Notices Of Meetings

assembled tho brethren around him for that purpose . In the brief hour allotted for friendly converse and harmony formality was banished , and subjects of general interest to Freemasons were introduced and discussed . The chord of sympathy and benevolence which had been struck in the Lodge vibrated with pleasing effect in _ the midst of this genial intercourse , and a reference to what might

be done by a little self-denial and able management called forth a statement from Bro . A . Martin in respect of tho Fund of Benevolence attached to his Lodge , Joppa 188 , aud tho good it had been able to effect ; which statement , in our belief , laid the foundation for the constitution of a similar fund in connection with " Prosperity . " Bro . Stevens P . M . 1426 , having been introduced by the W . M . as

the author of the lately published work on " Uniformity of Masonic Working , " availed himself of the opportunity for explaining his views . It ia evident that Bro . Stevens is iu earnest on this subject , and if he can but substantiate in Grand Lodgo what he put forward at this meeting , wo cannot see how his request for a Committee of Inquiry in tho first place , and probably tho Lodgo of

Preceptors he suggests , can be objected to . It is quite certain that tho place must be " tyled " wherein such practices as ho coudemna can be spoken of , and that he has tho difficulty to contend against that he cannot make known to the Craft generally those important particulars with which they ought to be acquainted before deciding the question , except in an assembly of Masons . Whether he succeeds or not in his attempt , he is certainly doing

good service by calling attention to the evil arising from want of a controlling authority in respect of Masonic working . His remarks were listened to with considerable attention and evident approval , the thanks of the brethren for his explanations being spontaneous aud hearty . Some delightful harmony mingled with tho remaining proceedings of tho evening , and members and visitors separated at an early hour mutually pleased with each other , and with tho unrestrained good fellowship of a "Prosperity" " off" night .

llfProsperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —At Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 28 th Oct . Present : Bros . King W . M ., Chicken S . W ., Roberts J . W ., Salomons S . D ., Maidwell J . D ., Caton I . G ., Hollands , Daniel , Bristow , Wren , Shadier , Hodges , and Pilson . The Lodgo was opened in duo form . The minutes of tho previous meeting were read and confirmed . Tho three degrees were rehearsed by the W . M . in a very creditable

manner . This gave tho several Officers plenty of work , ancl materially advanced them in their duties . Bros . Bristow 1637 , Salomons 1017 , Hodges 217 , were elected members . Bro . Chicken was appointed W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday . Bros . Daniel and King gave notice that their subscriptions wero open to form Life Governorships for tho Old Men aud Women , to bo drawn for at this Lodge of Instruction . Tho Annual Supper will be held on tho third Tuesday in November . Tickets to bo had of Bros . Maidwell , King , and Daniel .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at Bio . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 25 th Oat . Bros . Lardncr W . M ., D . Moss S . W ., J . A . Powell J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Penncfather S . D ., Giller I . G . ; also Bros . S . E . Moss , I . P . Cohen , Slaiter , McMillan , j . Lorkin , C . Lorkin , Mackey , E . If . Williams , Ross , Byng , J . Millington , Grist , Goode , Caklervvood , King , W . Williams , C . K . Killick sen ., Smith , Brand , Brastorl , Leo ,

Mallett , & c lhe W . al . worked the Fifteen Sections , assisted by tho following : —First Lecture—Bros . Giller , J . Lorkin , Pouiiefather , Fenner , C . Lorkin , Slaiter , J . A . Powoll . Second Lecture—Bros . I . P . Cohen , D . Moss , McMillan , C . Lorkin , Slaiter . Third Lecture—I . P . Cohen , J . Lorkin , Brasted . A voto of thanks was cordially voted to tho W . M ., ancl he was elected au honorary member . Thanks wero also awarded those brethren who had assisted .

