Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NFPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was ipkTon Monday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , rLnham , when there were present Bros . Livett , W . M . ; Tanau , S . W . ; King , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas - Poole , acting as Sec . ; Lavington , S . D . ; Evans , in - " Weeks , Tyler ; Gilbert , Hudson , Lyell , Langdon , Harvey , Scott , Russell , and Armstrong . Visitors : Bros . H R . Cheese , Todd , Henneli , and Laker . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was niiened in the Second Degree The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Westley . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of raising- being announced and Bro . Henneli having offered himself as a candidate , and having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . TWIod ° -e was resumed to the Third Degree , and Bro .

Henneli duly raised to the Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . Bros . Cheese , 145 ; Henneli , 857 ; and Laker , S 69 , were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge . The three brethren returned thanks . The W . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Janau was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing- week , and returned thanks . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . F . Klein , W . M . ; W . Shales , S . W . ; J . Tapping , J . W . ; E . C Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Marx , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; J . Blundell , P . M ., Treas . ; F . J . Bonham , P . M ., Sec ; W . J . Harvey , S . D . ; F . J . Deaton , J . D . ; J . Grove , ' Smith

I . G . ; C . Grove , P . M . ; G . Deaton , P . M . ; J . - Kay , and Bro . J . Grose ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Kay answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Kay being candidate . Bro . Deaton answered the

questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Deaton being candidate . The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree . Bro . J . Grose , 753 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The lodge was then closed . The annual supper will take place on Tuesday , the 10 th prox ., at 8 p . m ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 )—A meeting was held on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Somerset Arms , Fulhamroad , when there were present Bros . C . C . Barber , W . M . ; J . Thomas , S . W . ; W . H . Tucker , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; J . Stutfield , S . D . ; Neville , J . D . ; and

Ambler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor then worked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was then closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . G . A . Nock , W . M . ; H . T . Sykes , S . W . ; J . W . Cooper , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , Sec ; D . D . West , S . D . ; C . E . Bulling , Treas ., acting J . D . ; D . G . Imlay , I . G . ; J . Parker , J . H . Passmore , H .

W . Fraser , H . G . Hurt , H . A . Saunders , and L . M . Myers . Visitor : Bro . H . G . Underhill , 357-The lodge being duly opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot , which proved unanimous in favour of Bro . Gilling , was taken . Bro . Saunders was accepted as candidate , and , on being examined and entrusted , retired while the lodge was

opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was then very ably rehearsed by the Worshipful Master , who also recited the explanation of the tracing board . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . J . W . Cooper worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture , and Bro . W . H . Kirby the 2 nd Section of the Second

Lecture . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . H . G . Underhill , 357 , was proposed and seconded as a joining member . Bro . H . Tatton Sykes was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) . —The warrant for this lod ge of instruction having been surrendered , a meeting of the brethren hitherto connected with it was held at the Masonic Rooms , 116 , High-street , Lewisham , on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . A . Drew , A .

^ Pickering , W . M . S 90 ; James Stevens , R . Tilling , I ' leldson , Norris , West , Lancaster , LaFeuillade , J . Clarke , Van Puten , White , Walter Robin , Sec ; Blanchard , Humphreys , Moiley , Geen , Pynegar , Childs , Mascall , 'nomas , Ponter , Gleave , Visgar , Sheppard , Homes , and others .

Lodge was opened by Bro . A . A . Drew as W . M ., and a 'allot was taken for a Life-Subscribership to one of the 1 lasonic Charities , Bro . Lancaster being successful . It was "en unanimousl y agreed that the lodge should be immeolt % disso ! ved ' and tne furniture and effects thereof th 1 ' ° a new 'od S about to be formed , and of which ne brethren present should be the first members . The 10 d £ e was then finally closed .

HORNSEY LODGE ( No . Sgo ) . —Permission having ^ ' . granted by the Hornsey Lodge , No . Syo , at its regular 'eeting on the 6 th inst ., for the establishment of a lodge for " . ' ' . hearing its name , the brethren named in the ftgoing notice resolved thrmselvesinrn a Committee . Bro .

