Notices Of Meetings

the brethren sat down to a vory sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Clemow , and superintended by Bro . Smith ; 117 brethren partook of the banquet . Tho W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . He hoped that H . R . H . the Princo of Wales M . W . G . M would not only enjoy his tour in India , but would be spared t < return in health and prosperity to his native land . The song of

" God Bless the Prince of Wales " was received with great enthusiasm . Bro . Knight Smith accompanying on the piano . Bro . Pardoe I . P . M ., in eulogistic terms , proposed the toast of the W . M ., whom he characterised as a true Mason , and a credit to the Lodge . Although so recently inducted into the chair , ho was one who could ably fill the important office , and at the expiration of his year of office

he would meet the approbation of all . The W . M . in reply , said he thanked Bro . Pardoe for his kind encomiums . He had been initiated nine years since , and his ambition was to attain the W . M . ' s chair ; he had gained it , and he hoped he would carry out its duties with integrity , and , at the expiration of his year of office , he would fully merit the marks of approbation

expressed by the brethren . The toast of the newly initiated brethren met with responses from Bros . Vaughan , Hodges and Channon . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Visitors , said there wero 28 distinguished brethren present , and he could not , at that late period of the evening , ask them all to respond , they were all heartily welcome to the Lodge . Bros . Dixon P . G . D . Berks and

Bucks , retnrned thanks for the toast , followed by Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , who paid just and deserved compliments to the W . M . for his hospitality , alluded to the perfect manner Bro . Read P . M . and Secretary , had performed the effective ceremony of installing the W . M . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Past Masters , whom he characterised as the pillars of the Lodge . Bro . Pardoe I . P . M .

replied , and again thanked the W . M . for tho elegant testimonial awarded to him . The toasts of the Wardens and Officers followed , and the W . M . proposed a special vote of thanks to Bro . Knight Smith , for his valuable assistance in contributing to the harmony of tho evening , which was duly responded to ; Bro . Mayers also sang

some capital songs . The Tyler ' s toast concluded an agreeable and harmonious evening . The visitors were Bro . F . Smith 1441 , G . Tims P . M . 177 , Willis P . M . 157 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Thompson 834 , Bond , Knight Smith , Dixon P . G . D . Berks and Bucks , W . Doyle P . P . G . J . D . West Lancashire , & c .

Dramatic Lodge , No . 571 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , the 3 rd of November , at 213 Buchananstreet , Glasgow , at 3 p . m . Present—Bros . Wm . Dobson R . W . M ., Bro . J . Houston D . M ., W . H . Jackman S . W ., W . S . Oliver as J . W ., J . B .

Hardie Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Miller P . M . 178 , J . Duthie 219 , G . W . Wheeler 75 , G . B . Adam 360 , and Wm . Phillips R . W . M . 556 . Businoss—The passing of a brother to the 2 nd degree , which ceremony , at the request of the Worshipful Master , was very ably performed by Bro . Phillips R . W . M . 556 .

Cabbell Lodge , No . 807 . —This Lodge held its last meeting on Thursday , the 28 th of October , at the Masonic Hall , Norwich . Present—Bros . H . Lamb W . M ., W . Provart S . W ., A . Atkinson J . W ., George Baxter Secretary , A . Berry S . D ., E . Pankhurst J . D ., R . Ford as I . G ., Murrell Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . J . A . Gore , Thos . Camphing , J . Taylor jun ., R . Baldry , G . Thirkettle . Visitors—Bros . Geo . A . Allen P . M . 991 , E . Thompson 213 , W . Crisp 213 , J . Yolland 1385 , J . Thompson 74 . Business—To raise Bro . Gibbs .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The fifteen , sections wero worked in this Lodgo on Tuesday , 26 th ult ., by Bro . Marx Gross , assisted by the following brethren : —Bros . Brand " , Ellis , Berry , Lowe , H . Lloyd , Pinder , Gilchrist , Cambridge , Musto , Austin , Lee , Wallington , Brown and Perrin . There was a large attendance , and the working was very good .

