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Diary For The Week.
851—Worthing of Friendship , Stoyne Hotel , Worthing . « 972—St . Augustine , Masonic Hall , Canterbury . 1101—Grey Friars , Masonic Hall , Reading . 1209—Lewises , Royal Hotel , Ramsgato . 121 S—Penison , Grand Hotel , Scarborough . 1312 -AValker , Stack Hotel , AValkor-on-Tyne . Daltonin
1398—Baldwin , Tho Castle , --Furness . 1121—Brownrigg , Assembly Rooms , Old Brompton , Chatham . 1131—Nottinghamshire , George Hotel , Nottingham . 1503-Francis Burdett , Albany Hotel , Twickenham . 151 I—Alexandra , Masonic Hall , Hornsea , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1520—Earl Shrewsbury , Public Rooms , Cannoc , Staffs . 1582—Llanidloes , Trewythen Hotel , Llanidloes , North Wales .
THURSDAY , 14 th FEBRUARY . 3—Fidelity , Yorkshire Grey , London-street , Fitzroy-sq ., at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 15—Kent , Chequers , Marsh-street , AValthamstow , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 19—Royal Athelstan , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . . 27—Egyptian , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street ; , E . C , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ] 87—Vitruvian , AVhite Hart , College-street , Lambeth , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 20 U—Friendship , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . 263—Bank of England , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C . 135— Salisbury , Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , Wi , at 8 . ( Inst . )
531—Polish National , Freemasons' Hall , AV . C . 657—CanOHbury , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C . 860—Dalhousie , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . 1319—Friars , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars , E . G ., at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1125—Hyde Park , the AVestbourne , Craven-road , Paddington . 1426—The Great City , Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , E . G . at 6 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) R . A . 753—Princo Frederick AVilliam , Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s AVood , at 8 . ( Inst . ) B . A . 1383—Friends in Council , Masonic Hall , Golden-square .
35—Medina , 85 High-street , Cowes . 97—Palatine , Masonic Hall , Toward-road , Sunderland . 112—St . George , Masonic Hall , Fore-strect-hill , Exeter . 216—Harmonic , Adolphi Hotel , Liverpool . 333—Royal Preston , Castle Hotel , Preston . 339—Unanimity , Crown Hotel , Penrith , Cumberland . 469—Hundred of Elloo , Masonic Rooms , London Road , Spalding . 477—Mersey , 55 Argylc-street , Birkenhead .
S-ie—Etruscan , Masonic Hail , Caroline-street , Longton , Stafford . 732—Royal Brunswick , Royal Pavilion , Brighton . 739—Temperance , Masonic Room , New-street , Birmingham . 915—Abbey , Abbey Council Chamber , Abingdon , Berks . 991—Tyne , Masonic Hall , AVillington Quay , Northumberland . 1035—Prince of Wales , Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool . 1055—Derby , Knowsley ' s Hotel , Cheetham , Lancashire . 1098—St . Georgo , Private Room , Temperance Hall , Tredegar , Mon <
llll—Milton , Commercial Hotel , Ashton-under-Lyne . 1201—Royd ' s , Imperial Hotel , Malvern , Worcestershire . 1369—Bala , Plasgoch Hotel , Bala . 1116—Falcon , Masonic Hall , Castle Yard , Thirsk . 1129—Albert Edward Prince of AVales , Masonic Hall , Newport , Mon . 1157—Bagshaw , Bald Faced Stag , Buckhurst-hill . 1612—AVest Middlesex , Feathers Hotel , Ealing , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) R . A . 51—Patriotic , Three Cups Hotel , Colchester .
FRIDAY , 15 th FEBRUARY . House Committee , Boys' School , at 4 . Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern , Air-street , AV ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ! 768— -William Preston , Feathers Tavern , Up . George-st ., Edgware-rd . ( Inst . ) 831—Ranelagh , Bell and Anchor , Hammersmith-road . ( Instruction . ) 902—Burgoyne , Grafton Arms , Prince of AVales-road , Kentish Town . ( Inst . )
933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 AVhitechapol-road , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , 155 Fleet-street , E . G . at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1227—Upton , King and Queen , Norton Folgato , K . C ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1260—Hervey , Punch ' s Tavern , 99 Fleet-street , E . G ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1298—Royal Standard , Alwyne Castle , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbnry , at 8 . ( In . ) 1365—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1612—E . Carnarvon , Mitre Hotel , Goulborne-rd , N . Kensington , at 7 . 30 . ( Inst . ' R . O . —Invicta , Masonic Hall , Golden-square .
