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Wells , S . S . ; Woodman , J . S . ; R . Candhsh , P . M ., and J . Ayre , P . M ., Auditors ; " T . Taylor , Tyler . The usual donations to the Masonic and other Charities were voted , on the motion of Bro . VV . Forster , P . P . G . S . of VV . The meeting then terminated .
The annual banquet was afterwards held at the Station Hotel . The newly-appointed VV . M ., Bro . Edward Atkinson , presided , and was supported by Bros . R . Hudson , Prov . G . Sec ; R . Halfknifiht , P . M . 949 ; J . Sinclair , P . M . 661 , P . P . G . P . ; H . Wrightson , & c . The usual toasts were afterwards proposed .
ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . 1331 ) . —This lodge met on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., when there was a goodly attendance of the brethren . The lodge was opened by Bro . Robertson , VV . M ., supported by Bros . Barlow , S . W . ; Norton , J . W . ; Capt . Croisdale , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Clisham , P . M ., Prov . G . S ., Sec ; Todd , S . D . ; Taylor , W . S . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Campbell , I . G . ; Hill , Tyler ; and others .
After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been read and confirmed the ballot was taken for Messrs . Stevens and Bain , who were candidates for initiation , which proving unanimous in each case , and both being in attendance , they were duly prepared and initiated by the VV . M . in a most impressive manner . Bros . Smith and Richardson , of 434 , were also balloted for as joining members and approved . Bros . Dodd and J . Smith were then raised to the Sublime
Degree of a M . M . in grand style by Bro . Lewis , P . M . The sum of three guineas was then voted for the relief of a distressed brother . The Secretary read a letter which he had received from Devonport , announcing the sudden demise of Bro . Attwood . Bro . Capt . Croisdale said the brother whose loss they had that day lamented had been taken away by an unexpected stroke whilst in the prime of life and full of activity of manhood . It was unnecessary that
he should say much of their late brother as a l-reemason ; they all knew that when he was quartered at Aldershot he was most attentive to his Masonic duties . Since he had left he had kept up his connection with the lodge , and had been most solicitous for its welfare . The death of their worthy brother had left a blank in the lodge ; but how much more previous must be the blank in the family of which he was the head . Their sympathy was with the widow in her sad
bereavment , and whatever it was possible to do to soothe her distress or to promote her future welfare it was their duty to do , and he was quite sure they would do so with cheerfulness and alacrity . A vote of condolence was passed and entered on the minutes , a copy of which was ordered to be sent to the widow . There being no further business the lodge was closed . _—BUDLEIGH SALTERTON .-Harmony Lodge
( No . 392 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Rolle Arms Hotel , when there were present Bros . Thos . Iline , VV . M . ; VV . Sidwell , S . W . ; Jesse Sargent , J . VV . ; J . C . Palmer . Chap . ; J . Griffin , Sec . pro tem . ; VV . Britton , S . D . ; A . Cowd , J . D . ; VV . Please , D . C . ; G . Coombes , I . G . ; J . VV . Noble , Stwd . ; VV . Pratt , Tyler ; P . Ms . Bros . Parsons , Taylor , Strickland , Dunsford ,
Palmer , Pid & ley , and Kingdom ; and Bros . Bennett , Marker , and others . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Mark Walter Madge as a candidate for initiation , and proving unanimous , he was initiated in an able manner by the VV . M . The lodge was closed In peace and harmony .
DUNMOW . —Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) - —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , nth inst ., at the Saracen's Head Hotel , when there were present Bros . Alexander Rattray , W . M . ; G . D . Clapham , P . M . 1543 , P . P . G . R ., S . W . ; J . P . Lcwin , P . M . 2 7 G , P . P . G . S . of VV .,
J . VV . ; Rev . F . I ) . Shepherd , P . M . 154 . 1 . : f > . P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . J . Sncll . P . M . 1543 , Treas . ; F . VV . Warner , Sec . ; W . Rowe , J . D . ; Fred Warner , I . G . ; E . F . Ferris , Org . ; R . Russell , Tyler ; II . E . Dehane , I . P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; also Bros . C . Bint , VV . de Vins Wade , and G . H . Williams . Visitors : Bros . VV . R . Wilcocks , <; i ; and J . VV . Smith
R . A . M ., Org . 27 G . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Dehane assumed the chair and raised Bro . de Vins Wade to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Bro . G . H . Williams was passed to the degree of F . C . After it had been announced that the R . W . P . G . M ., the Lord Brooke , M . P .. would preside at the annual festival of
the Girls' School a Steward was appointed to represent the lodge in the person of Bro . F . B . Shepherd ( the father of the lodge ) . The lodge was closed in due form and in perfect harmony , and the brethren spent a pleasant evening after having been provided with refreshments . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts with feeling and good taste . —^^—HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1 C 56 ) .