Eoyal Oak Lodge , No . 871 . —The regular meeting of this well-known Lodgo was held on the 28 th ult ., at the Swan Tavern , 217 High-street , Deptford . Present—Bro . S . 0 . Lewin W . M ., H . J . Tuson S . W ., J . J . Pakes J . W ., F . Walters P . P . G . P . Middlesex , Secretary , J . Baxter Langley I . G ., G . Andrews P . M ., and above fifty brethren and visitors . The Lodge was then opened , and , on the

confirmation of the minutes , Bro . G . Andrews P . M ., by tho courtesy of the W . M ., passed Bros . T . W . Crout 1820 , and H . W . Wieland 1423 , to the second degree , and raised Bros . J . McDonald and J . J . Adams to the third degree . A motion , notice of which had previously been given by Bro . H . Schartan , who was unavoidably absent , was proposed by Bro . Baxter Langley I . G ., seconded by Bro . P . Walters

P . M . P . G . P . Middlesex , and earned , "that Bro . Andrews P . M ., who was elected Steward for tho Royal Oak Lodge , No . 871 , on the occasion of the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M ., be presonted , from the funds of this Lodge , with the Jewel struck by order of the Grand Lodge . " Bro . J . Baxter Laauley consented to

act as Steward at the next Anniversary Festival for tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The Lodge was then closed , and refreshment followed labour . The visitors were Bros . Chas . Horsley P . P . G . R . Middlesex , J . T . Adams 1326 , W . llardman T . G . 1531 , J . Markin 879 , H . W . Wieland 1423 , H . R . Harker 79 , J . Triptree 13 , T . W . Crout 1226 , and J . Topp 913 .

Rowley Lodge , No . 1051 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 1 st Novomber , at the Masonic Rooms , Athonamm , Lancaster . Present—Bros . Jus . Taylor W . M ., Henry Longman S . W ., T . Jackson J . W ., Dr . J . Daniel Moore P . G . S . B . England Secretary , Geo . Sutton S . D ., T . Atkinson S . W . 281 as J . D .,

l . R . Judsou I . G ., John Watson and J . Beeley Tylers . P . M . Bros . Edward Airey I . P . M . 281 . Visitors—Bros . CharlesII . Garnett , of St . Paul ' s Lodge , Montreal , Andrew McKaith 251 . Business—Minutes confirmed , & c . Bro . Grant King F . C . raised . Bro . G . T . Taylor E . A . P . passed . Bro . Dr . Moore P . G . S . B . England , appointed Steward to Aged Preemasons' Institution Festival .

Notices Of Meetings

Stanley Lodge , No . 1325 . —This Lodge held its regular neeting on Tuesday , the 19 th of October , at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool . Present—Bros . Henry Ashmore W . M ., Francis Knight S . W ., James Whittaker Burgess J . W ., Chas . Heden Secretary , Chas . Heden Treasurer , Samuel Hill as S . D ., J . H . Bradshaw J . D ., C . Leighton P . M . D . C ., A . Samuels Sfcoward , G . D . Gilbert I . G .,

Peter Larsen P . M . Tyler ; P . M . Bro . C . Leiorhton . Visitors—Bros . John Hayes P . M . 249 , E . Johnston W . M . 203 , John Parsons P . M . 203 , 1 . P . Bryan Organist 1035 , Chas . Carter 249 . Business — Lodge > pened in due form , and prayer by H . Ashmore W . M . Minutes read < ind confirmed . Ballots were taken for Messrs . R . J . Rose and P . McArthnr Campbell , which being unanimous , they were duly initated

and retired . Lodge opened up to third degree . Raised to subhmo degree of M . M . Bros . Marshall , Quayle , Ashton , McConuell , Winskill , Blackburn , Burgess , Hughes , Foulkes , Macnalty , Thomas , Ewing . Tho Lodgo was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent repast , provided by Bro . Casey , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero drank and enlivened by a few choice songs , & c .

Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Friday , the 29 th of October , at tho Red Lion Hotel , Barnet . Present—Bros . Hayward Edwards W . M ., James Cutbush S . W ., J . Livingston J . W ., G . Askow Secretary , W . Cutbush I . P . M . Treasurer , R . F . Young S . D ., F . Venables J . D ., C . Gray D . C . and I . G .,

W . Brown Steward , R . W . Goddard Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . J . Lowthin and Wingham , and a numerous assemblage of brethren . Business—The Lodgo was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . Bro . W . F . Taunton having answered the usual questions , was raised to the sublime degree . After some routine business , the Lodgo was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Chaucer Lodge , No . 1540 . —A meeting of this new and rapidly increasing Lodge was held on 27 th of October 1875 , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Present — Bro . J . Walters P . P . G . P . Middlesex , Secretary , ocenpied the chair , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . Bro . T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , J . W . Baldwin W . M . 1423 as S . W ., E . S . Stidolph J . W ., Kemp S . D ., W . Hudson J . D ., H . Faija I . G ., W . Hudson D . C ., and several others .