G \ p- ^ ' . " chair , and a communication from Bro . cide ' d th erin £ > W . M . S 90 , having been read , it was deform A 11 ^ hornsey Lodge of Instruction should be Itistr * a 11 I ? embers ot the late Camden Lodge of of IK j ' k £ nominated its first members in consideration and v " , ansler of the furniture and effects of the late lodge Pick * 1 ' ? ay . ment of entrance fees , and that Bro . enng be invited to proceed at once to open the new

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lodge . The W . M . of the Hornsey Lodge thereupon assumed the chair of K . S ., and the Hornsey Lodge of Instruction was opened by him . The first officers were Bros . La Feuillade , S . W . ; Blanchard , J . W . ; J . Clarke , S . D . ; Norris , J . D . ; and White , I . G . Bro . A . A . Drew was unanimously elected Preceptor , and the compliment of honorary membership was conferred upon him , as also upon

Bro . James Stevens , formerly Preceptor to the Camden Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Wimbush was then elected Treasurer , and Bro . Walter Robin Secretary . A Committee was appointed to frame by-laws . Thanks were voted to the Hornsey Lodge , through its W . M ., for the warrant , and to

the members of the late Camden Lodge of Instruction for the gift of Masonic furniture , which is to be held in trust by the Preceptor and Secretary for the time being . Bro . Pickering was elected W . M . for the opening night of working in the ensuing week , and Bro . Thomas for Thursday , the 5 th prox ., and the lodge was then closed .

LILY LODGE ( No . 820 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . F . C . Austin , the Preceptor ; the vice-chair being occupied by Bro . H . Sapsworth , the Treasurer and a P . M . of the Richmond Lodge . Among those present were Bros . Trinder , Sec . ; Pritchard , Hatton , Keyes , Gosling , Booking , Brodrick , Marjason , W . M . 2032 ; Skinner , 2309 , Hanham

2309 ; H . Barton , 94 6 ; Tyler , 1707 ; R . W . Forge , P . M . P . M . 1 793 , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; and others . Lodge was opened in regular form , and some routine business transacted , after which the brethren adjourned to refreshment and the good things provided by Bro . Mouflet , to which ample justice was done . Bros . Barton , Gosling , Brodrick , Austin , and Mr . Parker ( a most efficient accompanist ) contributed in a very great measure to a most successful meeting .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at St . James's Hall Restaurant , Piccadilly , W ., on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . B . Fendick , W . M . ; T . Whitford . S . W . ; J . H . Price , J . W . ; J . Greenway , Preceptor ; G . F . Swan , Sec ; J . D . Graham , S . D . ; J . Wheatcroft , J . D .: J . D . Hunt , I . G . ; H . Heck , G . H .

Carter , J . Jonas , E . D . F . Rymer , E . L . Berry , H . Matthews , T . Mogford , W . Cussens , J . Hemming-, J . Mason , F . W . Leaver , T . West , H . J . Weston , and E . P . Glayson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Mason ,

P . M ., and the 2 nd Section by Bro . Greenway , Preceptor . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Carter having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony , with Bro . Carter as the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bros . F . W .

Leaver , T . West , H . J . Weston , and E . P . Glayson were unanimously elected joining members . The S . W ., Bro Whitford , was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Bros . Whitford and Berry were elected Anditors to audit the lodge accounts , and a Committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements , & c , for the annual lodge of instruction supper . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) .-- ^ meeting was held on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . R . Rogers , W . M . ; H . Campbell , S . W . ; T . W . Heath , J . W . ; Geo . Read , P . M 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; W . R . Hatton , S . D . ; M . J . R . Dundas , J . D . ; H . Windeatt , I . G . ; H .

Ward . Stwd . ; J . R . Allman , P . M . 1 425 ; J . Cruttenden , J . C . Conway , and T . jobson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Conway , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rogers being the candidate . J he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of

raising was rehearsed , Bro . Allman being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Rogers re-assumed the chair . Bro . Campbell was elected VV . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Rogers for the able manner he had performed the duties of W . M . for the first time , which compliment was duly acknowledged . 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 19 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , W . M . ; G . H . Reynolds , S . W ., also acting as Secretary ; J . Rowe , J . W . ; J . Greenway , Preceptor ; W . Hoggins , S . D . ; G . A . Bergholz , J . D . ; C . Cole , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ;

R . Kirk , W . H . Warwick , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . G . H . Reynolds worked the 1 st Section , and the Preceptor the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . W . H . Warwick , having offered himself as a candidate to be raised , and having answered the usual

questions , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Reynolds was unanimously elected VV . 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 .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 16 73 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . There were present Bros . S . Lea Smith , VV . M . ; E . A . de Paiva , S . W . ; C . Ellis , J . W . j ; H . M . Hobbs , Preceptor ; C . W . Mapleton , Sec . ; S . W . Morris , S . D . ; R . T . Whaites , J . D . ; H . Barnett , I . G . ;

H . , ii . Diamond , F . M . Smith , S . M . Southwell , J . H . Williams , F . G . Ivcy , T . Burne , E . Snelling , F . G . Coates , G . F . Marshall , J . White , jun ., F . H . Daubery , W . H . Causton , M . IX , and Gordon Smith . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The

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lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing and the explanation of the second tracing board were rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . E . A . de Paiva , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and gave notice that the ceremony of raising would be rehearsed . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 21 st inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present Bros . T . W . Biggs , W . M . ; F . Craggs , S . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; H . Bright , Sec ; W . Hillier , S . D . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., J . D . ; F . A . Barth , I . G . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; R . H . Wimpey , G . W . Marple , and L . Lee .

