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Weston Treas ., J . Osborn Sec , A . F . Rowley S . D ., W . Norris T . G ., Upward Organist ; and Bros . Oppenheim , Dawson , Field , Tilson . Franklin , Abrams , Gibbs , Paferson , Hiscook , Payne , W . H . Lne , S . Rowley , & e . The minutes of the former meeting wero read aid couifirmed . The report of tho Audit Committee was read and adopted . It showed tho Treasurer had received £ 298 18 s Gd ; after

paying all expenses since the foundation of the Lodge , there was a balance of £ 8 12 s 9 d . Tho Treasurer , Bro . Weston , having resigned office , an election took place , and Bro . Payno was selected . The brethren wore Masonic mourning out of respect to the memorv of the late Bro . T . Ellen J . D . Bro . E . G . Sim S . AV . and AV . M . elect was then presented , and a Board of Installed Masters was formed . The

ceremony was ably performed by tho retiring W . M ., Bro . Somers . Bro . W . H . Leo P . M . very impressively gave tho concluding addresses . On the re-admission of the brethren , tho W . M . received the costomary salutations . Ho then invested his officers :--Bros . E . Somers I . P . M ., T . J . Coomba S . W ., A . F . Rowley J . AV ., J . Osborn Sec , AVeston S . D ., Norris J . D ., Poulton I . G ., Upward Org ., Field

D . C , Oppenheim W . S ., Steadinan P . M . Tylor . Tho AV . M ., in invest . ing his officers , showed the brethren had mndo a very excellent selection . The pertinent remarks uttered by him wero fully appreciated . Bro . Furlong proposed a Toto of condolence , and that a letter be sent to the widow of tho late Bro . Ellon J . D . He was one of the founders . Every brother regretted his loss . He leaves a widow

and one child . Tho W . M ., in putting tho resolution to the Lodge , said the last tribute to the memory of their deceased Brother was shown at his funeral , where nearly every member of the Lodgo was present . It was proposed , seconded and carried unanimously , that ' honorary membership be conferred on Bro . W . H . Lee , AV . M . 975 and P . M . 1524 , in recognition of services rendered to the Lodge . The

W . M . aud tho S . W . spoke in flattering terms of tho manner in which Bro . Lee had given valuable instruction . Bro . Lee suitably returned thanks . Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the " Cock Tavern , " Highbury , where a very excellent banquet and dessert was provided by Bro . Baker . Grace having been sung , tho W . M . proposed tho Queen and tho Craft ; every Englishman reveres

The respects her for the manner in which sho has ruled the nation . and National Anthem was then snug . The toast of H . R . H . the M . W . G . Master was next given . Ho is not only revered as heir to the Throne , bnt also as head of our Order ; ho is beloved by every one in the nation . Gleo— "Haste ye Soft Gales" —was then sung . Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of tho M . W . the Pro G . M . tho

Earl of Carnarvon . Those who are permitted to attend Grand Lodge have an opportunity of seeing how that distinguished Brother fulfils his duties . Bro . A . Hubbard then very artistically sang " Jack's Yarn , " after which the W . M . gavo tho toast of tho R . AV . Lord Skelmersdale D . G . M ., and the rest of tho Grand Officers . AVe all know how his duties aro carried out by this noble Brother ; wo havo

present three Grand Officers , Bros . H . G . Buss Asst . G . Sec , E . P . Albert P . G . P ., aud Howe A . G . P ., wo aro prond to havo thoso brethren amongst us , and he hoped all would drink the toast with tho enthusiasm it merited . Bro . T . AV . Simons then sang " Just as AVcll . " Bro . Buss , in responding , said his office was a very novel one . In the Deputy Grand Master you havo ono who is always ready to

render assistance in any way for tho benefit of the Craft . I have a brother on my loft , Bro . Albert , who has discharged his dnty to their satisfaction . The other brother who has been selected for Grand Office is in every way worthy to receive tho honour . lie thanked tho AV . M . and tho brethren for their kind expressions and hospitality . Bro . E . Somers I . P . M . then rose , ho said it was the

first timo ho had tho pleasure to propose the toast of tho AV . M ., and he could say that they wero proud and pleased to seo him in the chair . Tho Loclgo is but young in the Order , bnt we hope to do our best ; he trusted the brethren would support the W . M . as thoy had supported him . After a part song— " The Hunt is Up" —the AV . M . thanked Bro . Somers for his kind expressions . He felt a great

