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Notices Of Meetings
NOTICES OF MEETINGS
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Held its first meeting after the Easter recess , at tho Old Eodney's Head , 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday last , the 20 th tilt ., at seven o ' clock . There wero present Bros . It . G . Tolmie W . M ., 11 . Pearcy S . W ., J . Stock J . W ., A . W . Fenner Sec , H . E . Hallam I . G ., Christopher Tyler . Thero were also present Bros . Wing , Claudius ,
Parkinson , Wilding , J . Millington , Saul , Garrett , lownsend , Eenshaw , Currey , Pulsford , Glover , Sillis , C . Lorkin , Halford , W . Eowley , C . K . Killick , Leber , C . J . G . Wood , Powell , Gibbs , Simmonds , C . Baker , Sadler , G . E . Cook , Garrod , W . Cook , Dybdahl , and others . Lodge was opened , and the minntes were read and confirmed . The sections wero worked by the following brethren : —
FIRST LECTURE . —1 st , 11 . G . Tolmie S . W . 8 G 1 ; 2 nd , H . It . Hallam J . D . 1311 ); 3 rd , A . Wing W . M . 45 j 4 th , A . W . Fenner 1227 , J . D . 1693 ; 5 th , J . Stock S . W . 1178 ; 6 th , T . II . Pulsford 1157 ; 7 th , A . D . ltcnshaw 19-1 . SECOND LECTURE . —1 st , Bros . lt . Halford W . M . 228 ; 2 nd , J . A . PowellJ . W . 18 G ; 3 rd , E . Pearcy J . W . 228 ; 4 th , H . Sadler 117 ; 5 th , Saul 1201 . THIRD LECTURE . —1 st , Bros . J . A . Powell J . W . 1 SG ; 2 nd , C . K . Killick W . M . 1 G 93 ; 3 rd , J . Garrod 754 . After which the
Lodge was resumed , and the following brethren wero elected members —Bros . C . J . G . "Wood , Finsbury Park Lodgo 128 S ; Jas . Garrod , High Cross Lodge 754 , W . J . "Wilding , Finsbury Lodge SGI ; C . Claudius , Jordan Lodgo 201 . A cordial vote of thanks was awarded to the W . M . for tho very excellent manner iu which he had worked the Sections ; also to tbo brethren Avho had assisted him . Tho Lodgo was then closed in due form .
Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —This Lodgo held its weekly meeting ou Tuesday , the 30 th April , at the Bedford Hotel , Southamptou-buildiDgs . Present—Bros . J . S . Brown W . M ., Bingcmann S . W ., Dwarber J . W ., Dickins Sec , Soper S . D ., Hallam J . D ., Bull I . G . ; Bros . Tate , Panter , Bramham , Tranter , Baker , Gates , Sandle , Sanders , and many others . Tho Lodge was opened in
the three degree , and the minntes read and confirmed , after which tho Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren : —First Lecture—1 , Bros . Gates ; 2 , Hallam ; 3 , Abell ; 4 , Dwarber ; 5 , Tate ; 6 , Bingemann ; 7 , Thomson . Second Lecture—1 , Bros . T . B . Dodson ; 2 , B . P . Tate ; 3 , Bingemann ; 4 , Dickins , 5 , Bingcmann .
Third Lecture—1 , Bros . Soper ; 2 , E . Abell ; 3 , Tranter . Several brethren wero elected members . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for his ablo working of tho Sections , and honorary membership conferred upon him . The Lodgo was closed in perfect harmony , aud adjourned to Tuesday , 7 th May .
Warrington Lodge No . 148 . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Masonic Hall on Monday evening last . Tho W . M ., Bro . J . Pickthall , was supported by Bros . J . E . Young S . W ., C . E ., Hindley J . W ., W . Sharp P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., J . Bowes P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Cumberland aud Westmoreland , James Patcrson S . D . Thomas Grime J . D ., Arthur Peako I . G ., J . Armstrong W . M . 2 fo .
