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Diary For The Week.
It . A . 51—Patriotic , Three Cups Hotel , Colchester R . A . 163—Integrity , Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester . R ; A . 307—Good Intent , AVhito Horso Hotel , Hebden Bridge . R . A . 337—Confidence . Private Rooms , Commercial Inn , tjppormill . R . A . 1393—Hamer , Masonio Hall , Liverpool . K . T . 63—Fearnley , Masouic Temple , Halifax-road , Dewsbury . K . IV—Salamanca , Freemason ' s Hall , St . John ' s-place , Halifax .
FRIDAY , 14 th FEBRUARY .
Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern . Aiv-stveot , AV ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 177—Domatic , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ., 766—William Preston , Feathers Tavern , Up . George-st ., Kdgware-rd . 8 . ( Inst . ; 834—Rauelagh , Bell and Anchor , Hammersmith-road . ( Instruction . ) 902—Burgoync , Red Cap , Camden Town , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 AVhitochapel-road , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1058—Metropolitan . Portugal Hotel . 155 Fleet-street , E . C . at 7 . ( Instruction . )
1158—Bolgrave , Jermyn-street , S . AV ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1260—Hervey , Punch ' s Tavern , 99 Fleet-street , E . G ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1288—Finsbury Park Master Masons' Lodge of Inst . Isledon-road , N . at 8 . 1298—Royal Standard , Alwyno Castle , St . I'aul ' s-road . Canonbnry , at 8 . ( In . ) 1365—Clapton , AVhite Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1642—E . Carnarvon , Mitre Hotel , Goulborno-rd . N . Kensington , at 7 . 30 . ( Inst . ' London Masonic Club Lodgoof Instruction , 101 Queen Victoria-street , E . G ., at 6 R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel . London-street , Greenwich , at 8 . ( Inst . ^ R . C—Mount Calvary , Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square .
30—Glamorgan , Freemasons' Hall , Arcade , St . Mary-street , Cardiff . 155—Perseverance , Masonic Hall , Liverpool . 458—Aire and Caldcr , Private Rooms , Ousc-street , Goole . 697—United , George Hotel , Colchester . 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 815—Blair , Town Hall , Strctford-road , Huline .
1001—Harrogate and Claro , Masonic Rooms , Parliament-street , Harrogate . 1087—Beaudesert , Assembly Rooms , Corn Exchange , Loighton Buzzard . 1102—Mirfield , Assembly Rooms , Eastthorpe , Mirfield . 1289—Rock , Bedford House , Bedford-road , Rockferry , Cheshire . 1536—United Military , Masonic HaU , Plumstead . R . A . 106—De Sussex , Masonic HaU , Maple-street , Newcastle . M . M . 123—Callender , Derby Hotel , Bury , Lancashire .
SATURDAY 15 th FEBRUARY
198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1361—Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Mare-street , Hackney . 1621—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1611—Crichton , Surrey Masonic Hall . Camberwell , S . E . 1732—King ' s Cross , Metropolitan Club , King's Cross . Sinai Chapter of Instructio :., Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W „ at 8 . 1581—Loyalty and Charity , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , No . 3 . —A meeting was held on 30 th ult . at Yorkshire Grey , London-street , Fitzroy-sqnare . Present—Bros . R . T . Cook Soc . VV . M ., J . E . W . Smith S . W ., MoLareu J . W ., W . Phillips Treas ., Broitbast S . D ., Knight J . D ., S . Beid I . G ., Past Master Bro . Kooster Preceptor . Tho W . M . worked the first and fourth sections of tho first lecture . Lodge opened to
tho second . Bro . Koester offered himself as a candidate for raising , •was examined and entrusted . Lodgo opened up , and ceremony of raising , together with the traditional history , rehearsed . Lodge was closed to first degree . On the proposition of Bro . Koester , seconded by Bro . McLaren , the S . W . was elected W . M . for ensuing week ; he appointed his Officers in rotation . On the proposition of Bro . Kooster ,
