Notices Of Meetings

road , Dalston . Bro . J . Lorkin W . M ., Wardell S . W ., Brown J . W ., Bonner S . D ., Brand J . D ., Forss I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., Wallington P . M . Preceptor . Tho Lodgo was opened , and minutes were read . Bro . Polak answered tho questions , and was passed to the

degree of a Fetlow Craft . Bro . Brasted answered tho questions , and tho ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Tho Preceptor gavo the Traditional History in his customary effective and dignifiod manner . The Lodgo was then regularly closed down . Bro . Gilham , of 192 , was elected a member . Bro . Wardell will preside at next meeting .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —At Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , King and Qneon , Norton Folgato , on Friday , tho 26 th ult ., at eight p . m . Present—Bros . A . W . Smith W . M ., Hine S . W ., Moss J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Townsend Sec , Pearcy S . D ., Crouch J . D ., Lano I . G ., also Bros . Bolton , Stroud , Garrett , Simpson ,

Andrews , & o . All preliminaries being duly observed , tho ceremony of initiation was very well rehearsed by tho W . M ., Bro . Townsend being the candidate Bro . Fenner worked the second and third sections of the lectnre , assisted by tho brethren ; and the fourth , assisted by Bro . Androws . Bro . Hine was appointed to fill tho chair of K . S . for tho ensuing wcok . Lodgo wasthon closed in due form .

Marquess of Eipon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1489 . —Held at the Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney , on Monday the 29 th inst . Bros . Greenwood W . M ' ., McDonald S . W ., High J . W ., Aspinall S . D ., Pnllen J . D ., Grist I . G ., P . M . Stephens Preceptor and Treasurer , Slaiter Hon . Secretary ; also Bros . Lockett , Jacob , J .

Lorkin , Blunt , Mann , E . Bishop ; P . M . Wallington , & c . Lodge was opened in duo form , and after tho usual preliminary businoss Bro . J . Lorkin answered tho questions , was entrusted , and duly passed to tho degreo of Fellow Craft . Ceremony of raising wns also rehearsed , Bro . Lorkin candidate . Bro . J . Lorkin of Lodgo 1 S 9 was elected a membor .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —At the Havelock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston , E . Present—Bros . Fieldwick Preceptor , F . Bonner W . M ., Maples S . W ., J . Lorkin J . W ., E . Olley S . D ., 0 . Dietrich J . D ., G . Forrar Treas ., E . Dietrich Sec , & c . After preliminaries , tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ferrar candidate . Bro . Fieldwick , assisted by Bros . Mapleson and 0 . Dietrich , worked the first and third sections of tho lecture . Bro . Maples was unanimously elected to preside next Wednesday .

Upper Norwood Lodge of Instruction , No . 1586 . — neld at tho Whito Hart Hotel , Upper Norwood , S . E . Tho Fifteen Sections will bo worked by the undermentioned brethren of the William Preston Lodgo of Instruction , on Monday evening , Oth May 1878 , at 7 o ' clock precisely , when tho chair will be taken by Bro . If . E . Frances P . M . P . G . S . D . Surroy W . M . ; Bros . W . II . G . Eudderfovth

J . D . 12 J . W . 166 S S . W ., S . Godden S . D . 8 G 2 J . W ., W . J . Miller P . M . 766 , 15 S 6 I . P . M . FIRST LECTURE—Bros . J . Mnrch , S . Nicholls , S . Godden , G . West , H . G . Harris , P . F . Mathias , W . Hill . SECOND LECTURE—Bros . W . J . Hall , II . G . Harris , W . Cleghorn , W . H . G . Eudderforth , E . Adair . THIRD LECTURE—Bros . AiU'ustns Braun , T . J . Maidwell , J . C Hayes .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —An Emergency Meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Queen ' s Hotel , York , on Monday evening . Present—Bros . T . B . Whytehead W . U ., Thomas Cooper I . P . M ., J . S . Cumberland S . W ., M . Cooper as J . W ., G . Balmford P . M . Treas ., H . Jackson as S . D ., J . T . Seller J . D ., M . Millington I . G ., J . W . Craven Org ., J . Kay Sec , T . Hnmphries Asst . Sec , A . T . B .

Turner Steward , P . Pearson Tyler , and other members and visitors . Bro . Lackenby was passed to tho second degree , and Mr . J . E . Wilkinson , being an approved candidate , was initiated . The W . T . wero given by tho I . G ., and the charge by the J . D . The feature of the refreshment table was a massive pewter tankard of a capacity of about a gallon and a half , adorned with Masonic emblems and inscribed with tho names of tho Master , Wardens , and brethren of a

Dutch Operative Building Gnild , of which it had evidently been the property . A very general desire was expressed by tho brothren present to contribute towards tho purchase of this interesting relic , and at tbe suggestion of tho W . M . a list was opened in order that all members of tho Lodgo who desired it should subscribe equally towards tho pnrchase fund , and it was agreed that tho subscribers names should be engraved on tho tankard , and that it should then bo presented to tho Lodge .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1642 . — A meeting of this Lodge was hold on 26 th April , at the Mitre Hotel , Golborne-road , North Kensington , when the following brethren wero present : —Bros . Savage P . M . Preceptor , Smout juu . W . M ., Parkhonso S . W ., Dr . Focock J . W ., Wood S . D ., Adkins J . D ., H . Dehano I . G ., Smout sen ., Williams , Oldroy , Ponlter , AYoodmason , Lichtwitz , Hatton and Webster . The Lodge having been opened in due form ,

tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Woodmason being candidate . The first , second and third sections of the first Lectnro were then worked by tho brethren , under tho gnidanco of Bro . P . M . Savage . The next meeting being devoted to the Officers of tho Mother Lodge , Bro . Parkhousc was unanimously elected W . M . for the following meeting . Tho Lodge was then closed , at halfpast 9 o ' clock .

