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this was unanimously carried . The Lodge was then closed , and after a brief adjournment tho brethren sat down to a most excellent banquet , provided by tho host , Bro . Stanbury . After the cloth had been removed , tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero givon . In reply to that of his health , the W . M . stated that he was proud to see such an assembly of brethren ( thirty-six iu nnmbor ) at a Lodgo of

Emergency , it showed tho healthy state of tho Lodge , and as he bolieved thero were six or seven gentlemen anxious to join , it wonld be necessary to call another "Emergency . " Tho toast of tho Initiates was then given , and responded to . Tho Visitors' toast was replied to by Bros . Besley , Stidolph , Bennett , Woodbridgo and Burr , the latter sayiug that ho was ploased to have had tho

opportunity of assisting in tho working of the Lodgo in tho nuavoidablo absence of tho S . D . Tho W . M . then gave the toast of the P . M . ' s , which was duly responded to . Bro . Hilton P . M . replied to the toast of Secretary and Treasnrer . Tho toast of tho Officers was replied to by Bros . Goss J . W . and Gomm J . D . Tho W . M . then proposed tho health of tho lay members of tho Lodgo , and said that

although tho toast was not usually givon , he could not let tho opportunity pass without thanking some of tho lay brethren for the great assistance thoy had rendered ; with this toast he wonld couplo the names of Bros . Sqtiiro 3 , Dyor and Atlee . Those brethren haviug ropliod , tho W . M . said ho had yet ono more toast to propose , which was that of our worthy host , Bro . Stanbury . Ho said that Bro .

Stanbury , on this occasion , had evidently tried to out-Stanbury Stanbury . Ho had said that thero were now three Lodgos and one Chapter meeting at the Star and Garter , that if ho could got two more Lodges to meet there , he would build a Masonic Hall ; this announcement was received with cheers . Bro . Stanbury , in reply , said , that he would at all times endeavour to mako the brethren

comfortable , by providing such banqnets as should be second to none . With regard to what had fallen from tho lips of the W . M ., respecting tho Masonio Hall , all ho wanted was the support of tho Craft to onablo him to defray the outlay , ho would then find accommodation worthy of this ancient and honourable institution . Some excellent singing , by Bros . Beasloy , Stidolph , Goss , Squires , White and others , helped to enliven the evening . The Tyler ' s toast

brought tho proceedings to a close . We must congratulate tho W . M . on his excellent working , and on the honour which he hold 3 in presiding over snch a large and influential Lodge . We are pleased also to add our tribute to the worth of Bro . Stanbury as a caterer . We trust ho will see his way clear to undertake the task of building a hall for Masonic purposes , and that his enterprise will meet the success it deserves .

Carnavon Lodge of Instruction , No . 804 , Havant . — For tho benefit of the members of this and the neighbouring Lodges , we aro pleased to announce that a Lodge of Instruction has been formed , under the banner of tho Carnarvon Lodge , Bro . J . N . Hillman P . M . 804 , P . P . G . St . B . Hants and I . W . being the Preceptor ; tho first mooting was held on Wednesday evening , 22 nd ultimo , when tho

ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and tho first section worked ; the second meeting was held on Wodnesday the 13 th inst ., at 7 . 30 p . m ., when tho ceremony of passingwas rehearsed . The subscription has been fixed at three shillings per annum , and this will bo an inducement for brethren in the district to join . Bro . Thomas Francis , P . M . 804 , of Emsworth , is the Secretary , and ho will be pleased to receive tho names of brethren desirous of becoming members .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The weokly meeting of the above Lodge took place at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday , 28 th November 1876 . Bros . Weige W . M ., Dr . Defriez S . W ., Pen-in J . W ., Hewlett S . D ., Saunders J . D ., Dallas I . G ., Worsley Secretary , and P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Smith , Lovelock , Gompertz , Cambridge , Barker , Batchelor ,

Digman , and W . W . Morgan . The Lodge was opened in due form . The minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmod . Tho Lodge was then opened in the three degrees , and resumed to the 2 nd , when Bro . Wallington worked the Installation Ceremony , to the delight of all present . Tho Lodge was resumed to the 1 st degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cambridge acting

as candidate ; Bro . Hewlett worked the 3 rd and 4 th sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Digman , of Lodge 1524 , was unanimously elocted a member . Bros . Perrin , Cambridge and Smith were elected auditors ; to give in their report on Tuesday evening next . Bro . Dr . Defriez S . W . 45 and S . D . 1278 was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed hi 3 officers in

rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodge closed in perfect harmony . A noteworthy fact in connection with this Lodge of Instruction may be mentioned . At tho last half dozen moeting 3 thero have been soveral brethren present before tho time fixed for tho commencement of the proceedings , their object being to obtain the post of any officer who might be absent . As a consequence the work of the evening invariably begins at 7 . 30 .