The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . P . Walters then , with his usual ability and perfect working , raised Bros . E . and J . Emanuel , R . H . Willat , J . Wooster and P . Crosbie . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren separated , there being uo banquet . Apologies wero received from the W . M ., Bro . J . 0 . Mason , and the Chaplain , the Rev C . Hatch , who were unable to be present .

St . Mungo Encampment of Knights Templar . —This Encampment held a special meeting on Thursday , 28 th October , in St . Mark's Hall , Glasgow , at 2 o ' clock p . m ., the E . C . Sir Knight Robert Bell presiding , assisted by Sir Knights G . W . Wheeler as Prolate , J . Tweod as Marshall , J . Shaw C . C ., J . Ferguson S . G ., G . Dalrymple J . C ., J . McLeish W ., and J . B . Hardies S . On the

dias was Wm . Brice , Grand Sentinel , who had come from Edinburgh to see a friend received in St . Mango ' s . A petition was presented from Comp . A . N . Henderson , of Chapter 44 , who was duly dubbed and created a Knig ht * of the Temple , in Sir Knight Bell ' s usual impressive style . Sir Knight Brice expressed his satisfaction

at the way the ceremonies wero rendered , as , from his experience in the Supreme Chapter General and the Priory of the Lothian , he was competent to judge . Sir Knight Bell said praise from such a source was indeed worth having , but he felt that owing to the absence of some of the officors , it had not been quite so effectively rendered as he could have wished . The Encampment was then closed .

Mark Master Masons Of Sussex.

MARK MASTER MASONS OF SUSSEX .

THE annual meeting of tho Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Sussex was held at the Castle Hotel , Hastings , under the presidency of Bro . Sir John Cordy Burrows G . M . M ., the Committee of General Purposes having previously met . Tho Grand Mark Lodgo having been opened , the business on tho ageuda paper was then proceeded with . The election of Officers then took place , when the following brethren were elected and afterwards

invested : —Bros . J . Braithwaite G . Treasurer , T . Hughes G . Tyler ( by ballot ) , Dr . Cumming D . P . G . M ., D . Trollope G . S . W ., W . Hudson G . J . W ., the Rev . Cave Brown Cave G . Chaplain , W . Kirkland G . M . Overseer , T . H . Mosley Registrar of Marks , S . H . Ade G . Secretary S . R . Legg Assist . Secretary , W . B . Wood G . S . D ., C . J . Smith G . D . C ., C . W . Duke Assist . G . Secretary , A . Pitcock G . S . B ., G . Emary Grand

Standard Bearer , A . R . Croucher G . Organist , A . E . Tompkinson G . I . G ., G . Fairman G . S . Works , C . Golding , J . Newman and C . Matthews ( Stewards ) . The Grand Mark Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet provided by the worthy host , Bro . G . Gage , that gave great satisfaction . Bro . Sir Cordy Burrows

( Ex-Mayor ) Grand Mark Master , presided with great ability , and gave the usual loyal and routine toasts , which were duly responded to , and a very agreeable evening was passed . Among those present were Bros . T . J . Sabine P . G . ( Mark ) Secretary , Hudson , G . Smith , Matthews , Lockyer , Cave , Jas . Dorman , G . Wellord Grey , J , Nixon , & o .

MEDICINE OR . MIRTH . —A Scotch critic , in noticing Bro . Toole ' s return from America , says , " Toole has a face , a voice which would make a New England Shaker , in tho lowest depths of the dumps , quake with mirth . Cachination is better than colchicum for the gout ,

it is a sovereign specific for the sulks , and he who can create it at will is the most potent physician of the age . Such a physician is John L . Toolo . " A further proof of his popularity is such that , on the first night he is announced to appear at the Gaiety Theatre , on the 8 th of Novomber , every available place is secured .