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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Royal Lodge , Jamaica . — The installation of officers took place at Sussex Hall , Kingston , on tho 2 nd May , at 7 p . m . Tho following officers were invested by the W . M ., Bro . A . E . Bnrko , viz ., Bros . Duff S . W ., J . Melvillo J . W ., G . Campbell Treasurer , J . Thompson S . D ., — Thorssell J . D ., W . Duff I . G ., E . Leon and — Garcia
Stewards , G . Magnus Tyler . Several Past Masters assisted , the installing officer being W . Bro . Wm . Garcia . After tho ceremony the brethren adjourned to a well-spread banquet , where tho nsual loyal and Masonic toasts wero heartily responded to . The Lodge ' s Charter is now a century old . Tho W . M ., Bro . A . E . Burke , is also P . M . of a Scottish Lodge established in tho island .
Phoenix Chapter , Port Royal , Jamaica . — Having obtained a charter from tho Grand Eoyal Arch Chapter , tho consecration and installation took placo on 6 th April , at Phconix Hall , Port Itoyal . M . E . Comp . J . W . Whitbourno D . P . G . M . attended , amongst
others . Tho following wero installed : —M . E . Comp . G . J . Do Cordova Z ., 0 . Dolgado sen . H ., D . Baund J ., 0 . Delgado jun . Principal Sojourner . The other officers will havo been invested on 11 th May . The Chapter is intended for the especial benefit of H . M . ' s Army and Navy , of which it already numbers several members .
' Hamilton Lodge , Spanish Town , Jamaica . —On 4 th May , W . Bro . Eoid was installed as W . M . for the year .
Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwell's , the Hercules , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday evening last , at half-past seven . Present — Bros . Blackhall W . M ., Ellis S . W ., Hocking J . W ., Austin P . M . Preceptor , Grammer Hon . Secretary , Hill S . D ., Lamb J . D ., Hogarth I . G ., and several other brethren . Tho
Lodge was opened in tho first degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lipscombe being the candidate . The first section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Ellis , the second by Bro . Webb , and tho third and fourth by Bro . Ellis , assisted by the brethren . All Masonic business being ended , tho Lodgo was closed in ancient form .
Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —At the meeting of this Lodgo , held at Bro . Worth's , Whcatsheaf Hotel , Hand-court , Holborn , on Tuesday , the 30 th nit ., tho Fifteen Sections wero worked by tho following brethren , from tho Salisbury Lodgo of Instruction , No . 435 , under the direction of their Preceptor , Bro . J . Mander , P . M . 1201 : — FIRST LECTURE .
1 st Seotion Bro . G . Allcott , 52 o , Hong Kong . 2 nd „ Bro . G . Davis , 1 G 7 . 3 rd „ Bro . G . W . Saul , S . D . 1201 . 4 th „ Bro . D . M . Belfrago , J . D . 179 . 5 th „ Bro . A . Cameron , P . M . ISO . fith „ Bro . J . W . Bentlev , P . M . 193 . 7 th „ Bro . J . Wheoler , 1446 .
SECOND LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . E . S . Harrison , J . D . 180 . 2 nd „ Bro . J . H . Watts , W . M . 1201 . 3 rd „ Bro . T . Cull , I . G . 144 G . 4 th „ Bro . A . Stewart , 1158 . 5 th „ ... ... ... Bro . A . Bcchr .
TniRD LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . F . Honeyman , W . M . 1238 . 2 nd „ Bro . W . Neighbour , 771 . 3 rd „ Bro . E . Farwig , 180 . Cordial votes of thanks were given to Bro . Mander and Bro . Wheeler , and to thoso brethren who had so ably worked the sections . Several new members wero elected .
Friendship Lodge , Wo . 100 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on 25 th May , at tho Crown nnd Anchor Hotel , Yarmouth . Present—Bros . E . J . Bonfellow W . M ., R . Martins S . W ., R . W . Hubbard J . W ., H . B . Mason acting S . D ., John Hammond acting J . D ., C . M . Kirkham Steward , L . Spence I . G ., James Holt Tyler , D . E .
