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Bedford Lodge, No. 157.
his duty , and filled the chair to their satisfaction . Ho ( the W . M . ) felt a great pleasure in placing tho jewel on his breast . After this compliment had been acknowledged , tho Lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet provided by Bro . A . Best , and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . After the loyal toasts the W . M . gave that of the Pro G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , with
which ho coupled tho name of Bro . T . Cnbitt P . M . P . G . P ., who eloquently responded . The distinguished brethren who had been chosen to fill tho important offices in Grand Lodge wero the right men in tho right place . With regard to tho Rig ht Worshipful the Depnty Grand Master Lord Skelmersdale , he hoped the brethren would ably support him at tho next Anniversary Festival of the Boys' School ,
whero that noble brother would preside . He ( Bro . Cubitt ) was proud to say he had been selected as a Grand Officer from this Lodge , and he hoped tho authorities would follow the example , and select another brother . Bro . Buckhnrst I . P . M . said he had groat pleasure in proposing the next toast—that was the health of the W . M .. whoso great and pood qualities needed no comment
from him . Bro . Turner wns one they were proud of . Tho W . M ., in reply , said the way in which tho toast had been received was very pleasing to him ; he felt ifc the greatest honour his having been placed in the Master ' s chair . Ho hoped he might have a happy and prosperous year of office . The toast of the Visitors wns next given , and with it was associated the names of Bros . Rothschild ,
II . Stiles , and J . R . Stacey . The brethren named severally acknow . Jedged tho compliment , all referring in terms of praise to the ability displayed by Bro . Briggs the Installing Master of the day , nnd to tho way the bnsiness of the Lodge had been conducted . Bro . Buckhurst responded for tho Past Masters , and ho was followed by Bro . Briggs . Other toasts wero given , and in listening to the excellent harmony furnished by several of the members and visitors , tho time passed
most agreeably . Tho Ty ler in due course gave tho concluding toast . Among the Visitors were Bros . J . Constable P . M . 185 , S . Webb P . M . 193 , J . R . Stacey P . M . 180 , L . Solomon 1507 , W . M . Stiles P . M . 1732 , H . Stiles 1732 , F . S . Rothschild W . M . 1288 , J . W . 1677 , Thompson P . M . 167 , Snowdon 55 , Triggs 1385 , G . C . Rivers 459 , Wainrow 1779 , Pigot P . M . 753 , Young P . M . 1385 , 11 . Wood W . M . 212 , Harrison 1185 , Daniel S . W . 1541 , Simmons P . M . 534 , Thompson 167 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .
Northumberland and Berwick Mark Masters Lodge ( T . I . )—The regular meeting of this Lodgo took place on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at tho Masonic Hall , Maypole-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . Tho Lodgo was opened by the W . M . Bro . Dr . Luke Armstrong , supported by the folowing Officers : —Bros . W . E . Franklin I . P . M ., G . W . Lax as S . W ., R . L . Armstrong J . W ., J . E .
Robson M . O ., E . G . Salmon S . O ., J . Wood J . O ., W . S . Hughes P . M . P . P . G . S . W . D . C . as S . D ., G . S . Place as J . D ., J . S . B . Bell Sec , R . Lock Treas ., G . Ford I . G . and G . S . Sims Tyler . Letters of apology wero read from the S . W . and S . D ., for their non-attendance . Bro . Symone J . Bell was advanced to this honourable degree by the
W . M ., assisted by Bro . Franklin I . P . M ., tho degree being worked in a very creditable manner . Tbe Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjonrned to refreshment , presided over by the W . M ., who submitted the nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured .
Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , JNO . 27 . —Held afc Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday , 26 th February . Present—Bros . King W . M ., Maidwell S . W ., Hall J . W ., Ward S . D ., Gartley J . D ., Hsvynes I . G ., Webb Preceptor , L . Norden Secretary ; Moss , E . H . Norden , Uppenheimer , Ellis , J . Benjamin , J . M . Levy . Lodge was opened in duo form , and tho minutes of last
meeting were read aud confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . E . H . Norden acting as candidate . Bros . Norden and Uppenheimer , being E . A . ' s , were iustructed in tbo answers leading to the second degree . Bro . Moss worked the first , second aud third sections of tbo lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . E . H .
