Goderich Lodge, No. 1211.

GODERICH LODGE , No . 1211 .

THE usual meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held on the 3 rd inst . Bro . A . W . Youings W . M . occupied his post , being supported by Bro . Soriven I . P . M ., Bradford S . W ., Smith J . W ., Eddison P . M . Secretary , Rev . A . B . Coombe as Chaplain , W . Ward S . D ., Craister J . D ., Townsend Prov . G . Org . Organist , Jaques P . M . I . G ., Spinks Steward , Crowe P . P . G . D ., T . Winn P . P . G . Sup . of Works , and

others . Bros . Pickersgill 495 , Blakey 304 , and Fretwell 2069 were amongst the visitors . Bros . Tasker and Smith were raised to the sublime degree , by the Worshipful Master in his usual careful and effective manner . Bro . Stansfield moved a resolution , pledging the Lodge to subscribe £ 21 , for the purpose of endowing fche Senior and

Junior Deacons chaira in fche local Masonic Educational Chanty . Bro . Stansfield—who is one of the founders , and whose exertions have , in the pasfc , very materially benefitted fche funds of this deserving Charity—said thafc Lodgo Goderich had always been foremost in helping this Charity , and he was certain that now he would nofc have

to appeal in vain . W . Bros . Jaques , Eddison , Winn , Crowe , and Bro . Warren spoke in favour of the proposition , and it was unanimously adopted . It should be stated that , owing to tho exertions of Bro , Stansfield , the Senior and Junior Wardens' chairs are already endowed . The Lodge closed with hearty and seasonable greetings ,

after whioh supper was partaken of . The Worshipful Master ( Bro . Youings ) , in submitting the toasfc of Success and Prosperity fco Lodge Goderich , alluded to the happy time he had spent inside its portals , and to the especially cordial relations which had existed between himself and the Lodge , especially since he had been installed . The

more he knew of Masonry the more he loved it . W . Bro . Croweone of the founders of the Lodge—responded , and said that during the 19 years of its existence Goderich Lodge had been in fche van of all good works . Tbe name would be found on all fche greafc Charities .

During the long connection he had had with the Lodge he had received the greatest kindness from the brethren , and he cordially wished to them and the Lodge a Happy and Prosperous New Year . Other speeches , interspersed with songs , followed , and a happy even , ing was spent .

Prudence Lodge, No. 2069.

PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 2069 .

AN emergency meeting of this Lodgo was held on New Year ' s Day , afc the Masonic Hall , Greafc George Street ; , Leeds . The W . AI . Bro . C . L . Alason was supported by Bros . Dr . Smyth I . P . M ., Tudor Trevor S . W ., R . Craig P . P . G D . as J . W ., R . Abbott Treas ., C . Aiiddleton Sec , Rev . J . Rosser Chaplain , S . Scott Young S . D ., J . P . Fretwell J . D ., M . W . Jameson I . G ., L . Howard Org Atkinson D . C , and

Butterworth Steward . Bros . Smithson and Spencer were raised to the sublime degree by the W . M ., assisted by Br . Smyth Prov . G . Chap ., and Bro . Craig , the working tools being given by Bro . Trevor . Mr .

Thos . Glover , commercial traveller , was initiated into the mystorie < and privileges of Freemasonry by Bro . Craig W . M . and the S . W . Afterwards a most enjoyable evening was spent , and tbe names of two candidates for Freemasonry were mentioned .

Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , " No . 3 . —Afc the meeting on Wednesday , the 29 tb nlf , Bro . Silvester took the chair , supported by a large number of brethren , and after the usual pi-ijliminaries invested his Officers in due form . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Messer acting as candidate . Bro . Ferguson then

worked the 1 st , 4 th , and 5 th sections of the 1 st Lecture . Bro . Gregory was unanimously elected W . M . for the following meeting , and Lodge was closed in due form . This Lodge of Instruction meets every Wednesday evening , at the "Alfred , " Roman Road , Barnsbury , N .

Creaton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1791 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 30 th December , at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk Road , Shepherd's Bush . Bros . Cross W . M ., Altman S . W ., Craggs J . W ., Austin Treasurer , Cbalfont P . AI . Sec , P . J . Davies S . D ., Lindfield J . D ., J . Davies Preceptor ; Past Alasters Bros . Spiegel , Sims , Williams , Rogers . Bros . Stoneham , Hardy , Cockrane , Corbeille ,

Stroud , Bonham . The Lodge was opened and minutes confirmed . The 2 nd and 3 rd sections were worked by Bro . Davies . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hardy candidate . The 4 th section was next worked by Bro . Davies . Bro . Altman was elected W . M . for next meeting . A vote of thanks was given to the W . M . for his excellent working , tbe first time be had occupied the chair .

On Thursday , the 6 th instar . t , Bros . Altman W . AI ., Craggs S . W ., Davies J . W ., Austin Treasurer , Chalfont P . M . Secretary , Lindfield S . D ., Purdue P . M . J . D ., Cavers I . G . j P . AI . ' s Bros . J . Davies ( Preceptor ) , Spiegel , Sims ; also Bros . Jennings , Whittle , Cross , Wood W . AI ., Cockrell , Cochrane , Chaffourier , Marsh , Eidglej ' , Lovo , B-. m-

ham , Head , Klein . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cross candidate . The VV . M . announced his in . tention to reboirse tho ceremony of passing , Bro . Chaffburior offered himself as candidate , nnd answered the usual questions .

Lodgo was opened in tbe becoud degree , and tbe ceremony n-bear-sed The fourth section of the lecture was then worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Craggs was elected W . AI . for next Thursday , and Bro . Klein elected a member . Lodge was closed , and ai'jt'tirned .

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