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which was drunk in solemn silence . We must not omit to notice tho excellent singing , under tho direction of the Organist , Bro . Godfrey . Both songs and glees were well rendered , by Bros . Godfrey , Eli Cox , Thomas , Tunstall , Pusey and others .
Industry Lodge No . 186 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 20 th January , at Tho Restaurant , No . 2 Westminster Chambers , Bro . Sees P . M . occupied the chair in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . D . Beck Wylie S . W ., Dyer J . W ., W . Mann P . M . Secretary , and Bros . Noehemer , T . S . Mortlock , Price and Tallaut P . M . ' s , Bros . Allison and Beach were passed to the second
degree . Messrs . Harry and Weil were initiated into the Order by Bro . W . Mann P . M . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . J . E . Wyllie S . W . was installed into the chair by Bro . Seex I . P . M . in a very perfect manner . Tho W . M . then appointed his officers as follows , viz ., Bro . Dyer S . W ., Black J . W ., Lake P . M . Treasurer , W . Mann P . M . Secretary , Duggott S . D ., Mole J . D ..
Noehemer P . M . D . C . A sum of £ 10 10 s was placed on the list of Bro . Seex , who is steward at the next festival for the Boys' School , and in the course of the evening a P . M . ' s collai ' , with a very elegant silver jewel attached , with suitable inscription , was presented to that brother for tho able and efficient manner ho had conducted the duties of tho chair during tho unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Beck . A very excellent banquet was given , and the usual routine
toasts followed , and found very able exponents , particularly the visitors , among whom were Bros . C . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P ., F . Binckes P . G . S . and Secretary Boys' School , Parsons W . M . St . James ' s Union , Headon W . M . Great City Lodge , Moody P . M . Great Northern , Coard P . M ., Wallbancke P . M ., & c . A very agreeable and harmonious evening was passed , to which Bros . Chubb , Smith , Carter and Smith , and the Misses May , Woodville , Bliss and Florence Woodvillo lent their valuable assistance , under the direction of Bro . Hook .
Lodge Of Joppa , No . 188 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate Street . Bros . S . L . Hickman W . M ., A . Dodson S . W ., L . Lazarus J . W ., A . Auerhaan Treasurer , E . P . Albert P . M . Secretary , Miller S . D ., A . Auerhaan I . G ., P . E . Van Noorden Organist , Woodstock Tyler . Past Masters Bros . 0 . Roberts I . P . M .,
L . Alexander , H . Berkowitz , B . W . Aaron , I . Abrahams , Hunt and H . M . Levy . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . I . Botibol and S . Botibol were raised to the third degree , and Bros . Samuel , Skinner and Pearco were passed to the second degree . Mr . Elias Harriss , being in attendance , was duly initiated into the Order by the W . M ., in a very excellent manner .
Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . then proposed , and Bro . Israel Abrahams P . M . seconded , that a letter of condolence be sent to the Right W . Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon Prov . Grand Master expressing the united sympathies of the brethren on his sad bereavement , and also that tho same be entered on the minntes of the Lodge . The resolution was carried unanimously . Bro . Joel Emanuel P . M . 205 was proposed as
a joining member . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to slight refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . B . W . Aaron P . M . returned thanks for the Benevolent Fund very eloquently . He stated the newly initiated candidate , Bro . Harriss , had given 21 s to that Fund . Bro . Israel Abrahams then gave the sum of 5 guineas to tho Benevolent Fund attached to the
Lodge , and the W . M . gave the sum of 21 s . Bro . Roberts proposed the toast of the W . M ., and spoke of his capital working and able presidency . The W . M . responded ; ho then proposed the toast of the visitors , Bros J . Levison P . M . 656 , Sydney , Monington 890 , C . Hogan I . P . M . 205 , Franks 212 , Praeger 15 , Crump 1227 , T . Smith
1155 , Walter 87 , Phillips 205 , Birch 192 . Bro . C . Hogan P . M . 205 , and W . M . 453 , returned thanks . Bro . O . Boberts returned thanks for the Past Masters . The toasts of the Wardens and Officers followed , also that of the Treasurer and Secretary , the former being unavoidably absent through indisposition . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very agreeable evening .
