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Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1557, Hexham.
Lodge of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 . —A regular meeting was held on Tuesday , 25 th ultimo , afc Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-streefc . Bros . J . H . Leggott W . M ., W . R . Lister S . W ., Woods as J . W ., G . S . States P . G . S . Sec , T . Bull P . M . Treas ., Kerrell S . D ., Reed J . D ., Purkiss P . M ., A . Hugon , Brock , Hall , Lamb , Masters , KennardAc . Tho Lodgo was opened , and the minutes were
con-, firmed . Bros . May and Maynard wero passed to the second degree in the W . M . 's nsual perfect and impressive manner . The election for W . M . then took place , and Bro . W . R . Lister S . W . was unanimously chosen j this announcement was received with loud cheers , and Bro . Lister suitably acknowledged tho compliment . Bro . T . Bull P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Grant P . M . Tyler . A
sum of money was unanimously voted from the funds of the Lodge for the purpose of presenting the retiring W . M ., J . H . Leggott with a jewel , for the ablo and efficient manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair during his year of office , and in token of the high estimation in which he is held by every brother for his zeal in upholding the dignity of the Lodge . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent supper . The WM . genially presided ,
and briefly introduced the usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts . Bro . Purkiss responded for the P . M . 's . The W . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M . elect , spoke in glowing terms of the qualifications of thafc brother , who he was sure would follow in the footsteps of his predecessors . Bro . T . Bull responded to the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . W . Birrell No . 1310 responded for the Visitors . Altogefcher a very agreeable evening was passed . Bro . W . R . Lister and A . Hugon contributed to the harmony .
Joppa Lodge , No . 188 . —The regular meeting of this numerous and excellent working Lodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-streefc , City . Bros . M . Spiegel W . M ., H . Hyams S . W ., R . Baker as J . W ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Secretary , J . S . Lyon Treasurer , Benjamin I . G . ; N . M . Banm Steward ; Past Masters L . Alexander , L . Lazarus , M . Alexander ,
A . Dodson , S . Hickman , H . M . Levy , H . Berkowitz , & c . Lodge was opened , and tbe minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . A notice of motion by Bro . Weigel was then considered : —That paragraph 13 of the Bye-laws of the Benevolent Institution of the Lodge be revised , as follows : " That no Brother whoso name shall have been erased or excluded from the Lodge through neglecting to
pay his subscription , or through other causes , shall be entitl ed to participate in tbe funds of tho said Institution unless he shall have advised the Lodge of his inability to pay the amount due , previous to his being erased , and the Lodge shall have been satisfied with this statement . " This was seconded by Bro . M . Alexander P . M ., ably discussed , and eventually carried . The election for W . M . then took place , and Bro . H . Hyams S . W . was unanimously elected . Bro . J . S .
Lyon was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Woodstock P . M . Ty ler . Five brethren were elected on the Board of Management ; tight to serve on tho Committee of the Benevolent Fund , and two appointed as Auditors . Bro . L . Lazarns P . M . proposed , and Bro . II . M . Levy P . M . seconded , That a sum of five guineas bo given from tho funds of the Lodgo for the purpose of presenting tho retiring W . M ., Bro . M . Spiegel , with a Past Master ' s gold jewel for the able and efficient manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair . Tho
acting W . M . informed tho brethren it was the wish of Bro . Spiegel thafc there should be no subscription from tho brethren ; ho desired to wear this gift solely as a Lodge jewel . The Lodgo was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to light refreshments . The W . M . proposed tho usual toasts . Bro . E . P . Albert P . G . P . returned thanks for tho Grand Officers . Bro . L . Alexander Past
Master and President replied to the toast of "Prosperity to the Benevolent Fund . " Tho W . M . said he had now a very important toast to propose , and thafc was the health of the W . M . elect . He hoped Bro . Hyams would have health and strength to fulfil the duties of the chair . Bro . Hyams returned thanks for tbe way in which the toast had been received ; he hoped to have many
opportunities of performing tho ceremonies , in which he felfc he shonld bo ably assisted by the Past Masters . Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . proposed the health of the W . M ., who , in replying said , in conducting bis Lodge , he had studied economy in every shape ; he was pleased that they had altered the bye laws ; this wonld , he hoped , tend to promote peace and harmony . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the
Visitors , who severally responded . The P . M . ' s were next honoured ; the W . M . thanked them for their assistance during his year of office . Bros . L . Alexander and S . Hickman responded . The toast of the Officers included Bros . E . P . Albert Hon . Sec , and J . S . Lyon the re-elected Treasurer . The former Bro . first responded , he was
followed by several of the junior Officers . Among the Visitors were—Bros . G . L . Moore W . M . 169 , Arthur Roberts 733 , B . Kauffman 1732 , F . Silvester 193 , Thaddeus Wells 205 , Warr 169 . Somo excellent songs were sung by Bro . Silvester ( Sidney Franks ) , Thaddeus Wells , Benjamin , & c .