seconded by Bro . J . E . W . Smith , t , voto of thanks was unanimously recorded on the minutes to the W . M . for tho able manner in which he had performed the duties of tho evening . Proposed by W . M ., seconded by S . W ., that the Editor of tho FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE should be requested to supply the Lodge with a copy of that paper weekly . Carried . All Masonio business being ended , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge , No . 12 . — The installation meeting was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., afc Bro . Painter ' s , tho Ship and Turtle , Let . denhall-street . The Lodgo was opened by Bro . D . Nicols W . M ., who was supported by a numerous assemblage of brethren and visitors . After preliminaries , the report of tho Audit Committee was read ard adopted , it showed a balance
in hand of £ 176 15 s lOd . Bro . W . II . Bateman S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . J . Cleaver . The customary salutations having been given , the W . M . appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . H . Mower S . W ., 11 . Coombs J . W ., L . Euf P . M . re-invested ( 14 th time ) Treasurer , A . Snelgrove P . M . Sec , VV . H . G . Rudderforth S . D ., E . E . B . Kidder
J . D ., h \ J . Buttenbach I . G ., W . J . Beedel D . C , J . F . Meen Org ., Gil-Christ P . M . Tyler . Bro . W . B . Kidder P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., presented the I . P . M . with a jewel , which had been presented by the members in recognition of his valuable services during his year of office . The brethren now set down to banquet and dessert , provided in excellent stylo by Bros . C . and A . Painter . Grace having
been said , the W . M . proposed the Loyal toasts . Bro . E . W . Stewart proposed tho toast of the Grand Officers , coupling with it the name of Bro . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B ., who responded . Bro . D . Nicols I . P . M . proposed the health of The W . M ., whom he described as a Mason in heart and soul , oue they had known and respected for seven years . The W . M . thanked Bro . Nicols for his kind remarks , it was seven
years since ho visited this Lodge , thou under tho Mastership of Bro . Lilley ; he joined , but ho did not think he should ever have been sc honoured as to bo installed W . M . lie heartily thanked the members for the reception they had given tho toast . Before taking his seat he would propose the health of the Past ? . * ^ ters of the Lodtre . They
now numbered twelve . Bro . Enf had v ; : .-od them faithfully as Treasurer for fourteen years . Bro . Lilley introduced him ( the P . M . ) into Freemasonry , and Bro . Cleaver installed him ; to both of theso brethren thanks were due ; he would call on Bro . Kidder to respond . Bro , Kidder said he , as well as the P . M . ' s , felt a pleasure in re . spending ; io their name he returned the members his sincere thanks .
Bro . Dudley Eolls P . M ., Avith tho permission of the W . M ., proposed tho toast of the Visitors . Bro . Jas . Terry replied . Ho waa pleased to see the ablo manner in which Bro . Cleaver had performed the 03 i'eniony of installation . In the course of time he hoped thafc instead of twelve P . M . ' s they might see iwenty-four . Tho Visitors would bo equally ready to bo present . The W . M . then proposed the health of
tho Installing Master , Bro . Cleaver ; he as well was worthy of their regard and esteem . Bro . Cleaver thanked the W . M . and brethren for thoir kind expressions , lie felt great pleasure in installing Bro . Batoman ; ho felt it au honour to hear such complimentary remarks from Bro . Terry . He thanked Bro . Kidder for allowing him to perform tho ceremony . On Bro . Lilley P . M . devolved tho toast of tho
Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . L . Euf P . M . and Treasurer was enthusiastically received . He had but a few words to flay ; he had been twenty-four years a member , and fonrteen years Treasurer , and was the oldest P . M . of the Lodge . What he did , waa done for the interest of the members . Bro . Picard was tho noxfc in seniority ; both conld remember when they mustered but eighteen , now , to seo
such an assemblage was a great pleasure . They could nofc have a bettor Secretary , and to Bro . Snelgrove the success was mainly due , Bro . A . Snelgrove followed . Tho W . M . then proposed Prosperity to the Masonic Charities , urging the claims of the Institutions most forcibly . Their respected Bro . Terry Secretary E . M . B . Institntion was present ; he ( the W . M . ) was a Steward for tho Charities , as also were Bros .