1250 Treas ., Thomas Jones , John Harding P . M ., Alderman flcpherd P . M ., James Hannah , B . L . Pierpoint , Thomas B . Carter , E . W . Francoinb , S . W . Thorp , Thomas Morris , John Pierpoint , Thomas Domville Tyler . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . Finney P . M . 1250 , P . J . Edolsten P . M . 1134 , J . Tomlinson P . M . 3 G 8 , Eobert Briorley P . M . 1250 , Captain E . G . Webster 960 , Campletown , Charles
Petty 447 , Sbaw , Green 1250 , and Sam . Wood 1134 . Lodge was opened with tho usual solemnities , when tho minutes of the previous meeting wero read , and declared to be correctly recorded . The ballot Avas then taken for Bro . W . Kiusey as a joining member , and afterwards for Dr . Alexander Mackio , a candidate for the mysteries and privileges of tho Order . In both cases the ballot was unanimously
in favour , and Dr . Mackio beiug present , was impressively initiated by the W . M . _ The charge was delivered by Bro . P . M . Bowes . After some routine business , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , which was served in an excellent manner by Mrs . Pennington , of the Nag ' s Head Hotel . After supper , tho usual Loyal and 3 Iasonie toasts wero well cared for . Aldermau Hepherd proposed the health of the initiate , and expressed the
great pleasnro the Lodge had to number amongst them a gentleman of Dr . Mackie ' s position and talents . Bro . Dr . Mackie , in a long and interesting speech , acknowledged tho toast ; in the course of which he said he had for many years had a strong desire to become a Mason , and now that ho had been initiated he felt he had discharged an important duty to himself . After tho other toasts , which were interspersed by some excellent songs , by Bro . Petty , the Tyler brought tho proceedings to a close .
Industry Lodge , No . 186 . —The last meeting previous to the recess took place on Tuesday , 23 rd April , at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . D . J . Eobinson , who was supported by Bros . Hook S . W ., Powell J . W ., W . Mann P . M . Sec , Allison S . D ., Johnson I . G ., Eickars W . S . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Black ( . P . M ., Tallent , T . S . Mortlock , Price , Wylie ,
Dyer ; and Bros . Tail ' s , Earc , Creaton , Coleman , Uowdcii , Smith , Chubb , Smith jun ., Horsey , Stanbury , Eogers , Harmcr , & c . Tho Lodge was opened and tho minutes were eoniirmed . Messrs . Pionigcr and Farrell were balloted for and duly initiated . There being no other business , the Lodge was closed and tho brethren sat down
to a very excellent supper provided by Bro . Best . The W . M . briefly aud appropriately gave the Loyal , Masonic , and other toasts . Some excellent harmony was contributed by Bros . Smith , Hook , Earc , and Chubb ; Bro . Smith jun . accompanied on tho piano . A very agreeable evening was passed . Tho visitors were Bros . Coleman , Field , and Leon .
Notices Of Meetings
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Met at Eailway Tavern , London-street , E . C , on Wednesday , tho 1 st inst , Bros . J . S . Sayers W . M ., Keuuett Harris S . W ., W . Lipscombo J . W . Gottheil P . M ., J . K . Pitt Sec , G . L . Walker S . D ., Thos . B . Biddle J . D ., J . E . Fells I . G . Thero wero also present Bros . Woodward , Loewenstark , Bush , A . W . Smith , & c . The first ceremony was rehearsed , in which Bro . Saycr showed considerable proficiency . There
was an evident desiro to obviate antiquated phraseology and the many points of ungraniniatical construction with which the work of former Preceptors is so sadly encumbered . At the conclusion Bro . Sayer was therefore justly applauded . By the desiro of tho brethren , aud permission of tho W . M ., Bro . Loewenstark was allowed to rehearso tho ceremony of installation . Bro . Kennett Harris will bo W . M . on Wednesday next . Proceedings commence at seven p . m . precisely .
