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Notices Of Meetings
assisted by the brethren . Lodgo was closed down to the first degreo , when , on tho proposition of Bro . Fenner , it was unanimously resolved that the invitation of tho Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction to this Lodgo of Instruction to work tho Fifteen Sections ou the last Wednesday in April , bo accepted . Bro . Gyer was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , after which tho brethren separated .
Angel Lodge , No . 51 . —The monthly meeting was held on Tuesdav evening last , at Colchester . Present—W . Bro . Alfred Welch P . M . asW . M ., W . P . Lewis P . M . S . W ., John J . C . Turner . T . W ., T . J . Railing Sec , G . Mercer S . D ., II . II . Costobadie J . D ., W . Sowman Steward , J . F . Railing I . G ., S . Munson Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . A . E . Church , C . 0 . G . Becker , W . Rickey , and several visitors and members of tho Lodge . Tho business of the evening was a raising and initiation ,
both of which were conducted in tho acting AV . M . s well-known perfect manner . It was decided that tho votes of the Lodge for the Masonic Schools should be given to the friends of Mabel Harrison Tipper . Somo five-and-twenty brethren afterwards met around tho festive board , and a very happy evening was spent . Tho health of tho absent W . M . ( who has recently boon called upon business to the Cape of Good Hope ) was heartily drank , with best wishes for his safe and happy return .
Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday last , at tho Bedford Hotel , Southampton-buildings . Present—Bros . Hallam W . M ., Pownceby S . W ., Soper J . W ., Dickins See ., White S . D ., Sandlo J . D ., Gowor I . G . Past Master Bro . Bingemann Preceptor ; Bros . Tate , Brown , Dodson , Cornn , Gilruth , Sanders , Tranter , Suodin , and others .
Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gardner being the candidate . The first , fourth , ancl part of the third sections wero worked . The bye laws , as revised , wore read and confirmed . Bro . Gardner was elected a member . Bro . T . B . Dodson was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , and will work tho ceremony of Installation . The Lodgo was then closed in perfect harmony .
Manchester Lodge , No . 179 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th nit ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . Bros . D . M . Bolfrago W . M ., Lovett S . W ., Green J . W ., W . Hopckirk P . M . Treas ., Hughes P . M . Seo ., Pugsley S . D ., Dottmar J . D ., Brown I . G ., Osmond D . C , Millward Asst . D . C , Parsons W . S ., P . M . 's Kew , Berry , Benct . Tha Visitors , were Bros . Mullord 1288
Rodmell 1218 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Bryant and Baldwin were passed to tho second degreo in a very impressive manner . The petition of tho widow of a brother of tho Lodge was accredited to the Grand Lodge of Benevolence . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet provided by Bro . F . Clemow .
Tho W . M . proposed tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , Bros . Millward and Millard singing the solo verses of tho National Anthem . Bro . Itosser sang a very c-xcelloni song . The W . M . proposed the toast of the Visitors , and Bros . Mullord , Ilodwell and II . M . Levy replied . Bro . Kew P . M . proposed the health of the W . M ., whoso working had been fully recognised in Froemasonry . No member of the Lodge but
would say that they wero r -end of having such a W . M . Ho not only knew his duties in the cho ' r , but also presided over the brethren in a genial manner . He hope I they would accord tho toast the welcome it merited . The W . M . tha iked , tho brethren for their expressions , and hoped to be among the a not only dnriug his year of office , but as a P . M ., to rank with th m , and to be associated with them for
many years . Before resuin ag the chair , ho wonld ask them to driuk the toast of tho Past Master ¦ ¦ , all of whom wero deserving their regard . Ho would couple with thi toast tho names of two brethren—Bro . Benet , who was Steward i > r tho R . M . I . B ., and Bro . W . Hopckirk P . M . and Treasurer , who w ; -s a Steward for the R . M . I . G . They wero deserving of regard anti esteem . Bro . C Parker hero
sanji" Harry Bluff . " Bro . Kew P . M . returned thanks for the toast , and said all required of tho P . Ji . 's would bo given . Bro . W . Hopekirk followed , and spoke of the Jharities . lie hoped tho P . M . ' s performed their duties to the satisfaction of the brethren , aud pointed out what Freemasonry had done for the noble Charities ; and ho hoped that
every brother would bo a donor or subscriber . Bro . Benet said this was the second time he had been Steward . The brethren had supported him on a former occasion , and he trusted they would not now desert him . The W . M . proposed the toast of tho Officers of tho Lodgo , whom he might aptly designate as tho future Masters . Bro . Parsons S . W . returned thanks , and then the Tyler ' s toast was given .