Norden , Uppenheimer and Levy wero elected members . Tbo Auditors' report for tbe past year was presented and adopted . Bro . Atkins P . M . and L . Norden wero elected Treasurer and Secretary respectively . A vote of thanks was also accorded them for the admimrable mariner in which they bad discharged their duties . Bro . Maidwell was elected W . M . for next meeting .
Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . 37 , Bolton . —The monthly meeting of this the oldest Lodge in Lancashire was held on Monday , 1 st March , at the Swan Hotel , Bolton , at six o'clock . In the nnavoidable absence of tho W . M . Bro . Johnson Mills , who was engaged in professional business in Loudon , the chair was occupied by Bro . Samuel Crowther tbe Immediate P . M . and Prov . Grand
Superintendent of Works , supported by Bros . John Robinson as I . P . M ., Rooke Pennington S . W ., Jas . Walker P . M . aa J . W ., J . D . Porteous P . Prov . J . G . W ., Renfrew Secretary , R . K . Freeman Organist as S . D ., Jas . Newton P . M . as J . D ., G . P . Brockbauk P . M . P . Prov . G . S . D . Master of Cer ., F . W . Pacey P . Prov . G . Org . Berks and Bucks I . G ., and Jas . W . Roley Tyler . The Lodge having been opened and the
minntes of the preceding meeting confirmed , several important communications referring to the premises recently vacated at the Church Institute wero mado to the brethren and resolutions passed thereon . Three gentlemen were proposed for initiation in tho Lodge , and after reading a portion of tho ancient charges by tho S . W . the Lodgo was closed and tbo brethren proceeded to banquet .
Lodge of Joppa , Ho . 188 . —The regular meeting was held on Monday , 1 st March , at tho Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . The W . M . Bro . H . Hymans occupied tho chair ; Bros . R . Baker S . W ., L . M . Myers J . W ., E . P . Albert P . M . P . G . P . Sec , J . S . Lyon Treas .,
Bedford Lodge, No. 157.
Benjamin S . D ., Blanks J . D . ; Bros . P . M . s L . Alexander , H . M . Levy-Dodson ; Bros . S . B . Alexander , Grove Ellis , Eiebold , L . Wall . * Dewsnap , Hart , Gardner , & o . Visitors—Bros . E . Jacobs P . M . 1613 and 1318 , Bower Solomons 1614 , W . H . Gulliford P . M . 1017 and 1614 , Doyle 145 , Briant 1611 , H . J . Yonng 299 . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . Bro . Walls answered tho
questions satisfactorily , and was passed to the second degree . Bro . L . Alexander P . M . thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kind letter of condolence sent him by the Lodge on the occasion of his recent bereavement . A notice of motion was given by Bro . H . M . Levy P . M ., that in future the joining fe 9 of the Lodge be £ 5 5 s . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to slight refreshments .
Percy Lodge of Instruction . No-198 . —Held its usnal meeting on Saturday , 28 th February , at Bro . Fysh's . the Jolly Farmers , Southgato-road . Present .- —Bros . J . Lorkin W . M ., Snaro S . W .. Spencer J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , A . W . Fenner Secretary , J . Millington S . D ., Byott J . D ., Gilham I . G . ; also Bros . Isaac , Mnllord , Garrod , Weoden , Honsrhton , R . Defriez , Ferrar , Moss , E .
Woodman , I . P . Cohen , Byng , Harper , Darnell , W . Williams , & c . All preliminaries having been complied with , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very excellent manner , Bro . E . Woodman being candidate . The same brother answered the questions leading to the second degree , nnd retired . Bro . Isaac was entrusted . Lodge waa
opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Isaao being the candidate . Lodge being resumed , tho W . M . worked the third and fourth sections of tho first lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Snaro wns elected to preside afc the next meeting , after which Lodgo was closed and adjourned .