Lilley and Cleaver , and he hoped the brethren would liberally subscribe . Bro . Terry in responding to tho toast gave statistics as to what was being dono by the Institutions . There were many deserving cases thafc camo under the notice of fche Committees . Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of tho Wardens and Officers . Bro . H . Mower aud W . H . G . Eudderforth replied . The W . M . had now to
apologiso for not proposing the health of tho I . P . M . with that of the Past Masters . However , all Avould agree Bro . Nichols was deserving of a special toast . Bro . H . P . Matthews gave a very humorous song , whioh was received with roars of laughter . In due course tho Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated . During tho evening some capital songs were given by Bros . H . P . Matthews , Frank Ward , Eudderforth , Pigarche , and others . Amongst
tho Visitors were Bros . Hyde Pulleu P . G . S . B ., Dr . Barringer P . P . G . D . Hertfordshire , T . L . Green P . M . 1194 , W . Bourne P . M . 749 , 1348 , 1614 , Jas . Terry P . G . J . W . Herts Secretary E . M . B . I ., Paul Storr 811 , E . T . Lewis 173 , James Houghton 173 , W . Wainwright P . M . 933 , J . Phelps 471 , F . J . Osmond 1328 , E . Osmond 1425 , J . C . Edmonds 1507 , Stevens 171 , Morgan 108 , Frank Ward 1541 , Pearcy 228 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —A meeting was held on Monday , 3 rd instant , at Bro . Spnrgiu ' s , Sportsman Tavern , City-road . Present—Bros . Hallam sen . W . M ., Hallam jun . S . W ., Gyer J . W ., Fenner Sec , Stock S . D ., Willison J . D ., McMillan I . G ., Hames acting Preceptor . All preliminaries being duly observed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . King acting
as candidate . The W . M . woiked tho first , second , third , fourth and fifth sections of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . King of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , was elected a member . A letter was ordered to bo sent by the Secretary , to Bro . E . G . Tolmie , expressing their sympathy with him in his severe illness . Bro . Hallam jun . waa appointed to preside iit the next meeting .
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . — Held afc Hercules Tavern , Lt adenhall-street , on 28 th January Bros . King W . M ., Daniel S . W ., S . iyer J . W ., Eich S . D ., Eobarts J . D ., Shadier I . G ., Sparrow Preceptor . . Holland Sec ; Bros . Lucop , Maidwell , and Eichards . The cereuiony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lucop candidate . Bro . Rich answered the questions leading to the second
degree , was entrusted , and duly passed . The Lodgo was called off and on . Bro . King vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Lucop , who Avorked the third degree very impressively , Bro . King candidate . The Lodgo was closed down . Bro . Daniel was elected W . M . for the eusuing Tuesday . A vote of thauks was recorded on the minutes to
Bro . Lucop , for the ablo manner he had worked , for the first time iu this Lodge of Instruction . The brethren attending this Lodge of Instruction will pleaso note that tho members intend visiting tha City of London Lodge of Instruction , on tho second Thursday in February , by invitation of Bro . Lucop .
On 4 th February .. Bros . Moss W . M ., King S . W ., Brown J . W ., Chicken S . D ., Eoberts J . D ., Shadier I . G ., Sparrow Preceptor , Hollands Secretary ; Billing , Maidwell , Hammond , Hill . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Billing candidate . Bro . Moss vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Brown . Bro . Maidwell answered the questions
leading to the third degree , was entrusted aud duly raised . Bro . Sparrow gave the traditional history . Tho Lodge was closed down in the third and second degrees . Bro . Billing , of the Lewis and Prosperity Lodges , was elected a member . Bro . King was elected W . M . for tho ensuing Tuesday .
Kendal Castle Chapter , No . 129 , Kendal . —The annual convocation of this Chapter was held at tho Chapter Rooms , Strauiongate , on Thursday , 30 th January , at ono o ' clock . In tho unavoidable absence of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Joseph Bintloy , through domestic affliction , the first chair was occupied by E . Comp . John Bowes P . Z . P . Prov . G . S . N ., as Installing Principal , who was supported bv E . Comp . Colonel Whitwell , M . I ' ., P . Z . Prov . Grand H .,
K . Comp . John Holme P . Z . Prov . Grand J ., Titus Wilson P . Z ., John Talbot 11 . Z . elect , Goorgo McKay Prov . G . S . E . J . H . elect , Nelson P . S . J . elect , Bauks , Taylor , Bell , nnd a goodly number of other members . The Chapter having boon opened by the Principals assisted by other distinguished members of the proper rank , the rest of tlie Companions wero admitted and the minutes of tha last convocation read and confirmed , E . Comp . Bowes then proceeds
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Diary For The Week.
