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Diary For The Week
469—Hundred of Elbe , Masonic Rooms , London Road , Spalding . 477—Mersey , 55 Argyle-street , Birkenhead . 516—Etruscan , Masonic Hall , Caroline-street , Longton , Stafford . 732—Royal Brunswick , Royal Pavilion , Brighton . 739—Temperance , Masonic Room , New-street , Birmingham . 781—Wellington , Public Rooms , Park-street , Deal . 786—Croxteth United Service . Masonic Hall , Liverpool . 915—Abbey , Abbey Council Chamber , Abingdon , Berks . 971—Trafalgar , Private Room , Commercial-street , Batley . 991—Tync , Masonic Hall , Willington Quay , Northumberland . 1035—Prince of Wales , Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool . 1055— Derby , Knowslcy's Hotol , Chectliam , Lancashire . 1004—St . George . PrivateRoom , Temperance Hall , Tredegar , Mon .
1125—St .. Peter , Masonic Hall , Tiverton , Devon . 1141—Milton , Commercial Hotei , Ashton-under-Lyne . 1145—Equality , Red Lion Hotel , Accrington . 1117—St . David . Freemasons' Hall , Manchester . 11 S 2—Duko of Edinburgh , Masonic Hall , Liverpool . 1201—Royd , Imperial Hotel , Malvern , Worcestershire . 1273—St . " Michael , Free Church School-rooms , Sittingbournc . 1369— Bala , Plasgoch Hotel , Bala . 1116— Falcon , Masonic Hall , Castle Yard , Thirsk . J 429—Albert Edward Prince of Wales , Masonic Hall , Newport , Mon . 1614—Thomhill , Dearn House , Lindley , Huddersfield . 1583—Corbet , Corbet Anns , Towyn .
1697— Hospitality , Royal Hotel , WateiToot , near . Manchester . R . A . 208—Three Grand Principles , Masonic Hall , Dewsbury . R . A . 307—Good Intent , White Horse Hotel , Hebden Bridge . R . A . 337— Confidence , Private Rooms , Commercial Inn , Uppermill . R . A . 613— ridson , Masonic Uall , Southport . R . A . 1393—Hamcr , Masonic Uall , Liverpool . K . T . 58—Fearnley , Masonic Temple , Halifax-road , Dewsbury .
FRIDAY , 10 th JANUARY . Emulation Lodgo of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern , Air-street , W ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 177—Domatic , Auderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Cambcrwcil , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 766—William Preston , Feathers Tavern , Up . Georgc-st ., Edgware-rd . 8 . ( Inst . ) 831—Ranclagh , Bell and Anchor , Hammersmith-road . ( Instruction . ) 902—Burgoync , Red Cap , Camden Town , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 933—Doric , Duke's Head , 79 Whitechnpel-road , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) ] 056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel . 155 Fleet-street , E . C . nt 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1158—Helgrave , Jerm . vn-strcet , S . W ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1260—Hervey , Punch's Tavern . 09 Fleet-street . B . C ., nt 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1288—Finsbury Park Master Masons' Lodge of Inst . Finsbury Park Tavern , at 8 . 121 ) 8—Royal Standard . Alwyne Castle , St . Paul's-roatl . Canoubuvy , at 8 . ( In . ) 1366—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , nt 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1642—E . Carnarvon , Mitre Hotel , Gonlborne-rd . N . Kensington , at 7 . 30 . ( Inst . ) London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction , 101 Queen Victoria-street , E . G ., at 6 . R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel . London-street , Greenwich , nt 8 . ( Inst . ) K . T . —Mount Calvary , Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C .