—An excellent gathering of this very prosperous lodge was held at the White Hart Hotel , on the 10 th inst . Among the numerous brethren we noticed Bros . J . Featherstonc , P . G . S . Middx ., W . M . ; R . W . Forge , P . G . S . Middx ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . Filler , J . VV . ; the Rev . F . J . C de Crcspigny , P . P . G . C . Middx ., Treas . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . G . D . Middx ., Sec . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . D . ; F . L . Chandler , I . G . ; VV . Hammond , P . P .
G . D . Middx ., W . S . ; A . Elphick , M . C ; Richer , R . Masters , A . Jobbins , C . Bonell , R . Drummond , H . Gerholt , T . Grant , T . J . Smith , VV . T . Peat , J . J . Smith , E . Grafton , L . Plambock , J . Gilbert , Tyler , and others . The visitors were Bros . Raymond H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . Middx ., A . G . D . C , & c . ; Edwin Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., & c ; W . Carter , P . M . 141 > Cousens , P . M . 209 ; W . Beard , VV . M . 046 ; J . Noble , P . M . 975 ; Phillips ,
P . M . 975 ; Newens , P . M . 1044 ; J . G . Carter , P . M . 1044 ; A . Marvin , P . M . 17 G 8 ; Golding , 975 ! Williams , 975 ; Scantlebury , 975 ; Clifford , 975 ; Springett , 1044 ; Newton , 1704 ; Austin , 1732 ; Goodwin , 17 G 8 ; Simmonds , 1793 ; Porter , 1793 ; Decks , 1793 ; Warner , 1793 ; Gaydon , 1889 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and ihe report of the Audit Committee
received , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Messrs . R . VV . Rice and C . V . Potter for initiation , and it proved to be unanimous in each case . Bro . J . J . Smith was raised to the Degree of a M . M . Bros . Grafton and Plambock passed the Second Degree , and Messrs . Rice and Potter initiated , the three arduous ceremonies being ably performed by the VV . M . After a short interval Bro . Forge , W . M ., elect , WRS presented by Bro . the Rev . C . de Crespigny , and
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was duly and impressively installed into the chair of K . S . b y the W . M ., who appointed as his officers to assist him with the work Bros . Hopwood , P . M ., as S . W . ; VV . Hammond as J . W . ; R . Thrupp , P . M ., as D . C ; and T . C Walls , P . M ., as I . G . The officers invested were Bros . Filler , S . W . ; Walls , J . W . ; the Rev . C . de Crcspigny , Treas . ; T . VV . Ockenden , Sec ; Chandler , S . D . ; Worthington , J . D . ( by deputy ); Elphick , I . G . ; Jobbins ,
D . ofC ; VV . Hammond , W . S . ; Abbett ( by deputy ) , A . VV . S . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel having been presented to Bro . Featherstone , and a vote of thanks unanimously passed to him for his services as Installing Officer , the lodge was duly closed and the brethren abjourned to the banquet . After the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and
Craft toasts were given . VV . Bro . R . Thrupp in responding to the toast of " The Grand Officers " alluded to the rapid strides Freemasonry had made within the last few ysars . As a Grand Officer , he felt exceedingly gratified with the results of his visit that day to the Wolsey Lodge . It was very seldom that a VV . M . had to perform the whole of the ritual of Craft Masonry in one day ; but Bro . Featherstone
had accomplished that feat in a manner that was very satisfactory and highly creditable to him . It was an example which he hoped would be followed by other officers who were coming on . "The Health of the Worshipful Master" having been proposed by the I . P . M ., the Worshipful Master in response
expressed a hope that his yearof office would be as successful and as prosperous as his predecessors' had been . " The I . P . M . " followed , and Bro . Featherstone returned thanks . "The Initiates , " "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " 1 he Officers " followed , and brought the proceedings , which were admirably conducted throughout , to a conclusion .
WHITSTABLE . —Graystone Lodge ( No . 1915 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Foresters Hall . The W . M ., Bro . J . T . Reeves , opened the lodge in due form . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , a balbt was taken for the Rev . A . C . Gtaystonc , Chaplain No . 1 , who was unanimously elected a member . Bro . G . L .
Croft was raised to the Sublime Degree , and Mr . W . Bartlett was initiated according to ancient form by the W . M . in his usual able and impressive manner . A most important event of the evening was the presentation of an illuminated address and a magnificent vase to Bro . R . Houghton Smith , Secretary , P . P . G . D . Leicester , & c , who
assisted in the formation of this lodge and for the first two years occupied the chair , and subsequently has undertaken the duties of Secretary . The presentation was made on the occasion of Bro . Broughton Smith leaving the town on account of ill-health , and was given as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the members of the Graystone Lodge .
