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Craft Masonry.
Gates , P . M . ; E . Coleman , W . Elliott , McKiornan , S . Muggoridgo , T . Laybern ; E . King , I . P . M , ; W . Baker , Ii . Davies , J . Harvey , E . L . Roberts , B . Marsland , Hyde , and sovoral others whoso names we were not able to ascertain . ST . JAMES ' S UNION LODGE ( NO . ISO ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall on Tuesday , the 11 th inst . The chair was occupied by Bro . Cameron , W . M . The
business of the evening consisted of the initiation of Messrs . Bolton and Neale , the passing Bro . Cave to the degree of F . C ., and the raising of Bro . Larkin to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The W . M . then proceeded to instal Bro . J . R . Stacey , "W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . for the ensuing your , and the style in which the beautiful ceremony was rendered elicited the admiration of every brother present . During the evening a handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Cameron
, in appreciation of his services to the lodge during his term of office . The business concluded , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . There were several visitors present , among whom were Ilros . Copus , Berry , Thompson , and May , P . Ms ., Stacey , Barrel , Saunders , Noyes , and others . LODGE OP CONFIDENCE ( NO . 193 ) . — -Tho regular monthly meeting of this lodge was hold on Mondaytho 10 th inst . at
Ander-, , ton's Hotel , Floot-stroot , under tho able presidency of tho W . U ., Bro . Leo , being tho first time since his installation . Ho was woll supported by his officers and a fair attendance o £ tho brethren . Tho second and third coronioniosVero performed in a satisfactory manner .
WELLINGTON LODGE ( NO . 518 ) . —Tho installation meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , 'tho 11 th inst .. at tho White Swan Tavern , Deptford , Bro . J . J . West , W . M ., in tho chair , hoing woll supported by his officers and numerous members of the lodge and visitors . The lodge having boon opened and tho minutes of tho previous mooting having boon road and confirmed , several brethren were raised to tho third degree by tho AV . M . After which , tho W . M . elect , Bro . W . Saogort , was
presented for installation , and tho ceremony was ably performed by tho retiring AV . M ., Bro . West . Tho business of tho evening "being concluded , tho brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . A very numerous company assembled round the festive board , amongst whom wore Bros . John Thomas , P . M . 507 ; R . Boncoy , W . M . 79 ; Francis , W . M . 857 ; Chapman , P . M . 147 ; Light-foot , P . M . H 7 ; Light , and Jothors . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly - given and responded to , and tho brethren
separated , having spent a most happy evening . CANONBURY LODGE ( No . G 57 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Haxell ' s Hotel on Thursday , tho 13 th inst . Bro . C . Roberts , W . M ., occupied the chair , ably assisted by his officer ? , and a numerous attendance of Past Masters and other brethren . The usual routine business having been transacted , Bros . Cliallis and Chalwyn were passed to the degree of F . C . The principal business of the evening was the election of W . M . and other officers for tho ensuing year . The choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . Price , S . W ., and Bro . Filer , Treasurer . The
W . JI . announced his intention of representing the lodge as steward -at the coming Festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution , and Bro . Cox made a similar announcement with reference to the Boys' School . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the retiring W . M . The business of the lodge being concluded , tho brethren adjourned to one of the excellent banquets which are provided by Bro . Haxell . It gives us great pleasure to announce that m a few minutes no less than £ 75 was subscribed to the W . M . 's list
of subscriptions to the Royal Benevolent Institul ion , a very convincing proof of the high respect in which that brother is held . ST . MABK ' S LODGE ( No . 857 ) . —The regular meeting of this ledge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst . There were present : Bros . H . E . Frances , W . M . j Schuck , S . W , ; Hambly , J . W . ; Goss , S . D . ; Bragg , J . O . ; Sands , I . G . ; Harrison , P . M . and Treas . ; Morley , Sec ; Howell , P . M . ;
Anderson , P . M ., and several other members of the lodge . The ceremonies were performed in a very admirable manner . Bro . King was raised to the degree of F . C . Mr . Gamble was initiated in the mysteries of ancient Freemasony , and Bro . Schuck , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . PECKHAM LODGE ( NO . 879 ) . —This lodge met on Monday , the 10 th inst . at BroScott ' sMaismore Arms TavernPark
, . , , - road , Peckham . There were present , Bros . Evan Davies , W . M . ; A . Gard , S . W . ; H . Bushhy , J . AV . ; Kent , S . D . ; Stephen , J . D . ; Green , I . G . ; Allsopp , P . M , and Sec ; Barton , Keeble , Pennefather , and H . Smith . The minutes of the previous lodge were confirmed , and a committee to revise the by-laws was appointed .
