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lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Lamble being candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . " Read , assisted by the brethren ,

worked the ist Section of the Lecture . Bro . Conway was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks to Bro . Coleman was passed for the able manner he had reheared the duties of the chair , 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 16 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . A . Bergholz , VV . M . ; T . W . Hambly , S . W . ; W . S . Lincoln , J . W . ; G . H . Foan , Assist . Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treasurer and Secretary ;

W . Hoggins , S . D . ; fE . J . D . Bromley , J . D . ; J . W . Warwick , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; R . Kirk , and G . H . Reynolds . 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 . Bro . G . Reynolds having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the

Third Degree , was examined and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third 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 . T . VV . Hambly was unanimously elected W . 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 .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . C . C . Barber , W . M . ; Joseph Cox , S . W . ; W . G . Foster , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , Sec . ; C . G . Hatt , S . D . ; J . Sims ,

P . M ., J . D . j T . C Dyer , I . G . ; and A . C . Brown . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Brown acting as candidate . A brother offered himself as a candidate for passing , and he was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony

rehearsed . Bros . Dyer and Brown answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Brown was elected a joining member , and the lodge was closed .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) .-This lodge returned to its old quarters on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , which has been rebuilt during its absence . The members found a very convenient and suitable suite of rooms had been provided for them , such as few lodges in South London could boast of . About 50

brethren assembled to honour the occasion , amongst those present being Bros . E . Francis , P . M .. Preceptor ; G . R . Langley , P . M ., Secj H . Hooper , P . M . j Capt . E . M . Money , P . G . Stwd . j Dr . Strong , P . M . j S . Richardson , P . M . j W . H . Lee , P . M . j R . Poore , P . M . j and very many others .

Lodge having been opened and the minutes read , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Francis , P . M ., Preceptor , who installed Bro . Capt . E . M . Money , P . G . Stwd ., as W . M . in a very able manner . A vote of thanks was accorded Bros . G . Monk , Hicks , and Newland for their generous gift of a handsome set of pedestals . The funds in hand exceeding £ \ o ios . a ballot for £ 5 5 sto

, ., be devoted to one of the Masonic Institutions , was , in accordance with the by-laws , drawn for by the 12 brethren who had attended most regularly during the past 12 months , and resulted in favour of Bro . Forster . Several brethren having become joining members , the lodge was closed . The Brixton Benevolent Association subsequently held a meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the iSth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present c « , 4 Davies > P - - l 6 9 > W-M-J W . S . Whiteley , \ inr ' ' Powel . J-W . j J . Sims , P . M . S 34 , Preceptor ,- A . Wilhams , acting Sec . j T . VV . Biggs , S . D . j R . Wimpev .

J . D . j W . G . foster , I . G . ; M . Speigel , P . M . ; Harbord , I' . Craggs , W . M . S 34 ; L . Lee , J . Cox , Kirkham , Hyde , 1 irV andBone , 1275 . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Lees , 42 s ; MoH , l 6 5 . ; A - K - Harb ° ^ " 5 ( LC ) ; and J . H . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes ° r the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . F . Craggs offering himself

as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , ana the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The ist Section o tne Lecture was then worked by the brethren , under the S " . ^ - J- Davies , P . M . 169 . Bro . J . Medley hP hX a m , ember of the lod & e , and on the usual rising the lod ge was closed Bro . Wm . Lees was also elected a Sm t' ° ' Whiteley was elected W . M . for the

nS „ nl- L GE < No ' 2 . 92 ) .-The usual weekly ChamhL u ' S l 0 d S e was he ' on the 13 th inst ., at Bridge preseTt » ' " r ^^ Walthamstow , when there were G , \ fc £ ¦ , ;„ Bestow ' - M- p - Trickett , S . W . ; P « £ eDtof ? M l- - ' Shurmur , Prov . G . Treas . A H W : L - Q n teSC V ' Treas ' ' - Allen , Sec man IO S 0 ? ^ 'Pv J' Ives > P - " J- - 5 S . C . Bail

J-Short T I n , c u u : ^^ - f P ^ " ' Org . ; VV . Dr . nC ' v J'iH . - Heibert , G . H . Long . J . Hamilton , Aldon W 4 h + F , ulIer > A ' Oakden , C . Lewis , W C- Hor ' st T , T 'f' James ' T' H' LI ° yd > T - Maynard , The hV" P "ie , and J . L . Young . l "e last m £ . t- ° pened in due form > and 'he minutes of oE initiation S W ? read and confirmed . The ceremony Bro . C ? rehearsed , and the ancient charge delivered . Sree , andw arrfred l q J ue 4 . tions leadin £ to the Second De-De gree anri \ USte < 1 ' The Iod S was opened in the Second Was closed in Vu ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge ° secl , n the Second Degree . Bro . Trickett was unani-

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mously elected to occupy the chair at the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . A ballot for Life Subscribership to one of the Masonic Charities was taken . There being no further Masonic business , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting was held on the 17 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . John Davies , H . 733 , M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Chalfont , H . 975 , H . ; G . March , M . E . Z . 733 . J . J J . Davies , 733 . Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . 890 , S . E . ; T . Jobson , 733 , P-S-J and W . Hillier , S 34 , 1 st