36—Glamorgan , Freemasons' Hall , Arcade , St . Mary-street , Cardiff . 401—Royal Forest , Hark to Bounty Inn , Slaidburn . 458—Aire anil Caldcr , Private Rooms , Ouse-street , Goole . 652—Holme Valley , Victoria Hotel , Holmtirth . 697—United , George Hotel , Colchester . 786—Rovnl A'lrcd . " Star nnd Garter , Kow Bridge , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 815 -Illiiir , Town Hall , Strcrlbrd-rosid . Hulnic . 1001—Harrogate and Claro . Masonic Rooms . Parliament-street , Harrogate . 1031- Kcclcslii I . Freemasons' Hall . Eccleshill . 1087—Rcp . udesert , Asscinhlv Rooms , Corn Exchange . I . cighton liuzzard . 1102—Miriicld , Assembly Rooms , Kastthurpe , Mirfield . 1289—Rock , Bedford House , Bedford-road , Rockferry , Cheshire . 1530—United Miitnr . yJMasonie Hall . Plumstead . II . A . !)!) .- )—Alexandra , Midway Hotel , Lcvensuiilmc . K . T . —Hope , Freemasons' Hall , FitzwiHiam-strcet , Huddersfield .
SATURDAY , 11 th JANUARY . Quarterly General Court , Girls' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 12 . 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1126—The Great City , Cannon Street Hotel , E . C . 1624—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W . at 8 . 149—Peace , Private Rooms , Mcltham . 820—Lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1391—Commercial , Freemasons' Hull , Leicester . 1556—Addiscombe , Surrey Club , West Croydon .
Notices Of Meetings
NOTICES OF MEETINGS
Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 . —An emergency meeting i . f this Lodge was held on Thursday , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . Present—Bros . T . J . Maidwell W . M ., Bichards W . M . elect S . W ., Chapman J . W ., J . B . Poole Sec , II . G . Buss Treas ., Grammer as S . D ., Kemp J . D ., C . , 1 . Cuthbertsou I . G ., J . Mtircli Steward . Past Masters Bros . J . Walker , C . Atkins , F . Harrison , W . Libbis , S . A .
Lamble , C . B . Payne , I ) , si . Jacobs . Visitors—Bros . C . Daniel I . P . M . 65 , E . C . White 25 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 . After the regular opening of the Lodge , Bro . M . II . Hale proved his proficiency , and was raised . Lodge was then resumed , and Bros . F . W . A . Cossey , J . Hollymau , J . Enstun , and D . H . Joues received from the W . M .
the benefit of the second degree . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of supper . On its conclusion , Bro . Maidwell briefly gave the usual toasts ; with that of the Grand Officers he coupled the name of Bro . Buss Asst . G . Sec . The evening passed pleasantly , songs from various brethren interspersing the toasts .
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —At the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 31 st December 1878 . Bros . Moss W . M ., Maidwell S . W ., Hogarth J . W ., Hamilton S . D ., Robarts I . G ., Hollands Sec , King . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro .
Moss vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Maidwell , who worked the second tlegice . Bro . Moss candidate . Bro . King worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Hamilton candidate . Bro . Moss resumed his seat in the East , and woikcd the third degree , Bro . King candidate . Bro . King was elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday .
Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 68 . —A meeting was held on 27 th December , at Freemasons' Hall , Bristol . Present—Bros . Francis Trull W . M .. John Card S . W ., Henry White J . W ., Geo . H . Perrin Secretary , R . Coaffee P . M . Treasurer , John CourtreeS . D ., E , J , Grnbb J . D ., Wm . Buzzard P . M . D . C ., E . Gilbert I . G . j
Notices Of Meetings
Benj . Rice and Wm . Hazard Tylers . Past Masters Bros . Edw . Jones , Jabez Eastabrook jnn . Among tho Visitors was the W . M . of the Canynges Lodgo ( Bro . Bingham ) , supported by a considerable number of the Officers and members of his Lodge , and many brethren of the Province of Bristol and elsewhere . The bnsiness comprised the installation of tho "W . M . elect , Bro . John Garcl S . W . Tho ceremony was most efficiently performed by Bro . Francis Trail . The
W . M . returned thanks , and invested his Officers as follow : —Bro . P . Trull I . P . M ., II . "Whito S . W ,, G . H . Perriu J . W ., J . Cour-iee Secretarv , II . Coaffee P . M . Treasurer , E . J . Grubb S . D ., E . Gilbert J . D ., J . Eastabrook P . M . D . C , II . Milsom I . G ., the Tylers wero re-elected . Cordial votes of thanks wore given to the I . P . M . and Treasurer for their past services . The Lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refresh ment .
Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . —An emergency meeting of this Lodgo was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Albion Tavern , Aklersgate-strect , aud was numerously attended by brethren and visitors . Bros . Miller W . M ., M . Spiegel S . W ., II . Hymans J . W ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , L . M . Aucrhaan Treas ., Campion S . D ., R . Baker
J . D ., Benjamin I . G ., Woodstock P . M . Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . L . Alexantler , J . Abrahams , L . Lazarns , M . Alexander , & c . Messrs . James B . Hart and M . Hart wero duly initiated into the Order , aud Bro . Robinson was passed to the second degree . The work of tho W . M . and Officers was excellently pet-formed . Tho Lodgo was then closed .
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Held at tho Old Rodney's Head , No . 11 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday last , the 30 Ui December . Present—Bros . Wing W . M ., Isaac S . W ., Hallam sou . J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Halford S . D ., Sillis J . D ., Hallam jnn . I . G . ; also Bro . C . K . Killick jun . and others . All formalities complied with , Lodge was advanced to the third degreo and resumed to tho second . Bro . Hallam son . worked tlio second ,
Bro . Isaac tho third , Bro . Fenner tho fourth , and Bro , Tolmie the fifth sections of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Killick gave proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted , and tho ceremony of passing was ably rehearsed by tho W . M . Bro . Isaac was appointed to preside at tbe next meeting . Bros . Hallam jun ., Killick and Wing were appointed Auditors . Lodge was closed and adjourned .
York Lodge , No . 236 . —The annual Festival of St . John tho Evangelist was celebrated by this Lodge ou Friday , the 27 th nit ., by tlio annua ! banquet in tho Masonic Hall . An excellent menu was provided by Bro . J . Toes , of tho Da Grey Booms , York , and there was an unusually good muster of the brethren . Bro . A . Buckle W . M . presided , and the vice-chairs wore occupied by Bros . G . Balmford
P . M . P . P . G . O ., and M . Rooko J . D ., both Wardens being absent tt rough indisposition . Amongst the members of the Lodge present wo also noticed Bros . R . W . Hollon P . M ., Sir James Meek P . M ., W . D . Husband P . M ., J . Todd P . M ., F . Bawling P . M ., W . Valentine I . P . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M ., Geo . Kirby Secretary , T . S . Camidgo P . P . G . O . Ororanisr , W . Powell M . C ., T . G . Hodgson and W . H . S « , mp .
son Stewards , J . Red faro Tyler ; M . Varvill , E . Gates , J . Ward Prov , G . Pursuivant , A . Hanson , G . Eastwood , E . J . Innian , J . Wellbnrn , S . Border , T . J . Russell , J . S . Rymor , P . Matthews , Wm . McKay , J . young , T . Sanderson , H . Aitkcn , G . Seller , 0 . W . Simmons , H . Churchill , J . Stead , J . Smith , Wm . Smith , T . S . Brogden , E . Houlden , J . Terry ; a :-. d amongst ( lie Visitors , Bros . J . Ha » Iy W . M . elect , St ,
Patrick's Lodge 295 ( I . C ) , Wm . Harris , J . Shaw , W . Flint , J . H . Pedley ( ditto ) , J . A . Whito , J . Camidge , Constitutional 201 , Prov . G . Org ., T . Mills Richey , Peace and Harmony 199 , T . Myers , Do la Pole 1605 , J . S . Cumberland W . M . Eboracum 1 ( 511 , J . M . Meek W . M . Marquis ot Ripon 1379 , M . Millington , T . Humphries , J . Blenkin , Wm . Hill and A . T . B . Turner Eboracum 1 ( 511 . The W . M . gavo in
pleasing terms the toasts of the Queen and Craft , H . R . H . tbe Princo of Wales , and the Pro G . Master and Grand Lodge , the latter being responded to by Bro . 11 . W . Hollon P . G . S . B . Eng . The W . M . then gave tho Prov . G . Master , the Earl of Zetland , and P . Grand Lodge , responded to by Bro . J . Todd , Prov . G . Registrar . The Army , Nary , and Roserve Forces was replied to by Bro . Capt . Uanly ( 1 th Dragoon
Guards ) and Bro . Capt . W . P . Husband ( 1 st West York Rifles ) . Bro . Sir Jamos Meek P . P . S . G . W ., gave tho health of tho W . M ., and in his reply the W . M . asked the brethren to join him in drinking Prosperity to tho York Lodge from the silver loving cup subscribed for by the brethren last year , tbe centenary year of the Lodge , and this handsome cup was accordingly passed round the tables . Bro . Alder , man Terry proposed the health of the Past Masters of the Lodge ,
which was responded to by Bro . the Rev . W . Valentine P . P . G . Chap , lain . Bro . T . B . Whytehead Prov . G . D . C gave the Lodges of the Province , to which Bro . J . S . Cumberland W . M . Eboracum 1611 responded . Bro . W . D . Husband P . P . G . W . gavo tho Visitors , and Bro . J . W . Meek W . M . 1379 replied . The Masonic Charities was given by tho W . M ., and the Officers of the Lodge by Bro . Councillor Rymer , replied to by Bro . G . Kirby Secretary , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant and harmonious evening to a close .