New Concord Lodge . —The above Lodge met on Thursday , 28 th Jan . at the Rosemary Branch , Hoxton , Bro . T . Bartlett P . M . W . M . ( who occupied that chair for the second year ) , H . J . Gabb S . W . T . Gallant J . W ., Cusworth S . D ., Harper J . D ., W . M . Main P . M . Secretary , Harriss I . G ., Wilkinson D . C , Walesby Organist , Stead , S . J . Emmens P . M ., and a numerous attendance of tho brethren . The
Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Gabb , Shipway and Swales were raised to the third degree , and Bros . Foye and Baylis were passed to the second degree . Mr . Westfield L . C . P . F . R . S . A ., principal of Leyton College , Essex , was initiated into tho Order by the W . M ., whose perfect working is a pattern worthy of imitation bv the Craft . Bro . Cusworth S . D . announced his intention
to act as steward for the Boys School . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was provided by Bro . Gabb . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bros . Hubban , Vernon , Walesby , Morrison , W . S . Taylor and Wicks contributing to the harmony . The visitors were Bros . Parker P . M . G 19 , Turner 754 , Denham 41 and Hall 898 .
Lodge Of Israel , No . 205 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at tho Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , Bro . Joel Emanuel W . M . in tho chair ; Buckland S . W ., supported by tho Wardens , Officers and Past Masters . The Lodge was opened , and tho minutes were confirmed . Messrs . Fulford , Jones , Flattelli and Hyams were initiated into the Order . Bro . F . Buckland W . M . elect and S . W . was then duly installed into
the chair by Bro . C . Hogan P . M ., * in a careful and perfect manner . The newly installedjW . M . then appointed his officers as follows , viz ., Bros . L . Jacobs S . W ., A . Auerhaan J . W ., G . Coote P . M . Treasurer , A . M . Cohen P M . Secretary , Cohen S . D ., Hall J . D ., Bassington I . G ., and Vesper Tyler . The Lodge was then called off , and the brethren partook of a very capital banquet , provided by Bro . Sidney Spencer , and superintended by Bro . Silver . The usual loyal and Masonic
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toasts were given , also the health of the W . M . In proposing tho toast of tho Past Master who had just vacated the chair , the W . M . had pleasure in presenting him , in the name of the Lodge , with a very elegant and artistically designed epergne and a Past Master's gold jewel in recognition of his services during the past year , and those valuable gifts wore duly acknowledged by the recipient , Bro . Joel Emanuel I . P . M . The Officers , Wardens , and tho Tyler's toast
concluded a very agreeable evening . For the toast of the visitors , Bro . Hickmann W . M . 188 , and Bro . Constable W . M . 185 , returned thanks . Among those present we noticed Bros . Grunebaum W . M . 1017 , E . P . Albert P . M . 188 , Llewellyn P . M . 34 , Saunders 889 and 1503 , Bond 889 , Honoville 889 , Vinette 1194 , Porter 889 , Stephens 449 , L . M . Auerhaan 118 , L . Lazarus J . W . 188 , Abraham 898 , Dobie ( St . Paul's ) , Kent 1297 and Martin 188 .
Eoyal Oak Lo dge , No . 871 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the White Swan Tavern , 217 High-street , Deptford , on tho 28 th January . Bros . G . Andrews W . M ., Lewin S . W ., Tusnn J . W ., Andrews P . M . Treasurer , Fk . Walters P . M . P . G . P . ( Middlesex ) Secretary , Pakes S . D ., H . J . Wells J . D ., J . Baxter Langley I . G ., Fisher'Organist , Dawe M . C ., Linn W . S ., P . M . 's Gerryatt Collington ,
& c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . J . Grindley , G . Jones , T . Frith and W . M . Chartres 1423 , were passed to the second degree . The election of the W . M . took place , and Bro . Lewin S . W . was unanimously elected to fill that office . Bro . W . Andrews P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and Bavin Tyler , The Lodge was then closed . The visitors were Bros . H . R . Harker-79 , Beaver 700 , W . Laing P . M . 1326 , Baldwin 1423 , Chartres 1423 , & o .
Priory Lodge , No . 1000 , Southend . —This flourishing Lodge held its annual meeting on Tuesday , 26 th ult ., in the Lodge room , at the Middleton Hotel , Southend , for the installation of the W . M . The Lodge was opened at two o ' clock . After the preliminary business had been disposed of , the W . M . elect , Bro . Albert Lucking P . M . No . 160 , and Provincial G . A . D . of Ceremonies , was duly installed
Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , tho ceremony being performed by the Worshipful Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram P . M . and P . Z . No . 214 . Worshipful Bro . William Pissey P . M . No . 160 and P . P . J . G . Warden , acting as director of the ceremonies . The W . M . afterwards appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . E . E . Phillips P . M . No . 379 ( Bath ) as S . W ., Rev . S . R . Wigram .