It . A . 51—Patriotic , Three Cups Hotel , Colchester R . A . 163—Integrity , Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester . R ; A . 307—Good Intent , AVhito Horso Hotel , Hebden Bridge . R . A . 337—Confidence . Private Rooms , Commercial Inn , tjppormill . R . A . 1393—Hamer , Masonio Hall , Liverpool . K . T . 63—Fearnley , Masouic Temple , Halifax-road , Dewsbury . K . IV—Salamanca , Freemason ' s Hall , St . John ' s-place , Halifax .
FRIDAY , 14 th FEBRUARY .
Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern . Aiv-stveot , AV ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 177—Domatic , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ., 766—William Preston , Feathers Tavern , Up . George-st ., Kdgware-rd . 8 . ( Inst . ; 834—Rauelagh , Bell and Anchor , Hammersmith-road . ( Instruction . ) 902—Burgoync , Red Cap , Camden Town , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 AVhitochapel-road , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1058—Metropolitan . Portugal Hotel . 155 Fleet-street , E . C . at 7 . ( Instruction . )
1158—Bolgrave , Jermyn-street , S . AV ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1260—Hervey , Punch ' s Tavern , 99 Fleet-street , E . G ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1288—Finsbury Park Master Masons' Lodge of Inst . Isledon-road , N . at 8 . 1298—Royal Standard , Alwyno Castle , St . I'aul ' s-road . Canonbnry , at 8 . ( In . ) 1365—Clapton , AVhite Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1642—E . Carnarvon , Mitre Hotel , Goulborno-rd . N . Kensington , at 7 . 30 . ( Inst . ' London Masonic Club Lodgoof Instruction , 101 Queen Victoria-street , E . G ., at 6 R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel . London-street , Greenwich , at 8 . ( Inst . ^ R . C—Mount Calvary , Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square .
30—Glamorgan , Freemasons' Hall , Arcade , St . Mary-street , Cardiff . 155—Perseverance , Masonic Hall , Liverpool . 458—Aire and Caldcr , Private Rooms , Ousc-street , Goole . 697—United , George Hotel , Colchester . 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 815—Blair , Town Hall , Strctford-road , Huline .
1001—Harrogate and Claro , Masonic Rooms , Parliament-street , Harrogate . 1087—Beaudesert , Assembly Rooms , Corn Exchange , Loighton Buzzard . 1102—Mirfield , Assembly Rooms , Eastthorpe , Mirfield . 1289—Rock , Bedford House , Bedford-road , Rockferry , Cheshire . 1536—United Military , Masonic HaU , Plumstead . R . A . 106—De Sussex , Masonic HaU , Maple-street , Newcastle . M . M . 123—Callender , Derby Hotel , Bury , Lancashire .
SATURDAY 15 th FEBRUARY
198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1361—Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Mare-street , Hackney . 1621—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1611—Crichton , Surrey Masonic Hall . Camberwell , S . E . 1732—King ' s Cross , Metropolitan Club , King's Cross . Sinai Chapter of Instructio :., Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W „ at 8 . 1581—Loyalty and Charity , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , No . 3 . —A meeting was held on 30 th ult . at Yorkshire Grey , London-street , Fitzroy-sqnare . Present—Bros . R . T . Cook Soc . VV . M ., J . E . W . Smith S . W ., MoLareu J . W ., W . Phillips Treas ., Broitbast S . D ., Knight J . D ., S . Beid I . G ., Past Master Bro . Kooster Preceptor . Tho W . M . worked the first and fourth sections of tho first lecture . Lodge opened to
tho second . Bro . Koester offered himself as a candidate for raising , •was examined and entrusted . Lodgo opened up , and ceremony of raising , together with the traditional history , rehearsed . Lodge was closed to first degree . On the proposition of Bro . Koester , seconded by Bro . McLaren , the S . W . was elected W . M . for ensuing week ; he appointed his Officers in rotation . On the proposition of Bro . Kooster ,