St . Patrick ' s Lodge , No . 295 ( I . C . )—The annual Installation meeting of this Military Lodge , which is atta ' ched to tho 4 th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards , at present lying in York Barracks , was held at the Masonic Hal ) , York , on Wednesday evening . There waa a nice attendance of visitors , consisting chiefly of brethren from the
the local Lodges . In tho unavoidable absence of the W . M . ( Bro . Major T . B . Shavv-Hcllior ) the Lodge was opened by Bro . J . Todd P . M and Treas . 23 ( 5 , amorist others present being Bros . J . S . Cumberland W . M . 1611 , G . Balmford P . M . 23 ( 5 P . P . G . O ., W . C Lukis W . M . De Grey and Ripon 837 , T . B . Whytehead P . M . 1611 Prov . G . D . C , & o . Tho ceremony of Installation was ably performed , by Bro . J .
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Diary For The Week
469—Hundred of Elbe , Masonic Rooms , London Road , Spalding . 477—Mersey , 55 Argyle-street , Birkenhead . 516—Etruscan , Masonic Hall , Caroline-street , Longton , Stafford . 732—Royal Brunswick , Royal Pavilion , Brighton . 739—Temperance , Masonic Room , New-street , Birmingham . 781—Wellington , Public Rooms , Park-street , Deal . 786—Croxteth United Service . Masonic Hall , Liverpool . 915—Abbey , Abbey Council Chamber , Abingdon , Berks . 971—Trafalgar , Private Room , Commercial-street , Batley . 991—Tync , Masonic Hall , Willington Quay , Northumberland . 1035—Prince of Wales , Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool . 1055— Derby , Knowslcy's Hotol , Chectliam , Lancashire . 1004—St . George . PrivateRoom , Temperance Hall , Tredegar , Mon .
1125—St .. Peter , Masonic Hall , Tiverton , Devon . 1141—Milton , Commercial Hotei , Ashton-under-Lyne . 1145—Equality , Red Lion Hotel , Accrington . 1117—St . David . Freemasons' Hall , Manchester . 11 S 2—Duko of Edinburgh , Masonic Hall , Liverpool . 1201—Royd , Imperial Hotel , Malvern , Worcestershire . 1273—St . " Michael , Free Church School-rooms , Sittingbournc . 1369— Bala , Plasgoch Hotel , Bala . 1116— Falcon , Masonic Hall , Castle Yard , Thirsk . J 429—Albert Edward Prince of Wales , Masonic Hall , Newport , Mon . 1614—Thomhill , Dearn House , Lindley , Huddersfield . 1583—Corbet , Corbet Anns , Towyn .
1697— Hospitality , Royal Hotel , WateiToot , near . Manchester . R . A . 208—Three Grand Principles , Masonic Hall , Dewsbury . R . A . 307—Good Intent , White Horse Hotel , Hebden Bridge . R . A . 337— Confidence , Private Rooms , Commercial Inn , Uppermill . R . A . 613— ridson , Masonic Uall , Southport . R . A . 1393—Hamcr , Masonic Uall , Liverpool . K . T . 58—Fearnley , Masonic Temple , Halifax-road , Dewsbury .