A . S . Visitors : Comps . J . C Tilt , ist A . S . S 62 , and W . W . Williams , S 34 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Tilt being the candidate . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

HUDDERSFIELD . Prince of Wales Chapter ( No . 69 ) . —This chapter was opened on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , by the M . W . S ., Bro . Holdsworth , assisted by his officers . 111 . Bro . Chas . James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , was received under an arch of steel . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed ,

and four candidates were perfected , viz . -. Bros . William Gaukroger , J . P ., W . E . Smithers , Walter Emmott , and W . Jessop . III . Bro . Banister received the very kind congratulations on his partial recovery from his long illness of 13 months from all present . A substantial tea was provided by the M . W . S ., and afterwards the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a happy evening spent .

SHEFFIELD . Talbot Chapter ( No . : 6 ) . —This chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . Tasker , assisted by his officers , on Friday , the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Surreystreet . 111 . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , Inspector-Genera ) of the N . E . District , was received under an arch of steel .

The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , also the Treasurer ' s balance-sheet , which was very satisfactory . This being the day to install the M . W . S . elect , Bro . M . Colver , he was presented by the P . M . W . S ., Bro . Collinson , to III . Bro . C . J . Banister , who had been requested by the M . W . S ., Bro . F . Tasker , to perform that ceremony . After being placed in the chair of his predecessor most

impressively by the Inspector-General of the district , he appointed his officers for the year , addressing each on the duties they had to perform , which was supplemented by their illustrious brother . The business of the chapter being completed , it was closed . The brethren assembled in the dining hall for thebanquet , which was all that could be desired , presided over by the

M . W . S ., Bro . Wm . Colver , having on his right hand 111 . Bros . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° ; W . H . Brittain , 32 ; H . Shaw , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Bro . Garnett ; E . and P . Bros . Roper , Middleton , Fox , and others ; and on his left the P . M . W . S ., Bro . Fisher Tasker ; 111 . Bros . Wilkinson , 30 ; Roddiwig , 30 ; Arnison , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; Collinson , and others . 111 . Bro . Fitton , 30 , occupied the vice-chair .

The M . VV . S ., in suitable terms , proposed " The Health of H . M . G . M . the Queen , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and the other members of the Royal Family , " "The Earl of Lathom , M . P . G . C . " "The Supreme Council , 33 , "and "The Health of 111 . Bro . Banister , " who had travelled from his home near Liverpool to install him into the chair . He was quite sure that he expressed the sentiments of all present when he said how pleased they were to see him

again amongst them in improved health , which he trusted would gradually improve . 111 . Bro . Banister , on rising to respond , was received with marks of the greatest goodwill and affection , and thanked them most cordially , for their great kindness ; he also thanked them for the very handsome present they had made him on his golden wedding , which he was unable , through illness , to receive personally last year , and which they presented to Bro . F . W . Banister , the worthy son of their illustrious chief . He thanked the M . VV . S . for the

very kind words—he had expressed his hope that they might long be honoured with his visits and receive his valuable instructions . After thanking the brethren for their kind considerations , he proposed "The Health of the M . W . S . " with all honours , which was responded to most heartily by all present , and

The M . W . S . returned thanks in a most excellent speech , and then proposed "The Health of the 111 . Brethren of the 32 ° , 31 , and 30 ° " in most appropriate terms , which was responded to by 111 . Bro . W . H . Brittain , 32 , in most excellent terms , expressing himself so pleased to see his old and dear friend , Bro . Banister , again with them .

111 . Bros . Wilkinson , Davidson , and Shaw , all of 30 ° , each expressing their pleasure in seeing III . Bro . Banister , 33 , again with them . III . Bro . Fitton , 30 ° , proposed "The P . M . W . S . of the Chapter , " which was coupled with Bro . Tasker , I . P . M . VV . S ., who replied in an excellent speech .

The Officers toast was proposed by 111 . Bro . Shaw , 30 ° , and duly responded to . Also " The Visitors . " Bro . Garnett gave a telling recitation , which was much appreciated . Bros . Tasker , Middleton , and others contributed to the harmony by giving most excellent songs , and a truly happy evening was spent .

Summer Entertainment To The Annuitants At Croydon.

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT TO THE ANNUITANTS AT CROYDON .