Fowler Secretary ; P . M . ' s Bros . Bond and Franklin . Visitor—Bro . A . D , Stone , 1452 . Business—Tho minutes of previous Lodgo were rend and adopted , Bros . Harvey and Brooks wero duly passed to 2 nd degree , and Bros . BIyth and Bode were raised to the sublimo degree .
St . John ' s Lodge , No . 178 . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Friday , 12 th May , in the Masonio Hall , Castletitrcct , Lisbnrn , County Antrim , Ireland . There was a numerous and enthusiastic attendance of members , which included the following—Bros . E , M . Tilly W . M ., Wm . Graham S . W ., J . Higginson J . W ., W . J . Gilliland See ., J . Vernon J . D ., A . M'Clclland I . G ., W . Wilson , A .
Mnsscn , J . M'Bride , W . Johnston , A . Boyd , J . Pryde , J . Jefferson , 1 <\ Duflin , G . G . Tew , M . D . Duncan , S . J . Bclson , K . Macartney , J . Flynn , W . Hawthorne , John Buddy . Visitors—Bros . T . Tallcntire 21 , and J . Darling , 'iSl . The Lodgo was opened to the 3 rd degree , Pro . E . M . Tilly W . M . presiding . Bro . G . G . Tew , who was in af tendance , was raised to the sublimo degree of Muster Mason , bv Bro . Tallcntire . Bro .
Higginson s motion respecting Lodge clothing was postponed till next night of meeting . A committeo of the three principal officers . Secretary , and threo members of the Lodge , were appointed to revise tho bye-laws , aud report the result on next night of meeting . A largo proportion of the members having procured tickets of admission to the presentation of address to the Most Worshipful Grand Master , His Grace tho Duke of Abercora , in the Muaio Hall , Belfast ,
tho making of final arrangements for attending same was left to tho discretion of tho W . M . and Secretaiy . The Lodge closed , and adjourned for refreshment , Bro . E . M . Tilly presided . After the usual Loyal and Charter toasts were given , several excellent songs wero sang by the members , and after spending an hour socially the brethren separated .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —The mooting on Wednesday last , taking into consideration tho counter attractions of the Derby day , was fairly attended . Bro . Blackhall was W . M ., Pare S . W ., Seyer J . W ., Pelton S . D ., Abell J . D ., Hollands I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . ' s Gottheil Preceptor , J . Constable Treasurer ,
Bro . J . K . Pitt Secretary . Tho Lodgo having been opened , the ceremony of initiation was re-hearsed , Bro . Batyio acting as candidate . Tho 1 st nnd 2 nd sections of the lecturo wero worked by tho brethren . Bro . Lipscombe , No . 15 , was elected a member of the Lodgo of Instruction . Bro . Pare was appointed W . M . for next meeting .
Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 435 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Thursday , 1 st June , at the Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , W . Present—Bros . Farwig W . M ., Allcott S . W ., Willis J . W ., T . Cull Secretary , Leo S . D ., Dutton J . D ., Docker I . G ., also Bros . Mander Preceptor , S . Lloyd , G . Davis ,
Bentlev , & c . Business—Lodgo opened aud minntes of last meeting wero read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lloyd acting as candidate . The 1 st , 4 th , 5 th , 6 th and 7 th sections wero worked by Bros . Mander , Cull , Farwig aud Leo . Bro . Allcott was elected W . M . for tho ensuincr week .
Lodge La Tolerance , No . 538 . —An emergency meetiug of this Lodgo was held on Friday , the 2 Gth ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Present—Bros . C . Burmeister W . M ., H . Wood S . W ., H . L . Wolters J . W ., J : Konch P . M . Treasurer , G . Y . Simon Hon . Secretary , J . Quitman S . D ., J . W . Cooper J . D ., J . Marshall I . G-., H . W . Lindus P . M ., G . F . Creamer , Child , J . Skinner , E . Kennedy ,
R . Palumbo , G . B . Micklo , H . Millward , < fcc . A ballot was taken for tho admission of Mr . E . Humphrey , and it being unanimous he was , by the courtesy of the W . M ., initiated by Bro . J . Kench P . M . and Treasurer . Mr . n . F . Swears was then initiated by the W . M ., who afterwards passed Bro . Gustav Baumann to tho 2 nd degree . All the ceremonies were very perfectly worked . A report was read from
Bro . J . Kench , who had been appointed Steward to represent the Lodge on tho last Festival for Girls on Sth May . It showed tho amounts received from tho brethren . The Lodgo is endowed in perpetuity in the name of the S . W . Tho chair of tho J . W . and the chair of tho 1 st Principal of the Chapter is also severally endowed with the sum of £ 10 10 s each . Tho chair of the W . M ., Bro . C .