FRIDAY , 10 th JANUARY . Emulation Lodgo of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern , Air-street , W ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 177—Domatic , Auderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Cambcrwcil , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 766—William Preston , Feathers Tavern , Up . Georgc-st ., Edgware-rd . 8 . ( Inst . ) 831—Ranclagh , Bell and Anchor , Hammersmith-road . ( Instruction . ) 902—Burgoync , Red Cap , Camden Town , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 933—Doric , Duke's Head , 79 Whitechnpel-road , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) ] 056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel . 155 Fleet-street , E . C . nt 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1158—Helgrave , Jerm . vn-strcet , S . W ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1260—Hervey , Punch's Tavern . 09 Fleet-street . B . C ., nt 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1288—Finsbury Park Master Masons' Lodge of Inst . Finsbury Park Tavern , at 8 . 121 ) 8—Royal Standard . Alwyne Castle , St . Paul's-roatl . Canoubuvy , at 8 . ( In . ) 1366—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , nt 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1642—E . Carnarvon , Mitre Hotel , Gonlborne-rd . N . Kensington , at 7 . 30 . ( Inst . ) London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction , 101 Queen Victoria-street , E . G ., at 6 . R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel . London-street , Greenwich , nt 8 . ( Inst . ) K . T . —Mount Calvary , Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C .
36—Glamorgan , Freemasons' Hall , Arcade , St . Mary-street , Cardiff . 401—Royal Forest , Hark to Bounty Inn , Slaidburn . 458—Aire anil Caldcr , Private Rooms , Ouse-street , Goole . 652—Holme Valley , Victoria Hotel , Holmtirth . 697—United , George Hotel , Colchester . 786—Rovnl A'lrcd . " Star nnd Garter , Kow Bridge , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 815 -Illiiir , Town Hall , Strcrlbrd-rosid . Hulnic . 1001—Harrogate and Claro . Masonic Rooms . Parliament-street , Harrogate . 1031- Kcclcslii I . Freemasons' Hall . Eccleshill . 1087—Rcp . udesert , Asscinhlv Rooms , Corn Exchange . I . cighton liuzzard . 1102—Miriicld , Assembly Rooms , Kastthurpe , Mirfield . 1289—Rock , Bedford House , Bedford-road , Rockferry , Cheshire . 1530—United Miitnr . yJMasonie Hall . Plumstead . II . A . !)!) .- )—Alexandra , Midway Hotel , Lcvensuiilmc . K . T . —Hope , Freemasons' Hall , FitzwiHiam-strcet , Huddersfield .
SATURDAY , 11 th JANUARY . Quarterly General Court , Girls' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 12 . 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1126—The Great City , Cannon Street Hotel , E . C . 1624—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W . at 8 . 149—Peace , Private Rooms , Mcltham . 820—Lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1391—Commercial , Freemasons' Hull , Leicester . 1556—Addiscombe , Surrey Club , West Croydon .
Notices Of Meetings
NOTICES OF MEETINGS
Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 . —An emergency meeting i . f this Lodge was held on Thursday , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . Present—Bros . T . J . Maidwell W . M ., Bichards W . M . elect S . W ., Chapman J . W ., J . B . Poole Sec , II . G . Buss Treas ., Grammer as S . D ., Kemp J . D ., C . , 1 . Cuthbertsou I . G ., J . Mtircli Steward . Past Masters Bros . J . Walker , C . Atkins , F . Harrison , W . Libbis , S . A .
Lamble , C . B . Payne , I ) , si . Jacobs . Visitors—Bros . C . Daniel I . P . M . 65 , E . C . White 25 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 . After the regular opening of the Lodge , Bro . M . II . Hale proved his proficiency , and was raised . Lodge was then resumed , and Bros . F . W . A . Cossey , J . Hollymau , J . Enstun , and D . H . Joues received from the W . M .
the benefit of the second degree . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of supper . On its conclusion , Bro . Maidwell briefly gave the usual toasts ; with that of the Grand Officers he coupled the name of Bro . Buss Asst . G . Sec . The evening passed pleasantly , songs from various brethren interspersing the toasts .
