Craft Masonry.

Addiscombe Lodge , No . 1556 , The opening meeting of the session Was held on Saturday , the I 2 th inst ., at the Public Hall , Croydon , when there were present Bros . Sydnev G . Edridge , P . S . G . W ., W . M . ; A . Young Hyland , S . W . ; S . W . ; Dr . Henry G . Thompson , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; Henry Burgess , P . P . G . Sec , acting Sec ; Joseph Harrison , W . M . Sid , G . Stwd . England , S ^ D . ; A . P . Keith , I . G . ; R . F . Grundy , Stwd . ; S . N . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., acting I . P . M . ; John Chumley , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., acting J . W . ; P . N . Rentom , John Aris , Henrv Berney , T . W . Dobson , G . Finch , W . H . Lascelles , Thos . Lascelles , J . Stovell , Dr . F . Nxholls , P . P . G . D . ; Layton A . Richardson , I . P . M . 157 ; C . A . Oswaldand A . Baileyacting Tyler .

, , The lodge having been opened and the minutes read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . Pitmen and Thos . Lascelles , and they were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Rentom was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M . in a most impressive manner . Four candidates having bee * n passed , the ballotwas taken for the Rev . A . C . Oswald , and proving unanimous in his favour , he was duly initiated . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , and the S . W ., Bro . Hyland , was unanimously voted to the chair of K . S . Bro . Hyland returned thanks in a few well-chosen words . Bro . Dr . H . G . Thompson was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Bowler , Tvler . The W . M . was requested to withdraw for a short time , and the request

having been complied with , Bro . S . Lambert toik the chair . Bro . Chumley then moved — "That the lodge bestow on the W . M ., Bro . Sydney Edridge , P . J . G . W ., a Past Master's jewel , of the usual value , as a mark of respect and esteem , and for his distinguished services to Masonry . " This was seconded by Bro . Dr . Thompson , and carried unanimously . Bro . Edridge having returned thanks , Bro . S . N . Lambert announced trie fact to him of a jewel being voted , at the same time offering him the congratulations of the lodge and himself on the great honour conferred upon him by the Provincial Grand Master by selecting him as Prov . J . G . W . Bro . Edridge returned thanks in a few words . Letters were afterwards read , an 1 the lodge was closed .

The brethren then sat down to an excellent banquet , and the usual toast list was gone through . The W . M . remarked that he felt somewhat sad that his year of office was drawing to a close , and thanked his officers for their valuable assistance during the past year . "The Health of the W . M . " was received with " Surrey fire" and cheering by the brethren , who one and all thoroughly appreciate the great services he has rendered to the Craft in general and to the Addiscimbe Lodge in particular . Much regret was expressed at the absence , through indisposition , of the estee-n : ! Secretary , Bro . A . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and wishing him speedy recovery .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 181 . This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the 16 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Bro . F . Bonney , W . M ., P . G . O . Middx . ; R . W . Forge , S . W . ; J . Hill , J . W . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . j Capt . T . C . Walls . P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Higgins , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; C . H . Kehler , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; and G . Harrison , Tyler .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . was elected to represent the lodge at the next Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund , which will be held under the presidency of Bro . Lieut .-Col . A . B . Cook , P . G . M . of Middx . A notice of motion was given by the Secretary to vote a sum of money to head the W . M . ' s list . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Lieut .-Col . Cook , George Everett , P . M ., G . S . D ., and others . The lodge was then closed .

Refreshments followed labour , and the customary toasts were duly proposed by the W . M ., who presided in a kindly and genial manner . Bro . J . T . Briggs responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers . " In the course of his speech , he alluded to the circumstance that Bro , G . Everett , since the last meeting of the lodge , had been honoured with a collar in Grand Mark Lodge , and he ( the speaker ) regretted that that worthy brother had not been well enough to attend their proceedings that day .

Bro . C H . KoV . ler responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers ; Bro . H . Higgins for "The Past Masters ; " and Bros . W . Fisher , R . W . Forge , and J . Hill for " The Officers . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 23 rd instant , at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxtord-street , W ., when there were present Bros . T . H . Clear , W . M . ; H . C . Parker , S . W . ; G . A . Sturgess , J . W . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Thorn , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; Geo . Hill . P . M ., Treas . ; W . E . Willby , P . M ., and T . Smale , P . M ., Sees . ; T . Pringle , S . D . ; W . Truman . J . D . ; F . A . Zappenfeld , I . G . ; W . Proctor , P . M ., Tyler ; ^ E . Kraus , P . M . ; VV . Cumberland , J . Goldstein , J . Mason , T . L . Bowden , L . S . Gene . cp . C \ . H . Ruanc . nnrl R . C . I ~! rn « .