Israel Lodge of Instruction , No . 205 . —The Fifteen Sections were worked on 22 nd February , afc the Rising Snn , Globe , rond , Bethnal Green , under the Preceptorship of Bro . W . Musto P . M . No . 1349 . The chair was taken by Bro . Taylor I . G . No . 554 , who was suppoitedby Bro . T . J . Barnes P . M . No . 554 and
933 as S . W ., Bro . I . P . Cohen P . M . No . 205 as J . W . Tbe following brethren respectively took the sections : —First Lecture : Bros . Friedeberg , Valentine , Veal , Woodine , Moss , McDonald , Cnndick . Second Lecture : Bros . King , Webb , Forss , Barnes , Fowler . Third Lecture : Bros . I . P . Cohen , Job , Berry . Votes of thanks were passed to tho several brethren who assisted .
William Preston Chapter , Wo . 766 . —A meeting of this Chapter was hold at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Thursday , 26 th February . Present : —Comps . Dr . W . H . Kempster M . E . Z ., Dr . C . R . Cutmore J ., Henry Garrod P . Z . Treasurer , William Worrell P . Z . Scribe E ., J . T . Hiscox S . N ., J . T . Pilditch 1 st Asst . Soj ., G . Newman P . Z ., Aug . Braun P . Z ., T . Wilkinson , T . Harrop , P . C .
Sfceinmann , L . G . Reinbardfc as Janitor . The minutes of tho last Convocation were read and confirmed . Three candidates for exaltation wero on the agenda , but apologies were mado for two of the brethren . Bro . William James Javnvain of Lodge No . 1541 boing in attendance , was duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . A P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . Dr . W . H . Kempster
for his efficient and valuable services during the past year . This being election night , tho following Companions were elected as Officers for tho ensuing year : —Comps . J . T . Gibson M . E . Z ., Dr . C R . Cufcmore H ., J . T . Hiscox J ., Henry Garrod P . Z . Treasurer , William Worrell P . Z . Scribo E . ( sixth time ) , J . T . Pilditch S . N .,
W . Jerrett Miller P . Soj ., W . Grant Janitor . The Chapter was then closed in dne form and with solemn prayer . On this occasion there was no banquet , but the Companions adjourned for a quiet chat over a cigar and a glass of wine . The next meeting ( Installation ) will be on Thursday , the 27 th of May .
Koyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , Mo . 780 . —Friday evening , 27 th February , at the Star and . Garter , Kew Bridge . Present —Bros . Maton W . M ., Gomm S . W ., Goss J . W ., Gunner S . D ., Acworth J . D ., Bellerby I . G . ; P . M . ' s Roe Preceptor , Andrews , May ; and Bros . Tucker Treas ., Talbot , and Lee ( Urban 1196 ) . Lodge was opened , and tho minutes of previous meeting wore read , confirmed , and signed . Bros . P . M . Andrews and Tucker worked the first section of
tho first lecture , and then Bro . Andrews , assisted by tho brethren , worked tbe second and third sections . Bro . Andrews also delivered the E . A . charge . Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Tucker delivered tho lecture on the second tracing board . Lodge was closed down , and tbe dues collected . Bro . Gomm was elected W . M . for next meeting , and votes of thanks wore passed to Bro . P . M . Andrews for his able instruction , and to Bro . Maton for presiding . Lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned till 5 th March afc half-past seven p . m .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction . —At Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 2 nd March . Bro . Christian W . M ., Wardell S . W ., Williams J . W ., Clark S . D ., Brasted J . D ., Smyth I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Polak , Fraser , Baker , Dallas , Welford , Webb , & c . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .
Polak candidate . Bro . Christian worked the first section of tho Lecture . The Lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , nnd on resuming , the same brother worked the second section of the Lecture , in each case being assisted by the brethren . Brother Wardell was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was closed in duo form with solemn prayer , and adjonrned . The annnal supper of this Lodge of Instruction will take place on Tuesday , 23 rd March .
