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St. Peter's Lodge, No. 481.
Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . —The regular meeting was held on Monday , tho 3 rd inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City , where Ihero was a numerous attendance . The W . M . Bro . II . Hymans occupied tho chair , E . Baker S . W ., L . M . Myers J . W ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , J . S . Lyon Treas ., J . Benjamin S . D ., W . R . Blank J . D ., N . Banm I . G ., J . Davis D . C ., Bean Steward , P . E . Van Noorden Org .,
P . M . ' s L . Alexander , n . M . Levy , A . G . Dodson , S . nickman , 0 . Eoberts , L . Laznrns . The Lodgo was opened and tho minntes were confirmed . Bro . Jnstns Strokirk having answered the questions ¦ atisfactorily was passed to the second degreo by the W . M . A distressed brother was relieved . Bro . Hickman proposed and Bro . Alexander seconded a proposition that 21 s shonld be given to tho Royal Masonic
Pupils' Assistance Fund ; this was carried unanimously . Hearty good wishes were then tendered by tho Visitors , and Lodge was closed . The brethren sat down to a banqnet and dessert , provided by Bro . W . G . Jennings , and superintended by Bro . M . Silver . Grace having been said , the W . M . proposed the nsual toasts , and in offering that of the E . W . the Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , the W . M .
said that at tho Grand Festival the noble carl presided for the last time under the name of Lord Skelmersdale , by which he was so well known to the Masonio body . On this occasion , however , ho ( tho W . M . ) wonld ask them to drink the health of their noble brother nuder his new title ; with the toast he would associate tbe rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present , and he would call on Bro . E . P . Albert
P . G . P ., Past Master of the Lodge , to respond . After Bro . Albert had appropriately acknowledged the compliment , the toast of tho Benevolent Fund was given , for which Bro . L . Alexander P . M . and President responded . Bro . S . Hickman P . M . now said it was the privilege of Brother L . Alexander to propropose the health of the W . M ., but he felt that evening an honour
and a pleasure had been conferred upon him on his being entrusted with this toast . Bro . Hymans they were proud of ; since his occupation of the chair he had added lustre to the Lodge ; he not only worked the ceremonies well , but in all questions brought before the Lodge he was impartial . The brethren could testify how ably ho had presided that evening , and ho ( Bro . Hickman ) thought that at
tho expiration of his year of office they wonld say , they might have had good Masters , but very rarely one who was more qualified to fill the chair . Tho W . M . in reply said how pleased he was to hear the kind expressions of the members ; it was with prido he pre sided over so old a Lodge in the Craft . The brethren were about to separate for four months ; but ho hoped to see all their kind
and genial faces at the next meeting . He could hardly command words to express himself , but he thanked them one and all for their kind expressions . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , and called on Bro . Bamberger W . M , 1366 to respond . After a reply from Bro . Bamberger , the W . M . gave the toast of the Past Masters . Bro . L . Alexander returned thanks . The Wardens were next
complimented ; they were fnlly qualified to fill every office , and the W . M . hoped to see them eventnally fill the chair he now occupied . Bro . E . Baker S . W . said it was ono of hia greateat pleaaures to be present ns an Officer ; in due course he hoped to arrive at the position of W . M ., and also to fill the chair as worthily as their present Master . Bro . L . M . Myers J . W . followed ; he hoped by hia working to
satisfy the Lodge . The toast of the Secretary and Treasurer—Bros . E . P . Albert and J . S . Lyon—followed , and the latter brother returned thanks . In speaking of the junior Officers , tbe W . M . referred to their excellent working ; more particularly he spoke of the attention paid by Bro . Dodson P . M . and D . C . This having been responded to , the Tyler's toast was given , and a very agreeable evening was
clsed . The W . M . provided an excellent concert , under the direction of Bro . G . Van Noorden Organist of the Lodge . Madame Frances Brooke , Miss Julia Sydney , Bro . C . A . White , and Mr . Payne rendered goodly help . Among the Visitors were Bros . James Gaskell P . M . 1076 , B . Kauffman 1732 , C . White 1777 , Bamberger W . M . 1366 , J . Myers 205 , W . -L . Lyon 185 , Corderoy No . 19 , D . H . Aronatas 666 .
High Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 754 . —Held on Thursday , 29 th April , at the Coach and Horses , Lower Tottenham . Present—Bros . Turquand W . M ., Byng S . W ., J . Pinder J . W ., Thompson Preceptor , Garrod Sec . ; also Bros . Everdell , Jaffa , Oxley , Pidler , Oaff , Evans , Bryant , Taverner , Herbert , Peach , Bradstock , Sproat ,
Eobinson , Noyes , Tegg , Lewis , Clark , Forger , Day , Linzell , Morley , White , Shepherd , Leaman , Jones , Gimingham , Verry , Fuller , & c . Lodge was opened in ancient form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed ; the Lodge was then advanced in the several degrees and resumed accordingly . The Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren : —Bros . Samuel J . Turquand
P . M . 1556 W . M ., S . J . Byng P . M . 902 S . W ., J . Pinder P . M . 1662 J . W ., J . H . Thompson P . M . 1237 and 1707 I . P . M . First Lecture—Bros . W . A . Sproat , O . Oxley , A . Bryant , J . Noyes , D . Shepherd , W . Lewis , J . H . Peach . Second Lecture—J . Taverner , J . Pinder , J . Robinson , S . J . Byng , A . G . Fidler . Third lecture—Bros . W . Bradstock , E . J . Everdell , J . Garrod . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded
to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had worked the sections , and also to the S . W . and J . W . and brethren for the efficient manner in which they assisted . There being no other Masonic business the Lodge was closed in ancient form . Bro . Bryant will occupy the chair at the next Lodge meeting .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Hold at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 4 th May . Bros . Smyth W . M ., Clark S . W ., Christian J . W ., Wardell S . D ., Polak J . D ., Quay I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , P . M . Wallington
Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas , Fraser , Catlin , C . Lorkin , Carr and Greenwood . After preliminaries the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Catlin acting aa candidate . Bros . Carr , Smyth and Clark assisted Bro . C . Lorkin to work the first , second and third sections of the lecture . Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
St. Peter's Lodge, No. 481.
Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933 . —Held at Bro . Clayton ' s , the Duke's Head , Whitecbapel-road . The proceedings of tho Lodge on the 30 th ultimo were of a most interesting character . Tho announcement that Bro . T . J . Barnes P . M . 554 and 933 ( whose labours for many years past in the improvement of the rendering of the Ritual lias produced such excellent results ) wonld preside at the
working of tho Fifteen Sections attracted a large and appreciative gathering of tho brothren . Amongst those present we noticed Bros , Friedeberg , Levy , McDonald , Durell , Eichardson , Judd , Grounds , Myers , Macarthy , Smith , Roberts , Worsley , Magrath , McClelland , Twinn , Harbord , Webb , Clark , Loane , Holdond , Thormao , Mead , Ellis , West , Spencer , Boas , Goldstein , Stephens , Wilkins , Fowler , Taylor ,
Clayton , Wilcox , Job , & c . Bro . Barnes opened the Lodge punctually at seven o ' clock , and was supported by Bros . P . M . ' s B . Cundick Preceptor as S . W , I . P . Cohen aa J . W ., C . H . Webbaa I . P . M ., and W . Mnsto , the indefatigable Hon . Secretary . After the nsual formalities , the sections of the three lectures wero rendered by the fol . lowing brethren : —First Lectnre—Broa . Loane , Myers , West , Levy ,
Webb , Friedeberg , MoDonald . Second Lecture—Bros . Cohen , Dnrell Ellis , Cundick , Stephens . Third Lecture—Cohen , Job , Musto . Theso brethren as a rule are so well known as section workers that it will be readily understood their rendering of the sections waa of unusual excellence , special mention must however be made of Bro . Dr . Loane and Bro . Friedeberg , who being young Masons deserve credit
for the clever manner in which they worked . Bros . M . Clelland 901 , Thorman 893 , Roberts 16 S . C , and Mead 865 , having sought admission into the Lodge , were unanimously eleoted members . A vote of thanks waa accorded to Bro . Barnes for presiding ; to Bro . Cundick for acting aa S . W ., and to the working brethren . Each briefly responded . Bro . G . H . Stephens availed himself of tho opportunity to thank the brethren of the Doric Lodge of Instruction for their
kind donation of £ 5 5 s upon hia list aa Steward for the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . He waa very grateful for their support , and considered it a strong proof of the good work done by the brethren not alone in the correct exposition of the Ritual they had just heard , but in that characteristic of Freemasonry , —the cause of Charity . Lodge waa closed in due form , and adjourned until tho 7 th inst .
Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —Held at Bro . Pavitt's , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 4 th May . Bros , W . J . Smith W . M ., McDonald S . W ., Seymour-Clarke J . W ., J . W . Brown S . D ., Dixon J . D ., Roberta I . G ., Worsley Secretary , Myers P . M . acting Preceptor . The Lodge waa opened in due form , and the minntes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was rehearsed , after which Bro . Worsley worked the first , second , and fourth sectiona of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . McDonald was unanimously eleoted W . M . for the ensuing week , when some well-known brethren have given their promise to attend . Our readers will regret to hear that Bro . J . H . Pavitt has just passod through a heavy , though we trust the worst , stage of a severe illness .
Bro . Pavitt , by the attention he has evinced for the comfort of the members of this Lodge of Inatruction , has gained the respect and esteem of the brethren to whom he ia known . We are convinced that all who read these lines will join in hoping that change of air , and the genial weather we may reasonably look forward to at this season , will have the desired effect , and that our brother will return
well braced up for the duties he so worthily strives to fnlfil . In the course of tho evening Bro . Worsley intimated to the brethren that he had that day seen Bro . Johnson , well known as an attendant at this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Johnson , who likewise has been seriously indisposed , reported himself mnch improved in health , and as looking forward to being able shortly to rejoin the mombors at their weekly gatherings .
Marquess of Eipon Lodge of Instruction . —At the Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney , on Monday , 3 rd May . Bros . R . Olley W . M ., Finch S . W ., McMillan J . W ., J . Lorkin S . D ., Blackburn I . G ., C . Lorkin Preceptor , Stephens Treas . Also Bro .
Martin . The business of tho evening comprised the rehearsal of tbe ceremony of initiation , Bro . Martin acting as candidate . Bro . J Lorkin worked the first , second and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Finch was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After which Lodge was olosed .
West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — Held at the Feathers Hotel , Ealing , on Thuraday , 22 nd April . Present—Bros . A . Beasley W . M ., H . Kasner S . W ., H . E . Tucker 3 . W ., C . E . Botlev S . D ., Seward J . D ., J . R . Fernee I . G ., J . Wella
Seoretory , T . Kingston P . M ., C . Andrews P . M ., G . Read P . M ., A . J . Burr , E . A . Jones , S . Smout jun ., S . Dorey , W . Nye , E . C . Porter , F . Botley , E . T . Brown , R . P . Webb , J . W . Woolmer , F . C . Woolmer , Gasson , H . Stephens , G . S . Wright , Mitchell , E . Smith , E . Meadows , J . W . Fisher , J . J . Clarke , E . E . Gewflowski No . 249 , Wood 173 , Hannis . The Lodgo was opened in due form , and the minntes
were read , confirmed , and signed . The annual banquet took p lace , when tho late Secretary , Bro . A . J . Burr , waa presented with a gold watch and chain , for which the brethren had subscribed . Bro . A . Beasley , on behalf of tho subscribers , presented tho testimonial , and Bro . A . J . Burr thanked the brethren for their handsomo gift .
Meeting held on Thursday , 29 th May . Present—Bros . H . B . Tucker W . M ., C . Andrewa S . W ., E . C . Porter J . W ., W . Seward S . D ., H . Youens J . D ., E . Meadows I . G ., J . Wells Sec . H . Stephens . The
Lodge waa opened in due form . It was unanimoualy agreed to suspend bye-law No . 1 until September , and to meet eyery Thursday during the summer months at 7 30 p . m . Bro . H . E . Tucker was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the Lodge was olosed in due form , and adjourned to Thursday , 6 th May .
