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INSTRUCTION .

•/M'LAND LODGE ( No . Jrr ) . —A meeting was held at the t and Albany , Regent's Park , on Monday , the 21 st inst ., when Y f „ iinwin » brethren were present : Bros . J . Lawrence , 1987 , & M •H . ° Ha . iday , 216 S , S . W . ; A . Gildings , r 440 , J . W . ; I . W niton S O . ; W . J . Hall , J . D . ; C . Smales , 1604 , l . G . ; C . Kil no Preceptor ; C . Sheppard , Hon . Sec . ; Dr . Powdrell , MKenn ri ! H . Marsden , F . Golding , J . P . Poynter . and H . Banf . The lo ' dge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last 1 , „ were read and confirmed . The Preceptor then worked the w ¦ c . rtinn nf the First Lecture . The lodge opened in the Second

n , ree Bro . Poynter offered himself as a candidate for raising , weiidthe usual questions , was examined , and entrusted . The f 1 , / oDened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the cerenv of raising . The lodge closed in the Third Degree , and c . Vmed to the First Degree . The 4 th Section of the First Lecture « worked by the W . M . On rising for the first time , Bros . Pnvnter 1420 , and F . Golding , 1475 , were elected joining members . n rirfn ' e for the second time , the Preceptor proposed , and the J . W . seconded , that the S . W . be W . M . for next meeting . Nothing f irther offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 7 S 4 ) . —A meeting wa 3 held on Th . mdav the 17 th inst ., at the Coach and Horses , Lower Totten-, T , m Present : Bros . L . E . Wilson , W . M . ; Lovell , S . W . ; Son I . W . ; Rees , S . D . ; G . Richards , J . D . ; Knightly , I G •YV . Binnie , Sec . ; J . Linzell , P . M . ; A . G . Fidler , P . M . ; V Garrod , P . M . ; Everdell , Preceptor ; Barnes , and Parsons . The minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed . The \ V M worked the Second and Third Degrees in a most able

. manner , the lodge being opened accordingly . The lodge resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . having risen for the second time it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that ISro . ' Lovell , the S . W ., occupy the chair at the next meeting . The W j'L elect appointed the officers in rotation . In consequence of the death of the Treasurer , Bro . J . Mailer , P . M ., who had filled that office since the foundation of the lodge , Bro . Linzell proposed , and Bro . Fidler seconded , that Bro . J . be elected to that officeBoth and

Garrod , P . M . 754 , . proposer seconder testified as to the able support Bro . Garrod had given to the lodge for many years , seven of which he had been their Secre . tary and through whose exertions at that time brought the lodge into a flourishing condition . Bro . Everdell , the Preceptor , also supported the proposition , feeling well assured that by conferring the Xreasurership on Bro . Garrod their confidence would n > it be mislaced ; but on the contrary—the duties would be carried out

faithp fully and efficiently . The resolution was carried unanimously . Bro . Garrod thanked the brethren for the great honour they had done him , and said it would be his earnest desire to discharge the duties in a manner that would maintain the confidence they had reposed in him . Bro . C . T . Knightly having kindly presented the lodge with new

collars , Bro . Garrod proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Knightly for his handsome gift , and he ( Bro . Garrod ) felt assured the brethren would prize the gift more highly when he informed them those collars were made by Mrs . Knightly , who always took such a great interest in all that concerned Freemasonry . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Linzell , and carried with

acclamation . Bro . Knightlv thanked the brethren for their kind expressions and also for the kindly manner in which the name of Mrs . Kn ghtly had been mentioned , who he could safely say took a real pleasure in what she had done , and when he informed her how much the collars were appreciated by the lodge he knew she would be highly pleased and more than doubly paid for the little trouble she had taken . It was also proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Binnie , the Hon . Secretary , for regildine and attaching the jewels to the

new collars . Bro . Binnie briefly thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had mentioned his name , and assured them he took a real pleasure in the small service he had done . No other Masonic business offering , the lodge was closed .

SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( No . 11 J 8 ) . —The annual banquet of this lodge of instruction was held at the Sir Sidney Smith , Chester-street , Kennington , on Thursday , the 17 th inst . The Preceptor , Bro . Wise , P . M . 1158 , presided , and there was a numerous attendance of brethren , who heartily enjoyed the excellent banquet served by the host , Bro . R . Caley , The usual toasts were duly honoured , Bro . Hartley , W . M . 1986 , Sec , responded for " The Lodge . " During the evening a very good selection of songs and recitations were performed . Bro . Sarjeant ably officiated with the accompaniments .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , BasinghalUstreet , E . C , on Thursday , the 17 th inst . Present : Bros . . I . K . Pitt , W . M . ; Rush , S . W . ; Hills , J . W . ; Jardine , S . D . ; Whitehouse , J . D . ; Eiselmann , l . G , ; James Stevens , P . M . and Preceptor ; W . Ball , Hon . Sec . ; and numerous other brethren . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony of raisinir was excellently rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Pitt , the

explanation of the tracing board of the Degree and of several , portions of the ceremonial being given by the Preceptor . The lodge was closed to the First Degree , when a communication from Bro . Paddle , P . M . and Treas ., excusing his absence or . account of the serious illness of his wife , was read , and the sympathy of the brethren was earnestly accorded to that worthy brother . The arrangements for the smoking concert on the 34 th inst . were competed , and the occasion bids fair to prove a great success . The lod ge was then closed .

, IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —A meeting was held at the Railway l ' avem , Battersea Rise , S . W ., on Thursday , the 10 th instant . Present : Bros . Squire , W . M . ; Gill , S . W . ; Carter , J . W . ; Codick , S . D , ; Cowley , I . G . j Higerty , Preceptor ; Cooper , Treas . ; George , Sec , ; Prince , Wright , and Edwards . 1 The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last Wetting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was 'ehearsed . Bro . Prince being the candidate . Bro . Cooper presented

Himself to be passed to the Second Degree , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Looper was duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . At the request of the brethren present , Bro . Higerty , Preceptor , gave the Lecture on " >« tracing board in his well-known efficient manner . The lodge opened in the Third Degree , and all below the rank of Installed Master retired . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and bro . Carter was duly installed into the chair of K . S . according to

ancimit custom . The brethren , on their return , saluted the W . M . the ceremony took place by desire of Bro . Cooper , W . M . of the mother lodge . The lodge resumed to the Second Degree , when ™ o . Gill was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . A nearty and unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the W . M ., ur ° . Squire , P . M . 3 and 889 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey , for his excellent working . The W . M . briefly replied , thanking the brethren for . , . b . ± nc vv . m . Ulicny icpnv ; u , uiaiiAiug . » ,- . . . . . . . . . . . . . « .

jneir attention , and stating he would do all in his power to further joe welfare of the lodge . The lodge resumed to the First Degree , » n « i a hearty and unanimous vote of thanks was carried with iiKi n ation t 0 Bro - H'gerty , Preceptor , for his working of the '"' illation and Lecture . An unanimous vote of thanks was passed jr . Uros - VVright and George for their presents of aprons to the , ™ 8 e - Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the m & was closed .

We C jAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual TUKY mcetin E at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on \ V M y ' tlle 2 mi inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Austin , Ren »„ f A ; Arrowsmith , S . W . ; Ladds , J . W . ; Steng , S . D . ; H w » V ' Jaquet , J . G . ; W . Roots , acting Preceptor ; F . Thp 1 i ' Honi Sec -5 Murray , Pullen , Grace , and Osmond . " ¦ 10 d ee was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

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meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Grace candidate . Bro . Grace , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Grace candidate . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . The

W . M . rose for the fi'st time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Roots , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., at the Restaurant , 1 , Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Mimms , VV . M . ; Wynn , S . W . ; Holden , J . W .,- Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Musson , Sec . ; Green , jun ., S . D . ; Brindley , P . M ., J . D . ; Smith , l . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Hornblower , P . M . ; Leslie , P . M . ; Brookson , P . M . ; Goode , Scott , Ogg , Isaacs , Sims , Clarkson . Wombell , Power , Haseldine , and Simpson .

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 . Isaacs being the candidate . Bro . Isaacs answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Goode answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The

lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Goode duly raised to the Degree of a M . M . Bro . Haseldine , 1604 , was elected a joining member . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . It was resolved that the ceremony of installation be rehearsed on the 30 th inst . at 7 o ' clock by the W . M . of the mother lodge , Bro . Folson . AH Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 18 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Lane , W . M . ; Wombell , S . W . ; Coleman , J . W . ; Gibson , acting Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Glover , S . D . ; Gilbert , J . D . ; Roberts , l . G . ; Taylor , Musson , Wynn , Jamieson , F . Purnell , Green , jun ., Brandon , Brindley , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; O . D . Ward , Forscutt , Hill , and Edwards . 9 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 . Jamieson being the candidate . Bro . Ward , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair , which \\ as taken by Bro . Green , jun . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Ward being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree ,