P . M . and P . Z . No . 214 , and P . P . G . Chaplain , as J . W . and Chaplain , Frederick Wood P . M . No . 1 , 000 , and P . P . S . G . W . re-elected Treasurer , J . A . Wardell P . M No . 1 , 000 W . M . No . 160 and P . P . G . D . reappointed Secretary , W . Frost S . D ., W . P . Bellis J . D ., Rowley P . M . 1 , 000 D . C , Chignoll I . G ., S . J . Weston and F . Cantor Stewards , Mountain Tyler . After the Lodge was closed , the brethren—about
thirty-two in number—sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . F . Cantor , of the Middleton Hotel . Tho following Past Masters , Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers and visitors were present : —A . Lucking P . M . No . 160 , W . M . No . 1 , 000 , Prov . G . A . D . C , Frederick Wood P . M . No . 1 , 000 and P . P . S . G . W ., James Willing J . W . No . 877 ( Domatic ) , and W . M . No . 1507 (
Metropolitan ) , William Pissey P . M . No . 160 and P . P . J . G . W ., Joseph Clarkson P . M . No . 865 and W . M . No . 1457 Bagshaw Lodge , Savago P . M . No . 174 , J . R . Hemman I . P . M . No . 1000 , John Weston No . 25 ( Ireland ) , S . Lilloy Bagshaw Lodge No . 1 , 457 , E . E . Phillips P . M . No . 379 ( Bath ) , J . A . Wardell P . M . No . 1 , 000 , W . M . No . 60 P . P . G . D ., H . Rowley P . M . No . 1 , 000 P . P . S . G . D ., F . T . Dawson P . M . No . 211
P . P . G . O . During tho evening W . Bro . J . R . Hemman , tho I . P . M . of the Lodge , on retiring from the chair that day , was presented by the W . M ., Brother A . Lucking , in the name of the Lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel . Brother Hemman returned thanks in a suitable manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the evening was enlivened with songs from Brothers Dawson , Phillips , Rowley , Savage , Berry , & c , & c .
Asaph Lodge , No . 1319 . —This Lodge , consisting chiefly of members of the musical and theatrical professions , met at 2 o ' clock , on Monday last , at Freemasons' Hall , thus enabling tho duties of Freemasonry to bo carried out , and the brethren to pursue their professional avocations . Bros . Frewin W . M ., 'Jekyll S . W ., W . A . Tinney J . W ., W . Coote jnn . Treasurer , E . S . Jones P . M . Secretary ,
E . Terry S . D ., E . J . Tinney I . G ., E . Swanborough D . C , and Past Masters J . Weaver I . P . M ., Charles Coote and Chamborlinj Bros H . Cox , Egerton , A . Hemming , Horton , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Mr . E . Coles was ballotted for and approved . Bros . C . H . Stevenson , Smith and Henson , being in attendance , were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts , and Bro .
Hilton was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The ceremouies were delivered correctly and impressively by the W . M ., and all the officers were equally perfect . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren separated . Bros . J . Fitzgerald 79 , H . P . Hall 541 , J . H . Riley 188 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 were present as visitors .
Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 , Barnet . —This Lodge held its installation meeting on the 29 th ult ., at tho Red Lion , Barnet , Bro . W . Cutbnsh W . M . The Lodge having been opened , and tho minutes of the last meeting , as well as of the emergency meeting on 16 th ult ., having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of installing Bro . Hayward Edwards W . M . elect was proceeded with
Bro . Lowthin P . M . officiating in a very effective manner . Tho W . M . then elected for his officers Bros . J . Cutbnsh S . W ., Dr . Livingstone J . W ., W . Cutbnsh Treasurer , Askew Secretary , Youn ^ r S . D ., Venables J . D ., Patterson Organist , and Cranston I . G . ; Bro . Goddard being re-elected Tyler . Bro . Cutbnsh , retiring W . M ., and Bro . Hnmphrys , retiring
Secretary , were then presented with the jewels of P . M . and Secretary respectively . The W . M . having received the congratulations of the visitors , the Lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to banquet , at which Bro . J . Lowthin P . M ., in the unavoidable absence , through domestic affliction , of the W . M ., most ably presided , The
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which was drunk in solemn silence . We must not omit to notice tho excellent singing , under tho direction of the Organist , Bro . Godfrey . Both songs and glees were well rendered , by Bros . Godfrey , Eli Cox , Thomas , Tunstall , Pusey and others .