Perseverance Lodge , No . 1643 . —An emergency meeting , for the purpose of raising Bro . the Eev . Wm . Hedley , Vicar of Hebburn , to the sublimo degreo of M . M ., was held on the 30 th inst ., at

Notices Of Meetings

tho Masonic Hall , Hebbnrn-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . Jas McCulloch W . M ., Geo . Hardy S . W ., James Mitchell J . W ., A . Campbell Sec , P . J . Jackson Treas . and W . M . 424 , Wm . Eckford S . D ., A . Brodio J . D ., J . Marchant D . C . and P . M ., W . J . Gowans Steward , G . Stark I . G ., E . Connell Tyler ; Past Master Bro . T . S . Wraith . Visitors—Bros . J . Eidsdale P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Northumb ., E . L . Armstrong

W . M ' . 481 , & c , & c , & o . Tho ceremony was performed in a most impressive and able manner by the W . M ., after which ho appointed the newly raised Brother Chaplain to tho Lodgo , which , although not eighteen months established , has a largo roll of members , and is iu a highly flourishing condition . Tho building is beautifully decorated and elaborately furnished , possessing landsome Lodgo , banquetting

rooms , privato rooms , & c , & o . Stablos are also provided for tho use of those members driving to tho meetings . Taken altogether , perhaps wo may say no Lodgo in the kingdom has better promises than havo been provided for this , by ono of its members , Bro . Bewick , at his sole expense ; ho leases it to the Lodge at a nominal vont . Labour being over , the brethren adjourned to tlie banqueting hall , find spent

a most enjoyable evening . Bros . E . J . Gibbon Organist , Campbell , Mathieson , Jackson , & c . rendered somo capital barmony , wnile P . M . Bro . Wraith , as usual , mado somo rich fnn with hia curious but instructive recitations . After calling for the Tyler ' s toast , the W . M . dispersed the brothren ; tho visitors promised to mako a speody return to Perseverance Lodge .

Kingston, Jamaica.

KINGSTON , JAMAICA .

Bro . G . Sargeant has been olocted Mastor of tho Eoyal Lodgo . Bro . G . P . Myors has been elected Master of tho Phoenix Lodge , Port Eoyal . Bro . G . Lyons has beon elected Master of the Hamilton Lodge , Spanish Town .

Wo regret to announce the death of Bro . Hull , Master Carpontor of H . M . Dockyard , Port Boyal , a member of the Pliconix Lodge , Port Eoyal , which took placo in the month of March , from an attack of " Yellow Jack . " Tho deceased was well boloved by all tlie brothren .

The Sussex Jfew Lodgo Eoom is now completod , and will shortly bo consecrated . It is rumoured that a now Lodge , under the English Constitution ,

will shortly be opened in this city . It is stated that Bro . Allen ( Chief Medical Officer of tho Lunatic Asylum ) will be the first Master . A better choice could not havo been made , as this brother is greatly boloved by all Masons .

We have much pleasure in giving insertion to tho following address presented to Bro . Benjamin Mortimer Dias , by the members of the Glenlyon Lodge , particularly as wo cau ondorso the sontimontg contained therein . A very handsome silver cup accompanied tho address : —

To tho Eight AVor . BENJAMIN MORTIMER DTAS , Past Mastor of the Glenlyon Lodge , Kingston , Jamaica . EtfifiT WOR . SIR AND BRO . —We , tho undersigned members of tho Glenlyon Lodge , No . 246 , Prov . No . 2 , Scotch Constitution , feel very great pleasnro in presenting to you , on your retiring from tho chair ,

for the second time , another tokon of our regard and appreciation of your Masonic integrity and skill . We therefore ask your acceptance of tho accompanying Loving Cup , as a very slender expression of the esteem and regard in which you aro held by your subscribing Masonic friends and admirers .

We are , Eight Worshipful Sir , Faithfully and fraternally yours , ( Signed ) S . CONSTANTINE BURKE , Prov . Grand Master Jamaica . E . W . LEWIS P . M . G . S . And a large number of members .

Tho following are tho Officers of the Grand Lodge for East Jamaica , for tho year 1878 : — The Eight Worshipful Hon . D . Hamilton Prov . Grand Master , Deputy Prov . G . M . ( Vacant ) , Wor . Alf . Deleordora S . W ., J . J . Steins J . W ., D . Bavdom S . D ., G . R . Taylor J . D ., G . C . H . Lewis Sec , J . L . Ashemieu Treas ., A . H . Nieto and

E . Eittenbnrg Chaplains , Sup . of Works ( Vacant ) , J . C . Maclashan Director of Ceremonies , 0 . W . Lant Asst . D . C , 0 . Do Gado sen . S . B ., 0 . H . Davis Asst . Sec , W . Rhen Organist , W . Andrews Pursuivant , J . Bird Assist . Pursuivant , 0 . Do Gado jun . and N . S . Savaran Stewards , Geo . Magnus Tyler .

District Grand Lodge Of East Jamaica.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF EAST JAMAICA .

AT a Special Meeting of the District Grand Lodge , held at Friendly Rooms , Hanover-street , Jamaica , presided over by tho Eight Worshipful Hon . Dr . Hamilton , District Grand Mastor of East Jamaica , the Right Wor . J . W . Whitbourne , Deputy District Grand Master ,

having tendered his resignation from ill-health , the following address , accompanied by a testimonial , was presented to him : — District Grand Lodge , East Jamaica , 6 th March 1 S 78 .

To the Bight Worshipful J . W . WHITBOURNE , Past Deputy District Grand Master of East Jamaica . Eight Worshipful Sir and Brother , —Having heard , at tho last