Percy Lodgo of Instruction , No . 198 . —On Saturday last , at the Jolly Farmer ' s , Southgate-road , Islington , N . Preseut—Bros . T . Cull W . M ., S . J . Byng S . W ., P . Dickinson J . W ., Killick Soc , Halford Treas ., Sparrow I . G . Visitors—Bros . G . Davis 1 G 7 , Lockwood 198 , Lowrio 155 G , aud Thompson 1 G 95 . This Avas a very large meeting , there wero over fifty present , it beiug tho
evening set apart for tho members of tho Eoyal Staudard Lodgo of Instruction to work the Fifteen Sections . Bro . T . Cull , the able aud energetic Preceptor , attended , and promptly opened tho Lodge , and the Sections wero worked as follows : —First Lecture—S . Boaz 185 , J . M . Lockwood S . D . 198 , H . B . I ) . Dunn S . D . 1098 , C . G . Sparrow 192 , J . W . Wright P . M . 1298 , G . Davis 1 G 7 , J . A . Powell J . W . 186 ,
Second Lecture—J . Eldridgo P . M . 1 G 7 , P . Dickinson P . M . 1298 , G . W . Saul S . W . 1201 , S . J . Byng W . M . 902 , F . G . Chant 193 . Third Lecture—J . Shnckell P . M . 193 , G . H . Hunter J . W . 1298 , G . Davis 1 G 7 . Tho working from first to last was of tho highest order , and reflects credit on the Preceptor , who certainly has raro abilities for imparting instruction , of which the mewbers of tho Eoyal
Standard arc justly proud . Wero all was so excellently done , it would bo invidious to particularise auy , but wo may mention that tho Sections of Bros . Davis , Powell , Dickinson , aud Byng wero received with evident marks of approval . Bros . Parkinson 46 , Boaz 185 , Byng 902 , Wright 129 S , Dickinson 1298 , Huuter 1298 , Blackie
1426 , Dunn 1 G 95 , Evans 753 , and Sheffield of tho Buningong Lodgo 413 , Australia , were elected members . A cordial vote of thanks and honorary membership of tho Lodge was unanimously accorded Bro Cull , and a voto of thanks to the brethren who had assisted bronght the evening to a close . Bro . Alexander Eoss will preside next Saturday .
Fitzroy Lodge , No . 569 . —A meeting was held on Friday , at tho Head Quarters of the Hon . Artillery Company , Finsbury . Present —Bros . E . G . Webster W . M ., J . D . Everingham S . W ., J . Sanderson J . W ., Capt . J . Egleso P . M . Sec , Capt . E , Helsham P . M . Treas ., Ensign F . J . Stohwasser S . D ., Q . M . Brighten P . M . J . D . W . Jolliffo D . C , W . Birdseyo P . M . I . G . Past Masters Bros . Ensign W . I . Spicer , W . II . Honey and H . J . Adams . Business—Tho Lodge was opened
in duo form , and after the formal business had been disposed of , a ballot was taken for Mr . James Quarni , which proved unanimous in his favour , and ho was duly installed into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . 'The brethren subsequently adjourned to a banquet , which was excellently served by the Sutler . Tbo proceedings wero en . livened with some capital singing , and a most agreeable evening was spent . There wero several visiting brethren present .
"William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — Held its weekly meeting on Friday , the 26 th of April , at the Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgware-road . Present—Bros . W . H . G . Euddcrforth W . M ., T . J . Barnes S . W ., Cundick J . W ., W . Musto I . P . M ., A . Braun Secretary , Kennard Treasurer , Austin S . D ., Stephens J . D ., S . Godden Steward , G . West I . G . According to an .
nouncement , the Fifteen Sections were worked by tho undermentioned brethren of the Doric Lodgo of Instruction , in the presence of a numerous attendance of the brethren of tho William Preston . This was a return visit , mado by tho brethren of the former Lodge , and wo do not know anything that is more likely to conduce to that spirit of brotherhood and uniformity of working , which is so much to be
desired , than theso visits of reciprocity . Tho Lodgo was opened , and tho sections were worked as follow : —FIRST LECTURE—Bros . BIoss , McDonald , Shepherd , Cundick , Musto , Williams , Webb . SECOND LECTURE—Bros . Ellis , Musto , Hewlett , Barnes , Stephens . THIRD LECTURE—Bros . Cohen , Job , Burr . It was proposed by Bro . P . M . Braun , and seconded by the W . M ., that a vote of thanks be
recorded on the minutes in favour of tho above named brothren , for their excellent working , and that thoy bo elected honorary members . This was carried unanimously . Bro . Barnes then proposed , and Bro . Mnsto seconded , a vote of thauks to Bro . Rudderforth for his services in the chair , in responso to which tho W . M . replied that tho obligation was conferred upon him and the William Preston Lodge of