Burgoyne Lodge , No . 902 . —The first meeting since the recess of this united Lodgo was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Monday , tho 2 / th inst . In the absence of tho W . M ., through illness , the chair was occupied by Bro . Siuison J . Byng the I . P . M ., who discharged the duties in his usual masterly and impressive

manner . The banquet , which followed , was served in Bro . Clemow ' s well-known style , and was of a most recherche character . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . Warner Sleigh , Keith Frith , John Williams , J . Page , & c . During tho evening some admirable recitaons wero given by the brothers above mentioned .

Lodge Of Union , No . 414 .--This Lodge held its monthl y meeting on Tuesday , the 21 st October , at the Masonic Hall , Kcadin" . Present—Bros . Charles Oades W . M ., Samuel Bradley S . W ., Chas . Stephens J . W ., M . J . Withers Secretary , J . A . Strachan Treasurer , ]{ . 0 . Mount S . D ., F . J . Ferguson J . D ., D . II . Witheringtou Steward , Samuel Wheeler I . G ., Wm . Hammings Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . Pocock , Yetts , Weightman , R . Bradley . Members—Bros . Bntlor ,

Davis , D . Webb , G . W . Webb , F . Blackiiell , Armstrong , Moffatt , Higgs , Sydenham , Hay ward , Hawkes , J . W . Martin . Visitors—Bros ! E . C . Hurley P . M . 1101 , VV . P . Ivoy P . M . Secretary 1101 . After preliminary business , Bro . Ilayward , a candidate for the second dcrcc , answered the questions in a satisfactory manner , and was passed , the ceremony as usual being performed in a correct manner . The Lod"c was resumed in tho first degree , and closed according to ancient form .

Ogle Chapter , No . 431 . —On Thursday evening the companions of this Chapter hold their annual Convocation in tho Masonic Hall , North Shields , when the following M . E . Companions were installed into their respective chairs , viz . —John Harcuss Z ., Thos .

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Haswell H ., Thos . Robson J . Tho following Comps . were invested as Officers : —W . J . Ward P . Z . Treas ., A . Mustart E ., G . J . Place N ., J . Burdess P . S ., M . Storey and T . Mothersdale Assist . Soj ., J . Robertson Jan . Comp . E . D . Davis P . Z ., in tho name of the Companions , aud in highly complimentary terms , presented to Comp . Ward a beautiful gold P . Z . ' s jewel , for his valuable services during

a period of three years . Comp . Ward , in a suitable address , returned thanks . Tho Companions afterwards adjourned to the Northumberland Arms , Now Quay , to celebrate their annual festival , when a most pleasant evening was spent , tho cuisine reflecting the highest credit on the worthy and attentive host and hostess , Comp . and Mrs . Bedford .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —At the meeting , hold on 24 th October , at tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , Preseut—Bros . Blasby W . M ., Gomm S . W ., C . E . Botley J . W ., Franckel S . W ., Talbot J . W ., Youens I . G ., Roe P . M . Preceptor , Goss P . M ., Maton , Ackworth , & o . Lodgo was opened in duo form , aud the minutes of last meeting were road , confirmed and signed .

Bro . Acworth offered himself as candidate , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Maton answered the questions leading to tho second degree and retired . Lodgo was advanced , and tbo W . M . impressively rehearsed tho ceremony of raising , Bro . Goss representing tho candidate . Lodge was closed to the first degree , and Bro . Maton was re-admitted . Bro . Gomm was unanimously elected W . M . for

next meeting . Tho intelligence of Bro . Kyezor ' s decease was com municafced . Bro . Goss proposed , and Bro . Gomm seconded , a reso lution— "That Bro . Secretary be requested , on behalf of tho brethren of the Royal Alfred Lodgo of Instrnction , to convoy to Bro . Kyezor ' s widow thoir sympathy and condolence with her in her boreavoment . "

( This was done by letter the same evening . ) Tho brethren also oxpressed their regret at learning that Bro . Gunner ( Hon . Sec . ) was unable to leave his room through an attack of illness . Lodgo was then closed , with duo observance of ancient custom , aud the mooting adjourned till 31 st October at half-past seven p . m .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 800 . —Hold at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , tho 2 Sth " October . Bros . Moss W . M ., Wobb S . W ., Brasted J . W ., Carr I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , Past Master Wallington Preceptor , Smyth Treasurer ; also Brothers Wyman , Dallas , Greenwood , Butt , Polak , J . King , Hammond , 0 . Lorkin , Clark , Giller , Slaitor , Collins ,