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HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . i 42 S ) .-A meeting of this lodge was held on the 17 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , 111 , Pracd-strcet , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . A . Hardy , VV . M . ; J . Webb , S . W . ; VV . J . Mason , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , 'Treas . and Preceptor ; H . Dehane , I . P . M . 1543 , Sec ; F . Chandler , S . D . ; S . J . Humfress , J . D . ; VV . Middlcwcek , I . G . ; VV . H . Chalfont ,
W . M . 1425 , Stwd . ; M . S . Speigcl , P . M . iSS ; VV . A . Vincent , VV . M . 1139 ; C Breittiart , C . II . Wood , J . Cruttenden , R . E . Cursons , J . Laurence , C J . Morse , R . P . J . Laundy , VV . R . Hatton , C . S . Mote , ) . VV . Curtice , D . Stroud , and J . VV . Helsham . Visitor : Bro . G . A . Laundy , iSS . Lodge having been opened in due form the minutes of
last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Cruttendcn as candidate . Lodge was resumed to tho First Degree and called off and on , and resumed to the Second Degree and opened in 'Third
Degree , the ceremony of raising being rehearsed , Bro . Bieitbart as candidate . Bro . G . A . Laundy was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . J . Webb was elected W . M . for next meeting . It was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to the son of the late Bro . S . Smout . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned .
ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgate-street . Present : Bros . W . Winnett , VV . M . ; Shurmer , S . W . ; G . Ousey , J . VV . ; A . Millar , Sec ; C . S . Buck , S . D . ; Liebmann , J . D . ; Pctch , I . G . ; I . L . Mather , Preceptor ; Tregaskis , Hepburn , Coffee , Boyles , F . Tyler , Couchman , Price , Coxon , Bealc , Bilby ,
Petley , Thompson , Hunter , Goldney , Beadell , Scudamore , and F . Binckes . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Bilby acting as candidate . Bro . Goldney then answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the
ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Goldney acting as candidate . Bro . Winnett then retired in favour of Bro . Millar , Sec , who took the chair and opened the lodge in the Third Degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Tregaskis being the candidate . On Bro . Winnett resuming the chaif , the lodge was resumed to the First Degree . It was proposed by Bro . J . L . Mather and
seconded by Bro . Hunter that Bro . Frederick Binckes , P . G . S ., Secretary to the Boys' School , be elected a member of the lodge , which was carried unanimously . In returning thanks Bro . Binckes in a very able speech paid a high compliment to the lodge on its working , & c After the usual minor business the lodge was closed , and the brethren parted after spending an enjoyable and instructive evening .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The usual meeting was held at the Cranbourne Hotel , Upper St . Martin ' s-lane , on the Gth inst ., there being present Bros . B . Solomons , W . M . ; Ford , S . W . ; J . Jacobs , J . VV . ; L . Jacobs , S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , I . D . ;
J . riggis , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , acting Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; Bros . G . Coleman , W . M . ; Dickenson , Stroud , Z . Mordecai , Frank Gulliford , H . VV . . Kedclev , W . H . Gulliford , P . M . Hyams , T . A . Dickson , and C L , Cleaver .
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The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the Second Section of the Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . G . Coleman , VV . M . 1 G 14 , having taken the chair , Bro . Dickenson offered himself as a candidate for raising . He was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the
Ihird Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed that Sublime Dgreee . Bro . B . Solomons resumed the chair , and lodge resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the First Section of this Lecture , and lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Dickenson , 179 , and Bro . Stroud , 53 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Ford , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the meeting to be held
on the 20 th inst ., and appointed his officers in rotation . Votes of thanks were passed to Bros . B . Solomons and VV . C . Smith for their services that evening ; also to Bro . Ford for his kindness in presenting a dais for the use of the logde of instruction . Bro . H . VV . Kedgley brought . forward his motion as to a Charitable Association in connection with the lodge of
instruction being formed , and the following brethren were unanimously elected the first officers : Bros . W . H . Gulliford , President ; C . Coleman , 'Treas . ; VV . H . Richardson , Ford , H . VV . Kedgley , T . A . Dickson , and Fowles , Committee ; and G . Reynolds , Secretary . The lodge was closed . The supper in connection with the Covent Garden Lodge
of Instruction , No . 1 G 14 , took place at The Criterion , Piccadilly , on Thursday evening , the 13 th inst ., when 52 brethren sat down in the Victoria Hall to a most sumptuous repast , provided by Bio . Madell . Bro . G . Coleman , VV . M . 1614 , occupied the chair , and Bro . VV . H . Gulliford , P . Z . iSS , P . M . 1017 and 1614 , acted as vice-chairman , there being present besides Bros . Barfield , Prov . G . D . Hants ,
P . M . 16 S 1 ; Ponsford , 25 ; Green , Carthew , S . Jacobs , P . M . 1614 ; lsaars , W . H . Read , Antoinc , Fowles , Ford , A . Harris , James Woodward , Holditch . J . Ficgess , Higgins , IJSI and 1732 ; W . C . Smith , Brindley , J . Skinner , VV . Roots , J . Jacobs , Pierpoint , 177 ; Honeyball , VV . M . 1 GS 1 ; T . Wilson , E . Cleaver , G . Reynolds , Sec . ; Frank Guilliford , Hyams , D . Mordecai , Renaut , B . Solomons , G . H .