obligation to the brethren for placing him in that proud position . The duties devolving on him ho would endeavour to carry out to their satisfaction . He then proposed the toast of the Visitors , to whom he accorded a hearty welcome . Bro . F . Meen played a solo on the pianoforte . Bros . Barnham , Todd , and Braine responded to tho toast . Tho W . M . then gave the health of tho Installing Master . He

had pleasure in proposing the toast , and great gratification in presenting him with a P . M . ' s jewel ; he was sure he would look on it with prido . The jewel is of solid gold , of artistic design ; it has the word Primus , with the arms of Sir Hugh Middelton , and the motto , " Virtus Palma . " Ifc also bears a suitable inscription . Bro . F . H . Cozens then sang tho " AVoodpecker . " Bro . E . Somers said he was

pleased to see that his endeavours to do his duty in tho Craft had met with their approbation , ho felt prond and honoured to receive the jewel placed on his breast , it was one of thoso things he would wear with pride and honour . He could never forgot the kindness of the brethren . Tho AV . M ., in proposing the toast , of tho Masonic Charities , spoke of the benefits thoso noble Institutions were doinjr .

AVe havo present to-night ono of our zealous Secretaries , and today was a peculiar incident , viz ., tho birthday of our esteemed friend , ho hoped they would enthusiastically drink his health . Bro . Hubbard then sang " Nancy Lee . " Bro . James Terry P . P . G . D . C . Herts , returned thanks ; he was sure their Lodgo would be a great supporter of the Charities . The I . P . M . had represented the Ar-ed ,

the AV . M . the Girls' School , and Bro . Abram had selected to bo a Steward for the Boys' School , and had already on his list £ 00 . He , Bro . Terry , had consecrated 19 Lodges , and in February last 16 brethren had contributed £ 900 . £ 13 , 300 was the result of tho last Festival . Tho Festival of tho Girls' School had been also successful , and he was sure the Steward to represent tho Bovs' School would

bring up a large amount . Ho was pleased to know that thev wore contributing to all the Charities , but he must urge them not to " forget the Aged in their declining years . ( Cheers . ) The AV . M . then proposed the toast of the Officers of the Lodge ; all are qualified to do the duties required of thorn , and he hoped to see thorn in turn occupying the position of AV . M , Bro . Osborn returned thanks , and

Notices Of Meetings.

Has followed by Bros . Norris and A . F . Rowley . The Tylers toasfc was given , and the brethren separated , after enjoying a very harmonious and agreeable evening . Tho visitors wero—Bros . C . F . Barhnm 754 , E . W . Braino 65 and 1471 , G . B . Jaffa 1579 , A . Johnson 1 ( 58 , E . P . Albert P . G . P . P . M . 188 , J . H . Jones P . M . 917 . II . Massov P . M . 619 , S . Lazarus P . P . G . W . AVilts , Nathan 215 , J . AVilsou 1298 " ,

J . Tongue 531 , W . T . Howe A . G . P ., II . G . Bnss Asst . G . S ., James Terry P . G . D . C . Herts , Daniel AV . M . 65 , Todd P . M . 183 , Pare 185 , Bailey 917 , J . Anshell 1161 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodgo of Instruction attached to tho Sir Hngh Middelton Lodge meets every Friday evening , at the i ( King Edward VI ., " King Edward , street , Liverpool . road , at half-past 7 o ' clock ; Bro . W , H . Leo AV . M . 975 and P . M . 1521 Preceptor .

Langton Lodge , No . 1673 . —An emergency meeting of this newly-consecrated Lodsro was held on AVednesday , 30 th inst ., at tho London Masonic Club , 101 Queen Victoria-street . Bros . H . D . Stead AV . M ., Joseph Langton S . W ., F . C . Dobbing J . AV ., aud a numorons assemblage of tho brethreu . The Lodge was opened , and tho following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : —T . Lane .

A . J . Roid , A . Rosenthal ) , Rev . H . G . Rosonthall , J . Fnontes , J . A . A . Rnmpff , A . C . Cooper , T . J . Smith , G . C . Boor , AV . W . Blackston , D . F Cook , F . Flint , A . P . Fabian , B . T . Fountain , H . Rockingham Gill H . Mathews , J . F . Morley , E . W . Parkes , J . Ridley , E . G . Sim , George T . Thorns , Taunton , S . AVhite , J . P . White . A dispensation was read from the M . AV . tho G . M . to allow Mr . J .