Finsbury Lodge , No . 861 . —This Lodge held its November meeting on Friday , the 24 th nit ., at the Rosemary Branch Tavern , Shepperton-road , Islington . Present—Bros . Elias Legg W . M ., W . Groomo S . W ., Thomas E . Purday P . M . and Sec , G . Leach P . M . and Treas ., Tolmie S . D ., F . Hill J . D ., W . Mackey P . M . and D . C , W . Stoke 3 P . M . Steward , Preston I . G ., Speight Tyler . Past Masters

Bros . Nichols , R . Leach , and . about 30 other brethren . Visitors—Bros . E . Parker P . M . 619 , W . Hurran 101 , Bell 177 , G . Jaqnin P . M . 382 , J . W . Harper 200 , Baldwin 1005 , and J . W . Barlen 1027 China . After the preliminaries , the W . M . raised Bro . Howe , passed Bros . Parkes , Honey , Hallows and Scharff , and initiated Mr . William

Johnson . Bro . G . Leach P . M . and Treas ., ono of the founders of the Lodge , presented Bro . Tho 3 . E . Purdy P . M . and Sec , with a very handsome gold watch , for the admirable manner in which he had discharged the dnties of Secretary for tho past ton years . The gift was duly acknowledged by the receiver . After closing , tho brethren r etired for refreshment , and spent a very enjoyable evening .

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Whittington Chapter , No . 862 . —The installation meeting of this Chapter was held ou Friday , 24 th November , at Andortou ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , Comp . W . H . Stephens P . Z . and IL , in the absenco of tho M . E . Z . presided . Comps . W . J . Hargvavo Jonos , IT . M . Levy P . Z . 18 S as II ., T . Kingston J ., Jas . Weaver P . Z . S . E ., Grist , Woodward , Glaskin , Parkhouso , Murlis , Norman , Moore ,

Macdonald , Cuff , & c . Tho Chapter was opened , and tho minutes of the former convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . C . Walkor No . 975 , W . M . S 62 , was elocted a joining member . Comp . W . II . Stephens P . Z . and H . was then inducted into tho chair , and Comp . T . Kingston was installed H „ by Comp . Jas . Weaver P . Z ., in his nsnal impressivo manner . The following wero appointed officers : —

Comps . J . Weaver P . Z ., S . E . Mooro S . N ., Mnrli 3 P . S ., J . High 1 st Assist ., Norman 2 nd Assist ., and Gilbert Janitor . The M . E . Z . thou took a ballot for the admission of Bro . S . B . Wilmot No . 874 , which being in his favour , ho was duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , nil tho officers performing thoir duties creditably . Tho result of tho report of tho audit meeting was satisfactory . The Chaptorwas then closed , and the Companions partook of an excellent ;

banquet , which was superintended by Comp . bmith . The M . E . Z . then gave the usual loyal and R . A . toasts . Tho M . E . Z ., in proposing tho health of tho I . P . Z ., Comp . W . J . H . Jones , alluded to the respeofc he is held in , and , in the name of the Chapter , presented him with a very elegant solid gold jewel , sot with diamonds and precious stones . This presentation having been duly responded to , Comp . Murlis returned thanks for tho officers , and , after tho Janitor ' s toast , tho Companions separated .

Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 . —A meeting of this Lolgo was held on Wednesday , tho 22 nd instant , at tho Masonic Hall , Airstreet , Regont-streefc . Bro . J . Blum occupied tho uhair . Pre 3 ent- - Bros . V . Myers S . W ., Givlliford J . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert P . M . Grand Pursuivant Sec , A . Eskell as S . D ., Levy as I . G . P . M . ' s Bros . J . Lazarus , Do Solla , Pollitzer , Grunbaum , aud

Loowenstark . Tho Lodge was opened , and tho minutes wero confirmed . Mr . S . Cohen was initiated . Bro . B . M . Simmons was passed , aud Bro . Davis was raised . Tho election for W . M . then took place , and Bro . Victor Myers S . W . was chosen . Bro . L . Jacobs wa 3 re-elected Treas ., and Bro . Smith Tyler . Thero being no other businoss , the Lodge was closod , and the brethron separated .

Emulation Lodge , No . 1163 , Birmingham . — The regular Lodgo meoting of the above was held on the 23 rd instant , at the Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham . Present—Bros . T . E . Shaw W . M ., P . Howse S . W ., J . H . Howolla J . W ., M . Silverston S . D ., S . Toy J . D ., B . 0 . Richardson Sec , A . B . Archer 3 I . G ., J . Myers I . P . M ., J . M . Pnrsell P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire ,

S . Wood P . P . G . J . D ., J . Beresforcl P . P . G . S . B ., and W . Balla P . M . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . Tho Lodge was advanced to tho third degree . The W . M ., in the name of tho Lodgo , presented Bro . Joseph Myera I . P . M . with a handsome massive gold P . M . ' s jewel , beautifully enamelled , bearing a suitablo inscription . The W . M ., iu making tho

presentation , said ho felt great pleasure in doing so , as a slight recog nition of the zeal and ability displayed by Bro . Myers as W . M ., and also as a token of tho fraternal esteem and regard entertained for him by the brothren . Bro . Myers , in tho course of his remarks , said , it was a great pleasure to attain tho proud distinction of being a P . M . of the Lodgo , after having filled every office . Ho cordially

and heartily thanked them for the valuable gift , so indicative of tho good will of tho brethren . The artistic enamelling wa 3 the work of Bro . Shaw P . M ., and a handsome velvet case was presented by Bro . Ball P . M . Tho Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren partook of an excellent banquet . Tho usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given . Bros . S , M . Harris 406 and E . J . Samuels 188 were present as visitors .

TJpton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Thi 3 Lodge held its meeting on the 24 th November , at Bro . Bolton ' s , King aud Queen , Norton Folgate , at eight o'clock . Present—Bros . A . W . Fenner W . M ., Lane S . W ., Pearcy J . W ., Townsend , R . Bolton S . D . Secretary , Townsend J . D . Lodgo opened in due form . Minntes wero read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably

performed by tho W . M ., Bro . Bolton being candidate . Tho first and second sections ofjthe lecture were workod by the W . M ., ( assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Lane was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . Tho following brethren were then elected auditors—tlio W . M ., Bros . Lane and Pearcy , together with tho Treasurer and Secretary , after which Lodge was closed in duo form , and the meoting adjourned .

City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Thursday , the 30 th of November , at 111 Cheapside . Present—Bros . Payno W . M ., Wale S . W ., Pitt J . W ., Spiegel Secretary pro tern , Colmer Treasurer , Goodman S . D ., Brown J . D ., Wyler I . G ., Past Masters Bros . Poore Preceptor , James Stevens V . P . P . M ., W . Parker ; Bros . Taylor , Walmsley , Freeman , William Job , of tho Corinthian Lodge , No . 1382 . This being tho

fifth Thursday of tho month , and , according to tho Bye L ws , tho 15 Sections should be worked , and although no preparation had beeu mado the brethren present were all willing to assist , so far as their knowledge of the sections wonld allow , Bro . Goodman worked the 1 st 2 nd and 3 rd , Bro . Stevens the 4 th and 5 th , aud Bro . Poore the 6 th and 7 th sections . Bro . William Job , of Corinthian Lodge , was elected a member of this Lodgo of Instruction . The Lodge was then closed .

Ivy Lodge , No . 1441 . —The regular meeting was held on the 28 th instant , at the Surrey Blasonic Hall , Camberwell . Present—Bros . F . F . Cautlo W . M ., C . Poupard P . M . S . W ., Cornelissen J . W ., C . S . Jolly P . M . Sec , G . MnttockP . M . Treas ,, W . Ashwell S . D ., Knight Smith J . D ., Burgess D . C , Thnrklo P . M ., and S . Kegg Stewards .