Craft Masonry.
There was a small attendance of the brethren , and there' being no other business , the lodge was closed in due form . MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 1 , 216 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles , Cainberwell , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . There were present , Bros . A . L . Irvine , AV . M . ; J . Stevens , P . M ., S . AV . ; J . H . Hastie , as J . AV . i F . Dubois , S . D . ; S . Wagstalfe , J . D . ; G . WaterallI . G . ; P . J . CurtisSec . ; Dr . CroninTreas . ; H . N .
, , , Bridges , Dir . of Cers , ; W . Worrell , Org . ; AV . J . Messenger . Steward ; T . Meggo , P . M . ; S . Rosenthal ^ P . M . ; H . E . Patten , P . G . S . B . ; Larlham , AV . H . Thomas , AVolton , Fountain , Ross , Sharp , Hammerton , Newton , Kethro , and Allen . Bros . W . Gompartz , AV . M . 869 ; Mandelet , W . M . 288 ; H . Tucker , 869 ; and R . Johnson , 1 , 158 , were present as visitors . The lodge was opened in due form , and with musical service . Bros . H . E .
Patten , P . G , S . B „ and Bro . John Thomas , P . M . 720 , were elected honorary members of the lodge . The lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , and closed to the second . Bro . Stevens , S . W ., delivered the second section in the form of a lecture . Bro . D . A . Ross was duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the AV . M . giving full explanation of the tracing board . The lodge was closed to the first degree , aud Bro . Stevens delivered the fourth section in the form of a lecture . Notice of motion for
election of a Steward to represent tha lodge at the ensuing festival of the Boys' School was given , aud the lodge was then closed with musical service , aud in due form . The brethren then adjourned for refreshment , and after a short interval of social enjoyment separated at an early hour .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
BERKS AND BUCKS . AVoiVERTON . —Scientific Lodge ( No . 810 ) . —This lodge held the regular meeting on Saturday , the 15 th instant , at the Alctoria Hotel , Bro . J . Meadley in the chair of W . M . The minutes of the last meeting of the lodge were read and confirmed , Mr , Elms was ballotted for and installed , and Bros . Revolt , Robinson , Reeve , and Cross were raised to the degree of Master Mason , the ceremonies being efficiently performed by the AV . M . The
brethren then proceeded to the election of W . M . and other officers for the ensuing year , Bro . G . Ratcliffe being duly elected as AV . M . ; Bro . P . King , Treasurer ; Bro . R . Slmibnall , Tyler ; and Bros . Robinson Aveline and Bates , Auditors . It was resolved that the W . M . and AVardens of Linslade Lodge should be invited to meet the officers of this lodge to confer as to the Provincial Grand Lodge by-laws . Mr . G . B . A'alentine and Mr . AV . F . Large were proposed for initiation , and there being no further business , the lodge was closed .
DEVONSHIRE . NEWTON ABBOTT . — Devon Lodge ( No . 1 , 138 ) . —The annual meeting was held on Tuesday , the 11 th inst ., at the very suitable and convenient hall erected nearly three years ago . The chair was taken soon after noon by Bro . H . G . Beechcy , W . M ., assisted hy Bros . Capt . BewesI . P . M . ; Major YatesP . M . ; Lamble
, , , S . AV . ; Drake , J . AV . ; Browse , acting as S . D . ; Dr . Hayden , J . D . ; E . Lamble , jun ., I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Cull , Treas . ; Stockman , Sec ; and many other members of the lodge . There were also present as visitors : —Bros , the Rev . Dr . Pope , Prov . G . Chap . ; Dr . Hopkins , F . M . and P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; and Taylor , Org . of 710 , to conduct the musical portion of the ceremonies . The minutes having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for
the admission of Bros . Beddick and Wood as joining members , which proved unanimously favourable . Two candidates for initiation , previously balloted for , not being present , the lodge was opened in the second degree . Bro . Capt . Bewes , I . P . M ., then took the chair as Installing Master . Bro . Lamble was presented by the AV . M as W . M . elect , and after the usual prelimincry proceedings , and his open assent to tho ancient charges ,
the brethren below the chair were dismissed . The lodge was opened in the third degree , a Board of Installed Mssters was formed , in whose presence Bro . Lamble was duly inducted into the chair of K . S ., with the appropriate and prescribed ceremonies . The Board having been closed , after the return of the brethren , the usual forms of salutation , & c , were gone through , succeeded by the following appointments and investments of officers : —Bros . H . G . Bcechey , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hayden , S . AV . ; Stockman , J . W . ; Beechey , Treas . ; Browse , Sec ; Chudleigh ,
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Craft Masonry.