127—Union , Freemasons Hall , Margate , 317—Noah ' s Ark , Wagon and Horses Hotel , Tipton . 616—Phoenix , Fox Hotel , Stowmarket . 611—DeLoraine , Freemasons' Hall , Grainger-street-west , Nowcastlo-on-Tyne 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . )
SATURDAY , 16 th FEBRUARY . 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 136-1—Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Mare-street , Hackney . 1621—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W ., at 8 .
WEST YORKSHIRE . MONDAY . 61—Probity , Freemasons' Hall , St . John ' s-place , Halifax . 261—Nelson of tho Nile , Freemasons' Hall , New-road , Batley . 206—Royal Brunswick , Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , Sheffield . 403—Three Graces , Private Room , Ksiworth . 1221—Defence , Masonic Hall , Carlton-hill , Leeds . 1512—Legiolium , Masonio Hall , Carlton-street , Castleford . R . A . 827—St . John , Masonic Temple , Halifax-road , Dewsbury .
TUESDAY . 495—AVakefield , Masonic Hall , Zetland-street , Wakefield . 603—Zetland , Royal Hotel , Cleckheatou . 1211—Scarborough , AVilton Arms Hotel , Batley . 1522—Olicana , Crescent Hotel , Ilkley . 1515—Baildon , Masonic Room , Northgatc , Baildon . R . A . 265—Jndea , Masonic Club , Hanover-street , Keighlcy . R . A . 239—Fidelity , Masonic Hall , Carlton-hill , Leeds .
WEDNESDAY . 253—Amphibious , Freemasons' Hall , Heckmondwikc . 380—Integrity , Masonic Temple , Commercial-street , Morley . 910—St . Oswald , Masonic Hall , Pontefract . 1018—Shakespeare , Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , Bradford .
THURSDAY . 139—Britannia , Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , Sheffield . 203—Three Grand Principles , Masonic Hall , Dewsbury . 275—Harmony , Masonic Hall , South-parade , Huddersfield . 337—Candour , Private Rooms . Commercial Inn , Uppermill . M . M . 53—Britannia , Freemason ' s Hall , Sheffield .
FRIDAY . 401—Royal Forest , Hark to Bounty Inn , Slaidburn . 052—Holme Valley , Victoria Hotel , Holmfirsh . 1031—Eccleshill . Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill . 1311—Zetland , Masonic Hall , Great Georgo street , Leeds . R . A . 521—Truth , Freemasons' HaU , Fifczwilliam-strect , HucMersfiold , R . A . 837—Marquess of Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon . R . C—White Rose of York , Freemason ' s Hall , Sheffield .
SATURDAY . 119—Peace , Private Rooms , Mcltham . 308—Princo George , Station House , Bottoms , Eastwood ,
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EDINBURGH DISTRICT . MONDAY—115—St . Stephen , St . James's Hall , AVriter ' s-court . TUF . SDAY—1—Mary ' s Chapel , AVaterloo Hotel , AVaterloo-placo . WEDNESDAY—2—Canongate Kilwinning , St . John ' s Chapel , St . John's-stroet R . A . 1—Edinburgh , Freemasons' Hall . THURSDAY—18—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall . „ R . A . 152—Perseverance , Lodge Room , 88 Constitution-street . FRIDAY—R . A . 83—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge , No . 12 . —The installation meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th instant , at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , and was honoured by the presence of tho P . D . G . M . Bengal , several Grand Officers , and many distinguished brethren . Bro . 11 . B . Kidder W . M ., H . Nicols S . W . and W . M . elect , W . H . Bateman J . W ., L . Enf P . M . Treasurer , A . Snelgrove P . M .
Sec , H . Mower S . D ., E . Coombs J . D ., W . H . Eudderforth D . C , P . M . ' s Bros . J . B . Lemaitre , J . Cleaver , G . Angold , Dudley Eolls , E . W . Stewart P . G . D ., S . Eolls , A . H . Lilley ; Bros . Beedel , G . Snelgrove , Bantenbacb , G . Hudson , F . Cantor , S . Delavanx , J . W . Cleaver , J . Kent , C . Stanger , T . F . Cooper , A . Porter , C . Euf , E . L . B . Kidder , F . Mean , & c . The Lodge opened , and minutes Avere confirmed .