seconded by Bro . J . E . W . Smith , t , voto of thanks was unanimously recorded on the minutes to the W . M . for tho able manner in which he had performed the duties of tho evening . Proposed by W . M ., seconded by S . W ., that the Editor of tho FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE should be requested to supply the Lodge with a copy of that paper weekly . Carried . All Masonio business being ended , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge , No . 12 . — The installation meeting was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., afc Bro . Painter ' s , tho Ship and Turtle , Let . denhall-street . The Lodgo was opened by Bro . D . Nicols W . M ., who was supported by a numerous assemblage of brethren and visitors . After preliminaries , the report of tho Audit Committee was read ard adopted , it showed a balance
in hand of £ 176 15 s lOd . Bro . W . II . Bateman S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . J . Cleaver . The customary salutations having been given , the W . M . appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . H . Mower S . W ., 11 . Coombs J . W ., L . Euf P . M . re-invested ( 14 th time ) Treasurer , A . Snelgrove P . M . Sec , VV . H . G . Rudderforth S . D ., E . E . B . Kidder
J . D ., h \ J . Buttenbach I . G ., W . J . Beedel D . C , J . F . Meen Org ., Gil-Christ P . M . Tyler . Bro . W . B . Kidder P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., presented the I . P . M . with a jewel , which had been presented by the members in recognition of his valuable services during his year of office . The brethren now set down to banquet and dessert , provided in excellent stylo by Bros . C . and A . Painter . Grace having
been said , the W . M . proposed the Loyal toasts . Bro . E . W . Stewart proposed tho toast of the Grand Officers , coupling with it the name of Bro . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B ., who responded . Bro . D . Nicols I . P . M . proposed the health of The W . M ., whom he described as a Mason in heart and soul , oue they had known and respected for seven years . The W . M . thanked Bro . Nicols for his kind remarks , it was seven
years since ho visited this Lodge , thou under tho Mastership of Bro . Lilley ; he joined , but ho did not think he should ever have been sc honoured as to bo installed W . M . lie heartily thanked the members for the reception they had given tho toast . Before taking his seat he would propose the health of the Past ? . * ^ ters of the Lodtre . They
now numbered twelve . Bro . Enf had v ; : .-od them faithfully as Treasurer for fourteen years . Bro . Lilley introduced him ( the P . M . ) into Freemasonry , and Bro . Cleaver installed him ; to both of theso brethren thanks were due ; he would call on Bro . Kidder to respond . Bro , Kidder said he , as well as the P . M . ' s , felt a pleasure in re . spending ; io their name he returned the members his sincere thanks .
Bro . Dudley Eolls P . M ., Avith tho permission of the W . M ., proposed tho toast of the Visitors . Bro . Jas . Terry replied . Ho waa pleased to see the ablo manner in which Bro . Cleaver had performed the 03 i'eniony of installation . In the course of time he hoped thafc instead of twelve P . M . ' s they might see iwenty-four . Tho Visitors would bo equally ready to bo present . The W . M . then proposed the health of
tho Installing Master , Bro . Cleaver ; he as well was worthy of their regard and esteem . Bro . Cleaver thanked the W . M . and brethren for thoir kind expressions , lie felt great pleasure in installing Bro . Batoman ; ho felt it au honour to hear such complimentary remarks from Bro . Terry . He thanked Bro . Kidder for allowing him to perform tho ceremony . On Bro . Lilley P . M . devolved tho toast of tho
Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . L . Euf P . M . and Treasurer was enthusiastically received . He had but a few words to flay ; he had been twenty-four years a member , and fonrteen years Treasurer , and was the oldest P . M . of the Lodge . What he did , waa done for the interest of the members . Bro . Picard was tho noxfc in seniority ; both conld remember when they mustered but eighteen , now , to seo
such an assemblage was a great pleasure . They could nofc have a bettor Secretary , and to Bro . Snelgrove the success was mainly due , Bro . A . Snelgrove followed . Tho W . M . then proposed Prosperity to the Masonic Charities , urging the claims of the Institutions most forcibly . Their respected Bro . Terry Secretary E . M . B . Institntion was present ; he ( the W . M . ) was a Steward for tho Charities , as also were Bros .