David Langton ( a son of the S . AV . ) to bo initiated , ho being a Lewis , and in his 20 th year . Ballots wero then taken for Messrs . J . D . Langton , P . McKinlay , and C . E . Barnett , and being unanimously in their favour , these gentlemen wero duly initiated iuto the Order by the AV . M ., in a very perfect and impressive manner ; he was ably assisted by the officers . The Lodge was then closed , aud the brethren

pavtook of a recherche banquet , under tho efficient management of Bro . G . S . States . Tho W . M . proposed tho usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . In speaking to tho toast of tho Initiates , he said he was pleased to have tho hononr of initiating the son of his esteemed friend Bro . Langton , whom the Lodgo was named after ; he was sure , under such auspices , and tho attention they paid to tho

ceremony , thay wonld eventually prove themselves ornaments to the Craft , and pillars and supporters of onr antient aud honourable Order . Bro . Langton , in replying to tho toast , said he had felfc feelings of pride and gratitude in boiug allowed to be the first initiate of this Lodge . The ceremony , so impressively delivered , would make

a lasting impression on him , more especially in a Lodgo bearing the name of his honoured father . Bros . P . McKinlay and 0 . E . Barnett followed , with appropriate speeches . The toast of the AV . M ., Wardens , Officers , Visitors & c , followed , and the Tyler brought an enjoyable and harmonious evening to a close . The visitors were Bros . Morrell P . M . Ill , Thomas P . M ., H . Massey P . M ., Gates AV . M . 715 , and Hnnter 149 L

London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction . —This Lodge hold its meeting at 101 Queen Victoria-street , E . G ., on Monday , 28 th ultimo . Present—Bros . N . Reed W . M ., J . E . Shand S . AV . and Sec , W . Sharratt J . W ., C . J . Hogg S . D . and Treas ., T . Eastgato J . D ., 11 . AVilkinson I . G ., E . Farwig 180 acting Preceptor ; Bros . AVard 1563 , G . Davies 167 , Mnrchin 1269 , and other brethreu . Tho minutes of last meeting having beon read and confirmed , the

AV . M . initiated Bro . AVard , in an impressive manner . Bro . Farwig worked tho 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Davies worked the 4 th and 5 th sections of the lecture . It was proposed by Bro . Farwig , seconded by Bro . Sharratt J . W ., and carried unanimously , that Bro . Shand be AV . M . afc next meeting , Monday , 11 th Juno , at 6 o ' clock . After which , Lodge closed in due form aud harmony .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —The Regular AA eekly Convocation was held on Tuesday last , at tho Jamaica Codec House , Cornhill . Present—J . Constable M . E . Z ., A . A . Drew IL , J . C . Cox J ., Thos . AV . White Scribe E ., J . Dennis S . N ., S . Pownceby P . S ., J . Rumsey , E . J . Row , AV . J . Parish 538 , T . II . Meredith 77 , G . L . AValker , F . A . AVhite , Major E . H . Finney ,

H . Darcy , H . Bartlett , C . AV . Noehmer , John Seex , Thos . Griffiths , Ac . After the usual preliminaries had beeu gone through , tho exaltation of Comp . F . A . White , candidate , was ably and completely rehearsed by the presiding officers . Comps . AV . J . Parish and F . H . Meredith were unanimously elected joining members . Tho latter expressed his grateful acknowledgments for tho honour conferred , aud the treat

that had been afforded by the ability displayed throughout the ceremony . Ho assured tho Companions that whenever opportunity offered ho would be present . The sum of one guinea was voted from the funds of tho Chapter , to bo invested in shilling tickets in Bro . Constable ' s ballot for Life Governorships of the Boys' School . Tho Chapter was then closed for tho season , and adjourned until the first Tuesday in October .

The annual installation of the Master and Officers of tho Hamilton Lodge , No . 1440 , Prov . No . 6 , took place at Spanish Town on Thursday evening , the 3 rd May . Tbe installing officers in conclave were : — Wor . Joseph Roid , Master of tho Hamilton Lodge , 0 . W . Tait , Past Master of tho Sussox Lodge , A . E . Burke , Master of the Royal Lodge .

The following Brethren form the Administration : —• AVer . AVm . Thos . J . tim ,: / , ;; Master , Bros . A . J . L . Lyon Sen . Warden , Geo . H . Bees Jun . AVarden , AVm . P . Purden Treasurer , A . G . Ffrcnch Secretary , Chas . Sangniuetti Sen . Deacon , AVm . D . Byles Jun . Deacon , Wm . McFie Inner Guard , Jos . It , DeLeoa Tyler .