London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction , No . 58 . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 1 st December , at the London Masonio Club , 101 Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Present—Bros . Pulsford W . M ., Chapman S . W ., Fraser J . W ., J . D . Langton Sec , Beeton S . D ., Barnett 3 . D ., Cutbbertson I . G . 5 Bro . Smallpeice Preceptor ; Bros . Escott , Williams , Brittain , John Wood , Joseph Langton , & c .
Lodge epened , and the minutes of the Inst meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Williams , a candidate for the third degree , answered the questions , and was raised to the degree of M . M . Lodge was called off ; tho first section of tho lecture was worked . Bro . Cutbbertson was elected a member . Bro . Chapman was unanimousl y
elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . Bro . Williams proposed that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . J . S . Fraser for his kindness in acting as Preceptor during the period that office was vacant . This was seconded by Bro . Joseph Langton , and carried unanimously . The Lodge waa then closed until Monday next , at six o ' clock .
Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1557, Hexham.
Albion Lodge , No . 0 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 2 nd December , afc tho Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Present : —Bros . L . W . Harvey W . M ., James Forbes S . W ., Frederick Clifford J . W ., James Abbott P . M . Secretary , Thomas Moring P . M . Treasurer , E . D . Willey J . D ., Edward Coste Steward , Alfred Endcan I . G ., James Rawles Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . W . R . Marsh , W .
Willey , W . T . Scott , S . Vallentine . After preliminaries , Bros . Henry Cordery and Dr . Josephus Shaw were pissed to the degree of F . C . Mr . Walter Baker was initiated by Bro . L . W . Harvey , who performed his duties in a very able manner . Tho ballot for W . M . for the ensning year resulted in favour of Bro . James Forbes S . W . Bro . Thomas Moring P . M . was re-elected Treasurer ; while Bro . S .
Vallentine P . M . was again elected Treasurer of tho Benevolent Fund . Bro . James Rawles , on a show of hands , was re-appointed Tyler . After an Audit Committeehad been named , it was proposed and carried nnaniinously that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . L . W . Harvey tho W . M . for his services to the Lodge during his year of office . Tho labours of the evening being ended , the brethren adjourned to tho Freemasons' Tavern , to banquet .
Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —A meeting was held on 4 th December , at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leaden , hall . street . Present—Bro . J . Da Silva W . M ., Valentine S . W ., Hill J . W ., L . Norden Sec , D . Moss J . D ., Qnartly I . G ., and other breth ren . Business—After the usual preliminaries , the W . M . rehearsed
the ceremony of initiation , Bro . D . M . Davis acting as candidate . The W . M . worked the 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th sections of the lecture . Bro . Davis , an entered apprentice , answered the questions leading to the 2 nd degree . Bros . Davis and Quartly were elected members of this Lodge of Instruction . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed .
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 85 . —At Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 2 nd December . Bros . Moss W . M ., Daniel S . W ., Valentine J . W ., Roberts S . D ., Maidwell I . G ., Barber and Hollands . The Lodge was opened in due form . Tho minutes of the previous meeting were rend and confirmed . Tho ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Barber
candidate . The Lodgo was closed in the second degree . Bro . Daniel was elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday . The report of the auditors was read , adopted and entered on tho minutes . The working expenses of the Lodge for the year amounted to 9 s . The remainder of the receipts ( £ 7 ) were spent on tho following Charities : —Fivo guineas to tho Girls' School , £ 1 to the Old People's Entertainment , aud £ 1 for four five-shilling tickets , per Bro . Brown of No . 65 .
Vitruvian Lodge of Instruction , No . 87 . —A meeting was held on 4 th December , at tho now White Hart Tavern , Belvedereroad , Lambeth . The Lodj . ' 0 of Instruction was hold for the first ti no in the spacious Hall which has been ppeeially erected for tie ronvenionce of Masonic Lodges . Present—Bros . J . Skirving W . M .,
W . Wattcrton S . W ., J . Do Sol'a J . W ., G . Isaac Treas ., J . G . Houd Sec ., H . Ball S . D ., C . NYfcfc J . D ., 11 . Field Tyler ; also Bros . Kohler , Jnncwny , Stnnrfc , Birch and others . Tho Lodge ivns opened in duo form with solemn prayer , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The first , second and third sections were worked . Bro . Wattei ton will preside next Thursday evening .
St . Michael ' s lodge of Instruction , No . 211 . —A
meeting was held on Thursday evening , at tho Moorgate Station Restaurant , opposite Moorgate-street Railway Station of the Metropolitan Railway . Present—Bros . Alfred Withers W . M ., W . Radcliffe 8 . W ., W . W . Morgan Hon . Sec . J . W ., Usher Bach S . D ., W . E . Young J . D ., F . J . Hentsch I . G ; P . M . Bro . George King Preceptor . Visitors—Bros . W . H . Rudderforth , J . R . Fonlger P . M ., and Alfred Kent .
Business—Lodge was opened and the ceremonies of tho second and third degrees were rehearsed by tho W . M ., Bros . Hitch and Rudderforth respectively acting as candidates . Later in the evening reference was mado by Bro . Usher Bach to the very comfortable quarters the member had secured for their Lodgo of Instruction . The W . M .
also congratulated the brethren , and expressed his indebteness to tho Officers for tbe way in whicb they had supported him . Bros . Foulaor , Rudderforth and Kent wero elected members , and tho latter Brother had the compliment of honorary membership conferred upon him . Bro . W . Radclifl ' e will preside on Thursday next , when tho brethren will assemble afc eight o ' clock .
Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction . —This popular and prosperous Lodge of Instruction held its annual banquet at the Alwy ne Castle , St . Paul ' s-road , Cauonbury , N ., on Friday evening , under tho presidency of Bro . Eldridge , Treasurer and P . M . 187 . Thero was a largo number of guests , and with his usual forethought , the host , Bro . T . Meekham , had obtained an extension of hours for the
accommodation of those assembled , in order that there should be no inter , ruption to tho harmony . Ib was a peculiarity that the toasts usually proposed were given in the ordinary way , and without the usual Masonic honours , the gathering being understood to be simply a social one , though under the auspices of the Instruction Lodge of the Royal Standard . Their labours concluded , somo members of the popular
troupe of minstrels who havo so long delighted the public at tho Agricultural Hall attended , and their vocal effusions considerably en . hanced tho pleasure of the company . Messrs . Egbert Roberts , Georo-e Eustace , and 0 . Temple were especially applauded , and broke through tho strict rule observed elsewhere by acceding to encores . Bro . R . G . Thomas was tho accompanyisfc , and ho lent valuable assistance to tho vocalists by tho oxeroiae of his musical skill ,
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Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1557, Hexham.