Barnes , Hand , Baker , Williams , Christian , Wardoll , Dignam ; also Bro . R . Smith visitor . Lodge was opened in due form , tho minutes of last meeting woro read and confirmed . Tho Fifteen Sections were then worked by tho following brethren . First Section—Bros . Giller , Greenwood , Carr , Christian , Barnes , Lardncr , and Slaitor . Second Lecture—Bros . Warded , P . M . Webb , Penncfather , C . Lorkin , and

Lardner . Third Lecture—Brasted , J . Lorkin , and P . M . Wallington , Tho Lodgo was resumed , and Bros . Ponnefatber 1 ' 123 , J . R . Van Eaalto 108 , Thos . Butt 1 G 23 , Lardner 171-5 , and A . Valentino wero elected members . A vote of thanks , also honorary membership , was ordered to he recorded on tho minntes for tho very able maimer in which Bro . Moss had presided on tho occasion . Bio . Carr was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —At the Red Lion Hotel , Poppin ' s-conrt , Fleet-street , tho Fifteen Sections were worked on Wednesday , 29 th October , about thirty brethren being present . Bros . Brown 862 W . M ., Gush I . G . 1511 S . W ., Tate J . D . 8 G 2 J . W ., Long P . M . 435 Preceptor . The First Lecture was worked by Bros . Welsforcl , Gates , McCnlloch , Abell , Lardner , Gush , Tate . Second Lecture—By Bros . Larchin , Fox , Marston , H . Hallam ,

Pate . Third Lecture—B y Bros . Welsford , Long , Thompson . The questions were admirably put by Bro . Brown , and , on the Lodge being resumed to the first degree , a vote of thanks was unanimously passed in his favour , and honorary membership of the Lodgo conferred . A vote of thanks was also passed in favour of Bro . Gush tho S . W . Bros . Sanders SCO , Hill 862 , Irviue 862 , and Butt 1623 , were elected members , and Lodgo was closed .

Lodge Of Montefiore , No . 1017 . —Tho first regular meeting was held on Wednesday , 22 nd October , at the Regent Masonic Hall , Air-streot , Regent-street , Bro . J . Lazarus P . M . W . M . in the chair . L . Salomons S . D ., Eskoll P . M . J . W ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , L . Jacobs Treasurer , M . Levy S . D ., Goldborgor W . S ., Simmons Steward ; P . M . ' s Bros . S . N . Abrahams , Gnlliford I . P . M ., S . Pollitzer ,

Victor Myers , Gruuebaum , & c . The Lodgo was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Tho W . M . then in a perfect and impressive manner raised his son , Bro . A . Lazarus , to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . A distressed brother was relieved . There being no other business , the Lodgo was closed . The brethren partook of a ban . qtiet , that gave unqualified satisfaction . Grace having been said , tho

W . M ., in brief and eloquent terms , proposed tho Loyal aud Masonic toasts , Hro . E . P . Albert P . G . P . returning thanks in his usual effective manner for tho Grand Officers . The health of the W . M . wns proposed . Great credit was duo to him for tho admirable manner in which ho had conducted the duties of the Lodge . Thia having beeu responded to by Bro . Lazarus , the toasts of the P . M . ' s was followed by that of the Visitors , for whom Bro . T . Foxall P . M . returned thanks . Amonc this

division were Bros . E . Jacobs 417 , J . Ramsay 1123 , J . S . Swcasey 1423 , and S . B . Alexander 188 . Tho toasts of the Officers elicited a capital speech from Bro . Salomons . Tho Tyler ' s toast closed tho proceedings . Tho brethren were much gratified by the charming singing of Miss Daisy Uamsden , Miss Lovotto , Messrs . Glennie and Adams , and Bro . Hugo . Mr . Alfred RawJings ably conducted the musical arrangements .