Lilley and Cleaver , and he hoped the brethren would liberally subscribe . Bro . Terry in responding to tho toast gave statistics as to what was being dono by the Institutions . There were many deserving cases thafc camo under the notice of fche Committees . Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of tho Wardens and Officers . Bro . H . Mower aud W . H . G . Eudderforth replied . The W . M . had now to
apologiso for not proposing the health of tho I . P . M . with that of the Past Masters . However , all Avould agree Bro . Nichols was deserving of a special toast . Bro . H . P . Matthews gave a very humorous song , whioh was received with roars of laughter . In due course tho Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated . During tho evening some capital songs were given by Bros . H . P . Matthews , Frank Ward , Eudderforth , Pigarche , and others . Amongst
tho Visitors were Bros . Hyde Pulleu P . G . S . B ., Dr . Barringer P . P . G . D . Hertfordshire , T . L . Green P . M . 1194 , W . Bourne P . M . 749 , 1348 , 1614 , Jas . Terry P . G . J . W . Herts Secretary E . M . B . I ., Paul Storr 811 , E . T . Lewis 173 , James Houghton 173 , W . Wainwright P . M . 933 , J . Phelps 471 , F . J . Osmond 1328 , E . Osmond 1425 , J . C . Edmonds 1507 , Stevens 171 , Morgan 108 , Frank Ward 1541 , Pearcy 228 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —A meeting was held on Monday , 3 rd instant , at Bro . Spnrgiu ' s , Sportsman Tavern , City-road . Present—Bros . Hallam sen . W . M ., Hallam jun . S . W ., Gyer J . W ., Fenner Sec , Stock S . D ., Willison J . D ., McMillan I . G ., Hames acting Preceptor . All preliminaries being duly observed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . King acting
as candidate . The W . M . woiked tho first , second , third , fourth and fifth sections of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . King of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , was elected a member . A letter was ordered to bo sent by the Secretary , to Bro . E . G . Tolmie , expressing their sympathy with him in his severe illness . Bro . Hallam jun . waa appointed to preside iit the next meeting .
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . — Held afc Hercules Tavern , Lt adenhall-street , on 28 th January Bros . King W . M ., Daniel S . W ., S . iyer J . W ., Eich S . D ., Eobarts J . D ., Shadier I . G ., Sparrow Preceptor . . Holland Sec ; Bros . Lucop , Maidwell , and Eichards . The cereuiony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lucop candidate . Bro . Rich answered the questions leading to the second
degree , was entrusted , and duly passed . The Lodgo was called off and on . Bro . King vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Lucop , who Avorked the third degree very impressively , Bro . King candidate . The Lodgo was closed down . Bro . Daniel was elected W . M . for the eusuing Tuesday . A vote of thauks was recorded on the minutes to
Bro . Lucop , for the ablo manner he had worked , for the first time iu this Lodge of Instruction . The brethren attending this Lodge of Instruction will pleaso note that tho members intend visiting tha City of London Lodge of Instruction , on tho second Thursday in February , by invitation of Bro . Lucop .
On 4 th February .. Bros . Moss W . M ., King S . W ., Brown J . W ., Chicken S . D ., Eoberts J . D ., Shadier I . G ., Sparrow Preceptor , Hollands Secretary ; Billing , Maidwell , Hammond , Hill . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Billing candidate . Bro . Moss vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Brown . Bro . Maidwell answered the questions
leading to the third degree , was entrusted aud duly raised . Bro . Sparrow gave the traditional history . Tho Lodge was closed down in the third and second degrees . Bro . Billing , of the Lewis and Prosperity Lodges , was elected a member . Bro . King was elected W . M . for tho ensuing Tuesday .
Kendal Castle Chapter , No . 129 , Kendal . —The annual convocation of this Chapter was held at tho Chapter Rooms , Strauiongate , on Thursday , 30 th January , at ono o ' clock . In tho unavoidable absence of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Joseph Bintloy , through domestic affliction , the first chair was occupied by E . Comp . John Bowes P . Z . P . Prov . G . S . N ., as Installing Principal , who was supported bv E . Comp . Colonel Whitwell , M . I ' ., P . Z . Prov . Grand H .,
K . Comp . John Holme P . Z . Prov . Grand J ., Titus Wilson P . Z ., John Talbot 11 . Z . elect , Goorgo McKay Prov . G . S . E . J . H . elect , Nelson P . S . J . elect , Bauks , Taylor , Bell , nnd a goodly number of other members . The Chapter having boon opened by the Principals assisted by other distinguished members of the proper rank , the rest of tlie Companions wero admitted and the minutes of tha last convocation read and confirmed , E . Comp . Bowes then proceeds