Notices Of Meetings

J . W ., T . Brooks S . D ., C . E . Botley J . D ., Colletto I . G ., Duftin TyUr . After preliminaries tho ceremony of initiation wns rehearsed , Bro . Fewkes being the candidate . Bro . Sugg l \ M . S . W . WHS appointed W . M . for tho next meeting . Uro . Tucker thanked the Lo ! go for electing him an honorary member , and intimated his intention of presenting the Lodge at a subsequent meeting with a copy " of

the Volume of the Sacred Law , " similar to tho ouo used by the Lodge of Emulation . Bro . Brookes , in the absence of Bro . Nicholson , reported the result of the application for the loan of tho mother Lodge furniture for the use of the Lodge of Instruction , which was willingly granted , the only stipulation being security for damage .

The consequence of this was the pedestals of tho mother Lodge were used on the present occasion , and will continue to be so used until further notice . A vote of thanks to tho W . M . of the mother Lodge , for the loan of tho furniture , was , on tho proposition of Bro . Tucker , seconded by Bro . Sugg P . M ., carried unanimously . This closed tho business of tbe evening .

Industry Lodge , No . 187 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , on Tuesday tho 22 nd ult . Amongst those present being Bros . W . Woodfield Philp W . M ., H . J . Johnson S . W ., J . J . Taffs J . W ., R . Allison I . P . M ., W . Mann P . M . Treasurer , John Seex P . M . Secretary , J . G . Horsey S . D ., G . W . Hook J . D ., W . S . Page I . G ., 0 . W . Noehmer P . M . D . C ,

W . H . Hook P . M ., D . J . Robinson P . M ., and a largo attendance of lay members and Visitors . The Lodge was opened by the W . M . at 6 . 30 p . m ., and after the confirmation of tho minutes of the previous meeting , Bro . G . F . Webster was passed to the second degree , and Mr . M . Cornook was regularly initiated iuto the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . The brethren then proceeded to the

election of Worshipful Master , the ballot being unanimously in favour of Bro . H . J . Johnson S . W . The W . M . having congratulated the W . M . elect upon the choice of tbe brethren , Bro . Johnson in a tew well chosen sentences expressed his appreciation of tho honour which tbe Lodge had conferred upon him . Bro . W . Mann P . M . was again unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . Woodstock Tyler . Other

business of a minor character having been transacted , Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Crown Room of the Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet was served . Tho cloth having been cleared , the usual toasts were drank and responded to , a capital programme of music having been provided under the direction of Bro . Seymour Smith . Miss Mota Russell , a

very promising yonng soprano , sang " Wicket Gate , " in good style ; but in the Duets of No , Sir , and Fioravanti ' s " Singing Lesson , " she proved herself an actress as well as n singer . Miss Kate Earle , who has a contralto voice of much richness , sang " Some Day , " in highly finished manner , but we think that her second song— " A Bird in

Hand —was not a happy choice . Bro . C . A . White sang " Hail to thee , Albert" ( with chorus ) , " Marian May , " and the " Anchor ' s weighed , " in a masterly manner , whilst Bro . Seymour Smith was as funny as ever in his musical extravaganzas . The proceedings v ere brought to a close with a new and very pretty part song by Brother Seymour Smith , entitled , "And now we'll say Good Night . "

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 780 . —A meeting was held on 25 th November , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present : —Bros . Blasby P . M . W . M ., F . Botley S . W ., Goss P . M . J . W ., C . E . Botley Secretary , " Tucker Treasurer S . D ., Maton J . D ., Andrews P . M . Preceptor , S . Blasby I . G ., E . H . Sugg P . M . Lodge being regularly opened , the minutes of the last meeting were

read , confirmed and signed . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of Installation , Bro . Tucker representing tho W . M . elect . Bro , Tucker invested his Officers , and Brother Andrews delivered the usual charges to the Master and Wardens . Bro . Tucker then rehearsed the ceremony of the second degree , Brother Sugg candidate . Bro . F . Botley was elected W . M . for 2 nd December .

Montefiore Lodge , No , 1017 . —The regular meeting was held on 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Air-street , Regent-street . Bros . S . V . Abrahams W . M ., G . T . Mann as S . W ., Syer J . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , 3 . P . Albert P . G . P . Secretary , N . P . Vallentin S . D ., M . Leverton I . G ., D . M . Davis Organist , P . M . ' s Grunebauin , Pollitzer

J . Lararus . Visitors—Bros . Bitton 188 , Solomons 185 . Lodge was opened and the miuutes were confirmed . Bro . Trickellwas raised , and Bro . Walters was passed . A distressed Brother was relieved with the sum of two guineas . The resignation of two brethren was accepted , with regret . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very excellent supper , provided by Bro . Nichols .

Langthorne Lodge , No . 1421 . —The election meeting for W . M . of this Lodge was held at the Swan Hotel , Stratford , on Thursday evening last week , Bro . G . F . Dix W . M . presiding . The choice of the Lodge fell on Bro , Ui » gs S . W . The Officers present were—Bros . R . W . Biggs S . W ., J . Hunt J . W ., G . W . Verry Sec , A . Myers S . D ., Bullwinkle J . D ., C . Mansfield I . G ., W , Buckle D . C , T . Loane W . S .