and the W . M . re-occupied the chair . Bro . Wombell was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was also unanimously voted to the W . M . lor the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Charitable Association was afterwards held , which proved favourable to Bros . McCulIagh and Barham .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Sims , P . M ., VV . M . ; P . | . Davies , S . W . ; Craggs , J . W . ; Austin , Treas . ; Chalfond , P . M ., Sec ; Purdue , P . M ., S . D . ; - Jennings , J . D . ; Ridgley , I . G . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Cubitt , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; Wood , P . M . ; K . J . Williams , P . M . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Lichtenfield , Stroud , Klein , Hardy , Burbrook , Lindficld , Hood , Kennett , and other brethren to the number of thirty-six .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Cross being candidate . The W . M . gave the Lecture of the tracing board in this Degree . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Spiegel , P . M ., worked the and Section of this Lecture , assisted by the brethren , and also the 3 rd Section , assisted by Bro . Hardy . Bros . Hood , Kennett , Cramp , Larder , and Lichtenlield were elected joining members . Bro . P . J . Davies was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 19 th inst . Present : Bros . D . Stroud , VV . M . ; VV . G . Coat , S . W . ; D .. S . Long , J . W . ; J . Wood , acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; J . Brown , S . D . ; VV . VV . Williams , J . D . ; J . Worth , I . G . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; E . Ayling , P . M . ; and G . Gardner , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked under the direction of Bro . Long . Bro . W . VV . Williams offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was performed , Bro . VV . VV . Williams candidate . The 1 st Section

of the Lecture was then worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Spiegel , P . M . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times , and Bro , W . G . Coat was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting . The brethren feelingly expressed their pleasure at seeing Bro . E . Ayling once again among tnetn . Bro . Ayling thanked the brethren for their kindly expressions , and 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 , the 21 st inst . Present ; Bros . Kerry , VV . M . ; Partridge , S . W . ; Bcavan , J . W . ; Russell , S . D . ; Comock , J . D . ; Esling , l . G . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . j Heathcote , Noble , Folkard , Steele , Dawson , Ruffle , Gibbs , Rowe , Woods , Glover , Walker , Millard , Harvey , Forster , Luckhurst , and Donaldson .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Rowe , being a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the W . M ., bro . Kerry , with Bro . Rowe as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . A discussion ensued as to the interpretation of by-law No . 14 , governing the ballot for

the £$ 5 s . surplus funds , and it was finally resolved that all members who had attended 15 times from the rjth March , 1886 , to 30 th November , 1886 , should be included in the ballot . The VV . M , rose for the first time , and dues were collected and found correct . Bro , Murchti was elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a vote of thanks was ordered to be inscribed

on the minutes to Bro . Kerry for his able conduct in the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . Partridge , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Partridge thanked the brethren for his election , and appointed the officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

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ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Camp Chapter ( No . 1331 ) . —This chapter held its installation meeting at the Masonic Rooms , Barrack-road , on Monday , the 14 th instant , when there were present Comps . W . J . Rix , M . E . Z . ; T . H . Gowers , H . ( Z . elect ); P . Robertson , J . ; H . H . Thompson , S . E . ; J . Taylor , S . N . ; J . Hall , P . Z ., Treas . j W . E . Foster , P . S . j A . K . PrescottP . Z . j W .

, T . Mathieson , J . G . Harwood , J . Dunne , and E . Craft , Visitors : Comps . G . Payne , P . Z . 723 j R . Glasspool , P . Z . 723 j J . H . Askham , P . Z . 723 j H . Stone , S . N . 723 j and J . H . Popkiss , 1 , Nova Scotia . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee received and adopted . The

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sum of five guineas was voted from the chapter to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Comp . W . T . Rix then proceeded to install the Principals : Comp . T . H . Gowers was installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . P . Robertson , H . j and Comp . J . Taylor , J ., in accordance with the usual rites and ceremonies of the Order . The whole of the ceremony was performed in a very creditable and

impressive manner . The M . E . Z . then invested the following officers , viz .: Comps . H . H . Thompson , S . E . j W . E . Foster , S . N . j J . Hall , P . Z ., Treas . j W . T . Mathieson , P . S . ; J . G . Harwood , 1 st A . S . ; J . Dunne , 2 nd A . S . ; and W . Burns , Janitor . Comp . J . H . Gower , M . E . Z ., on behalf of the members of the chapter , then presented to the I . P . Z ., Comp . W . J . Rix , a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel

( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning ) , in token of the esteem in which he is held , and as a slight acknowledgment of the services he had rendered to the chapter during the last two years . Comp . Rix suitably acknowledged the compliment , and heartily thanked Comp . Gowers and the companions of the chapter for the kindly recognition of

his services . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., Comp . T . H . Gowers . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and responded to , and a very agreeable and pleasant evening was spent .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This provincial chapter met at the Albany Hotel , on the 12 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Comps . G . L . Wingate , M . E . Z . ; Elliott , H . elect ; C . Stevens , J . elect ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middlesex , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., 1 st Asst . ; C . H . Kohler , 2 nd Asst . j W . Fisher , Dir . of Cer . j Gilbert , Janitor j and others .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Peat , Sec . 1656 , and , it proving to be unanimous , he was exalted as a Royal Arch Mason by Comp . T . C . Walls . Comps . G . Elliott and C . Stevens were then respectivel y installed as H . and J . by Comp . H . Higgins , assisted by Comps . Walls , Wingate , and Kohler . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 18 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., Z . 890 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab , Z . ; VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , H . ; Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . G . J . Middx ., j . ; H . Dehane , J . 890 , 2 nd A . S . 862 , S . E . ; G . Gregory , Z . 1338 , J . J 04 , P . S . 2048 , S . N . ; Chas . Hunt , H . 507 , P . S . ; W . Radcliffe , and A . S . 3 , 1 st A . S . ;

E . Child , P . Z . S 3 S , 2 nd A . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , 890 , 1 S 07 , Janitor ; H . Purdue , C . J . Perceval , J . 174 ; J . Cochrane , P . J . Davies , T . Glass , 860 ; J . Sims , W . H . Cha ' lfont , W . A . Scurrah , P . G . H . Middx ., H . 2048 ; VV . M . Stiles , Z . 2048 ; A . H . Scurrah , 2048 ;• and G . Mordcy , W . S . 1 J 07 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cochrane being candidate . Comp . Edmonds gave the mystical Lecture in a very able manner , and received a

vote of thanks for his services to be recorded on the minutes . The following companions , upon the ballot proving unanimous , were elected members , viz ., Comps . W . Radcliffe , C . J . Perceval , P . J . Davies , T . Glass , A . H . Scurrah , and G . Mordey , all of whom expressed their thanks and determination to attend , commenting very favourably upon the various appointments of the chapter , and congratulated the executive officers upon the success of their exertions . Telegrams were received from Comps . Whittley and Poppleston expressing regret at their inability to attend . After " Hearty good wishes " the chapter was closed .

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brethren of this lodge assembled on Friday , the 18 th inst ., at Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , Bro . J . Oddy ' s well-known Hotel , to present Bro W . J . Meek , P . M . 199 , and P . M . 284 , and P . G . Stwd , with an egg tray ' holding six egg cups , and spoons , and also two muffineers , and an address signed by the W . M ., the Past Masters , officers , and brethren of 2 S 4—previous to his departure for

New Zealand , as a mark of their respect , affection , and esteem for him as a man and as a brother Mason . The address conveyed "The hearty good wishes" of the brethren of 284 , to Bro . W . J . Meek , P . M . 284 , and 199 , P . G . S , the Father , the 1 st W . M ., and one of the founders of the lodge . The Worshipful Master , Bro . A . G . Fidler , said : Bro .

Meek , we have great pleasure in presenting you with this slight souvenir of our affection and esteem for you , and trust that it will recall us to your memory in that far distant land to which you are going , but our pleasure is mingled with regret in thinking that we are parting from you , our first W . M ., our Father , and one of the founders of the lodge , and that we are bidding you an eternal good-bye . Bro .

Meek , you carry with you the affection and esteem of us all , and we trust the Grand Overseer of the Universe will have you in his good keeping . Bro Meek thanked the brethren , and said : W . M . and brethren , I cannot sufficiently thank you for your great kindness in giving me this souvenir , which I shall value more than I can express , and which shall be as an heirloom

in my family , and which shall be handed down to my children and my childrens' children , to show them in what high esteem and respect I have been held by the brethren of 284 . Brethren , I shall never look upon any of your faces again , I shall never return to England , but I shall never , I can never forget you , and I shall write every month or so and let you know how I am getting on in New

Zealand . I am having about three dozen photographs done in full Masonic costume which 1 shall send to you , W . M ., and to Bro . Major Dunbar to distribute for me amongst the brethren , and 1 hope the brethren will give me their photos' to put in my album , not that 1 shall want them to recall you to my memory , for brethren , I shall never forget you . I now bid you farewell . May God

bless you all . I thank you all for your great kindness to me ever since Ihave been in the lodge . You have spoken of me , W . M ., in a way far above my merits , and I thank you for it . May we all meet , brethren , in the Grand Lodge above , and _ may we each receive a white stone on which shall be written a name which no man knoweth save he who receiveth it . The egg tray and muffineers were much admired , being a very artistic piece of work .