Instruction by tho visiting brethren , as it was certainly an honour for a Lodge with so great a reputation for its working to visit so young a Lodgo as the William Preston ; he trusted that this wonld not bo the hist meeting between the East aud West . A vote of thanks to Bros . Barnes , Musto and Cundick , for their kindness in presiding in
their various capacities , was then recorded , and after somo remarks from Bro . Barnes , warmly advocating the principle upon which this meeting was convened , and which ho first instituted in connection with the Doric Lodge many years ago , the Lodge was closed in duo form . Besides the brethren mentioned above , there were present aa Visitors—Bros . West , Joues , Smith , Itawley . and Veal .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —At the meeting on Tuesday last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern . Pownall ,
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Notices Of Meetings
NOTICES OF MEETINGS
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Held its first meeting after the Easter recess , at tho Old Eodney's Head , 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday last , the 20 th tilt ., at seven o ' clock . There wero present Bros . It . G . Tolmie W . M ., 11 . Pearcy S . W ., J . Stock J . W ., A . W . Fenner Sec , H . E . Hallam I . G ., Christopher Tyler . Thero were also present Bros . Wing , Claudius ,
Parkinson , Wilding , J . Millington , Saul , Garrett , lownsend , Eenshaw , Currey , Pulsford , Glover , Sillis , C . Lorkin , Halford , W . Eowley , C . K . Killick , Leber , C . J . G . Wood , Powell , Gibbs , Simmonds , C . Baker , Sadler , G . E . Cook , Garrod , W . Cook , Dybdahl , and others . Lodge was opened , and the minntes were read and confirmed . The sections wero worked by the following brethren : —
FIRST LECTURE . —1 st , 11 . G . Tolmie S . W . 8 G 1 ; 2 nd , H . It . Hallam J . D . 1311 ); 3 rd , A . Wing W . M . 45 j 4 th , A . W . Fenner 1227 , J . D . 1693 ; 5 th , J . Stock S . W . 1178 ; 6 th , T . II . Pulsford 1157 ; 7 th , A . D . ltcnshaw 19-1 . SECOND LECTURE . —1 st , Bros . lt . Halford W . M . 228 ; 2 nd , J . A . PowellJ . W . 18 G ; 3 rd , E . Pearcy J . W . 228 ; 4 th , H . Sadler 117 ; 5 th , Saul 1201 . THIRD LECTURE . —1 st , Bros . J . A . Powell J . W . 1 SG ; 2 nd , C . K . Killick W . M . 1 G 93 ; 3 rd , J . Garrod 754 . After which the
Lodge was resumed , and the following brethren wero elected members —Bros . C . J . G . "Wood , Finsbury Park Lodgo 128 S ; Jas . Garrod , High Cross Lodge 754 , W . J . "Wilding , Finsbury Lodge SGI ; C . Claudius , Jordan Lodgo 201 . A cordial vote of thanks was awarded to the W . M . for tho very excellent manner iu which he had worked the Sections ; also to tbo brethren Avho had assisted him . Tho Lodgo was then closed in due form .
Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —This Lodgo held its weekly meeting ou Tuesday , the 30 th April , at the Bedford Hotel , Southamptou-buildiDgs . Present—Bros . J . S . Brown W . M ., Bingcmann S . W ., Dwarber J . W ., Dickins Sec , Soper S . D ., Hallam J . D ., Bull I . G . ; Bros . Tate , Panter , Bramham , Tranter , Baker , Gates , Sandle , Sanders , and many others . Tho Lodge was opened in
the three degree , and the minntes read and confirmed , after which tho Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren : —First Lecture—1 , Bros . Gates ; 2 , Hallam ; 3 , Abell ; 4 , Dwarber ; 5 , Tate ; 6 , Bingemann ; 7 , Thomson . Second Lecture—1 , Bros . T . B . Dodson ; 2 , B . P . Tate ; 3 , Bingemann ; 4 , Dickins , 5 , Bingcmann .
Third Lecture—1 , Bros . Soper ; 2 , E . Abell ; 3 , Tranter . Several brethren wero elected members . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for his ablo working of tho Sections , and honorary membership conferred upon him . The Lodgo was closed in perfect harmony , aud adjourned to Tuesday , 7 th May .
Warrington Lodge No . 148 . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Masonic Hall on Monday evening last . Tho W . M ., Bro . J . Pickthall , was supported by Bros . J . E . Young S . W ., C . E ., Hindley J . W ., W . Sharp P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., J . Bowes P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Cumberland aud Westmoreland , James Patcrson S . D . Thomas Grime J . D ., Arthur Peako I . G ., J . Armstrong W . M . 2 fo .