Percy Lodgo of Instruction , No . 198 . —The weekly meeting of this Lodge of Instruction was held on Saturday last , at Bro . Fvsh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road . Present : —Bros . Byott W . M ., Ilraund S . W ., Forss J . W ., Pearcy Precept ,, Fenner Sec , R . H . Halford Treas ., Gibbs S . D ., Powell J . D ., J . Millington I . G ., al «> Bros .
Williams , C . Lorkin , J . Lorkin , Hunt , Mackie , Ross , Parkes , Trewinnard , Garrod , and Peace . Tho W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Williams acting as candidate . Bro . Ross having given proofs of hia efficiency was entrusted . The Lodge having been advanced , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , with Bro . Ross as candidate . Both ceremonies were rehearsed in a manner which
reflected great credit on the W . M ., it being Ins maiden attempt in this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the second , and Bro . Pearcy tho third , sections ol the icefcttre , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo being resumed to the first degree , Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first section of this lecture , assisted by the brerhnm . Bro . Braancl was appointed W . M . for this Saturday . A voto of thanks was accorded to tbo W . M . for Lis services iu the chair for the first time in this Ledge , after which tho brethren adjourned .
Notices Of Meetings
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday last , at the Railway Tavern , Fonchnrchstreet . Present—Bros . Thos . B . Biddlo W . M ., Thomas W . C . Bush S . W ., D . Moss J . W ., Bush Troas ., J . K . Pitt Sec , William Woodward S . D ., J . E . Fells J . D ., J . M . Hunt I . C , nnd H . Patraoro J . W . 228 , Andrew , Walker . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by tho W . M ., Bro . Andrews acting as candidate . Bro . Moss worked tho
first , second , and third sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Bush was elected W . M . for nest Wednesday , at seven o ' clock .
Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —Met at tho Star and Garter , Kew-bridgo , on 21 st March , when tho Officers of the mother Lodgo took their respective positions to rehearse for 28 th ult . Tho Lodge was opened in duo form , and tho minutes of last meeting wero road , confirmed and signed . Lodge was opened successively in the three degrees , and tho W . M . rehearsed the ceremonies
of initiation and raising in a very impressive manner , Bro . Botley acting as candidate in each instance . Between tho ceremonies there was refreshment . Lodge was closed in duo form , and adjourned till Friday , 4 th April , at half past seven . The Hon . Secretary takes this opportunity of informing tho brethren nnd intending visitors that the Lodgo of Instruction will not be held on Good Friday .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuos . day evening last . f at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Smyth W . M ., Lovelock S . W ., J . Lorkin J . W ., Clark S . D ., Christian J . D ., Carr I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M .
Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Brasted , Collins , Wardell , Richardson , C . Lorkin and others . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Polak candidate . Bro . Dallas worked the first , second and third sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Lovelock was elected W . M . for next Tuesday .
"Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction , No . 1044 . — A meeting was hold at the Spread Eagle Hotol , on Tuesday last . Bro . W . A . Blackmoro was the W . M ., and there were also present Bros . J . Frost S . W , P . V . Denham J . W ., J . J . Holland S . D ., H . J . Newens J . D ., F . Reed I . G . ; and W . A . Morgan , J . G . Carter , C Digby , J . Sanders and A . A . Denham . Bro . Hunt was a visitor from tho
Beacousfield Lodge . The W . M . worked the first degree , Bro . Morgan being tho candidate . The W . M . ' s chair was then taksn by Bro . C . Digby ( the W . M . of the Doric Lodge ) , who went through tho ceremony of raising Bro . Hunt , which was done in a perfect manner . Bro . P . V . Denham , pursuant to notice , moved as to the disposal of the funds now in hand . He suggested that a portion should bo
spent in giving Bro . J . G . Carter some token for tho benefit he hacl conferred in the brethren as Preceptor , and tha ; a banquet , to celebrate the occasion , should be held . Bro . Carter , with Incoming modesty , djclined to accept a testimonial paid out of fie funds , as ho thought tli- ; y should bo devoted to tho Charities . Rrn . W . A . Morgan hinted thai the better course would be for the brethren to subscribe ,
and this wis agreed to . Bro . P . V . Denham proposed , Bro . A . A . Denham seconded , and it was carried , "That a banquet bo held of the membc . 's at a convenient date . " It was resolved , npon a motion by Bro . J . J . Holland , seconded by Bro . C . Digby , that the Lodge adjourn fro n the last Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday iu September .
Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . — Held at Bro . Pavitt ' s , t io Liverpool Arms , Canning-town , on Tuesday last . Present—I ros . Andrews W . M ., Pavitt S . W ., Worsley J . W ., W . J . Smith S . I , Spencer J . D ., Thorman I . G . ; also Bros . Johnson , Watkius , V est , Dixon , Sadler , Pullen , Calverley , Dunsmore , Musto P . M . Prec . itor , W . Hogg Hon . Sec . Tho minutes of tho last
meeting , hold ai the Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars , 7 th February 1878 , wore road i nd confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was worked by the W . M ., Lro . Johnson acting as candidate . The following brethren wore then ¦ -reposed by Bro . S . AV ., and seconded by Bro . Musto P . M . Preceptor , carried unanimously : —Bros . Dunsmore 1382 , Sadler 8 b' 0 , Spencer 107 G , West !> 33 , Smith 8 G 0 , Watkins 1076 . Bro . Wright having notified his resignation as Treasurer of the Lodge , it was
proposed by Bro . Musto , and seconded by Bro . Worsley , that Bro . Pavitt bo elected Treasurer—this was unanimously carried . Bros . Worsley , Smith , and Watkins were then elected as a Committee to revise the bye-laws of this Lodge of Instruction . It was proposed by Bro . Musto , and seconded by Bro . J . AV ., that Bro . S . W . bo W . M . for tho ensuing week , aud this was carried unanimously . Nothing further being offerod for the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was adjourned until Tuesday next .
Tynda'J Lodge , No . 1363 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd April , at the Lodgo Room , Chipping Sodbury . Present—Bros . E . Grossman AV . M ., AVm . Tucker S . AV ., J . P . Curtis Sec , T . Tinsley S , D ., J . Naysmith J . D ., Hy . Young D . C ., C . Newman I . G ., Chas . lies Tyler , James Payne Curtis I . P . M ., and a number of brethren . Visitor—Bros . P . M . Besley 855 . Bro . R . N . Hooper was
passed to the second degree . Bro . T . G . Seymour was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The following resolution was carried unanimously : — " That each AV . M . on taking office shall subscribe to the Tyudall Benevolent Fund the sum of £ 1 Is ; AVardens , 10 s Gd each ; Secretary and Treasurer , Deacons and Inner Guard ,
7 s 6 'd each . " Brother Grossman AV . Master then presented a I'ast Master ' s jewel to tho I . P . M . Brother James Payne Curtis , in recognition of his valuable services during his year of office . This was suitably acknowledged . A resolution was passed to invite tho neighbouring Lodge , No . 855 , to visit tho Tyndall at its next regular night of meeting in May . The Lodgo waa then closed at 0 . 20 .