Gates , P . M . ; E . Coleman , W . Elliott , McKiornan , S . Muggoridgo , T . Laybern ; E . King , I . P . M , ; W . Baker , Ii . Davies , J . Harvey , E . L . Roberts , B . Marsland , Hyde , and sovoral others whoso names we were not able to ascertain . ST . JAMES ' S UNION LODGE ( NO . ISO ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall on Tuesday , the 11 th inst . The chair was occupied by Bro . Cameron , W . M . The
business of the evening consisted of the initiation of Messrs . Bolton and Neale , the passing Bro . Cave to the degree of F . C ., and the raising of Bro . Larkin to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The W . M . then proceeded to instal Bro . J . R . Stacey , "W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . for the ensuing your , and the style in which the beautiful ceremony was rendered elicited the admiration of every brother present . During the evening a handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Cameron
, in appreciation of his services to the lodge during his term of office . The business concluded , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . There were several visitors present , among whom were Ilros . Copus , Berry , Thompson , and May , P . Ms ., Stacey , Barrel , Saunders , Noyes , and others . LODGE OP CONFIDENCE ( NO . 193 ) . — -Tho regular monthly meeting of this lodge was hold on Mondaytho 10 th inst . at
Ander-, , ton's Hotel , Floot-stroot , under tho able presidency of tho W . U ., Bro . Leo , being tho first time since his installation . Ho was woll supported by his officers and a fair attendance o £ tho brethren . Tho second and third coronioniosVero performed in a satisfactory manner .
WELLINGTON LODGE ( NO . 518 ) . —Tho installation meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , 'tho 11 th inst .. at tho White Swan Tavern , Deptford , Bro . J . J . West , W . M ., in tho chair , hoing woll supported by his officers and numerous members of the lodge and visitors . The lodge having boon opened and tho minutes of tho previous mooting having boon road and confirmed , several brethren were raised to tho third degree by tho AV . M . After which , tho W . M . elect , Bro . W . Saogort , was
presented for installation , and tho ceremony was ably performed by tho retiring AV . M ., Bro . West . Tho business of tho evening "being concluded , tho brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . A very numerous company assembled round the festive board , amongst whom wore Bros . John Thomas , P . M . 507 ; R . Boncoy , W . M . 79 ; Francis , W . M . 857 ; Chapman , P . M . 147 ; Light-foot , P . M . H 7 ; Light , and Jothors . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly - given and responded to , and tho brethren
separated , having spent a most happy evening . CANONBURY LODGE ( No . G 57 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Haxell ' s Hotel on Thursday , tho 13 th inst . Bro . C . Roberts , W . M ., occupied the chair , ably assisted by his officer ? , and a numerous attendance of Past Masters and other brethren . The usual routine business having been transacted , Bros . Cliallis and Chalwyn were passed to the degree of F . C . The principal business of the evening was the election of W . M . and other officers for tho ensuing year . The choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . Price , S . W ., and Bro . Filer , Treasurer . The
W . JI . announced his intention of representing the lodge as steward -at the coming Festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution , and Bro . Cox made a similar announcement with reference to the Boys' School . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the retiring W . M . The business of the lodge being concluded , tho brethren adjourned to one of the excellent banquets which are provided by Bro . Haxell . It gives us great pleasure to announce that m a few minutes no less than £ 75 was subscribed to the W . M . 's list
of subscriptions to the Royal Benevolent Institul ion , a very convincing proof of the high respect in which that brother is held . ST . MABK ' S LODGE ( No . 857 ) . —The regular meeting of this ledge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst . There were present : Bros . H . E . Frances , W . M . j Schuck , S . W , ; Hambly , J . W . ; Goss , S . D . ; Bragg , J . O . ; Sands , I . G . ; Harrison , P . M . and Treas . ; Morley , Sec ; Howell , P . M . ;
Anderson , P . M ., and several other members of the lodge . The ceremonies were performed in a very admirable manner . Bro . King was raised to the degree of F . C . Mr . Gamble was initiated in the mysteries of ancient Freemasony , and Bro . Schuck , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . PECKHAM LODGE ( NO . 879 ) . —This lodge met on Monday , the 10 th inst . at BroScott ' sMaismore Arms TavernPark
, . , , - road , Peckham . There were present , Bros . Evan Davies , W . M . ; A . Gard , S . W . ; H . Bushhy , J . AV . ; Kent , S . D . ; Stephen , J . D . ; Green , I . G . ; Allsopp , P . M , and Sec ; Barton , Keeble , Pennefather , and H . Smith . The minutes of the previous lodge were confirmed , and a committee to revise the by-laws was appointed .