Industry Lodge No . 186 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 20 th January , at Tho Restaurant , No . 2 Westminster Chambers , Bro . Sees P . M . occupied the chair in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . D . Beck Wylie S . W ., Dyer J . W ., W . Mann P . M . Secretary , and Bros . Noehemer , T . S . Mortlock , Price and Tallaut P . M . ' s , Bros . Allison and Beach were passed to the second
degree . Messrs . Harry and Weil were initiated into the Order by Bro . W . Mann P . M . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . J . E . Wyllie S . W . was installed into the chair by Bro . Seex I . P . M . in a very perfect manner . Tho W . M . then appointed his officers as follows , viz ., Bro . Dyer S . W ., Black J . W ., Lake P . M . Treasurer , W . Mann P . M . Secretary , Duggott S . D ., Mole J . D ..
Noehemer P . M . D . C . A sum of £ 10 10 s was placed on the list of Bro . Seex , who is steward at the next festival for the Boys' School , and in the course of the evening a P . M . ' s collai ' , with a very elegant silver jewel attached , with suitable inscription , was presented to that brother for tho able and efficient manner ho had conducted the duties of tho chair during tho unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Beck . A very excellent banquet was given , and the usual routine
toasts followed , and found very able exponents , particularly the visitors , among whom were Bros . C . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P ., F . Binckes P . G . S . and Secretary Boys' School , Parsons W . M . St . James ' s Union , Headon W . M . Great City Lodge , Moody P . M . Great Northern , Coard P . M ., Wallbancke P . M ., & c . A very agreeable and harmonious evening was passed , to which Bros . Chubb , Smith , Carter and Smith , and the Misses May , Woodville , Bliss and Florence Woodvillo lent their valuable assistance , under the direction of Bro . Hook .
Lodge Of Joppa , No . 188 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate Street . Bros . S . L . Hickman W . M ., A . Dodson S . W ., L . Lazarus J . W ., A . Auerhaan Treasurer , E . P . Albert P . M . Secretary , Miller S . D ., A . Auerhaan I . G ., P . E . Van Noorden Organist , Woodstock Tyler . Past Masters Bros . 0 . Roberts I . P . M .,
L . Alexander , H . Berkowitz , B . W . Aaron , I . Abrahams , Hunt and H . M . Levy . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . I . Botibol and S . Botibol were raised to the third degree , and Bros . Samuel , Skinner and Pearco were passed to the second degree . Mr . Elias Harriss , being in attendance , was duly initiated into the Order by the W . M ., in a very excellent manner .
Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . then proposed , and Bro . Israel Abrahams P . M . seconded , that a letter of condolence be sent to the Right W . Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon Prov . Grand Master expressing the united sympathies of the brethren on his sad bereavement , and also that tho same be entered on the minntes of the Lodge . The resolution was carried unanimously . Bro . Joel Emanuel P . M . 205 was proposed as
a joining member . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to slight refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . B . W . Aaron P . M . returned thanks for the Benevolent Fund very eloquently . He stated the newly initiated candidate , Bro . Harriss , had given 21 s to that Fund . Bro . Israel Abrahams then gave the sum of 5 guineas to tho Benevolent Fund attached to the
Lodge , and the W . M . gave the sum of 21 s . Bro . Roberts proposed the toast of the W . M ., and spoke of his capital working and able presidency . The W . M . responded ; ho then proposed the toast of the visitors , Bros J . Levison P . M . 656 , Sydney , Monington 890 , C . Hogan I . P . M . 205 , Franks 212 , Praeger 15 , Crump 1227 , T . Smith
1155 , Walter 87 , Phillips 205 , Birch 192 . Bro . C . Hogan P . M . 205 , and W . M . 453 , returned thanks . Bro . O . Boberts returned thanks for the Past Masters . The toasts of the Wardens and Officers followed , also that of the Treasurer and Secretary , the former being unavoidably absent through indisposition . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very agreeable evening .