Reynolds , Jenkins , Wells , Z . Mordecai , C . Solomons , H . W . Kedgley , Shannon , Howard , Stacey , Org . 1 G 14 ; Robins , P . M . 25 ; Wctherall , Wells , P . M . 820 ; Rumbcllo , 1 G 38 ; E . Jacobs , P . M . 1 G 14 ; Fenwick , VV . Gulliford , 1017 ; Cousins , and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , a very pleasant hour was spent in recitations and
songs by Bros . Robins , L . Jacobs , Renault , H . VV . Kedgley , Fowles , Chas . Solomons , Frank Gulliford , S . Jacobs , B . Solomons , and Green , after which Bro . Coleman proposed " The Healths of the Visiting Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . Barfield , who in response expressed his delight at meeting so many brethren in so good a cause . Bro . Coleman then proposed " Prosperity to the Covent
Garden Lodge of Instruction , " and called upon the Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds , to respond to the toast , assuring the brethren that the success of this lodge of instruction was entirely due to the indefatigable exertions of the brother who had filled the position of Secretary during the last two years , ably assisted as he had been and supported by the esteemed Hro . VV . II . Richardson , Preceptor , for whom all the
brethren had a sincere affection , and whose absence through ill-health that evening they all deplored . In reply Bro . G . Reynolds asserted that it was the greatest pleasure to him to help to administer the affairs of a bod y of brethren assembled for instruction who so cordially supported him , the lodge being upheld not only by the brethren of the mother lodge , but by many brethren
noted in the Craft fiom other lodges who were kind enough to take an interest in its welfare , and whom lie thanked heartily for their good fellowship . Bro . Reynolds took the opportunity of announcing that an association in aid of the Masonic Charities had been founded in connection with this lodge of instruction . After another pleasant interlude of song , Bro . VV . H . Gulliford proposed "The Health ot Bro . Coleman , the ri . irn .. n ... fl . u m . An . n . r ' , (>! ... t . n . 1 l ) -n /*? .. !! . t .. _ . ! — •I ., uiiaiutaii titv £ t uiu
. VJ . I » V ,.,,, M , . nv uuu , . VJUIIIIUIU S . UU , been Secretary of that lodge of instruction in past years , when it required great zeal and perseverance to keep it afloat , and who , therefore , deserved all thanks and honour from the brethren who now enjoyed its success . Bro . Coleman responded in suitable terms , and after the healths of Bro . W . H . Gulliford and the Supper Committee had been proposed and responded to the brethren separated after a most enjoyable evening .
SELWYN LODGE ( No . 1901 ) . —The brethren of this lodge of instruction assembled at their lodge room attached to the East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich Green , on Friday evening , the 29 th ult ., to celebrate their third anniversary . About Go brethren were present , including Bros . Andrews , P . M . 879 ; Downing , P . M . 20 : Basham , P . M . 88 ; Dilley , P . M . 147 ; Carton , W . M . No . 5 ,
Washton , U . S . ; Tails , P . M . 1 S 6 ; Corpe , P . M . 1 S 39 ; Bott , P . M . 1 S 39 ; Pritchett , P . M . 1622 , P . P . G . O . Herts ; Ledger , P . M . 1564 , P . G . S . ; Hook , P . M . 1 S 6 , 1901 ; and Bellis , W . M . 1901 . The lodge was opened precisely at 7 o ' clock by Bro . Bellis , Preceptor , as W . M ., who appointed as his officers pro . tem . Bros . Dilley , S . W . ; Corpe , J . VV . ; Downing- .
S . D . ; Wimble , J . D . ; Dale , I . G . ; Andrews , D . C . ; Eagle , Sec . ; and Hill , Org . The ceremony of installation was then rehearsed and faultlessly rendered by Bro . Bellis , who installed Bro . Taffs , P . M . 1 S 6 , as W . M ., who then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Burnett , S . W . ; Powles , J . W . ; Anderson , S . D . ; Cattermole , J . D . ; Dale , I . G . ; Eagle , Sec The ceremony was interspersed with
music appropriate to the occasion , the solos being effectively rendered by Bros . Hook , White , Leonard , and Wallis . At the close of the ceremony several of the visiting brethren were unanimously elected members of the lodge , and expressed their appreciation of the manner in which the ceremonies had been conducted , The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , and sat down to an
excellent supper provided by Mrs . Gurney , the widow of the late esteemed Bro . Gurney . Bro . Tans presided , and after the usual loyal toasts had been given and responded to , the healths of the chairman , Preceptor , visitors , and officers were proposed and cordially received ; the Preceptor in replying stated that the lodge of instruction was in a flourishing condition and increasing in numbers , and pointed to the numerous assemblage on this occasion as an cvidenc of its prosperity .