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Notices Of Meetings
assisted by the brethren . Lodgo was closed down to the first degreo , when , on tho proposition of Bro . Fenner , it was unanimously resolved that the invitation of tho Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction to this Lodgo of Instruction to work tho Fifteen Sections ou the last Wednesday in April , bo accepted . Bro . Gyer was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , after which tho brethren separated .
Angel Lodge , No . 51 . —The monthly meeting was held on Tuesdav evening last , at Colchester . Present—W . Bro . Alfred Welch P . M . asW . M ., W . P . Lewis P . M . S . W ., John J . C . Turner . T . W ., T . J . Railing Sec , G . Mercer S . D ., II . II . Costobadie J . D ., W . Sowman Steward , J . F . Railing I . G ., S . Munson Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . A . E . Church , C . 0 . G . Becker , W . Rickey , and several visitors and members of tho Lodge . Tho business of the evening was a raising and initiation ,
both of which were conducted in tho acting AV . M . s well-known perfect manner . It was decided that tho votes of the Lodge for the Masonic Schools should be given to the friends of Mabel Harrison Tipper . Somo five-and-twenty brethren afterwards met around tho festive board , and a very happy evening was spent . Tho health of tho absent W . M . ( who has recently boon called upon business to the Cape of Good Hope ) was heartily drank , with best wishes for his safe and happy return .
Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday last , at tho Bedford Hotel , Southampton-buildings . Present—Bros . Hallam W . M ., Pownceby S . W ., Soper J . W ., Dickins See ., White S . D ., Sandlo J . D ., Gowor I . G . Past Master Bro . Bingemann Preceptor ; Bros . Tate , Brown , Dodson , Cornn , Gilruth , Sanders , Tranter , Suodin , and others .
Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gardner being the candidate . The first , fourth , ancl part of the third sections wero worked . The bye laws , as revised , wore read and confirmed . Bro . Gardner was elected a member . Bro . T . B . Dodson was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , and will work tho ceremony of Installation . The Lodgo was then closed in perfect harmony .
Manchester Lodge , No . 179 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th nit ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . Bros . D . M . Bolfrago W . M ., Lovett S . W ., Green J . W ., W . Hopckirk P . M . Treas ., Hughes P . M . Seo ., Pugsley S . D ., Dottmar J . D ., Brown I . G ., Osmond D . C , Millward Asst . D . C , Parsons W . S ., P . M . 's Kew , Berry , Benct . Tha Visitors , were Bros . Mullord 1288
Rodmell 1218 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Bryant and Baldwin were passed to tho second degreo in a very impressive manner . The petition of tho widow of a brother of tho Lodge was accredited to the Grand Lodge of Benevolence . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet provided by Bro . F . Clemow .
Tho W . M . proposed tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , Bros . Millward and Millard singing the solo verses of tho National Anthem . Bro . Itosser sang a very c-xcelloni song . The W . M . proposed the toast of the Visitors , and Bros . Mullord , Ilodwell and II . M . Levy replied . Bro . Kew P . M . proposed the health of the W . M ., whoso working had been fully recognised in Froemasonry . No member of the Lodge but
would say that they wero r -end of having such a W . M . Ho not only knew his duties in the cho ' r , but also presided over the brethren in a genial manner . He hope I they would accord tho toast the welcome it merited . The W . M . tha iked , tho brethren for their expressions , and hoped to be among the a not only dnriug his year of office , but as a P . M ., to rank with th m , and to be associated with them for
many years . Before resuin ag the chair , ho wonld ask them to driuk the toast of tho Past Master ¦ ¦ , all of whom wero deserving their regard . Ho would couple with thi toast tho names of two brethren—Bro . Benet , who was Steward i > r tho R . M . I . B ., and Bro . W . Hopckirk P . M . and Treasurer , who w ; -s a Steward for the R . M . I . G . They wero deserving of regard anti esteem . Bro . C Parker hero
sanji" Harry Bluff . " Bro . Kew P . M . returned thanks for the toast , and said all required of tho P . Ji . 's would bo given . Bro . W . Hopekirk followed , and spoke of the Jharities . lie hoped tho P . M . ' s performed their duties to the satisfaction of the brethren , aud pointed out what Freemasonry had done for the noble Charities ; and ho hoped that
every brother would bo a donor or subscriber . Bro . Benet said this was the second time he had been Steward . The brethren had supported him on a former occasion , and he trusted they would not now desert him . The W . M . proposed the toast of tho Officers of tho Lodgo , whom he might aptly designate as tho future Masters . Bro . Parsons S . W . returned thanks , and then the Tyler ' s toast was given .