New Concord Lodge . —The above Lodge met on Thursday , 28 th Jan . at the Rosemary Branch , Hoxton , Bro . T . Bartlett P . M . W . M . ( who occupied that chair for the second year ) , H . J . Gabb S . W . T . Gallant J . W ., Cusworth S . D ., Harper J . D ., W . M . Main P . M . Secretary , Harriss I . G ., Wilkinson D . C , Walesby Organist , Stead , S . J . Emmens P . M ., and a numerous attendance of tho brethren . The
Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Gabb , Shipway and Swales were raised to the third degree , and Bros . Foye and Baylis were passed to the second degree . Mr . Westfield L . C . P . F . R . S . A ., principal of Leyton College , Essex , was initiated into tho Order by the W . M ., whose perfect working is a pattern worthy of imitation bv the Craft . Bro . Cusworth S . D . announced his intention
to act as steward for the Boys School . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was provided by Bro . Gabb . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bros . Hubban , Vernon , Walesby , Morrison , W . S . Taylor and Wicks contributing to the harmony . The visitors were Bros . Parker P . M . G 19 , Turner 754 , Denham 41 and Hall 898 .
Lodge Of Israel , No . 205 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at tho Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , Bro . Joel Emanuel W . M . in tho chair ; Buckland S . W ., supported by tho Wardens , Officers and Past Masters . The Lodge was opened , and tho minutes were confirmed . Messrs . Fulford , Jones , Flattelli and Hyams were initiated into the Order . Bro . F . Buckland W . M . elect and S . W . was then duly installed into
the chair by Bro . C . Hogan P . M ., * in a careful and perfect manner . The newly installedjW . M . then appointed his officers as follows , viz ., Bros . L . Jacobs S . W ., A . Auerhaan J . W ., G . Coote P . M . Treasurer , A . M . Cohen P M . Secretary , Cohen S . D ., Hall J . D ., Bassington I . G ., and Vesper Tyler . The Lodge was then called off , and the brethren partook of a very capital banquet , provided by Bro . Sidney Spencer , and superintended by Bro . Silver . The usual loyal and Masonic
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toasts were given , also the health of the W . M . In proposing tho toast of tho Past Master who had just vacated the chair , the W . M . had pleasure in presenting him , in the name of the Lodge , with a very elegant and artistically designed epergne and a Past Master's gold jewel in recognition of his services during the past year , and those valuable gifts wore duly acknowledged by the recipient , Bro . Joel Emanuel I . P . M . The Officers , Wardens , and tho Tyler's toast
concluded a very agreeable evening . For the toast of the visitors , Bro . Hickmann W . M . 188 , and Bro . Constable W . M . 185 , returned thanks . Among those present we noticed Bros . Grunebaum W . M . 1017 , E . P . Albert P . M . 188 , Llewellyn P . M . 34 , Saunders 889 and 1503 , Bond 889 , Honoville 889 , Vinette 1194 , Porter 889 , Stephens 449 , L . M . Auerhaan 118 , L . Lazarus J . W . 188 , Abraham 898 , Dobie ( St . Paul's ) , Kent 1297 and Martin 188 .
Eoyal Oak Lo dge , No . 871 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the White Swan Tavern , 217 High-street , Deptford , on tho 28 th January . Bros . G . Andrews W . M ., Lewin S . W ., Tusnn J . W ., Andrews P . M . Treasurer , Fk . Walters P . M . P . G . P . ( Middlesex ) Secretary , Pakes S . D ., H . J . Wells J . D ., J . Baxter Langley I . G ., Fisher'Organist , Dawe M . C ., Linn W . S ., P . M . 's Gerryatt Collington ,
& c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . J . Grindley , G . Jones , T . Frith and W . M . Chartres 1423 , were passed to the second degree . The election of the W . M . took place , and Bro . Lewin S . W . was unanimously elected to fill that office . Bro . W . Andrews P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and Bavin Tyler , The Lodge was then closed . The visitors were Bros . H . R . Harker-79 , Beaver 700 , W . Laing P . M . 1326 , Baldwin 1423 , Chartres 1423 , & o .
Priory Lodge , No . 1000 , Southend . —This flourishing Lodge held its annual meeting on Tuesday , 26 th ult ., in the Lodge room , at the Middleton Hotel , Southend , for the installation of the W . M . The Lodge was opened at two o ' clock . After the preliminary business had been disposed of , the W . M . elect , Bro . Albert Lucking P . M . No . 160 , and Provincial G . A . D . of Ceremonies , was duly installed
Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , tho ceremony being performed by the Worshipful Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram P . M . and P . Z . No . 214 . Worshipful Bro . William Pissey P . M . No . 160 and P . P . J . G . Warden , acting as director of the ceremonies . The W . M . afterwards appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . E . E . Phillips P . M . No . 379 ( Bath ) as S . W ., Rev . S . R . Wigram .