1250 Treas ., Thomas Jones , John Harding P . M ., Alderman flcpherd P . M ., James Hannah , B . L . Pierpoint , Thomas B . Carter , E . W . Francoinb , S . W . Thorp , Thomas Morris , John Pierpoint , Thomas Domville Tyler . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . Finney P . M . 1250 , P . J . Edolsten P . M . 1134 , J . Tomlinson P . M . 3 G 8 , Eobert Briorley P . M . 1250 , Captain E . G . Webster 960 , Campletown , Charles
Petty 447 , Sbaw , Green 1250 , and Sam . Wood 1134 . Lodge was opened with tho usual solemnities , when tho minutes of the previous meeting wero read , and declared to be correctly recorded . The ballot Avas then taken for Bro . W . Kiusey as a joining member , and afterwards for Dr . Alexander Mackio , a candidate for the mysteries and privileges of tho Order . In both cases the ballot was unanimously
in favour , and Dr . Mackio beiug present , was impressively initiated by the W . M . _ The charge was delivered by Bro . P . M . Bowes . After some routine business , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , which was served in an excellent manner by Mrs . Pennington , of the Nag ' s Head Hotel . After supper , tho usual Loyal and 3 Iasonie toasts wero well cared for . Aldermau Hepherd proposed the health of the initiate , and expressed the
great pleasnro the Lodge had to number amongst them a gentleman of Dr . Mackie ' s position and talents . Bro . Dr . Mackie , in a long and interesting speech , acknowledged tho toast ; in the course of which he said he had for many years had a strong desire to become a Mason , and now that ho had been initiated he felt he had discharged an important duty to himself . After tho other toasts , which were interspersed by some excellent songs , by Bro . Petty , the Tyler brought tho proceedings to a close .
Industry Lodge , No . 186 . —The last meeting previous to the recess took place on Tuesday , 23 rd April , at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . D . J . Eobinson , who was supported by Bros . Hook S . W ., Powell J . W ., W . Mann P . M . Sec , Allison S . D ., Johnson I . G ., Eickars W . S . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Black ( . P . M ., Tallent , T . S . Mortlock , Price , Wylie ,
Dyer ; and Bros . Tail ' s , Earc , Creaton , Coleman , Uowdcii , Smith , Chubb , Smith jun ., Horsey , Stanbury , Eogers , Harmcr , & c . Tho Lodge was opened and tho minutes were eoniirmed . Messrs . Pionigcr and Farrell were balloted for and duly initiated . There being no other business , the Lodge was closed and tho brethren sat down
to a very excellent supper provided by Bro . Best . The W . M . briefly aud appropriately gave the Loyal , Masonic , and other toasts . Some excellent harmony was contributed by Bros . Smith , Hook , Earc , and Chubb ; Bro . Smith jun . accompanied on tho piano . A very agreeable evening was passed . Tho visitors were Bros . Coleman , Field , and Leon .
Notices Of Meetings
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Met at Eailway Tavern , London-street , E . C , on Wednesday , tho 1 st inst , Bros . J . S . Sayers W . M ., Keuuett Harris S . W ., W . Lipscombo J . W . Gottheil P . M ., J . K . Pitt Sec , G . L . Walker S . D ., Thos . B . Biddle J . D ., J . E . Fells I . G . Thero wero also present Bros . Woodward , Loewenstark , Bush , A . W . Smith , & c . The first ceremony was rehearsed , in which Bro . Saycr showed considerable proficiency . There
was an evident desiro to obviate antiquated phraseology and the many points of ungraniniatical construction with which the work of former Preceptors is so sadly encumbered . At the conclusion Bro . Sayer was therefore justly applauded . By the desiro of tho brethren , aud permission of tho W . M ., Bro . Loewenstark was allowed to rehearso tho ceremony of installation . Bro . Kennett Harris will bo W . M . on Wednesday next . Proceedings commence at seven p . m . precisely .