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Wells , S . S . ; Woodman , J . S . ; R . Candhsh , P . M ., and J . Ayre , P . M ., Auditors ; " T . Taylor , Tyler . The usual donations to the Masonic and other Charities were voted , on the motion of Bro . VV . Forster , P . P . G . S . of VV . The meeting then terminated .
The annual banquet was afterwards held at the Station Hotel . The newly-appointed VV . M ., Bro . Edward Atkinson , presided , and was supported by Bros . R . Hudson , Prov . G . Sec ; R . Halfknifiht , P . M . 949 ; J . Sinclair , P . M . 661 , P . P . G . P . ; H . Wrightson , & c . The usual toasts were afterwards proposed .
ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . 1331 ) . —This lodge met on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., when there was a goodly attendance of the brethren . The lodge was opened by Bro . Robertson , VV . M ., supported by Bros . Barlow , S . W . ; Norton , J . W . ; Capt . Croisdale , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Clisham , P . M ., Prov . G . S ., Sec ; Todd , S . D . ; Taylor , W . S . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Campbell , I . G . ; Hill , Tyler ; and others .
After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been read and confirmed the ballot was taken for Messrs . Stevens and Bain , who were candidates for initiation , which proving unanimous in each case , and both being in attendance , they were duly prepared and initiated by the VV . M . in a most impressive manner . Bros . Smith and Richardson , of 434 , were also balloted for as joining members and approved . Bros . Dodd and J . Smith were then raised to the Sublime
Degree of a M . M . in grand style by Bro . Lewis , P . M . The sum of three guineas was then voted for the relief of a distressed brother . The Secretary read a letter which he had received from Devonport , announcing the sudden demise of Bro . Attwood . Bro . Capt . Croisdale said the brother whose loss they had that day lamented had been taken away by an unexpected stroke whilst in the prime of life and full of activity of manhood . It was unnecessary that
he should say much of their late brother as a l-reemason ; they all knew that when he was quartered at Aldershot he was most attentive to his Masonic duties . Since he had left he had kept up his connection with the lodge , and had been most solicitous for its welfare . The death of their worthy brother had left a blank in the lodge ; but how much more previous must be the blank in the family of which he was the head . Their sympathy was with the widow in her sad
bereavment , and whatever it was possible to do to soothe her distress or to promote her future welfare it was their duty to do , and he was quite sure they would do so with cheerfulness and alacrity . A vote of condolence was passed and entered on the minutes , a copy of which was ordered to be sent to the widow . There being no further business the lodge was closed . _—BUDLEIGH SALTERTON .-Harmony Lodge
( No . 392 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Rolle Arms Hotel , when there were present Bros . Thos . Iline , VV . M . ; VV . Sidwell , S . W . ; Jesse Sargent , J . VV . ; J . C . Palmer . Chap . ; J . Griffin , Sec . pro tem . ; VV . Britton , S . D . ; A . Cowd , J . D . ; VV . Please , D . C . ; G . Coombes , I . G . ; J . VV . Noble , Stwd . ; VV . Pratt , Tyler ; P . Ms . Bros . Parsons , Taylor , Strickland , Dunsford ,
Palmer , Pid & ley , and Kingdom ; and Bros . Bennett , Marker , and others . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Mark Walter Madge as a candidate for initiation , and proving unanimous , he was initiated in an able manner by the VV . M . The lodge was closed In peace and harmony .
DUNMOW . —Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) - —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , nth inst ., at the Saracen's Head Hotel , when there were present Bros . Alexander Rattray , W . M . ; G . D . Clapham , P . M . 1543 , P . P . G . R ., S . W . ; J . P . Lcwin , P . M . 2 7 G , P . P . G . S . of VV .,
J . VV . ; Rev . F . I ) . Shepherd , P . M . 154 . 1 . : f > . P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . J . Sncll . P . M . 1543 , Treas . ; F . VV . Warner , Sec . ; W . Rowe , J . D . ; Fred Warner , I . G . ; E . F . Ferris , Org . ; R . Russell , Tyler ; II . E . Dehane , I . P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; also Bros . C . Bint , VV . de Vins Wade , and G . H . Williams . Visitors : Bros . VV . R . Wilcocks , <; i ; and J . VV . Smith
R . A . M ., Org . 27 G . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Dehane assumed the chair and raised Bro . de Vins Wade to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Bro . G . H . Williams was passed to the degree of F . C . After it had been announced that the R . W . P . G . M ., the Lord Brooke , M . P .. would preside at the annual festival of
the Girls' School a Steward was appointed to represent the lodge in the person of Bro . F . B . Shepherd ( the father of the lodge ) . The lodge was closed in due form and in perfect harmony , and the brethren spent a pleasant evening after having been provided with refreshments . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts with feeling and good taste . —^^—HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1 C 56 ) .