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —At the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 31 st December 1878 . Bros . Moss W . M ., Maidwell S . W ., Hogarth J . W ., Hamilton S . D ., Robarts I . G ., Hollands Sec , King . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro .
Moss vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Maidwell , who worked the second tlegice . Bro . Moss candidate . Bro . King worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Hamilton candidate . Bro . Moss resumed his seat in the East , and woikcd the third degree , Bro . King candidate . Bro . King was elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday .
Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 68 . —A meeting was held on 27 th December , at Freemasons' Hall , Bristol . Present—Bros . Francis Trull W . M .. John Card S . W ., Henry White J . W ., Geo . H . Perrin Secretary , R . Coaffee P . M . Treasurer , John CourtreeS . D ., E , J , Grnbb J . D ., Wm . Buzzard P . M . D . C ., E . Gilbert I . G . j
Notices Of Meetings
Benj . Rice and Wm . Hazard Tylers . Past Masters Bros . Edw . Jones , Jabez Eastabrook jnn . Among tho Visitors was the W . M . of the Canynges Lodgo ( Bro . Bingham ) , supported by a considerable number of the Officers and members of his Lodge , and many brethren of the Province of Bristol and elsewhere . The bnsiness comprised the installation of tho "W . M . elect , Bro . John Garcl S . W . Tho ceremony was most efficiently performed by Bro . Francis Trail . The
W . M . returned thanks , and invested his Officers as follow : —Bro . P . Trull I . P . M ., II . "Whito S . W ,, G . H . Perriu J . W ., J . Cour-iee Secretarv , II . Coaffee P . M . Treasurer , E . J . Grubb S . D ., E . Gilbert J . D ., J . Eastabrook P . M . D . C , II . Milsom I . G ., the Tylers wero re-elected . Cordial votes of thanks wore given to the I . P . M . and Treasurer for their past services . The Lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refresh ment .
Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . —An emergency meeting of this Lodgo was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Albion Tavern , Aklersgate-strect , aud was numerously attended by brethren and visitors . Bros . Miller W . M ., M . Spiegel S . W ., II . Hymans J . W ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , L . M . Aucrhaan Treas ., Campion S . D ., R . Baker
J . D ., Benjamin I . G ., Woodstock P . M . Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . L . Alexantler , J . Abrahams , L . Lazarns , M . Alexander , & c . Messrs . James B . Hart and M . Hart wero duly initiated into the Order , aud Bro . Robinson was passed to the second degree . The work of tho W . M . and Officers was excellently pet-formed . Tho Lodgo was then closed .
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Held at tho Old Rodney's Head , No . 11 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday last , the 30 Ui December . Present—Bros . Wing W . M ., Isaac S . W ., Hallam sou . J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Halford S . D ., Sillis J . D ., Hallam jnn . I . G . ; also Bro . C . K . Killick jun . and others . All formalities complied with , Lodge was advanced to the third degreo and resumed to tho second . Bro . Hallam son . worked tlio second ,
Bro . Isaac tho third , Bro . Fenner tho fourth , and Bro , Tolmie the fifth sections of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Killick gave proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted , and tho ceremony of passing was ably rehearsed by tho W . M . Bro . Isaac was appointed to preside at tbe next meeting . Bros . Hallam jun ., Killick and Wing were appointed Auditors . Lodge was closed and adjourned .