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 . L . Goldstein was examined and enturusted . The ledge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Goldstein being the candidate . The 3 rd

Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Thom . The lodge being resumed to the First Degree , the W . M . rose for the customaiy times . Bro . H . C . Parker was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously recorded to Bro . T . H . Clear , for the excellent manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of W . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . T . H . Clear suitably replied . The lodge was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . A meeting was held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . Walter Herring , W . M . ; E . F . Nash , STvV . ; Wm . Hide , W . M . 1275 , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ; Thomas Jobson , Treas . ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; J . J . Lewin , S . D . ; H . Sellick , J . D . ; F . j . Ingram , I . G . ; A . J . Clayton , Steward ; J . H . Cumming , P . M . ; H . P . Gilbert , P . M . ; W . I . Coplestone , P . M . ; VV . W . Williams , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; Hans Scharien , W . M . S 34 ; Joseph Cox , W . M . 15 S 5 ; R . Reid , E . H . Tompsett , James Seeker , and G . Aggett .

The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cox acting as candidate . The lodge was called off and on . When the W . M . rose for the first time , the dues were collected , as usual . At subsequent risings , Bro . Nash was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and Bros . Seeker and Aggett were elected joining members . The ballot for a Life Subscribership of a Masonic Institution to 3 k place , which resulted in favour of Bro .

Coplestone , who renounced his claim in favour of the lodge , to complete its qualification as a Life Subscriber to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , for which a vote of thanks was passed to him . It was resolved that this ballot should not be counted against any member with regard to future attendances . A vote of sympathy and condolence with the family of the late Bro . W . G . Reynolds , P . M . 1441 , whose decease took place on the 12 th inst ., was passed . The lodge was th : n closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . V . R . J . Longman , W . M . ; A . F . Hardyment , S . W . ; R . Eddie , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . W . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . P . Middx ., Asst . Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . O . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; J . Amand , S . D . ; S . Cload , J . D . ; J .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

E . Thomas , I . G . ; R . Loomes , P . M . ; R . P . Upton , P . M . ; A . Oliver , P . M . ; G . J . Hanson , D . C . Ritchie , A . L . Langton , C . Nicole , E . J . Harrison , C . Smith , C . T Rayner , F . A . Johnson , C . C . Renaud , A . E . Armfelt , VV . Rapley , G . Yexley , G . c ' Zander , G . Gregory , P . M . ; A . H . Robertson , H . B . Harding , P . M . ; and J . T . Hoare . ' The lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was

opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Ritchie , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Harrison being the candidate . Bro . Hanson then occupied the chair , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Longman being the candidate . Bro . Armfelt was elected a member of the lod ge . Bro . Hardyment was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the iSth inst . Present : Comps . C . Plant , M . E . Z . ; J . A . Braik , H . ; H Cornford , J . ; R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H * Stone , P . Z ., S E . ; J . H . Cureton , P . Z ., S . N . ; G . Benedetti , P . Z ., P . S . ; Hardman , Telling , North , Morgan , Lewis , Dunn , Loader , Higgs , and Cass .

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hi ggs personating the candidate . Comp . J . A . Braik , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . A most cordial vote of thanks was voted respectively to Comp . Plant , M . E . Z ., and Comp . H . Cornfard , J ., for their admirable working . The chapter will be placed at the disposal of Comp . Telling , M . E . Z . 21 S 2 , on Friday , the 9 th prox . After " Hearty good wishes " the chapter was closed .

Presentation To Bro. Sheriff-Elect R. H. Rogers.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . SHERIFF-ELECT R . H . ROGERS .

The presentation to Bro . Deputy and Sheriff-Elect R . H . Rogers of his shrieval collar and badge took place at Brewers' Hall , on Wednesday , the 23 rd inst , in the presence of many inhabitants of the Wards of Cripplegate Within and Without . The badge and chain was designed and manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son , Little Britain , E . C .

The Badge consists of a raised and burnished framework , entwined with Acanthus leaves and ornamental filigree ; upon this appears in high relief the full ccat-of-arms of Mr . Sheriff Rogers . This is richly enamelled in correct heraldic co ' ours , and forms the upper part of Badge . Underneath are two shields bearing the arms of the City Companies of which the Sheriff is a Liveryman ; on the left that of the Loriners , and on the right the Spectacle Makers . The base of the Bidge is formed by the arms of the City of London , beautifully enamelled and

modelled . The whole Badge is fashioned in 18-carat gold ; London hall-marked . The Chain is composed of 16 ornamental devices , in keeping with the general character of the Badge ; in 18-carat gold ; London hall-: mrked . These are very massive , and are connected one with another by two lengths of heavy "curb" pattern chain . Each contains adorned medallion , upon which is painted a miniature representing some important feature in the life of Mr . Sheriff Reg ; rs . The centre link from which the Badge is suspended contains a painting ot old

' Cripplegate , " and , being surrounded by laurel leaves and flanked by cornucopia , forms a device indicative of the prosperity of the Sheriff's Ward . The other subjects depicted are St . Giles ' s Church , Cripplegate ; St . Mary the Virgin , Aldermanbury ; Bexley Old Chwch ; the Guildhall ; the Guildhall School of Music ; the Arms of Kent , th . e Irish Society , and Coleraine ; a Past Master ' s emblem of office , beside the Sheriff's initials , the City motto , and arms of Companies already mentioned .

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