Mr . Matthews was duly initiated into tho Order , and Bro . F . Cantor was passed . These ceremonies were excellently given by tho W . M . A board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Nicols was pre . sented to the Lodgo , and duly installed by the retiring W . M . There were twenty-two W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present . On the re-admission of the brethren the salutations were given , and the W . M . appointed
and invested his Omcers : —Bro . H . B . Kidder I . P . M ., W . H . Bateman S . W ., H . Mower J . W ., L . Euf P . M . Treasurer ( for the 13 th time ; he was loudly cheered on his investiture , showing the respect he is held in by tho Lodge ) , A . Snelgrove P . M . Sec , E . Coombs S . D ., W . H . G . Eudderforth J . D ., E . L . B . Kidder , jun . I . G ., Gilchrist P . M . Tyler , Bautenbach D . C . The appointment of the officers seemed to
give great satisfaction . At the conclusion of the addresses , Bro . Kidder received the Avarmest thanks of the Lodge , and the distin . guished visitors and the brethren present offered their congratulations . The W . M . then presented Bro . Kidder with an elegant solid gold jewel , suitably inscribed , for the able and efficient manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair , and in token of
the high respect he is held in . Bro . Kidder , in returning thanks , said he felt this a great honour he had received . No brother would wear the P . M . ' s jewel with greater pride ; he hoped to see many of their members wear similar ones . Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a rdcherchc banquet . A very elegant menu and button-hole was provided for
each gnest . Grace having been snng , by Bros . Lester , Hnbbard , Thompson , and Warwick Jordan , the W . M . proposed the toast of the Queen aud the Craft . After the National Anthem the W . M . proposed the health of H . E . H . tho M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales . This was followed by the glee , " Glorious Apollo . " The M . W . the Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present
were then successively given . With tho latter toast the W . M . associated the name of Bro . II . Sanderaan P . D . G . M . Bengal . Bro . Sande . man had great pleasure in responding . Ho commented on the high estimation in which the Pro Grand Master is held , also how universally Lord Skelmersdale was appreciated . Ho trusted the W . M . of this old Lodgo would have a successful year , and congratulated the
brethren on their selection . Bro . Kidder was privileged in having to propose tho toast of tho W . M . He was sure the brethren , in the sincerity of their heart , felt proud to see one who was nnani . mously popular elected to tho chair . They would see how ably he would represent them . The glee , " Life ' s a Bumper" was then snug . Tho W . M . thanked thoso visitors who had honoured him with their
presence . This to him was a great day , and one he should not readily forget . It was a great privilege to be W . M . of such a Lodge . During his year of office he wonld do all he conld to promote the interests of the brethren . He specially thanked Bro . Kidder for his support . Ho was sure the Past Masters would also assist him . Ho thanked tho members for having elected him . Bro . Nicol then
gave the toast of the Past Masters , and alluded to the great services those brethren had rendered . They had the honour to havo Grand Officers among them . Severally they each had performed the arduous duties of the Lodge to the satisfaction of the members , Bro . H . B . Kidder I . P . M ., after acknowledging the compliment , said he had the privilege of presenting a testimonial to one who was in
every respect Avorthy to receive it . Ho referred to their esteemed Treas ., Bro . Enf , who had worthily gained their esteem . He was sure all would agree that Bro . Enf had done his duty . He had been a member of the Lodge many years , and had that evening been invested as Treasurer for the 13 th timo . Theirs was a centenary Lodge , and Bro . Enf was at present its father . In the name of the Lodge ho
( the speaker ) would ask him to accept tho testimonial he had now the pleasure to present . This consisted of a very elegant tea and coffee service , artistically designed , and suitably inscribed . Bro . Enf on rising was visibly affected . Ho had been twenty-eight years a member of tho Lodge , twenty-one years a Past Master , aud thirteen years Treasurer , and if in the latter capacity there was a
doubt that his endeavours to please had been successful , that elegant and valuable testimonial proved it . Ho would never forget their kindness ; he wonld hand their gift down to his children , that they might look ou it with pride aud pleasure , as a memento of the regard their parent was held in by the members of his Lodge .
Bro . Kidder proposed tho health of the newly-initiated brother ; ho had known him for twenty years , and ho now hoped to see him frequoutly amougst them . Bro . Matthews had distinguished himself in many capacities , that entitled him to the respect of all with whom ho might be associated ; he now caino among them as a Mason , and he would bo . a credit to the Order . Bro . Matthews thanked
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Diary For The Week.
851—Worthing of Friendship , Stoyne Hotel , Worthing . « 972—St . Augustine , Masonic Hall , Canterbury . 1101—Grey Friars , Masonic Hall , Reading . 1209—Lewises , Royal Hotel , Ramsgato . 121 S—Penison , Grand Hotel , Scarborough . 1312 -AValker , Stack Hotel , AValkor-on-Tyne . Daltonin
1398—Baldwin , Tho Castle , --Furness . 1121—Brownrigg , Assembly Rooms , Old Brompton , Chatham . 1131—Nottinghamshire , George Hotel , Nottingham . 1503-Francis Burdett , Albany Hotel , Twickenham . 151 I—Alexandra , Masonic Hall , Hornsea , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1520—Earl Shrewsbury , Public Rooms , Cannoc , Staffs . 1582—Llanidloes , Trewythen Hotel , Llanidloes , North Wales .
