , W . Coplestone , and W . W . Williams , and the whole of the members congratulated those brethren .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the 10 th inst ., at Bridge Chambers , Hoe-street , Walthamstow , when there were present Bros . Wm . Shurmur , P . P . G . Treas ., W . M . ; A . H . Wilson , S . W . ; W . W . Cook , J . W . ; G . J . Westfield , acting Preceptor ; W . P . Allen , Sec ; P . Tnckett , S . D . ; T . H . Lloyd , J . D . ; W . J . Short , I . G . ; and many others . ¦ The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed and the ancient charge delivered , Bro . Lewis Young as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Bestow passed to the Degree of F . C The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Hales and D . McLane were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . A . H . Wilson was elected to occupy the chair at the ensuing meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

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Order of the Secret Monitor .

BRIGHTON . Royal Sussex Conclave ( No . 10 ) . —A meeting was held on the Sth inst . at the Royal Pavilion , when there were present Bros . A . F . Lamette , P . G . C , P . S- ' v ' S . R . ; H . Pearce , C .: I . A . Thilthorpe , G . ; W . Wright ,

P . G . Stwd ., Sec ; E . Tebbs and E . Mitchell , V . U ' s . ; 1-Mitchell , as Guarder ; H . H . Hughes , Sentinel ; Mug hston , Gill , Upton , Histed , Mennich , Isworth , and Sayers . Visitors . Bros . Zacharie , G . S . R . ; G . Lemon , G . Treas . ; Lewis Thomas , P . G . S . R . ; and J . J . Thomas , G . G . Bros . J . Sayers , W . B . Isworth , and J . M . Mennich weic reguIarlyinductedbytheactingS . R ., Bro . Lamette . Ihecon