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St. Peter's Lodge, No. 481.
Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . —The regular meeting was held on Monday , tho 3 rd inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City , where Ihero was a numerous attendance . The W . M . Bro . II . Hymans occupied tho chair , E . Baker S . W ., L . M . Myers J . W ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , J . S . Lyon Treas ., J . Benjamin S . D ., W . R . Blank J . D ., N . Banm I . G ., J . Davis D . C ., Bean Steward , P . E . Van Noorden Org .,
P . M . ' s L . Alexander , n . M . Levy , A . G . Dodson , S . nickman , 0 . Eoberts , L . Laznrns . The Lodgo was opened and tho minntes were confirmed . Bro . Jnstns Strokirk having answered the questions ¦ atisfactorily was passed to the second degreo by the W . M . A distressed brother was relieved . Bro . Hickman proposed and Bro . Alexander seconded a proposition that 21 s shonld be given to tho Royal Masonic
Pupils' Assistance Fund ; this was carried unanimously . Hearty good wishes were then tendered by tho Visitors , and Lodge was closed . The brethren sat down to a banqnet and dessert , provided by Bro . W . G . Jennings , and superintended by Bro . M . Silver . Grace having been said , the W . M . proposed the nsual toasts , and in offering that of the E . W . the Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , the W . M .
said that at tho Grand Festival the noble carl presided for the last time under the name of Lord Skelmersdale , by which he was so well known to the Masonio body . On this occasion , however , ho ( tho W . M . ) wonld ask them to drink the health of their noble brother nuder his new title ; with the toast he would associate tbe rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present , and he would call on Bro . E . P . Albert
P . G . P ., Past Master of the Lodge , to respond . After Bro . Albert had appropriately acknowledged the compliment , the toast of tho Benevolent Fund was given , for which Bro . L . Alexander P . M . and President responded . Bro . S . Hickman P . M . now said it was the privilege of Brother L . Alexander to propropose the health of the W . M ., but he felt that evening an honour
and a pleasure had been conferred upon him on his being entrusted with this toast . Bro . Hymans they were proud of ; since his occupation of the chair he had added lustre to the Lodge ; he not only worked the ceremonies well , but in all questions brought before the Lodge he was impartial . The brethren could testify how ably ho had presided that evening , and ho ( Bro . Hickman ) thought that at
tho expiration of his year of office they wonld say , they might have had good Masters , but very rarely one who was more qualified to fill the chair . Tho W . M . in reply said how pleased he was to hear the kind expressions of the members ; it was with prido he pre sided over so old a Lodge in the Craft . The brethren were about to separate for four months ; but ho hoped to see all their kind
and genial faces at the next meeting . He could hardly command words to express himself , but he thanked them one and all for their kind expressions . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , and called on Bro . Bamberger W . M , 1366 to respond . After a reply from Bro . Bamberger , the W . M . gave the toast of the Past Masters . Bro . L . Alexander returned thanks . The Wardens were next
complimented ; they were fnlly qualified to fill every office , and the W . M . hoped to see them eventnally fill the chair he now occupied . Bro . E . Baker S . W . said it was ono of hia greateat pleaaures to be present ns an Officer ; in due course he hoped to arrive at the position of W . M ., and also to fill the chair as worthily as their present Master . Bro . L . M . Myers J . W . followed ; he hoped by hia working to
satisfy the Lodge . The toast of the Secretary and Treasurer—Bros . E . P . Albert and J . S . Lyon—followed , and the latter brother returned thanks . In speaking of the junior Officers , tbe W . M . referred to their excellent working ; more particularly he spoke of the attention paid by Bro . Dodson P . M . and D . C . This having been responded to , the Tyler's toast was given , and a very agreeable evening was
clsed . The W . M . provided an excellent concert , under the direction of Bro . G . Van Noorden Organist of the Lodge . Madame Frances Brooke , Miss Julia Sydney , Bro . C . A . White , and Mr . Payne rendered goodly help . Among the Visitors were Bros . James Gaskell P . M . 1076 , B . Kauffman 1732 , C . White 1777 , Bamberger W . M . 1366 , J . Myers 205 , W . -L . Lyon 185 , Corderoy No . 19 , D . H . Aronatas 666 .
High Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 754 . —Held on Thursday , 29 th April , at the Coach and Horses , Lower Tottenham . Present—Bros . Turquand W . M ., Byng S . W ., J . Pinder J . W ., Thompson Preceptor , Garrod Sec . ; also Bros . Everdell , Jaffa , Oxley , Pidler , Oaff , Evans , Bryant , Taverner , Herbert , Peach , Bradstock , Sproat ,
Eobinson , Noyes , Tegg , Lewis , Clark , Forger , Day , Linzell , Morley , White , Shepherd , Leaman , Jones , Gimingham , Verry , Fuller , & c . Lodge was opened in ancient form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed ; the Lodge was then advanced in the several degrees and resumed accordingly . The Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren : —Bros . Samuel J . Turquand
P . M . 1556 W . M ., S . J . Byng P . M . 902 S . W ., J . Pinder P . M . 1662 J . W ., J . H . Thompson P . M . 1237 and 1707 I . P . M . First Lecture—Bros . W . A . Sproat , O . Oxley , A . Bryant , J . Noyes , D . Shepherd , W . Lewis , J . H . Peach . Second Lecture—J . Taverner , J . Pinder , J . Robinson , S . J . Byng , A . G . Fidler . Third lecture—Bros . W . Bradstock , E . J . Everdell , J . Garrod . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded
to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had worked the sections , and also to the S . W . and J . W . and brethren for the efficient manner in which they assisted . There being no other Masonic business the Lodge was closed in ancient form . Bro . Bryant will occupy the chair at the next Lodge meeting .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Hold at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 4 th May . Bros . Smyth W . M ., Clark S . W ., Christian J . W ., Wardell S . D ., Polak J . D ., Quay I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , P . M . Wallington
Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas , Fraser , Catlin , C . Lorkin , Carr and Greenwood . After preliminaries the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Catlin acting aa candidate . Bros . Carr , Smyth and Clark assisted Bro . C . Lorkin to work the first , second and third sections of the lecture . Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
St. Peter's Lodge, No. 481.
Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933 . —Held at Bro . Clayton ' s , the Duke's Head , Whitecbapel-road . The proceedings of tho Lodge on the 30 th ultimo were of a most interesting character . Tho announcement that Bro . T . J . Barnes P . M . 554 and 933 ( whose labours for many years past in the improvement of the rendering of the Ritual lias produced such excellent results ) wonld preside at the
working of tho Fifteen Sections attracted a large and appreciative gathering of tho brothren . Amongst those present we noticed Bros , Friedeberg , Levy , McDonald , Durell , Eichardson , Judd , Grounds , Myers , Macarthy , Smith , Roberts , Worsley , Magrath , McClelland , Twinn , Harbord , Webb , Clark , Loane , Holdond , Thormao , Mead , Ellis , West , Spencer , Boas , Goldstein , Stephens , Wilkins , Fowler , Taylor ,
Clayton , Wilcox , Job , & c . Bro . Barnes opened the Lodge punctually at seven o ' clock , and was supported by Bros . P . M . ' s B . Cundick Preceptor as S . W , I . P . Cohen aa J . W ., C . H . Webbaa I . P . M ., and W . Mnsto , the indefatigable Hon . Secretary . After the nsual formalities , the sections of the three lectures wero rendered by the fol . lowing brethren : —First Lectnre—Broa . Loane , Myers , West , Levy ,
Webb , Friedeberg , MoDonald . Second Lecture—Bros . Cohen , Dnrell Ellis , Cundick , Stephens . Third Lecture—Cohen , Job , Musto . Theso brethren as a rule are so well known as section workers that it will be readily understood their rendering of the sections waa of unusual excellence , special mention must however be made of Bro . Dr . Loane and Bro . Friedeberg , who being young Masons deserve credit
for the clever manner in which they worked . Bros . M . Clelland 901 , Thorman 893 , Roberts 16 S . C , and Mead 865 , having sought admission into the Lodge , were unanimously eleoted members . A vote of thanks waa accorded to Bro . Barnes for presiding ; to Bro . Cundick for acting aa S . W ., and to the working brethren . Each briefly responded . Bro . G . H . Stephens availed himself of tho opportunity to thank the brethren of the Doric Lodge of Instruction for their
kind donation of £ 5 5 s upon hia list aa Steward for the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . He waa very grateful for their support , and considered it a strong proof of the good work done by the brethren not alone in the correct exposition of the Ritual they had just heard , but in that characteristic of Freemasonry , —the cause of Charity . Lodge waa closed in due form , and adjourned until tho 7 th inst .
Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —Held at Bro . Pavitt's , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 4 th May . Bros , W . J . Smith W . M ., McDonald S . W ., Seymour-Clarke J . W ., J . W . Brown S . D ., Dixon J . D ., Roberta I . G ., Worsley Secretary , Myers P . M . acting Preceptor . The Lodge waa opened in due form , and the minntes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was rehearsed , after which Bro . Worsley worked the first , second , and fourth sectiona of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . McDonald was unanimously eleoted W . M . for the ensuing week , when some well-known brethren have given their promise to attend . Our readers will regret to hear that Bro . J . H . Pavitt has just passod through a heavy , though we trust the worst , stage of a severe illness .
Bro . Pavitt , by the attention he has evinced for the comfort of the members of this Lodge of Inatruction , has gained the respect and esteem of the brethren to whom he ia known . We are convinced that all who read these lines will join in hoping that change of air , and the genial weather we may reasonably look forward to at this season , will have the desired effect , and that our brother will return
well braced up for the duties he so worthily strives to fnlfil . In the course of tho evening Bro . Worsley intimated to the brethren that he had that day seen Bro . Johnson , well known as an attendant at this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Johnson , who likewise has been seriously indisposed , reported himself mnch improved in health , and as looking forward to being able shortly to rejoin the mombors at their weekly gatherings .
Marquess of Eipon Lodge of Instruction . —At the Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney , on Monday , 3 rd May . Bros . R . Olley W . M ., Finch S . W ., McMillan J . W ., J . Lorkin S . D ., Blackburn I . G ., C . Lorkin Preceptor , Stephens Treas . Also Bro .
Martin . The business of tho evening comprised the rehearsal of tbe ceremony of initiation , Bro . Martin acting as candidate . Bro . J Lorkin worked the first , second and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Finch was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After which Lodge was olosed .
West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — Held at the Feathers Hotel , Ealing , on Thuraday , 22 nd April . Present—Bros . A . Beasley W . M ., H . Kasner S . W ., H . E . Tucker 3 . W ., C . E . Botlev S . D ., Seward J . D ., J . R . Fernee I . G ., J . Wella
Seoretory , T . Kingston P . M ., C . Andrews P . M ., G . Read P . M ., A . J . Burr , E . A . Jones , S . Smout jun ., S . Dorey , W . Nye , E . C . Porter , F . Botley , E . T . Brown , R . P . Webb , J . W . Woolmer , F . C . Woolmer , Gasson , H . Stephens , G . S . Wright , Mitchell , E . Smith , E . Meadows , J . W . Fisher , J . J . Clarke , E . E . Gewflowski No . 249 , Wood 173 , Hannis . The Lodgo was opened in due form , and the minntes
were read , confirmed , and signed . The annual banquet took p lace , when tho late Secretary , Bro . A . J . Burr , waa presented with a gold watch and chain , for which the brethren had subscribed . Bro . A . Beasley , on behalf of tho subscribers , presented tho testimonial , and Bro . A . J . Burr thanked the brethren for their handsomo gift .
Meeting held on Thursday , 29 th May . Present—Bros . H . B . Tucker W . M ., C . Andrewa S . W ., E . C . Porter J . W ., W . Seward S . D ., H . Youens J . D ., E . Meadows I . G ., J . Wells Sec . H . Stephens . The
Lodge waa opened in due form . It was unanimoualy agreed to suspend bye-law No . 1 until September , and to meet eyery Thursday during the summer months at 7 30 p . m . Bro . H . E . Tucker was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the Lodge was olosed in due form , and adjourned to Thursday , 6 th May .