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Bedford Lodge, No. 157.
his duty , and filled the chair to their satisfaction . Ho ( the W . M . ) felt a great pleasure in placing tho jewel on his breast . After this compliment had been acknowledged , tho Lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet provided by Bro . A . Best , and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . After the loyal toasts the W . M . gave that of the Pro G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , with
which ho coupled tho name of Bro . T . Cnbitt P . M . P . G . P ., who eloquently responded . The distinguished brethren who had been chosen to fill tho important offices in Grand Lodge wero the right men in tho right place . With regard to tho Rig ht Worshipful the Depnty Grand Master Lord Skelmersdale , he hoped the brethren would ably support him at tho next Anniversary Festival of the Boys' School ,
whero that noble brother would preside . He ( Bro . Cubitt ) was proud to say he had been selected as a Grand Officer from this Lodge , and he hoped tho authorities would follow the example , and select another brother . Bro . Buckhnrst I . P . M . said he had groat pleasure in proposing the next toast—that was the health of the W . M .. whoso great and pood qualities needed no comment
from him . Bro . Turner wns one they were proud of . Tho W . M ., in reply , said the way in which tho toast had been received was very pleasing to him ; he felt ifc the greatest honour his having been placed in the Master ' s chair . Ho hoped he might have a happy and prosperous year of office . The toast of the Visitors wns next given , and with it was associated the names of Bros . Rothschild ,
II . Stiles , and J . R . Stacey . The brethren named severally acknow . Jedged tho compliment , all referring in terms of praise to the ability displayed by Bro . Briggs the Installing Master of the day , nnd to tho way the bnsiness of the Lodge had been conducted . Bro . Buckhurst responded for tho Past Masters , and ho was followed by Bro . Briggs . Other toasts wero given , and in listening to the excellent harmony furnished by several of the members and visitors , tho time passed
most agreeably . Tho Ty ler in due course gave tho concluding toast . Among the Visitors were Bros . J . Constable P . M . 185 , S . Webb P . M . 193 , J . R . Stacey P . M . 180 , L . Solomon 1507 , W . M . Stiles P . M . 1732 , H . Stiles 1732 , F . S . Rothschild W . M . 1288 , J . W . 1677 , Thompson P . M . 167 , Snowdon 55 , Triggs 1385 , G . C . Rivers 459 , Wainrow 1779 , Pigot P . M . 753 , Young P . M . 1385 , 11 . Wood W . M . 212 , Harrison 1185 , Daniel S . W . 1541 , Simmons P . M . 534 , Thompson 167 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .
Northumberland and Berwick Mark Masters Lodge ( T . I . )—The regular meeting of this Lodgo took place on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at tho Masonic Hall , Maypole-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . Tho Lodgo was opened by the W . M . Bro . Dr . Luke Armstrong , supported by the folowing Officers : —Bros . W . E . Franklin I . P . M ., G . W . Lax as S . W ., R . L . Armstrong J . W ., J . E .
Robson M . O ., E . G . Salmon S . O ., J . Wood J . O ., W . S . Hughes P . M . P . P . G . S . W . D . C . as S . D ., G . S . Place as J . D ., J . S . B . Bell Sec , R . Lock Treas ., G . Ford I . G . and G . S . Sims Tyler . Letters of apology wero read from the S . W . and S . D ., for their non-attendance . Bro . Symone J . Bell was advanced to this honourable degree by the
W . M ., assisted by Bro . Franklin I . P . M ., tho degree being worked in a very creditable manner . Tbe Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjonrned to refreshment , presided over by the W . M ., who submitted the nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured .
Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , JNO . 27 . —Held afc Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday , 26 th February . Present—Bros . King W . M ., Maidwell S . W ., Hall J . W ., Ward S . D ., Gartley J . D ., Hsvynes I . G ., Webb Preceptor , L . Norden Secretary ; Moss , E . H . Norden , Uppenheimer , Ellis , J . Benjamin , J . M . Levy . Lodge was opened in duo form , and tho minutes of last
meeting were read aud confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . E . H . Norden acting as candidate . Bros . Norden and Uppenheimer , being E . A . ' s , were iustructed in tbo answers leading to the second degree . Bro . Moss worked the first , second aud third sections of tbo lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . E . H .