—An excellent gathering of this very prosperous lodge was held at the White Hart Hotel , on the 10 th inst . Among the numerous brethren we noticed Bros . J . Featherstonc , P . G . S . Middx ., W . M . ; R . W . Forge , P . G . S . Middx ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . Filler , J . VV . ; the Rev . F . J . C de Crcspigny , P . P . G . C . Middx ., Treas . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . G . D . Middx ., Sec . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . D . ; F . L . Chandler , I . G . ; VV . Hammond , P . P .
G . D . Middx ., W . S . ; A . Elphick , M . C ; Richer , R . Masters , A . Jobbins , C . Bonell , R . Drummond , H . Gerholt , T . Grant , T . J . Smith , VV . T . Peat , J . J . Smith , E . Grafton , L . Plambock , J . Gilbert , Tyler , and others . The visitors were Bros . Raymond H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . Middx ., A . G . D . C , & c . ; Edwin Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., & c ; W . Carter , P . M . 141 > Cousens , P . M . 209 ; W . Beard , VV . M . 046 ; J . Noble , P . M . 975 ; Phillips ,
P . M . 975 ; Newens , P . M . 1044 ; J . G . Carter , P . M . 1044 ; A . Marvin , P . M . 17 G 8 ; Golding , 975 ! Williams , 975 ; Scantlebury , 975 ; Clifford , 975 ; Springett , 1044 ; Newton , 1704 ; Austin , 1732 ; Goodwin , 17 G 8 ; Simmonds , 1793 ; Porter , 1793 ; Decks , 1793 ; Warner , 1793 ; Gaydon , 1889 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and ihe report of the Audit Committee
received , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Messrs . R . VV . Rice and C . V . Potter for initiation , and it proved to be unanimous in each case . Bro . J . J . Smith was raised to the Degree of a M . M . Bros . Grafton and Plambock passed the Second Degree , and Messrs . Rice and Potter initiated , the three arduous ceremonies being ably performed by the VV . M . After a short interval Bro . Forge , W . M ., elect , WRS presented by Bro . the Rev . C . de Crespigny , and
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was duly and impressively installed into the chair of K . S . b y the W . M ., who appointed as his officers to assist him with the work Bros . Hopwood , P . M ., as S . W . ; VV . Hammond as J . W . ; R . Thrupp , P . M ., as D . C ; and T . C Walls , P . M ., as I . G . The officers invested were Bros . Filler , S . W . ; Walls , J . W . ; the Rev . C . de Crcspigny , Treas . ; T . VV . Ockenden , Sec ; Chandler , S . D . ; Worthington , J . D . ( by deputy ); Elphick , I . G . ; Jobbins ,
D . ofC ; VV . Hammond , W . S . ; Abbett ( by deputy ) , A . VV . S . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel having been presented to Bro . Featherstone , and a vote of thanks unanimously passed to him for his services as Installing Officer , the lodge was duly closed and the brethren abjourned to the banquet . After the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and
Craft toasts were given . VV . Bro . R . Thrupp in responding to the toast of " The Grand Officers " alluded to the rapid strides Freemasonry had made within the last few ysars . As a Grand Officer , he felt exceedingly gratified with the results of his visit that day to the Wolsey Lodge . It was very seldom that a VV . M . had to perform the whole of the ritual of Craft Masonry in one day ; but Bro . Featherstone
had accomplished that feat in a manner that was very satisfactory and highly creditable to him . It was an example which he hoped would be followed by other officers who were coming on . "The Health of the Worshipful Master" having been proposed by the I . P . M ., the Worshipful Master in response
expressed a hope that his yearof office would be as successful and as prosperous as his predecessors' had been . " The I . P . M . " followed , and Bro . Featherstone returned thanks . "The Initiates , " "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " 1 he Officers " followed , and brought the proceedings , which were admirably conducted throughout , to a conclusion .
WHITSTABLE . —Graystone Lodge ( No . 1915 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Foresters Hall . The W . M ., Bro . J . T . Reeves , opened the lodge in due form . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , a balbt was taken for the Rev . A . C . Gtaystonc , Chaplain No . 1 , who was unanimously elected a member . Bro . G . L .
Croft was raised to the Sublime Degree , and Mr . W . Bartlett was initiated according to ancient form by the W . M . in his usual able and impressive manner . A most important event of the evening was the presentation of an illuminated address and a magnificent vase to Bro . R . Houghton Smith , Secretary , P . P . G . D . Leicester , & c , who
assisted in the formation of this lodge and for the first two years occupied the chair , and subsequently has undertaken the duties of Secretary . The presentation was made on the occasion of Bro . Broughton Smith leaving the town on account of ill-health , and was given as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the members of the Graystone Lodge .