Burmeister , is already endowed , also Bros . J . Kench and D . Cormack , who havo qualified themselves as Life Governors of tho Institution , and tho total amount on his list was £ 63 . Tho Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to tho Inns of Court Hotel , Holborn , where a very excellent banquet was provided . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero given aud responded to . Harmony
prevailed , which was materially assisted by tho excellent singing of Bros . Wood , Davis , Kerne , Micklo , Kench and Eurlev . The visitors were Bros . II . Green , St . Andrews Lodge , C . J . W . Davis W . M . 332 , J . Jackson 1287 , H . Liddall 157 , E . H . Stanniwitz W . M . 435 , T , Sampson lato 250 New York , H . Kerno 40 , J . Hughes 145 , G . J . Wimpcris 91 , and S . Yearsley 417 .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —This Lodge was held at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , on Tuesday , 30 th May . Present—Bros . Worsley W . M ., Wiego S . W . Johnson J . W ., Barker S . D ., Dallas I . G ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor , also P . M . ' s Ashbnrner , Wright , and other brethren . Lodgo opened in duo form , nnd Bro . Harding having . answered tho necessary questions was passed to the 2 nd degree , and thereafter to the 3 rd , both ceremonies
being rendered by the W . M . in a very impressive manner ; it is satisfactory to see so young a Mason , who has just attained the position of J . D . in his mother Lodge , work the ceremonies so creditably ; it angurs well for the prosperity of the Lodgo , where , in due course , ho hopes to attain the proud position of W . M . The Lodge was closed down in tho threo degrees , and adjourned until Tuesday , 13 th Jnne . Bro . Wiege was unanimously elected W . M . for that occasion .
Whlttmgton Chapter , No . 862 . —A Convocation of this Chapter met on Friday , the 2 f ! th ultimo , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet . Cornps . II . Jones M . E . Z ., W . Stephens IL , T . Kingston J ., J . Weaver P . Z . S . E ., Coote P . Z ., Tinney P . S ., Murlis Steward ; and Comps . High , GInckstein . Moore , Panl , Parkhouse , Jessett , Ac . The Chapter was opened and the minutes mere confirmed . Comps .
Parker , Marquis of Ripon Lodge , and Benn , Zetland Lodgo , wero duly exalted into R . A . Masonry . The 1 st Principal ' s chair boing occupied by Comp . W . Stephens , Coote H ., and Jas . Weaver P . Z . as J . The ceremony and addresses wore very perfectly and impressively delivered by those Companions . The election for Principals and Officers
then took place , and Comp . \ v . Stephens was elected M . E . Z .. T . Kingston If ., Tinney J ., Hubert Weiitworfch Littlo Treasurer , Jas . AVeavevP . Z . S . E ., Moore S . N ., Murlis P . S . The Chapter was thencloscd until Xovembor next , and the Companions partook of a very excellent banquet . The usual Loyal and E . A . toasts were given , and the Companions departed .
Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 . —The usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , 2 tth uH „ at the Masonic Hall , Air-street , Urgent-street , Present—Bros . J . Blum W . M ., V . Myers S . W ., Gulliford J . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert , Grand Pursuivant , Secretary , L . Salomons S . D , W . Brail J . D ., Hand I . G ., and P . M . ' s Grunebaum I . P . M ., S . Pollitzer , J . De Solla , J . Lazarus and S . V . Abrahams . Tho Lodge waa opened , and the minutes vvere c . oufirm , ed . Bro , Guttwifm
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Royal Lodge , Jamaica . — The installation of officers took place at Sussex Hall , Kingston , on tho 2 nd May , at 7 p . m . Tho following officers were invested by the W . M ., Bro . A . E . Bnrko , viz ., Bros . Duff S . W ., J . Melvillo J . W ., G . Campbell Treasurer , J . Thompson S . D ., — Thorssell J . D ., W . Duff I . G ., E . Leon and — Garcia
Stewards , G . Magnus Tyler . Several Past Masters assisted , the installing officer being W . Bro . Wm . Garcia . After tho ceremony the brethren adjourned to a well-spread banquet , where tho nsual loyal and Masonic toasts wero heartily responded to . The Lodge ' s Charter is now a century old . Tho W . M ., Bro . A . E . Burke , is also P . M . of a Scottish Lodge established in tho island .
Phoenix Chapter , Port Royal , Jamaica . — Having obtained a charter from tho Grand Eoyal Arch Chapter , tho consecration and installation took placo on 6 th April , at Phconix Hall , Port Itoyal . M . E . Comp . J . W . Whitbourno D . P . G . M . attended , amongst
others . Tho following wero installed : —M . E . Comp . G . J . Do Cordova Z ., 0 . Dolgado sen . H ., D . Baund J ., 0 . Delgado jun . Principal Sojourner . The other officers will havo been invested on 11 th May . The Chapter is intended for the especial benefit of H . M . ' s Army and Navy , of which it already numbers several members .
' Hamilton Lodge , Spanish Town , Jamaica . —On 4 th May , W . Bro . Eoid was installed as W . M . for the year .
Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwell's , the Hercules , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday evening last , at half-past seven . Present — Bros . Blackhall W . M ., Ellis S . W ., Hocking J . W ., Austin P . M . Preceptor , Grammer Hon . Secretary , Hill S . D ., Lamb J . D ., Hogarth I . G ., and several other brethren . Tho
Lodge was opened in tho first degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lipscombe being the candidate . The first section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Ellis , the second by Bro . Webb , and tho third and fourth by Bro . Ellis , assisted by the brethren . All Masonic business being ended , tho Lodgo was closed in ancient form .
Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —At the meeting of this Lodgo , held at Bro . Worth's , Whcatsheaf Hotel , Hand-court , Holborn , on Tuesday , the 30 th nit ., tho Fifteen Sections wero worked by tho following brethren , from tho Salisbury Lodgo of Instruction , No . 435 , under the direction of their Preceptor , Bro . J . Mander , P . M . 1201 : — FIRST LECTURE .
1 st Seotion Bro . G . Allcott , 52 o , Hong Kong . 2 nd „ Bro . G . Davis , 1 G 7 . 3 rd „ Bro . G . W . Saul , S . D . 1201 . 4 th „ Bro . D . M . Belfrago , J . D . 179 . 5 th „ Bro . A . Cameron , P . M . ISO . fith „ Bro . J . W . Bentlev , P . M . 193 . 7 th „ Bro . J . Wheoler , 1446 .
SECOND LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . E . S . Harrison , J . D . 180 . 2 nd „ Bro . J . H . Watts , W . M . 1201 . 3 rd „ Bro . T . Cull , I . G . 144 G . 4 th „ Bro . A . Stewart , 1158 . 5 th „ ... ... ... Bro . A . Bcchr .
TniRD LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . F . Honeyman , W . M . 1238 . 2 nd „ Bro . W . Neighbour , 771 . 3 rd „ Bro . E . Farwig , 180 . Cordial votes of thanks were given to Bro . Mander and Bro . Wheeler , and to thoso brethren who had so ably worked the sections . Several new members wero elected .
Friendship Lodge , Wo . 100 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on 25 th May , at tho Crown nnd Anchor Hotel , Yarmouth . Present—Bros . E . J . Bonfellow W . M ., R . Martins S . W ., R . W . Hubbard J . W ., H . B . Mason acting S . D ., John Hammond acting J . D ., C . M . Kirkham Steward , L . Spence I . G ., James Holt Tyler , D . E .