Norden , Uppenheimer and Levy wero elected members . Tbo Auditors' report for tbe past year was presented and adopted . Bro . Atkins P . M . and L . Norden wero elected Treasurer and Secretary respectively . A vote of thanks was also accorded them for the admimrable mariner in which they bad discharged their duties . Bro . Maidwell was elected W . M . for next meeting .
Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . 37 , Bolton . —The monthly meeting of this the oldest Lodge in Lancashire was held on Monday , 1 st March , at the Swan Hotel , Bolton , at six o'clock . In the nnavoidable absence of tho W . M . Bro . Johnson Mills , who was engaged in professional business in Loudon , the chair was occupied by Bro . Samuel Crowther tbe Immediate P . M . and Prov . Grand
Superintendent of Works , supported by Bros . John Robinson as I . P . M ., Rooke Pennington S . W ., Jas . Walker P . M . aa J . W ., J . D . Porteous P . Prov . J . G . W ., Renfrew Secretary , R . K . Freeman Organist as S . D ., Jas . Newton P . M . as J . D ., G . P . Brockbauk P . M . P . Prov . G . S . D . Master of Cer ., F . W . Pacey P . Prov . G . Org . Berks and Bucks I . G ., and Jas . W . Roley Tyler . The Lodge having been opened and the
minntes of the preceding meeting confirmed , several important communications referring to the premises recently vacated at the Church Institute wero mado to the brethren and resolutions passed thereon . Three gentlemen were proposed for initiation in tho Lodge , and after reading a portion of tho ancient charges by tho S . W . the Lodgo was closed and tbo brethren proceeded to banquet .
Lodge of Joppa , Ho . 188 . —The regular meeting was held on Monday , 1 st March , at tho Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . The W . M . Bro . H . Hymans occupied tho chair ; Bros . R . Baker S . W ., L . M . Myers J . W ., E . P . Albert P . M . P . G . P . Sec , J . S . Lyon Treas .,
Bedford Lodge, No. 157.
Benjamin S . D ., Blanks J . D . ; Bros . P . M . s L . Alexander , H . M . Levy-Dodson ; Bros . S . B . Alexander , Grove Ellis , Eiebold , L . Wall . * Dewsnap , Hart , Gardner , & o . Visitors—Bros . E . Jacobs P . M . 1613 and 1318 , Bower Solomons 1614 , W . H . Gulliford P . M . 1017 and 1614 , Doyle 145 , Briant 1611 , H . J . Yonng 299 . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . Bro . Walls answered tho
questions satisfactorily , and was passed to the second degree . Bro . L . Alexander P . M . thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kind letter of condolence sent him by the Lodge on the occasion of his recent bereavement . A notice of motion was given by Bro . H . M . Levy P . M ., that in future the joining fe 9 of the Lodge be £ 5 5 s . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to slight refreshments .
Percy Lodge of Instruction . No-198 . —Held its usnal meeting on Saturday , 28 th February , at Bro . Fysh's . the Jolly Farmers , Southgato-road . Present .- —Bros . J . Lorkin W . M ., Snaro S . W .. Spencer J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , A . W . Fenner Secretary , J . Millington S . D ., Byott J . D ., Gilham I . G . ; also Bros . Isaac , Mnllord , Garrod , Weoden , Honsrhton , R . Defriez , Ferrar , Moss , E .
Woodman , I . P . Cohen , Byng , Harper , Darnell , W . Williams , & c . All preliminaries having been complied with , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very excellent manner , Bro . E . Woodman being candidate . The same brother answered the questions leading to the second degree , nnd retired . Bro . Isaac was entrusted . Lodge waa
opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Isaao being the candidate . Lodge being resumed , tho W . M . worked the third and fourth sections of tho first lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Snaro wns elected to preside afc the next meeting , after which Lodgo was closed and adjourned .