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HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . i 42 S ) .-A meeting of this lodge was held on the 17 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , 111 , Pracd-strcet , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . A . Hardy , VV . M . ; J . Webb , S . W . ; VV . J . Mason , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , 'Treas . and Preceptor ; H . Dehane , I . P . M . 1543 , Sec ; F . Chandler , S . D . ; S . J . Humfress , J . D . ; VV . Middlcwcek , I . G . ; VV . H . Chalfont ,
W . M . 1425 , Stwd . ; M . S . Speigcl , P . M . iSS ; VV . A . Vincent , VV . M . 1139 ; C Breittiart , C . II . Wood , J . Cruttenden , R . E . Cursons , J . Laurence , C J . Morse , R . P . J . Laundy , VV . R . Hatton , C . S . Mote , ) . VV . Curtice , D . Stroud , and J . VV . Helsham . Visitor : Bro . G . A . Laundy , iSS . Lodge having been opened in due form the minutes of
last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Cruttendcn as candidate . Lodge was resumed to tho First Degree and called off and on , and resumed to the Second Degree and opened in 'Third
Degree , the ceremony of raising being rehearsed , Bro . Bieitbart as candidate . Bro . G . A . Laundy was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . J . Webb was elected W . M . for next meeting . It was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to the son of the late Bro . S . Smout . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned .
ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgate-street . Present : Bros . W . Winnett , VV . M . ; Shurmer , S . W . ; G . Ousey , J . VV . ; A . Millar , Sec ; C . S . Buck , S . D . ; Liebmann , J . D . ; Pctch , I . G . ; I . L . Mather , Preceptor ; Tregaskis , Hepburn , Coffee , Boyles , F . Tyler , Couchman , Price , Coxon , Bealc , Bilby ,
Petley , Thompson , Hunter , Goldney , Beadell , Scudamore , and F . Binckes . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Bilby acting as candidate . Bro . Goldney then answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the
ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Goldney acting as candidate . Bro . Winnett then retired in favour of Bro . Millar , Sec , who took the chair and opened the lodge in the Third Degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Tregaskis being the candidate . On Bro . Winnett resuming the chaif , the lodge was resumed to the First Degree . It was proposed by Bro . J . L . Mather and
seconded by Bro . Hunter that Bro . Frederick Binckes , P . G . S ., Secretary to the Boys' School , be elected a member of the lodge , which was carried unanimously . In returning thanks Bro . Binckes in a very able speech paid a high compliment to the lodge on its working , & c After the usual minor business the lodge was closed , and the brethren parted after spending an enjoyable and instructive evening .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The usual meeting was held at the Cranbourne Hotel , Upper St . Martin ' s-lane , on the Gth inst ., there being present Bros . B . Solomons , W . M . ; Ford , S . W . ; J . Jacobs , J . VV . ; L . Jacobs , S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , I . D . ;
J . riggis , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , acting Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; Bros . G . Coleman , W . M . ; Dickenson , Stroud , Z . Mordecai , Frank Gulliford , H . VV . . Kedclev , W . H . Gulliford , P . M . Hyams , T . A . Dickson , and C L , Cleaver .
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The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the Second Section of the Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . G . Coleman , VV . M . 1 G 14 , having taken the chair , Bro . Dickenson offered himself as a candidate for raising . He was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the
Ihird Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed that Sublime Dgreee . Bro . B . Solomons resumed the chair , and lodge resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the First Section of this Lecture , and lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Dickenson , 179 , and Bro . Stroud , 53 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Ford , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the meeting to be held
on the 20 th inst ., and appointed his officers in rotation . Votes of thanks were passed to Bros . B . Solomons and VV . C . Smith for their services that evening ; also to Bro . Ford for his kindness in presenting a dais for the use of the logde of instruction . Bro . H . VV . Kedgley brought . forward his motion as to a Charitable Association in connection with the lodge of
instruction being formed , and the following brethren were unanimously elected the first officers : Bros . W . H . Gulliford , President ; C . Coleman , 'Treas . ; VV . H . Richardson , Ford , H . VV . Kedgley , T . A . Dickson , and Fowles , Committee ; and G . Reynolds , Secretary . The lodge was closed . The supper in connection with the Covent Garden Lodge
of Instruction , No . 1 G 14 , took place at The Criterion , Piccadilly , on Thursday evening , the 13 th inst ., when 52 brethren sat down in the Victoria Hall to a most sumptuous repast , provided by Bio . Madell . Bro . G . Coleman , VV . M . 1614 , occupied the chair , and Bro . VV . H . Gulliford , P . Z . iSS , P . M . 1017 and 1614 , acted as vice-chairman , there being present besides Bros . Barfield , Prov . G . D . Hants ,
P . M . 16 S 1 ; Ponsford , 25 ; Green , Carthew , S . Jacobs , P . M . 1614 ; lsaars , W . H . Read , Antoinc , Fowles , Ford , A . Harris , James Woodward , Holditch . J . Ficgess , Higgins , IJSI and 1732 ; W . C . Smith , Brindley , J . Skinner , VV . Roots , J . Jacobs , Pierpoint , 177 ; Honeyball , VV . M . 1 GS 1 ; T . Wilson , E . Cleaver , G . Reynolds , Sec . ; Frank Guilliford , Hyams , D . Mordecai , Renaut , B . Solomons , G . H .