Lodge of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 . —A regular meeting was held on Tuesday , 25 th ultimo , afc Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-streefc . Bros . J . H . Leggott W . M ., W . R . Lister S . W ., Woods as J . W ., G . S . States P . G . S . Sec , T . Bull P . M . Treas ., Kerrell S . D ., Reed J . D ., Purkiss P . M ., A . Hugon , Brock , Hall , Lamb , Masters , KennardAc . Tho Lodgo was opened , and the minutes were
con-, firmed . Bros . May and Maynard wero passed to the second degree in the W . M . 's nsual perfect and impressive manner . The election for W . M . then took place , and Bro . W . R . Lister S . W . was unanimously chosen j this announcement was received with loud cheers , and Bro . Lister suitably acknowledged tho compliment . Bro . T . Bull P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Grant P . M . Tyler . A
sum of money was unanimously voted from the funds of the Lodge for the purpose of presenting the retiring W . M ., J . H . Leggott with a jewel , for the ablo and efficient manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair during his year of office , and in token of the high estimation in which he is held by every brother for his zeal in upholding the dignity of the Lodge . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent supper . The WM . genially presided ,
and briefly introduced the usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts . Bro . Purkiss responded for the P . M . 's . The W . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M . elect , spoke in glowing terms of the qualifications of thafc brother , who he was sure would follow in the footsteps of his predecessors . Bro . T . Bull responded to the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . W . Birrell No . 1310 responded for the Visitors . Altogefcher a very agreeable evening was passed . Bro . W . R . Lister and A . Hugon contributed to the harmony .
Joppa Lodge , No . 188 . —The regular meeting of this numerous and excellent working Lodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-streefc , City . Bros . M . Spiegel W . M ., H . Hyams S . W ., R . Baker as J . W ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Secretary , J . S . Lyon Treasurer , Benjamin I . G . ; N . M . Banm Steward ; Past Masters L . Alexander , L . Lazarus , M . Alexander ,
A . Dodson , S . Hickman , H . M . Levy , H . Berkowitz , & c . Lodge was opened , and tbe minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . A notice of motion by Bro . Weigel was then considered : —That paragraph 13 of the Bye-laws of the Benevolent Institution of the Lodge be revised , as follows : " That no Brother whoso name shall have been erased or excluded from the Lodge through neglecting to
pay his subscription , or through other causes , shall be entitl ed to participate in tbe funds of tho said Institution unless he shall have advised the Lodge of his inability to pay the amount due , previous to his being erased , and the Lodge shall have been satisfied with this statement . " This was seconded by Bro . M . Alexander P . M ., ably discussed , and eventually carried . The election for W . M . then took place , and Bro . H . Hyams S . W . was unanimously elected . Bro . J . S .
Lyon was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Woodstock P . M . Ty ler . Five brethren were elected on the Board of Management ; tight to serve on tho Committee of the Benevolent Fund , and two appointed as Auditors . Bro . L . Lazarns P . M . proposed , and Bro . II . M . Levy P . M . seconded , That a sum of five guineas bo given from tho funds of the Lodgo for the purpose of presenting tho retiring W . M ., Bro . M . Spiegel , with a Past Master ' s gold jewel for the able and efficient manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair . Tho
acting W . M . informed tho brethren it was the wish of Bro . Spiegel thafc there should be no subscription from tho brethren ; ho desired to wear this gift solely as a Lodge jewel . The Lodgo was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to light refreshments . The W . M . proposed tho usual toasts . Bro . E . P . Albert P . G . P . returned thanks for tho Grand Officers . Bro . L . Alexander Past
Master and President replied to the toast of "Prosperity to the Benevolent Fund . " Tho W . M . said he had now a very important toast to propose , and thafc was the health of the W . M . elect . He hoped Bro . Hyams would have health and strength to fulfil the duties of the chair . Bro . Hyams returned thanks for tbe way in which the toast had been received ; he hoped to have many
opportunities of performing tho ceremonies , in which he felfc he shonld bo ably assisted by the Past Masters . Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . proposed the health of the W . M ., who , in replying said , in conducting bis Lodge , he had studied economy in every shape ; he was pleased that they had altered the bye laws ; this wonld , he hoped , tend to promote peace and harmony . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the
Visitors , who severally responded . The P . M . ' s were next honoured ; the W . M . thanked them for their assistance during his year of office . Bros . L . Alexander and S . Hickman responded . The toast of the Officers included Bros . E . P . Albert Hon . Sec , and J . S . Lyon the re-elected Treasurer . The former Bro . first responded , he was
followed by several of the junior Officers . Among the Visitors were—Bros . G . L . Moore W . M . 169 , Arthur Roberts 733 , B . Kauffman 1732 , F . Silvester 193 , Thaddeus Wells 205 , Warr 169 . Somo excellent songs were sung by Bro . Silvester ( Sidney Franks ) , Thaddeus Wells , Benjamin , & c .