York Lodge , No . 236 . —The annual Festival of St . John tho Evangelist was celebrated by this Lodge ou Friday , the 27 th nit ., by tlio annua ! banquet in tho Masonic Hall . An excellent menu was provided by Bro . J . Toes , of tho Da Grey Booms , York , and there was an unusually good muster of the brethren . Bro . A . Buckle W . M . presided , and the vice-chairs wore occupied by Bros . G . Balmford
P . M . P . P . G . O ., and M . Rooko J . D ., both Wardens being absent tt rough indisposition . Amongst the members of the Lodge present wo also noticed Bros . R . W . Hollon P . M ., Sir James Meek P . M ., W . D . Husband P . M ., J . Todd P . M ., F . Bawling P . M ., W . Valentine I . P . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M ., Geo . Kirby Secretary , T . S . Camidgo P . P . G . O . Ororanisr , W . Powell M . C ., T . G . Hodgson and W . H . S « , mp .
son Stewards , J . Red faro Tyler ; M . Varvill , E . Gates , J . Ward Prov , G . Pursuivant , A . Hanson , G . Eastwood , E . J . Innian , J . Wellbnrn , S . Border , T . J . Russell , J . S . Rymor , P . Matthews , Wm . McKay , J . young , T . Sanderson , H . Aitkcn , G . Seller , 0 . W . Simmons , H . Churchill , J . Stead , J . Smith , Wm . Smith , T . S . Brogden , E . Houlden , J . Terry ; a :-. d amongst ( lie Visitors , Bros . J . Ha » Iy W . M . elect , St ,
Patrick's Lodge 295 ( I . C ) , Wm . Harris , J . Shaw , W . Flint , J . H . Pedley ( ditto ) , J . A . Whito , J . Camidge , Constitutional 201 , Prov . G . Org ., T . Mills Richey , Peace and Harmony 199 , T . Myers , Do la Pole 1605 , J . S . Cumberland W . M . Eboracum 1 ( 511 , J . M . Meek W . M . Marquis ot Ripon 1379 , M . Millington , T . Humphries , J . Blenkin , Wm . Hill and A . T . B . Turner Eboracum 1 ( 511 . The W . M . gavo in
pleasing terms the toasts of the Queen and Craft , H . R . H . tbe Princo of Wales , and the Pro G . Master and Grand Lodge , the latter being responded to by Bro . 11 . W . Hollon P . G . S . B . Eng . The W . M . then gave tho Prov . G . Master , the Earl of Zetland , and P . Grand Lodge , responded to by Bro . J . Todd , Prov . G . Registrar . The Army , Nary , and Roserve Forces was replied to by Bro . Capt . Uanly ( 1 th Dragoon
Guards ) and Bro . Capt . W . P . Husband ( 1 st West York Rifles ) . Bro . Sir Jamos Meek P . P . S . G . W ., gave tho health of tho W . M ., and in his reply the W . M . asked the brethren to join him in drinking Prosperity to tho York Lodge from the silver loving cup subscribed for by the brethren last year , tbe centenary year of the Lodge , and this handsome cup was accordingly passed round the tables . Bro . Alder , man Terry proposed the health of the Past Masters of the Lodge ,
which was responded to by Bro . the Rev . W . Valentine P . P . G . Chap , lain . Bro . T . B . Whytehead Prov . G . D . C gave the Lodges of the Province , to which Bro . J . S . Cumberland W . M . Eboracum 1611 responded . Bro . W . D . Husband P . P . G . W . gavo tho Visitors , and Bro . J . W . Meek W . M . 1379 replied . The Masonic Charities was given by tho W . M ., and the Officers of the Lodge by Bro . Councillor Rymer , replied to by Bro . G . Kirby Secretary , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant and harmonious evening to a close .
St . Patrick ' s Lodge , No . 295 ( I . C . )—The annual Installation meeting of this Military Lodge , which is atta ' ched to tho 4 th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards , at present lying in York Barracks , was held at the Masonic Hal ) , York , on Wednesday evening . There waa a nice attendance of visitors , consisting chiefly of brethren from the
the local Lodges . In tho unavoidable absence of the W . M . ( Bro . Major T . B . Shavv-Hcllior ) the Lodge was opened by Bro . J . Todd P . M and Treas . 23 ( 5 , amorist others present being Bros . J . S . Cumberland W . M . 1611 , G . Balmford P . M . 23 ( 5 P . P . G . O ., W . C Lukis W . M . De Grey and Ripon 837 , T . B . Whytehead P . M . 1611 Prov . G . D . C , & o . Tho ceremony of Installation was ably performed , by Bro . J .