Reynolds , Jenkins , Wells , Z . Mordecai , C . Solomons , H . W . Kedgley , Shannon , Howard , Stacey , Org . 1 G 14 ; Robins , P . M . 25 ; Wctherall , Wells , P . M . 820 ; Rumbcllo , 1 G 38 ; E . Jacobs , P . M . 1 G 14 ; Fenwick , VV . Gulliford , 1017 ; Cousins , and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , a very pleasant hour was spent in recitations and
songs by Bros . Robins , L . Jacobs , Renault , H . VV . Kedgley , Fowles , Chas . Solomons , Frank Gulliford , S . Jacobs , B . Solomons , and Green , after which Bro . Coleman proposed " The Healths of the Visiting Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . Barfield , who in response expressed his delight at meeting so many brethren in so good a cause . Bro . Coleman then proposed " Prosperity to the Covent
Garden Lodge of Instruction , " and called upon the Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds , to respond to the toast , assuring the brethren that the success of this lodge of instruction was entirely due to the indefatigable exertions of the brother who had filled the position of Secretary during the last two years , ably assisted as he had been and supported by the esteemed Hro . VV . II . Richardson , Preceptor , for whom all the
brethren had a sincere affection , and whose absence through ill-health that evening they all deplored . In reply Bro . G . Reynolds asserted that it was the greatest pleasure to him to help to administer the affairs of a bod y of brethren assembled for instruction who so cordially supported him , the lodge being upheld not only by the brethren of the mother lodge , but by many brethren
noted in the Craft fiom other lodges who were kind enough to take an interest in its welfare , and whom lie thanked heartily for their good fellowship . Bro . Reynolds took the opportunity of announcing that an association in aid of the Masonic Charities had been founded in connection with this lodge of instruction . After another pleasant interlude of song , Bro . VV . H . Gulliford proposed "The Health ot Bro . Coleman , the ri . irn .. n ... fl . u m . An . n . r ' , (>! ... t . n . 1 l ) -n /*? .. !! . t .. _ . ! — •I ., uiiaiutaii titv £ t uiu
. VJ . I » V ,.,,, M , . nv uuu , . VJUIIIIUIU S . UU , been Secretary of that lodge of instruction in past years , when it required great zeal and perseverance to keep it afloat , and who , therefore , deserved all thanks and honour from the brethren who now enjoyed its success . Bro . Coleman responded in suitable terms , and after the healths of Bro . W . H . Gulliford and the Supper Committee had been proposed and responded to the brethren separated after a most enjoyable evening .
SELWYN LODGE ( No . 1901 ) . —The brethren of this lodge of instruction assembled at their lodge room attached to the East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich Green , on Friday evening , the 29 th ult ., to celebrate their third anniversary . About Go brethren were present , including Bros . Andrews , P . M . 879 ; Downing , P . M . 20 : Basham , P . M . 88 ; Dilley , P . M . 147 ; Carton , W . M . No . 5 ,
Washton , U . S . ; Tails , P . M . 1 S 6 ; Corpe , P . M . 1 S 39 ; Bott , P . M . 1 S 39 ; Pritchett , P . M . 1622 , P . P . G . O . Herts ; Ledger , P . M . 1564 , P . G . S . ; Hook , P . M . 1 S 6 , 1901 ; and Bellis , W . M . 1901 . The lodge was opened precisely at 7 o ' clock by Bro . Bellis , Preceptor , as W . M ., who appointed as his officers pro . tem . Bros . Dilley , S . W . ; Corpe , J . VV . ; Downing- .
S . D . ; Wimble , J . D . ; Dale , I . G . ; Andrews , D . C . ; Eagle , Sec . ; and Hill , Org . The ceremony of installation was then rehearsed and faultlessly rendered by Bro . Bellis , who installed Bro . Taffs , P . M . 1 S 6 , as W . M ., who then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Burnett , S . W . ; Powles , J . W . ; Anderson , S . D . ; Cattermole , J . D . ; Dale , I . G . ; Eagle , Sec The ceremony was interspersed with
music appropriate to the occasion , the solos being effectively rendered by Bros . Hook , White , Leonard , and Wallis . At the close of the ceremony several of the visiting brethren were unanimously elected members of the lodge , and expressed their appreciation of the manner in which the ceremonies had been conducted , The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , and sat down to an
excellent supper provided by Mrs . Gurney , the widow of the late esteemed Bro . Gurney . Bro . Tans presided , and after the usual loyal toasts had been given and responded to , the healths of the chairman , Preceptor , visitors , and officers were proposed and cordially received ; the Preceptor in replying stated that the lodge of instruction was in a flourishing condition and increasing in numbers , and pointed to the numerous assemblage on this occasion as an cvidenc of its prosperity .