Notices Of Meetings.

brethren , he would strive to the best of his ability to study their welfare and comfoi t . The Past Master ' s jewel of the Lodge was now formally presented to Brother Gunner , and the Worshipful Master in the name of the brethren expressed their sense of the zeal and energy ho had displayed while the Lodge was under his rnlo . After a capital musical selection by Brother Lewis nonig ,

the Past Masters wero complimented , and replies were given by each of those present . Bro . Gunner was the last on the list , and after acknowledging the gift of the Lodge jewel , said he had been sustained in his exertions by tho support ho had always received from tho brethren . The Initiate's toast was given , and was modestly replied to by Bro . Fay . Bros . Hodges , Ayling , Harris , Fry , and Greon

responded for the Visitors . The other toasts were the Treasurer and Secretary , the Officers , and then that of the Tyler . A capital musical programme was provided , and the entertainment of the company was well sustained by those who took part , viz .: —Bros . Walter Goss , C . E . Botley , J . J . Gunner , L . Honig , and F . Botley . Bro . Sugg presided at the pianoforte .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 . THE brethren of this Lodge spent a most enjoyable day together on Tuesday . For some time past it has been the custom amongst the members to set apart , annually , a day in which their ladies and friends might join them in an " outing , " and this year , although the day fixed for such a meeting had been protracted to a late time in the season , it may be characterised as one of the most

pleasurable it has been our good fortune to participate in . The party assembled for luncheon at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , at One o ' clock , when the chair was taken by the Worshipful Master Bro . W . W . Morgan , who had for Vice-Prosidents Bros . Henry Martin and Alfred Withers . Amongst those who were present we noticed Mrs . Alfred Withers and Mrs . Henry Martin , Bro . Thomas

Crapper and Mrs . Crapper , Bro . G . S . Graham and Mrs . Graham , Bro . E . N . Little P . M . No . 86 ( New Jersey ) , Bro . Charles Greenwood Past Grand Sword Bearer , Messrs . A . B . Lond and H . Smyth , Misses Hewick and E . Sutton , Bro . J . B . Stevens and Mrs . Stevens , Mrs . Morgan and the Misses Helen and Jane Morgan , Bro . W . H . Harris , Bro . W . G . Jennings and Mrs . Jennings , Bro . W . Radcliffe and Mrs .

Radcliffe , Mr . and Mrs . Caste ! I , Mr . and Mrs . Berridge , Mr . and Mrs . Marcus Goddard , Mr . and Mrs . Brown , Mr . and Mrs . Osgood , Mr . George Crapper , Mr . Ward , Mr . Bennett , Mr . Field , Mr . Arthur Field , and Mr . Crowe , & e . Later in the day the following ladies and gentlemen joined the party : —Mr . G . Woodfield and Miss Morgan , Messrs . C . J . and Edward Mather and Miss

Mather , Bro . John Brill , Mrs . and the Misses Brill , Mr . Diehl , Mr . Walter F . Morgan , & c . After the company had partaken of the elegant repast provided by Bro . Brill , the President rose . After congratulating the members of his Lodge on the goodly assemblage that had met to do them honour , Brother Morgan said it was intensely gratifying to him to know they were favoured with such

brilliant weather . In the early part of the morning he feared that the arrangements of the day would Lave to be altered , but the sun had asserted itself , and he thought on that score they had now nothing to fear . He ventured to say the arrangements for the enjoyment of their guests had been carefully considered , and he knew he could rely on all present endeavouring to carry them

out with a due regard to punctuality . Consequently , after luncheon , the brethren and their visitors took a long drive in the neighbourhood , and every one enjoyed it most completely . The route lay past Kew Gardens through Richmond Park , thence to Kingston , and back by Ham Common and the town of Richmond . Ifc is needless to say that there is not within reach of London , and

hardly perhaps anywhere in England , a country which is more beautiful and richer in historical associations , Richmond Park being justly one of the foremost resorts of Londoners , where , whether they enter by the Sheen Gate—a name which reminds us of the days of the early Edwards—the Robin Hood Gate by Wimbledon , or the principal gate in close proximity to tho famous Richmond Hill , they

find it equally possible to enjoy the beauty of the scenery . No wonder then that every member of the party was thoroughly delighted with this feature of the day ' s excursion . At six o'clock a most richerchi banquet was served by Bro . Brill , when several guests who had been unable to attend in the early part of the day now joined . The service elicited the most unqualified praise , and on the

removal of the cloth the W . M . intimated that it was not his intentions to occupy much time with speeches . Freemasons at their meetings never fail to do honour to their Queen , on this occasion he would couple with the toast " The Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty" tho sentiment "Devotion to the best interests of the Craft . " This having been loyally responded to , Bro . Charles

Greenwood in graceful terms proposed the health of Bro . Morgan , whom he complimented on having to preside over so distinguished and numerous a gathering . This honour having been responded to , the toast of the Visitors was given , and Mr . Castell and Bro . Little responded . The ladies now retired , to re-assemble shortly afterwards in the large hall of this popular establishment , which had been most

elegantly decorated for the occasion . Here dancing was kept np to the enlivening strains of an excellent band , provided by Mr . C . A . Field , until the hour had arrived for the departure of the trains . In the course of the day our worthy brother G . S . Graham , who showed evident signs that his recent travels in the United States had had no deteriorating influence on his rotundity , gave his marvellous organophonic performance , and sang some of his popular buffo

songs . Mr . Castell , and other of the guests , also gave some vocal effusions , while Bro . Little contributed a recitation . In concluding this notice , we feel we may congratulate all who took part . The day ' s proceedings were happily conceived , and , thanks to the exertions of Bros . W . Radcliffe , A . Withers , Thos . Crapper , and ast—though by no means least—Bro . John Brill , the W . M . of St . Michael ' s may , with substantial reason , be proud of the result .