Fowler Secretary ; P . M . ' s Bros . Bond and Franklin . Visitor—Bro . A . D , Stone , 1452 . Business—Tho minutes of previous Lodgo were rend and adopted , Bros . Harvey and Brooks wero duly passed to 2 nd degree , and Bros . BIyth and Bode were raised to the sublimo degree .
St . John ' s Lodge , No . 178 . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Friday , 12 th May , in the Masonio Hall , Castletitrcct , Lisbnrn , County Antrim , Ireland . There was a numerous and enthusiastic attendance of members , which included the following—Bros . E , M . Tilly W . M ., Wm . Graham S . W ., J . Higginson J . W ., W . J . Gilliland See ., J . Vernon J . D ., A . M'Clclland I . G ., W . Wilson , A .
Mnsscn , J . M'Bride , W . Johnston , A . Boyd , J . Pryde , J . Jefferson , 1 <\ Duflin , G . G . Tew , M . D . Duncan , S . J . Bclson , K . Macartney , J . Flynn , W . Hawthorne , John Buddy . Visitors—Bros . T . Tallcntire 21 , and J . Darling , 'iSl . The Lodgo was opened to the 3 rd degree , Pro . E . M . Tilly W . M . presiding . Bro . G . G . Tew , who was in af tendance , was raised to the sublimo degree of Muster Mason , bv Bro . Tallcntire . Bro .
Higginson s motion respecting Lodge clothing was postponed till next night of meeting . A committeo of the three principal officers . Secretary , and threo members of the Lodge , were appointed to revise tho bye-laws , aud report the result on next night of meeting . A largo proportion of the members having procured tickets of admission to the presentation of address to the Most Worshipful Grand Master , His Grace tho Duke of Abercora , in the Muaio Hall , Belfast ,
tho making of final arrangements for attending same was left to tho discretion of tho W . M . and Secretaiy . The Lodge closed , and adjourned for refreshment , Bro . E . M . Tilly presided . After the usual Loyal and Charter toasts were given , several excellent songs wero sang by the members , and after spending an hour socially the brethren separated .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —The mooting on Wednesday last , taking into consideration tho counter attractions of the Derby day , was fairly attended . Bro . Blackhall was W . M ., Pare S . W ., Seyer J . W ., Pelton S . D ., Abell J . D ., Hollands I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . ' s Gottheil Preceptor , J . Constable Treasurer ,
Bro . J . K . Pitt Secretary . Tho Lodgo having been opened , the ceremony of initiation was re-hearsed , Bro . Batyio acting as candidate . Tho 1 st nnd 2 nd sections of the lecturo wero worked by tho brethren . Bro . Lipscombe , No . 15 , was elected a member of the Lodgo of Instruction . Bro . Pare was appointed W . M . for next meeting .
Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 435 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Thursday , 1 st June , at the Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , W . Present—Bros . Farwig W . M ., Allcott S . W ., Willis J . W ., T . Cull Secretary , Leo S . D ., Dutton J . D ., Docker I . G ., also Bros . Mander Preceptor , S . Lloyd , G . Davis ,
Bentlev , & c . Business—Lodgo opened aud minntes of last meeting wero read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lloyd acting as candidate . The 1 st , 4 th , 5 th , 6 th and 7 th sections wero worked by Bros . Mander , Cull , Farwig aud Leo . Bro . Allcott was elected W . M . for tho ensuincr week .
Lodge La Tolerance , No . 538 . —An emergency meetiug of this Lodgo was held on Friday , the 2 Gth ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Present—Bros . C . Burmeister W . M ., H . Wood S . W ., H . L . Wolters J . W ., J : Konch P . M . Treasurer , G . Y . Simon Hon . Secretary , J . Quitman S . D ., J . W . Cooper J . D ., J . Marshall I . G-., H . W . Lindus P . M ., G . F . Creamer , Child , J . Skinner , E . Kennedy ,
R . Palumbo , G . B . Micklo , H . Millward , < fcc . A ballot was taken for tho admission of Mr . E . Humphrey , and it being unanimous he was , by the courtesy of the W . M ., initiated by Bro . J . Kench P . M . and Treasurer . Mr . n . F . Swears was then initiated by the W . M ., who afterwards passed Bro . Gustav Baumann to tho 2 nd degree . All the ceremonies were very perfectly worked . A report was read from
Bro . J . Kench , who had been appointed Steward to represent the Lodge on tho last Festival for Girls on Sth May . It showed tho amounts received from tho brethren . The Lodgo is endowed in perpetuity in the name of the S . W . Tho chair of tho J . W . and the chair of tho 1 st Principal of the Chapter is also severally endowed with the sum of £ 10 10 s each . Tho chair of the W . M ., Bro . C .