London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction , No . 58 . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 1 st December , at the London Masonio Club , 101 Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Present—Bros . Pulsford W . M ., Chapman S . W ., Fraser J . W ., J . D . Langton Sec , Beeton S . D ., Barnett 3 . D ., Cutbbertson I . G . 5 Bro . Smallpeice Preceptor ; Bros . Escott , Williams , Brittain , John Wood , Joseph Langton , & c .
Lodge epened , and the minutes of the Inst meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Williams , a candidate for the third degree , answered the questions , and was raised to the degree of M . M . Lodge was called off ; tho first section of tho lecture was worked . Bro . Cutbbertson was elected a member . Bro . Chapman was unanimousl y
elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . Bro . Williams proposed that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . J . S . Fraser for his kindness in acting as Preceptor during the period that office was vacant . This was seconded by Bro . Joseph Langton , and carried unanimously . The Lodge waa then closed until Monday next , at six o ' clock .
Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1557, Hexham.
Albion Lodge , No . 0 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 2 nd December , afc tho Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Present : —Bros . L . W . Harvey W . M ., James Forbes S . W ., Frederick Clifford J . W ., James Abbott P . M . Secretary , Thomas Moring P . M . Treasurer , E . D . Willey J . D ., Edward Coste Steward , Alfred Endcan I . G ., James Rawles Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . W . R . Marsh , W .
Willey , W . T . Scott , S . Vallentine . After preliminaries , Bros . Henry Cordery and Dr . Josephus Shaw were pissed to the degree of F . C . Mr . Walter Baker was initiated by Bro . L . W . Harvey , who performed his duties in a very able manner . Tho ballot for W . M . for the ensning year resulted in favour of Bro . James Forbes S . W . Bro . Thomas Moring P . M . was re-elected Treasurer ; while Bro . S .
Vallentine P . M . was again elected Treasurer of tho Benevolent Fund . Bro . James Rawles , on a show of hands , was re-appointed Tyler . After an Audit Committeehad been named , it was proposed and carried nnaniinously that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . L . W . Harvey tho W . M . for his services to the Lodge during his year of office . Tho labours of the evening being ended , the brethren adjourned to tho Freemasons' Tavern , to banquet .
Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —A meeting was held on 4 th December , at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leaden , hall . street . Present—Bro . J . Da Silva W . M ., Valentine S . W ., Hill J . W ., L . Norden Sec , D . Moss J . D ., Qnartly I . G ., and other breth ren . Business—After the usual preliminaries , the W . M . rehearsed
the ceremony of initiation , Bro . D . M . Davis acting as candidate . The W . M . worked the 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th sections of the lecture . Bro . Davis , an entered apprentice , answered the questions leading to the 2 nd degree . Bros . Davis and Quartly were elected members of this Lodge of Instruction . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed .
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 85 . —At Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 2 nd December . Bros . Moss W . M ., Daniel S . W ., Valentine J . W ., Roberts S . D ., Maidwell I . G ., Barber and Hollands . The Lodge was opened in due form . Tho minutes of the previous meeting were rend and confirmed . Tho ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Barber
candidate . The Lodgo was closed in the second degree . Bro . Daniel was elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday . The report of the auditors was read , adopted and entered on tho minutes . The working expenses of the Lodge for the year amounted to 9 s . The remainder of the receipts ( £ 7 ) were spent on tho following Charities : —Fivo guineas to tho Girls' School , £ 1 to the Old People's Entertainment , aud £ 1 for four five-shilling tickets , per Bro . Brown of No . 65 .
Vitruvian Lodge of Instruction , No . 87 . —A meeting was held on 4 th December , at tho now White Hart Tavern , Belvedereroad , Lambeth . The Lodj . ' 0 of Instruction was hold for the first ti no in the spacious Hall which has been ppeeially erected for tie ronvenionce of Masonic Lodges . Present—Bros . J . Skirving W . M .,
W . Wattcrton S . W ., J . Do Sol'a J . W ., G . Isaac Treas ., J . G . Houd Sec ., H . Ball S . D ., C . NYfcfc J . D ., 11 . Field Tyler ; also Bros . Kohler , Jnncwny , Stnnrfc , Birch and others . Tho Lodge ivns opened in duo form with solemn prayer , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The first , second and third sections were worked . Bro . Wattei ton will preside next Thursday evening .
St . Michael ' s lodge of Instruction , No . 211 . —A
meeting was held on Thursday evening , at tho Moorgate Station Restaurant , opposite Moorgate-street Railway Station of the Metropolitan Railway . Present—Bros . Alfred Withers W . M ., W . Radcliffe 8 . W ., W . W . Morgan Hon . Sec . J . W ., Usher Bach S . D ., W . E . Young J . D ., F . J . Hentsch I . G ; P . M . Bro . George King Preceptor . Visitors—Bros . W . H . Rudderforth , J . R . Fonlger P . M ., and Alfred Kent .
Business—Lodge was opened and the ceremonies of tho second and third degrees were rehearsed by tho W . M ., Bros . Hitch and Rudderforth respectively acting as candidates . Later in the evening reference was mado by Bro . Usher Bach to the very comfortable quarters the member had secured for their Lodgo of Instruction . The W . M .
also congratulated the brethren , and expressed his indebteness to tho Officers for tbe way in whicb they had supported him . Bros . Foulaor , Rudderforth and Kent wero elected members , and tho latter Brother had the compliment of honorary membership conferred upon him . Bro . W . Radclifl ' e will preside on Thursday next , when tho brethren will assemble afc eight o ' clock .
Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction . —This popular and prosperous Lodge of Instruction held its annual banquet at the Alwy ne Castle , St . Paul ' s-road , Cauonbury , N ., on Friday evening , under tho presidency of Bro . Eldridge , Treasurer and P . M . 187 . Thero was a largo number of guests , and with his usual forethought , the host , Bro . T . Meekham , had obtained an extension of hours for the
accommodation of those assembled , in order that there should be no inter , ruption to tho harmony . Ib was a peculiarity that the toasts usually proposed were given in the ordinary way , and without the usual Masonic honours , the gathering being understood to be simply a social one , though under the auspices of the Instruction Lodge of the Royal Standard . Their labours concluded , somo members of the popular
troupe of minstrels who havo so long delighted the public at tho Agricultural Hall attended , and their vocal effusions considerably en . hanced tho pleasure of the company . Messrs . Egbert Roberts , Georo-e Eustace , and 0 . Temple were especially applauded , and broke through tho strict rule observed elsewhere by acceding to encores . Bro . R . G . Thomas was tho accompanyisfc , and ho lent valuable assistance to tho vocalists by tho oxeroiae of his musical skill ,