Notices Of Meetings.

CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 1563 . THE session openod on Thursday , 25 th ultimo , at the Regent Masonie Hill ( Ca e Royal ) . W . Present—Bios . T . W . Eastgate W . M ., Jones S . W ., Lee J . W ., Hammond I . P . M . Treasurer , J . E . Shand P . M . Secretary , Wangh P . M ., W . C . Smith S . D ., Hill J . D ., E . B . Cox I . G ., Brander Steward , Dnrant D . C ., Edell , Stevens , W . H . Smith , Bolt , Higgins , Filhon , Harrington , and others .

Visitors—Bros . G . F . Baker P . M . 1305 , B . Turner J . W . 1768 , A . W . Gower S . W . 1238 , R . A . Kircaldy S . D . 1321 , W . Hodgkiuson 901 , and others . Three brethren were raised , and the Bye-laws were read . Bro . G . F . Jones was unanimously elected W . M . for next twelve months , and Bro . nnnimond I . P . M . was elected Treasurer . The usual jewel was voted to the retiring W . M . It was moved ,

seconded , and carried % em con that the Worshipful Master , Brother Bnrdett-Coutts , and the Officers of the Abbey Lodge , Westminster , No . 2030 , be invited to attend the installation meeting of this Lodge , in November next . These inter-Masonic visits , recommended by the Book of Constitutions , bring into close affinity , and are calculated to cement friendship and cordiality as well as give

experience in the internal working of the several Lodges . A dinner was served in the Parisian style , by the conductors of the Cafe Royal , in that excellent manner they are proverbial for , Bro . Eugene Delacoste I . P . M . No . 1287 superintending the service . We may add that Bro . J . E . Shand P . M ., Secretary of No . 1563 , and the first Secretary of the Abbey Lodge , was instructed to make the necessary arrangements for the visit referred to above .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —At the meeting , at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday , 2 nd inst ., there were present Bros . Banks W . M ., Freeman S . W ., Stringer J . W ., Speight P . M . Secretary , Dale S . D ., Williams J . D ., Emblin I . G .,

P . M . Hutchings ( Preceptor ); also Bros . Catt , Penrose , Prior , Thomas , Hunt Jan ., Pitt . The work comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of raising , Bro . Pitt candidate . Lodge was then called off , and on resuming was closed to the third degree , and after dues were collected , was closed in due form .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —At Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 30 th nit . Bro . Macklin W . M ., Jenkins J . W ., J .-W . Wardell S . D ., Baker J . D ., Smyth I . G ., Brasted P . M . acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Gushing , Gray , Hodgson , Christian and Allen . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cushing candidate . Lodge was opened in the second , and Bro . Cushing answered the questions leading to third degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Watkinson worked the first aud second sections of the first lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Hodgson 1607 and Gray 1489 were elected members . Bro . Jenkins was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —On Monday last , at Bro . Baker ' s , Cook Tavern , Highbury , N ., Bros . Hunt W . M ., Jordan S . W ., Woodman J . W ., Collingridge Secretary , Snook J . D ., Cusworth Acting Preceptor , Rhodes I . G . ; Jones , Hammond , Killick sen ., and other brethren . After preliminaries had

been duly observed , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Collingridge acting as candidate . Lodge was olosed in regular form and adjourned . The brethren then spent an harmonious hour . Bros . Woodman , Snook , Akehurst , Baines , Telfer , Robinson , & c , contributing to the entertainment of the party .

AN AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL CHAMBER . —Every effort is being made to secure the completion of the new Town Hall in the Australian metropolis during the centennial year of colonial settlement—1888 . Portions of the building , which is situated in the very heart of Sydney , although formerly ifc was a part of the suburbs , has been finished , and presents a very imposing appearance . The Council Chamber ,

which was recently used for the first time , is 42 feet long by 30 feet wide , and its height 27 feet , and it is provided with a gallery , 30 feet by 12 feet , which is intended for such of the public as desire to watch the process of aldermanio bnsiness . The chamber is furnished with a canopied mayoral throne , also rows of portly chairs for the aldermen , and behind the latter are cushioned benches upon elevated

platforms . Tho chairs are adjacent to a large table , near to whioh are tables for the Town Clerk and representatives of the Press . AH of the furniture is of rich design , and cedar wood i 3 used in its construction . The walls are cemented and enriched by coupled columns , with entablatures and cornices . The floor consists of oak parqneterie with a fancy border , and handsome heavy curtains are to be

suspended in front of the doors to protect the inmates from drafts . The grand staircase leading to the Chamber is a very handsome structu re . The steps are of slate , the strings of white Sicilian marble , and the newels of rouge royal marble from Belgium , of chaste sculptured design , and the balustrade is of wrought iron artistically designed , with

cedar handrails . The Town Hall , in which public meetings and other gatherings are to be held , will be one of the largest in the world , and the interior will compete , as regards tasteful design and richness of ornament , with any edifice of a similar character in the United Kingdom .

In Memoriam.

In Memoriam .

ON Friday , 6 th Ootober 1882 , at Connanght House , Stockwell , J . 3 . Poole , late Proprietor of the South London Palace , London Road . —— " "' ^ ¦ ' i IIII ¦ iT- nffiTTTTii" - '""¦—¦ ¦ ¦ —«— = ¦ " = ————¦»——**