Percy Lodgo of Instruction , No . 198 . —The weekly meeting of this Lodge of Instruction was held on Saturday last , at Bro . Fvsh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road . Present : —Bros . Byott W . M ., Ilraund S . W ., Forss J . W ., Pearcy Precept ,, Fenner Sec , R . H . Halford Treas ., Gibbs S . D ., Powell J . D ., J . Millington I . G ., al «> Bros .
Williams , C . Lorkin , J . Lorkin , Hunt , Mackie , Ross , Parkes , Trewinnard , Garrod , and Peace . Tho W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Williams acting as candidate . Bro . Ross having given proofs of hia efficiency was entrusted . The Lodge having been advanced , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , with Bro . Ross as candidate . Both ceremonies were rehearsed in a manner which
reflected great credit on the W . M ., it being Ins maiden attempt in this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the second , and Bro . Pearcy tho third , sections ol the icefcttre , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo being resumed to the first degree , Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first section of this lecture , assisted by the brerhnm . Bro . Braancl was appointed W . M . for this Saturday . A voto of thanks was accorded to tbo W . M . for Lis services iu the chair for the first time in this Ledge , after which tho brethren adjourned .
Notices Of Meetings
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday last , at the Railway Tavern , Fonchnrchstreet . Present—Bros . Thos . B . Biddlo W . M ., Thomas W . C . Bush S . W ., D . Moss J . W ., Bush Troas ., J . K . Pitt Sec , William Woodward S . D ., J . E . Fells J . D ., J . M . Hunt I . C , nnd H . Patraoro J . W . 228 , Andrew , Walker . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by tho W . M ., Bro . Andrews acting as candidate . Bro . Moss worked tho
first , second , and third sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Bush was elected W . M . for nest Wednesday , at seven o ' clock .
Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —Met at tho Star and Garter , Kew-bridgo , on 21 st March , when tho Officers of the mother Lodgo took their respective positions to rehearse for 28 th ult . Tho Lodge was opened in duo form , and tho minutes of last meeting wero road , confirmed and signed . Lodge was opened successively in the three degrees , and tho W . M . rehearsed the ceremonies
of initiation and raising in a very impressive manner , Bro . Botley acting as candidate in each instance . Between tho ceremonies there was refreshment . Lodge was closed in duo form , and adjourned till Friday , 4 th April , at half past seven . The Hon . Secretary takes this opportunity of informing tho brethren nnd intending visitors that the Lodgo of Instruction will not be held on Good Friday .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuos . day evening last . f at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Smyth W . M ., Lovelock S . W ., J . Lorkin J . W ., Clark S . D ., Christian J . D ., Carr I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M .
Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Brasted , Collins , Wardell , Richardson , C . Lorkin and others . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Polak candidate . Bro . Dallas worked the first , second and third sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Lovelock was elected W . M . for next Tuesday .
"Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction , No . 1044 . — A meeting was hold at the Spread Eagle Hotol , on Tuesday last . Bro . W . A . Blackmoro was the W . M ., and there were also present Bros . J . Frost S . W , P . V . Denham J . W ., J . J . Holland S . D ., H . J . Newens J . D ., F . Reed I . G . ; and W . A . Morgan , J . G . Carter , C Digby , J . Sanders and A . A . Denham . Bro . Hunt was a visitor from tho
Beacousfield Lodge . The W . M . worked the first degree , Bro . Morgan being tho candidate . The W . M . ' s chair was then taksn by Bro . C . Digby ( the W . M . of the Doric Lodge ) , who went through tho ceremony of raising Bro . Hunt , which was done in a perfect manner . Bro . P . V . Denham , pursuant to notice , moved as to the disposal of the funds now in hand . He suggested that a portion should bo
spent in giving Bro . J . G . Carter some token for tho benefit he hacl conferred in the brethren as Preceptor , and tha ; a banquet , to celebrate the occasion , should be held . Bro . Carter , with Incoming modesty , djclined to accept a testimonial paid out of fie funds , as ho thought tli- ; y should bo devoted to tho Charities . Rrn . W . A . Morgan hinted thai the better course would be for the brethren to subscribe ,
and this wis agreed to . Bro . P . V . Denham proposed , Bro . A . A . Denham seconded , and it was carried , "That a banquet bo held of the membc . 's at a convenient date . " It was resolved , npon a motion by Bro . J . J . Holland , seconded by Bro . C . Digby , that the Lodge adjourn fro n the last Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday iu September .
Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . — Held at Bro . Pavitt ' s , t io Liverpool Arms , Canning-town , on Tuesday last . Present—I ros . Andrews W . M ., Pavitt S . W ., Worsley J . W ., W . J . Smith S . I , Spencer J . D ., Thorman I . G . ; also Bros . Johnson , Watkius , V est , Dixon , Sadler , Pullen , Calverley , Dunsmore , Musto P . M . Prec . itor , W . Hogg Hon . Sec . Tho minutes of tho last
meeting , hold ai the Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars , 7 th February 1878 , wore road i nd confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was worked by the W . M ., Lro . Johnson acting as candidate . The following brethren wore then ¦ -reposed by Bro . S . AV ., and seconded by Bro . Musto P . M . Preceptor , carried unanimously : —Bros . Dunsmore 1382 , Sadler 8 b' 0 , Spencer 107 G , West !> 33 , Smith 8 G 0 , Watkins 1076 . Bro . Wright having notified his resignation as Treasurer of the Lodge , it was
proposed by Bro . Musto , and seconded by Bro . Worsley , that Bro . Pavitt bo elected Treasurer—this was unanimously carried . Bros . Worsley , Smith , and Watkins were then elected as a Committee to revise the bye-laws of this Lodge of Instruction . It was proposed by Bro . Musto , and seconded by Bro . J . AV ., that Bro . S . W . bo W . M . for tho ensuing week , aud this was carried unanimously . Nothing further being offerod for the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was adjourned until Tuesday next .
Tynda'J Lodge , No . 1363 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd April , at the Lodgo Room , Chipping Sodbury . Present—Bros . E . Grossman AV . M ., AVm . Tucker S . AV ., J . P . Curtis Sec , T . Tinsley S , D ., J . Naysmith J . D ., Hy . Young D . C ., C . Newman I . G ., Chas . lies Tyler , James Payne Curtis I . P . M ., and a number of brethren . Visitor—Bros . P . M . Besley 855 . Bro . R . N . Hooper was
passed to the second degree . Bro . T . G . Seymour was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The following resolution was carried unanimously : — " That each AV . M . on taking office shall subscribe to the Tyudall Benevolent Fund the sum of £ 1 Is ; AVardens , 10 s Gd each ; Secretary and Treasurer , Deacons and Inner Guard ,
7 s 6 'd each . " Brother Grossman AV . Master then presented a I'ast Master ' s jewel to tho I . P . M . Brother James Payne Curtis , in recognition of his valuable services during his year of office . This was suitably acknowledged . A resolution was passed to invite tho neighbouring Lodge , No . 855 , to visit tho Tyndall at its next regular night of meeting in May . The Lodgo waa then closed at 0 . 20 .