Percy Lodgo of Instruction , No . 198 . —On Saturday last , at the Jolly Farmer ' s , Southgate-road , Islington , N . Preseut—Bros . T . Cull W . M ., S . J . Byng S . W ., P . Dickinson J . W ., Killick Soc , Halford Treas ., Sparrow I . G . Visitors—Bros . G . Davis 1 G 7 , Lockwood 198 , Lowrio 155 G , aud Thompson 1 G 95 . This Avas a very large meeting , there wero over fifty present , it beiug tho
evening set apart for tho members of tho Eoyal Staudard Lodgo of Instruction to work the Fifteen Sections . Bro . T . Cull , the able aud energetic Preceptor , attended , and promptly opened tho Lodge , and the Sections wero worked as follows : —First Lecture—S . Boaz 185 , J . M . Lockwood S . D . 198 , H . B . I ) . Dunn S . D . 1098 , C . G . Sparrow 192 , J . W . Wright P . M . 1298 , G . Davis 1 G 7 , J . A . Powell J . W . 186 ,
Second Lecture—J . Eldridgo P . M . 1 G 7 , P . Dickinson P . M . 1298 , G . W . Saul S . W . 1201 , S . J . Byng W . M . 902 , F . G . Chant 193 . Third Lecture—J . Shnckell P . M . 193 , G . H . Hunter J . W . 1298 , G . Davis 1 G 7 . Tho working from first to last was of tho highest order , and reflects credit on the Preceptor , who certainly has raro abilities for imparting instruction , of which the mewbers of tho Eoyal
Standard arc justly proud . Wero all was so excellently done , it would bo invidious to particularise auy , but wo may mention that tho Sections of Bros . Davis , Powell , Dickinson , aud Byng wero received with evident marks of approval . Bros . Parkinson 46 , Boaz 185 , Byng 902 , Wright 129 S , Dickinson 1298 , Huuter 1298 , Blackie
1426 , Dunn 1 G 95 , Evans 753 , and Sheffield of tho Buningong Lodgo 413 , Australia , were elected members . A cordial vote of thanks and honorary membership of tho Lodge was unanimously accorded Bro Cull , and a voto of thanks to the brethren who had assisted bronght the evening to a close . Bro . Alexander Eoss will preside next Saturday .
Fitzroy Lodge , No . 569 . —A meeting was held on Friday , at tho Head Quarters of the Hon . Artillery Company , Finsbury . Present —Bros . E . G . Webster W . M ., J . D . Everingham S . W ., J . Sanderson J . W ., Capt . J . Egleso P . M . Sec , Capt . E , Helsham P . M . Treas ., Ensign F . J . Stohwasser S . D ., Q . M . Brighten P . M . J . D . W . Jolliffo D . C , W . Birdseyo P . M . I . G . Past Masters Bros . Ensign W . I . Spicer , W . II . Honey and H . J . Adams . Business—Tho Lodge was opened
in duo form , and after the formal business had been disposed of , a ballot was taken for Mr . James Quarni , which proved unanimous in his favour , and ho was duly installed into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . 'The brethren subsequently adjourned to a banquet , which was excellently served by the Sutler . Tbo proceedings wero en . livened with some capital singing , and a most agreeable evening was spent . There wero several visiting brethren present .
"William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — Held its weekly meeting on Friday , the 26 th of April , at the Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgware-road . Present—Bros . W . H . G . Euddcrforth W . M ., T . J . Barnes S . W ., Cundick J . W ., W . Musto I . P . M ., A . Braun Secretary , Kennard Treasurer , Austin S . D ., Stephens J . D ., S . Godden Steward , G . West I . G . According to an .
nouncement , the Fifteen Sections were worked by tho undermentioned brethren of the Doric Lodgo of Instruction , in the presence of a numerous attendance of the brethren of tho William Preston . This was a return visit , mado by tho brethren of the former Lodge , and wo do not know anything that is more likely to conduce to that spirit of brotherhood and uniformity of working , which is so much to be
desired , than theso visits of reciprocity . Tho Lodgo was opened , and tho sections were worked as follow : —FIRST LECTURE—Bros . BIoss , McDonald , Shepherd , Cundick , Musto , Williams , Webb . SECOND LECTURE—Bros . Ellis , Musto , Hewlett , Barnes , Stephens . THIRD LECTURE—Bros . Cohen , Job , Burr . It was proposed by Bro . P . M . Braun , and seconded by the W . M ., that a vote of thanks be
recorded on the minutes in favour of tho above named brothren , for their excellent working , and that thoy bo elected honorary members . This was carried unanimously . Bro . Barnes then proposed , and Bro . Mnsto seconded , a vote of thauks to Bro . Rudderforth for his services in the chair , in responso to which tho W . M . replied that tho obligation was conferred upon him and the William Preston Lodge of
Instruction by tho visiting brethren , as it was certainly an honour for a Lodge with so great a reputation for its working to visit so young a Lodgo as the William Preston ; he trusted that this wonld not bo the hist meeting between the East aud West . A vote of thanks to Bros . Barnes , Musto and Cundick , for their kindness in presiding in
their various capacities , was then recorded , and after somo remarks from Bro . Barnes , warmly advocating the principle upon which this meeting was convened , and which ho first instituted in connection with the Doric Lodge many years ago , the Lodge was closed in duo form . Besides the brethren mentioned above , there were present aa Visitors—Bros . West , Joues , Smith , Itawley . and Veal .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —At the meeting on Tuesday last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern . Pownall ,