P . M . and P . Z . No . 214 , and P . P . G . Chaplain , as J . W . and Chaplain , Frederick Wood P . M . No . 1 , 000 , and P . P . S . G . W . re-elected Treasurer , J . A . Wardell P . M No . 1 , 000 W . M . No . 160 and P . P . G . D . reappointed Secretary , W . Frost S . D ., W . P . Bellis J . D ., Rowley P . M . 1 , 000 D . C , Chignoll I . G ., S . J . Weston and F . Cantor Stewards , Mountain Tyler . After the Lodge was closed , the brethren—about
thirty-two in number—sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . F . Cantor , of the Middleton Hotel . Tho following Past Masters , Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers and visitors were present : —A . Lucking P . M . No . 160 , W . M . No . 1 , 000 , Prov . G . A . D . C , Frederick Wood P . M . No . 1 , 000 and P . P . S . G . W ., James Willing J . W . No . 877 ( Domatic ) , and W . M . No . 1507 (
Metropolitan ) , William Pissey P . M . No . 160 and P . P . J . G . W ., Joseph Clarkson P . M . No . 865 and W . M . No . 1457 Bagshaw Lodge , Savago P . M . No . 174 , J . R . Hemman I . P . M . No . 1000 , John Weston No . 25 ( Ireland ) , S . Lilloy Bagshaw Lodge No . 1 , 457 , E . E . Phillips P . M . No . 379 ( Bath ) , J . A . Wardell P . M . No . 1 , 000 , W . M . No . 60 P . P . G . D ., H . Rowley P . M . No . 1 , 000 P . P . S . G . D ., F . T . Dawson P . M . No . 211
P . P . G . O . During tho evening W . Bro . J . R . Hemman , tho I . P . M . of the Lodge , on retiring from the chair that day , was presented by the W . M ., Brother A . Lucking , in the name of the Lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel . Brother Hemman returned thanks in a suitable manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the evening was enlivened with songs from Brothers Dawson , Phillips , Rowley , Savage , Berry , & c , & c .
Asaph Lodge , No . 1319 . —This Lodge , consisting chiefly of members of the musical and theatrical professions , met at 2 o ' clock , on Monday last , at Freemasons' Hall , thus enabling tho duties of Freemasonry to bo carried out , and the brethren to pursue their professional avocations . Bros . Frewin W . M ., 'Jekyll S . W ., W . A . Tinney J . W ., W . Coote jnn . Treasurer , E . S . Jones P . M . Secretary ,
E . Terry S . D ., E . J . Tinney I . G ., E . Swanborough D . C , and Past Masters J . Weaver I . P . M ., Charles Coote and Chamborlinj Bros H . Cox , Egerton , A . Hemming , Horton , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Mr . E . Coles was ballotted for and approved . Bros . C . H . Stevenson , Smith and Henson , being in attendance , were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts , and Bro .
Hilton was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The ceremouies were delivered correctly and impressively by the W . M ., and all the officers were equally perfect . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren separated . Bros . J . Fitzgerald 79 , H . P . Hall 541 , J . H . Riley 188 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 were present as visitors .
Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 , Barnet . —This Lodge held its installation meeting on the 29 th ult ., at tho Red Lion , Barnet , Bro . W . Cutbnsh W . M . The Lodge having been opened , and tho minutes of the last meeting , as well as of the emergency meeting on 16 th ult ., having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of installing Bro . Hayward Edwards W . M . elect was proceeded with
Bro . Lowthin P . M . officiating in a very effective manner . Tho W . M . then elected for his officers Bros . J . Cutbnsh S . W ., Dr . Livingstone J . W ., W . Cutbnsh Treasurer , Askew Secretary , Youn ^ r S . D ., Venables J . D ., Patterson Organist , and Cranston I . G . ; Bro . Goddard being re-elected Tyler . Bro . Cutbnsh , retiring W . M ., and Bro . Hnmphrys , retiring
Secretary , were then presented with the jewels of P . M . and Secretary respectively . The W . M . having received the congratulations of the visitors , the Lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to banquet , at which Bro . J . Lowthin P . M ., in the unavoidable absence , through domestic affliction , of the W . M ., most ably presided , The