Craft Masonry.
There was a small attendance of the brethren , and there' being no other business , the lodge was closed in due form . MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 1 , 216 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles , Cainberwell , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . There were present , Bros . A . L . Irvine , AV . M . ; J . Stevens , P . M ., S . AV . ; J . H . Hastie , as J . AV . i F . Dubois , S . D . ; S . Wagstalfe , J . D . ; G . WaterallI . G . ; P . J . CurtisSec . ; Dr . CroninTreas . ; H . N .
, , , Bridges , Dir . of Cers , ; W . Worrell , Org . ; AV . J . Messenger . Steward ; T . Meggo , P . M . ; S . Rosenthal ^ P . M . ; H . E . Patten , P . G . S . B . ; Larlham , AV . H . Thomas , AVolton , Fountain , Ross , Sharp , Hammerton , Newton , Kethro , and Allen . Bros . W . Gompartz , AV . M . 869 ; Mandelet , W . M . 288 ; H . Tucker , 869 ; and R . Johnson , 1 , 158 , were present as visitors . The lodge was opened in due form , and with musical service . Bros . H . E .
Patten , P . G , S . B „ and Bro . John Thomas , P . M . 720 , were elected honorary members of the lodge . The lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , and closed to the second . Bro . Stevens , S . W ., delivered the second section in the form of a lecture . Bro . D . A . Ross was duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the AV . M . giving full explanation of the tracing board . The lodge was closed to the first degree , aud Bro . Stevens delivered the fourth section in the form of a lecture . Notice of motion for
election of a Steward to represent tha lodge at the ensuing festival of the Boys' School was given , aud the lodge was then closed with musical service , aud in due form . The brethren then adjourned for refreshment , and after a short interval of social enjoyment separated at an early hour .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
BERKS AND BUCKS . AVoiVERTON . —Scientific Lodge ( No . 810 ) . —This lodge held the regular meeting on Saturday , the 15 th instant , at the Alctoria Hotel , Bro . J . Meadley in the chair of W . M . The minutes of the last meeting of the lodge were read and confirmed , Mr , Elms was ballotted for and installed , and Bros . Revolt , Robinson , Reeve , and Cross were raised to the degree of Master Mason , the ceremonies being efficiently performed by the AV . M . The
brethren then proceeded to the election of W . M . and other officers for the ensuing year , Bro . G . Ratcliffe being duly elected as AV . M . ; Bro . P . King , Treasurer ; Bro . R . Slmibnall , Tyler ; and Bros . Robinson Aveline and Bates , Auditors . It was resolved that the W . M . and AVardens of Linslade Lodge should be invited to meet the officers of this lodge to confer as to the Provincial Grand Lodge by-laws . Mr . G . B . A'alentine and Mr . AV . F . Large were proposed for initiation , and there being no further business , the lodge was closed .
DEVONSHIRE . NEWTON ABBOTT . — Devon Lodge ( No . 1 , 138 ) . —The annual meeting was held on Tuesday , the 11 th inst ., at the very suitable and convenient hall erected nearly three years ago . The chair was taken soon after noon by Bro . H . G . Beechcy , W . M ., assisted hy Bros . Capt . BewesI . P . M . ; Major YatesP . M . ; Lamble
, , , S . AV . ; Drake , J . AV . ; Browse , acting as S . D . ; Dr . Hayden , J . D . ; E . Lamble , jun ., I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Cull , Treas . ; Stockman , Sec ; and many other members of the lodge . There were also present as visitors : —Bros , the Rev . Dr . Pope , Prov . G . Chap . ; Dr . Hopkins , F . M . and P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; and Taylor , Org . of 710 , to conduct the musical portion of the ceremonies . The minutes having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for
the admission of Bros . Beddick and Wood as joining members , which proved unanimously favourable . Two candidates for initiation , previously balloted for , not being present , the lodge was opened in the second degree . Bro . Capt . Bewes , I . P . M ., then took the chair as Installing Master . Bro . Lamble was presented by the AV . M as W . M . elect , and after the usual prelimincry proceedings , and his open assent to tho ancient charges ,
the brethren below the chair were dismissed . The lodge was opened in the third degree , a Board of Installed Mssters was formed , in whose presence Bro . Lamble was duly inducted into the chair of K . S ., with the appropriate and prescribed ceremonies . The Board having been closed , after the return of the brethren , the usual forms of salutation , & c , were gone through , succeeded by the following appointments and investments of officers : —Bros . H . G . Bcechey , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hayden , S . AV . ; Stockman , J . W . ; Beechey , Treas . ; Browse , Sec ; Chudleigh ,