Burmeister , is already endowed , also Bros . J . Kench and D . Cormack , who havo qualified themselves as Life Governors of tho Institution , and tho total amount on his list was £ 63 . Tho Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to tho Inns of Court Hotel , Holborn , where a very excellent banquet was provided . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero given aud responded to . Harmony
prevailed , which was materially assisted by tho excellent singing of Bros . Wood , Davis , Kerne , Micklo , Kench and Eurlev . The visitors were Bros . II . Green , St . Andrews Lodge , C . J . W . Davis W . M . 332 , J . Jackson 1287 , H . Liddall 157 , E . H . Stanniwitz W . M . 435 , T , Sampson lato 250 New York , H . Kerno 40 , J . Hughes 145 , G . J . Wimpcris 91 , and S . Yearsley 417 .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —This Lodge was held at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , on Tuesday , 30 th May . Present—Bros . Worsley W . M ., Wiego S . W . Johnson J . W ., Barker S . D ., Dallas I . G ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor , also P . M . ' s Ashbnrner , Wright , and other brethren . Lodgo opened in duo form , nnd Bro . Harding having . answered tho necessary questions was passed to the 2 nd degree , and thereafter to the 3 rd , both ceremonies
being rendered by the W . M . in a very impressive manner ; it is satisfactory to see so young a Mason , who has just attained the position of J . D . in his mother Lodge , work the ceremonies so creditably ; it angurs well for the prosperity of the Lodgo , where , in due course , ho hopes to attain the proud position of W . M . The Lodge was closed down in tho threo degrees , and adjourned until Tuesday , 13 th Jnne . Bro . Wiege was unanimously elected W . M . for that occasion .
Whlttmgton Chapter , No . 862 . —A Convocation of this Chapter met on Friday , the 2 f ! th ultimo , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet . Cornps . II . Jones M . E . Z ., W . Stephens IL , T . Kingston J ., J . Weaver P . Z . S . E ., Coote P . Z ., Tinney P . S ., Murlis Steward ; and Comps . High , GInckstein . Moore , Panl , Parkhouse , Jessett , Ac . The Chapter was opened and the minutes mere confirmed . Comps .
Parker , Marquis of Ripon Lodge , and Benn , Zetland Lodgo , wero duly exalted into R . A . Masonry . The 1 st Principal ' s chair boing occupied by Comp . W . Stephens , Coote H ., and Jas . Weaver P . Z . as J . The ceremony and addresses wore very perfectly and impressively delivered by those Companions . The election for Principals and Officers
then took place , and Comp . \ v . Stephens was elected M . E . Z .. T . Kingston If ., Tinney J ., Hubert Weiitworfch Littlo Treasurer , Jas . AVeavevP . Z . S . E ., Moore S . N ., Murlis P . S . The Chapter was thencloscd until Xovembor next , and the Companions partook of a very excellent banquet . The usual Loyal and E . A . toasts were given , and the Companions departed .
Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 . —The usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , 2 tth uH „ at the Masonic Hall , Air-street , Urgent-street , Present—Bros . J . Blum W . M ., V . Myers S . W ., Gulliford J . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert , Grand Pursuivant , Secretary , L . Salomons S . D , W . Brail J . D ., Hand I . G ., and P . M . ' s Grunebaum I . P . M ., S . Pollitzer , J . De Solla , J . Lazarus and S . V . Abrahams . Tho Lodge waa opened , and the minutes vvere c . oufirm , ed . Bro , Guttwifm