The annual summer entertainment to the residents in the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Croydon was given on Wednesday last under most favourable circumstances . The day was beautifull y fine , and the Institution ' s grounds were in their best garb . The

Summer Entertainment To The Annuitants At Croydon.

visitors , who travelled by the 3 . 30 p . m . train on the South-Eastern Railway from Cannon-street , consisted of the following brethren and ladies : Thomas Cubitt , A . M . Terry , J . J . Berry , M . E . Raikes , A . H . Tattershall , E . F . Newton , M . Dewsnap , S . Vallentine , C . F . Hogard , J . Driscoll , Bro . and

Mrs . James E . Terry , Alex . Mullord , Miss Mullord , J . A . Farnfield , E . Withers , Hugh Cotter , P . M . 554 , Miss Cotter , Miss Harriet Cotter , Eleanor Dewsnap , C . C . Newton , J . Newton , J . M . McLeod , Mrs . McLeod , J . W . Dewsnap , W . Belchamber , W . H . Hubbert , C . Hubberd , Charles

Lacey , Charles Kempton , Mrs . and Miss Kempton , Mr . Sadgrove , H . Massey , Miss Annie R . Massey , Miss Cissie Crutch , Miss Jessie E . Terry , Aida Crutch , Dr . and Mrs . Strong , Miss Owen , F . H . Cheesewright , A . M . Barnard , A . S . Saull , E . Norman , James Terry ( Secretary ) , and John G . Stevens .

The visitors were received at the Institution by Bro . and Mrs . Terry , and shortly afterwards partook of tea . Various presents were made to the annuitants , the Supreme Council , as usual , giving tea and sugar to the female annuitants and tobacco to the males . The Misses Cotter also , who never go down empty-handed ,

presented each of the residents with a pot of preserves . After tea the customary round of visits was paid , both the brethren and ladies visiting each annuitant in turn . As the entertainment to the old people was not given till seven in the evening , the interval which was spared from the visits was spent in the delightful grounds of

the Institution , which certainly did great credit to the gardener . It was generally remarked that the style in which they were laid out was most praiseworthy , and that they made a very pretty horticultural display . The kitnhen plots set apart for the annuitants were likewise inspected , and it was

clear from the state of the vegetables that their progress must afford considerable attraction and an agreeable pastime to their several owners . When the annuitants and visitors were summoned b y sound of bell to the hall of the Institution there was prepared for them what turned out to be one of the most

agreeable and lively . variety entertainments ever given within those walls . It was due to members of the famous Savage Club , who had been approached b y Bro . Terry , that such was provided . Bro . Geoffrey Thorne very kindly organised the party of entertainers , which consisted of Messrs . F . H . Cheesewright , Lovett King ,

Sam . Wright , John Le Hay , and Ernest Lake . He had arranged for other members of the club to participate in the performances , Messrs . Herbert Campbell , W . Nicholl , Atkinson , the Australian mimic , E . J . Odell , and Ernest Langton , but these delineators were at the last moment prevented by professional engagements

from attending , and their absence was apologised for by Bro . THORNE , when he acknowledged the vote of thanks , which , on the motion of Bro . FARNFIELD , was unanimously passed at the close of the evening . The entertainment was entirely successful . It was throughout humorous , and evoked roars of laughter

from all the company . It would be invidious to make comparisons , for all the performers were of the best , whether Bro . Thorne , who himself was an active participator in entertaining either as singer or mimic , Lovett King , as both pianist and singer , F . H . Cheesewright , Lake , and Wright , and John Le Hay , with his droll two dolls and his ventriloquism . Unabated

interest in the entertainment was displayed by the audience throughout , and another red-letter day was added to the annals of this excellent Institution , which , next year , will celebrate its Jubilee , and the managers of which hope to do so with a Stewards' list which shall eclipse the highest list hitherto secured by a Masonic Charitable Institution . The part y broke up at ten o ' clock .

An unfortunate accident occurred to Bro . Crutch , who was awaiting the arrival of the train at London Bridge to meet his daughters . He was thrown down by a mail bag ejected from the train , and one of his knees so seriously injured as to require surgical attention . ¦?

SUMMER OUTING OF THE CAMDEN LODGE , No . 704 .

Under the direction of the W . M ., Bro . H . E . Coffin , and officers , the annual summer outing of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 16 th inst . The party , including ladies , numbering nearly a hundred , left Paddington Station at 10 . 35 for Maidenhead , where they embarked on the steam launches the Merry

Thames and the Favourite , which had been specially chartered for the trip , and proceeded in the most delightful weather down the river to East Molesey . During the journey an excellent lunch was served , and the beautiful music played by the bands on board added charm to the other pleasures enjoyed .

Among the brethren present were Bros . H . E . Coffin , W . M . ; A . T . Eyres , I . P . M . ; F . Robinson , S . W . ; E . Styles , S . D . ; A . A . Nottingham , I . G . ; W H . Williams , D . C ; Dr . N . Goodchild , P . M ., Sec ; Dr . N . J . Goodchild , P . M ., Asst . Sec . ; H . N . Coplestone ,

A . D . C ; J . Simpson and Chas . Uammon , Stewards ; Peter Livingstone , Sanders , Blachford , Banford , F . A . Bint , C . Robertson , W . H . Goodchild , W . Hawkins , R . S . Cooper , G . Cartwright , and others . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . Geo . Ramford , P . M . ; W . C . Grinder , Bincliffe , Thomson , and J . Gammon .

The comfort of the brethren and ladies on " the merry Thames" was amply provided for , under the personal supervision of the esteemed Secretary , Bro ,