United Brothers' Loage , No . 1069 . —The ceremony of installing Bro . Albert Wendover as W . M . of this Lodge for the ensuing year was performed at the Lodge room , Castle Hotel , Southsea , on Monday , 14 th ultimo , by Bro . Mark E . Frost P . M . P . G . Treasurer Hants and Isle of Wight , in presence of a large nnmber of the fraternity . The ceremony of installation was carried oub with much impressiveness by Bro . Frost , after which the newly installed W . M .

appointed and invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . James Gieve I . P . M ., W . E . Aikins S . W ., C J . E . Mumby J . W ., Rev . P . H . Good Chaplain , R . 3 . Rastrick Treasnrer , H . Cook Secretary , F . H . de Rheims S . D ., W . Dnpree J . D ., E . Groves D . C , A . G . German I . G ., J . 1 obb and S . Monek Stewards , J . Exell Tyler . The brethren after , wards sat down to a banquet provided in recherchS style by Bro . H . Craven , of the Castle Hotel . The W M . presided , and the usual Masonic and other toasts wero honoured .

Notices Of Meetings

P . M . ' s IT . N . Taylor I . P . M ., C . Lacey , T . S . Taylor , B . Cnndick . 1 . O . Stevens ; C . Ffopson Organist . Amongst the brethren present were Ilardoleau , Hirst , A . Walker , Furness , Judil , and amongst the Visitors Rros . J . II Ueid 702 , Wayland 1227 , Keable 174 , Ayres 95 , Jones 1085 , Coningham 1 G 25 , Wood P . M ., 1470 Sintzenich 792 , and

11 . Taploy P . M . 1076 . Lodge having been opened in due form Bro . Dr . R . G . Ford was passed to tho second degree , and Bro . R . J . Grover to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Mr . Samuel Darley was balloted for and duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the W . M ., with impressive effect . After the nsual business had been concluded , a vote of thanks waa unanimousl y passed to

Bro . G . F . Dix for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of the Office during the year , and that a Past Master ' s jewel bo presented to him . Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren dined , after which the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic Toasts , which were honoured in customary form . Bro . P . M . Taylor proposed " The health of the W . M . Bro . G . F . Dix . " He said he had tho greatest

pleasure in proposing it , for most likely it would bo the last time he shonld do so . The last time he proposed it was on tho occasion of Bro . Dix's installation , when he wished him God speed . He now offered Bro . Dix his hearty congratulations for tho excellent way in which he had conducted the affairs of the Lodge during his term of office . It bad afforded him much pleasure to sit by his sidodurinn '

the past year , and he hoped thoso brethren who followed in his steps wonld make as good a Master as he ( Bro . Dix ) had done . Tho toast was drunk with full Masonic houours . Tho W . M . after expressing his thanks for the hearty manner iu which tho mention of his name had been received , said it would bo the last time he should thank them as W . M . of the Lodge , lie most heartily thanked the Past

Masters and the members of the Lodge for the services they had rendered during his year of office . When he entered upon his dnties he said he would do what he could for tho advancement of the Lod <» e , and he had fulfilled that promise to the best of his ability . From what had passed from P . M . Taylor , he was led to infer his efforts had been appreciated . He assured the brethren that he had always taken

the greatest interest in the Lodge , and would continue to do so as long as he sat on the left of the W . M . He again thanked them for the cordial manner with which they had received the toast of his health . The W . M . then proposed the " Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " coupled with the names of Bros . H . M . Taylor , Lacey , Cundick , and T . Taylor . Bro . H . M . Taylor responded . The W . M .

next proposed the " Health of the initiate , Bro . Darley , " observing that it gave him mneh pleasure in welcoming so well-known an Eas ' t End tradesman amongst them . Thero were always a nnmber of gentlemen seeking entrance into the Lodge , but the Lodge did not want quantity , but quality . He had no doubt but that Bro . Darley would prove a welcome addition to Freemasonry . Bro . Darley

brieflyresponded in suitable terms . The other toasts were "The Visitors " " Tho Masonic Institutions , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Officers of the Lodge , " nnd " The Tyler ' s" toast . In response to that of the Visitors , Bro . Wayland remarked that he seldom had seen better working . Tho evening being short , but little harmony was indulged in , and the brethren separated at an early hour .

"West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — Meeting held nt the Feathers' Hotel , Ealing , on Thursday , 24 th nit . Present—BJO . H . E . Tucker Treasurer and Preceptor in the chair W . Seward S . W ., Cunningham J . W ., E . J . Acworth S . D ., C . Bellerby J . D ., T . Smith I . G . ; Bros . Andrews P . M ., F . Botley , C E . Botley E . H . Sugg P . M ., E . C Porter , Wills , J . Green , Millsom , Delevanfcej Alex . Jones Acting Secretary . Lodge was opened in the first de ! gree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sucg

candidate . Lodge was then advanced to the third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . C . Botley candidate . Lod ge was closed in the third degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed Bro . Porter candidate . Lodge was closed in the second degree ' when it was proposed by Bro . P . M . Andrews , and seconded by Bro ! Cunningham , that Bro . Seward be elected W . M . for the next meet ' , ing . This being one of the few occasions that Bro . Preceptor Tucker is seen in the chair , it was proposed by Bro . Delavante that a special vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Tucker for the excellent and

perfeet manner he had worked the three degrees , and that this pro . position be recorded on the minntes of the Lod ge . This was se . conded by Bro . P . M . Andrews in an able speech , aud carried by the brethren with enthusiasm . Bro . Tucker having made a suitable reply , the Lodge was closed .

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