Israel Lodge of Instruction , No . 205 . —The Fifteen Sections were worked on 22 nd February , afc the Rising Snn , Globe , rond , Bethnal Green , under the Preceptorship of Bro . W . Musto P . M . No . 1349 . The chair was taken by Bro . Taylor I . G . No . 554 , who was suppoitedby Bro . T . J . Barnes P . M . No . 554 and
933 as S . W ., Bro . I . P . Cohen P . M . No . 205 as J . W . Tbe following brethren respectively took the sections : —First Lecture : Bros . Friedeberg , Valentine , Veal , Woodine , Moss , McDonald , Cnndick . Second Lecture : Bros . King , Webb , Forss , Barnes , Fowler . Third Lecture : Bros . I . P . Cohen , Job , Berry . Votes of thanks were passed to tho several brethren who assisted .
William Preston Chapter , Wo . 766 . —A meeting of this Chapter was hold at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Thursday , 26 th February . Present : —Comps . Dr . W . H . Kempster M . E . Z ., Dr . C . R . Cutmore J ., Henry Garrod P . Z . Treasurer , William Worrell P . Z . Scribe E ., J . T . Hiscox S . N ., J . T . Pilditch 1 st Asst . Soj ., G . Newman P . Z ., Aug . Braun P . Z ., T . Wilkinson , T . Harrop , P . C .
Sfceinmann , L . G . Reinbardfc as Janitor . The minutes of tho last Convocation were read and confirmed . Three candidates for exaltation wero on the agenda , but apologies were mado for two of the brethren . Bro . William James Javnvain of Lodge No . 1541 boing in attendance , was duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . A P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . Dr . W . H . Kempster
for his efficient and valuable services during the past year . This being election night , tho following Companions were elected as Officers for tho ensuing year : —Comps . J . T . Gibson M . E . Z ., Dr . C R . Cufcmore H ., J . T . Hiscox J ., Henry Garrod P . Z . Treasurer , William Worrell P . Z . Scribo E . ( sixth time ) , J . T . Pilditch S . N .,
W . Jerrett Miller P . Soj ., W . Grant Janitor . The Chapter was then closed in dne form and with solemn prayer . On this occasion there was no banquet , but the Companions adjourned for a quiet chat over a cigar and a glass of wine . The next meeting ( Installation ) will be on Thursday , the 27 th of May .
Koyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , Mo . 780 . —Friday evening , 27 th February , at the Star and . Garter , Kew Bridge . Present —Bros . Maton W . M ., Gomm S . W ., Goss J . W ., Gunner S . D ., Acworth J . D ., Bellerby I . G . ; P . M . ' s Roe Preceptor , Andrews , May ; and Bros . Tucker Treas ., Talbot , and Lee ( Urban 1196 ) . Lodge was opened , and tho minutes of previous meeting wore read , confirmed , and signed . Bros . P . M . Andrews and Tucker worked the first section of
tho first lecture , and then Bro . Andrews , assisted by tho brethren , worked tbe second and third sections . Bro . Andrews also delivered the E . A . charge . Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Tucker delivered tho lecture on the second tracing board . Lodge was closed down , and tbe dues collected . Bro . Gomm was elected W . M . for next meeting , and votes of thanks wore passed to Bro . P . M . Andrews for his able instruction , and to Bro . Maton for presiding . Lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned till 5 th March afc half-past seven p . m .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction . —At Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 2 nd March . Bro . Christian W . M ., Wardell S . W ., Williams J . W ., Clark S . D ., Brasted J . D ., Smyth I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Polak , Fraser , Baker , Dallas , Welford , Webb , & c . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .
Polak candidate . Bro . Christian worked the first section of tho Lecture . The Lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , nnd on resuming , the same brother worked the second section of the Lecture , in each case being assisted by the brethren . Brother Wardell was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was closed in duo form with solemn prayer , and adjonrned . The annnal supper of this Lodge of Instruction will take place on Tuesday , 23 rd March .