The lodge was opened in the First and Second Degrees , and the brethren assisted the Deputy Preceptor to work the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . The 2 nd Section was then worked by Bro . Speigel , P . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Decree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Marple acting as candidate . Bro . Craggs was unanimously elected to fill the chair for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 2021 ) . — A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on Friday , the : oth instant . Present : Bros . Raymond , W . M . ; H . Heck , S . W . ; J . D . Kingston , J . W . ; J . Thorn , Preceptor ; C . P . Bellerby , P . M ., Sec . ; R . J . Harnell , Asst . Sec . ; W . Wood , S . D . ; R . C . Wilson , J . D . ; Clayson , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; E . B .

Cox , P . M . ; W . Parker , P . M . ; J . Hemming , P . M . ; W . L . Collins , P . M . ; T . Parker , L . Gunzell , H . Parfitt , Leather , Cane , Burgess , and Austin . 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 . W . Parker ,

candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Cox candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Austin , 2021 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Heck was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 20 th instant , at the Town Hall , Westminster , when there were present Bros . K . White , W . M . ; Piper , S . W . ; Morgan , J . W . ; Coughlan , Preceptor ; Budd , Sec . ; "ristow , S . D . ; Green , P . M ., J . D . ; Barber , I . G . ; Hobbs , Glover , and Smith . 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 , and Bro . Glover , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Glover being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Piper was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering itself , the lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge was held at Bridge Chambers , Hoestreet , VValthamstow , on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . Urban Smith , W . M . ; C . H . Bestow , S . W . ; G . J . Westfieid , P . P . G . S . B ., J . vV . ; W . Shurmur , Prov . G . Treas . Essex , Preceptor ; Nathaniel Fortescue , Treas . ; W . P . Allen , Sec . ; H . F . Bromhead , S . D . ; R .

Kershaw , J . D . ; VV . Baker , I . G . ; H . Inman-Hallows , J . J . Briginshaw , F . Taylor , C . Dickinson , E . Spurgeon , T . Maynard , T . Brown , J . Ives , T . King , G . Lloyd , E . James , J . Hamilton , J . Bird , VV . Alccck , G . Long , H . Harris , J . Baker , P . M . ; J . Cropley , R . Sandell , and E . Gray , jun . The lodge was opened in due form , and after the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed , the ancient

charge was delivered and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . James acting as candidate . Bro . VV . Shurmur delivered the lecture on the tracing board . Bro . C . H . Bestow was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bros . G . Lloyd and T . Maynard , of 2074 , and J . Baker , P . M ., were

unanimously elected joining members . 1 he generous offer of Bro . H . Grant to supply an harmonium for the use of the lodge , free of cost , was gratefully accepted . The genial Hon . Sec , Bro . Wm . Peter Allen , as usual , was actively engaged in looking after the comfort of the brethren . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on the 20 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . VV . H . Chalfont , H . g s , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , H . elect 733 , H . ; VV . Hillier , S 34 , J . ; J . Davies , 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , S . N . ; T . Woodbridge Biggs , P . S . elect 975 , P . S . ; G . Marc i ,

M . E . Z . elect 733 , 1 st A . S . ; T . Jobson , 834 , 2 nd A . S . ; D . Stroud , P . Z . 157 ; J . H . Wood , M . E . Z . 1642 ; J . R . Allman , Treas . 890 , 276 ; 0 . VV . Battley , 2246 ; A . Williams , 834 ; M . Speigel , 8 34 ; and VV . W . Williams , S 34 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of tne last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . A . Williams being

the candidate . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks—Comp . J . Davies as M . E . Z . The M . E . Z . having risen the usual number of times , a valuable clock was presented to Comp . Dehane by Comp . Davies , on behalf of the companions , which compliment was duly acknowledged by Comp . Dehane . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell , on Friday , the 20 th inst ., when there were present Comps . J . Hill , H ., M . E . Z . ; V . T . Murche , H . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; K . J . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; Benedetti , Z ., S . N . ; Corpe , Z ., P . S . ; West , P . Z . ; J . H . Price , Z . ; Axford , P . Z . ; Jas . Addington , P . Z . ; and R . Davis . The minutes of the last meeting were read and

confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Axford , P . Z ., personating the candidate . Comp . West , P . Z . 54 S , was elected a member , and returned thanks . Comp . V . T . Murche , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , when an installation ceremony will be worked . The chapter was then closed .