THURSDAY , 14 th FEBRUARY . 3—Fidelity , Yorkshire Grey , London-street , Fitzroy-sq ., at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 15—Kent , Chequers , Marsh-street , AValthamstow , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 19—Royal Athelstan , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . . 27—Egyptian , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street ; , E . C , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ] 87—Vitruvian , AVhite Hart , College-street , Lambeth , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 20 U—Friendship , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . 263—Bank of England , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C . 135— Salisbury , Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , Wi , at 8 . ( Inst . )
531—Polish National , Freemasons' Hall , AV . C . 657—CanOHbury , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C . 860—Dalhousie , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . 1319—Friars , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars , E . G ., at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1125—Hyde Park , the AVestbourne , Craven-road , Paddington . 1426—The Great City , Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , E . G . at 6 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) R . A . 753—Princo Frederick AVilliam , Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s AVood , at 8 . ( Inst . ) B . A . 1383—Friends in Council , Masonic Hall , Golden-square .
35—Medina , 85 High-street , Cowes . 97—Palatine , Masonic Hall , Toward-road , Sunderland . 112—St . George , Masonic Hall , Fore-strect-hill , Exeter . 216—Harmonic , Adolphi Hotel , Liverpool . 333—Royal Preston , Castle Hotel , Preston . 339—Unanimity , Crown Hotel , Penrith , Cumberland . 469—Hundred of Elloo , Masonic Rooms , London Road , Spalding . 477—Mersey , 55 Argylc-street , Birkenhead .
S-ie—Etruscan , Masonic Hail , Caroline-street , Longton , Stafford . 732—Royal Brunswick , Royal Pavilion , Brighton . 739—Temperance , Masonic Room , New-street , Birmingham . 915—Abbey , Abbey Council Chamber , Abingdon , Berks . 991—Tyne , Masonic Hall , AVillington Quay , Northumberland . 1035—Prince of Wales , Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool . 1055—Derby , Knowsley ' s Hotel , Cheetham , Lancashire . 1098—St . Georgo , Private Room , Temperance Hall , Tredegar , Mon <
llll—Milton , Commercial Hotel , Ashton-under-Lyne . 1201—Royd ' s , Imperial Hotel , Malvern , Worcestershire . 1369—Bala , Plasgoch Hotel , Bala . 1116—Falcon , Masonic Hall , Castle Yard , Thirsk . 1129—Albert Edward Prince of AVales , Masonic Hall , Newport , Mon . 1157—Bagshaw , Bald Faced Stag , Buckhurst-hill . 1612—AVest Middlesex , Feathers Hotel , Ealing , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) R . A . 51—Patriotic , Three Cups Hotel , Colchester .
FRIDAY , 15 th FEBRUARY . House Committee , Boys' School , at 4 . Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern , Air-street , AV ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ! 768— -William Preston , Feathers Tavern , Up . George-st ., Edgware-rd . ( Inst . ) 831—Ranelagh , Bell and Anchor , Hammersmith-road . ( Instruction . ) 902—Burgoyne , Grafton Arms , Prince of AVales-road , Kentish Town . ( Inst . )
933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 AVhitechapol-road , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , 155 Fleet-street , E . G . at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1227—Upton , King and Queen , Norton Folgato , K . C ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1260—Hervey , Punch ' s Tavern , 99 Fleet-street , E . G ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1298—Royal Standard , Alwyne Castle , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbnry , at 8 . ( In . ) 1365—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1612—E . Carnarvon , Mitre Hotel , Goulborne-rd , N . Kensington , at 7 . 30 . ( Inst . ' R . O . —Invicta , Masonic Hall , Golden-square .
127—Union , Freemasons Hall , Margate , 317—Noah ' s Ark , Wagon and Horses Hotel , Tipton . 616—Phoenix , Fox Hotel , Stowmarket . 611—DeLoraine , Freemasons' Hall , Grainger-street-west , Nowcastlo-on-Tyne 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . )
SATURDAY , 16 th FEBRUARY . 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 136-1—Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Mare-street , Hackney . 1621—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W ., at 8 .
WEST YORKSHIRE . MONDAY . 61—Probity , Freemasons' Hall , St . John ' s-place , Halifax . 261—Nelson of tho Nile , Freemasons' Hall , New-road , Batley . 206—Royal Brunswick , Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , Sheffield . 403—Three Graces , Private Room , Ksiworth . 1221—Defence , Masonic Hall , Carlton-hill , Leeds . 1512—Legiolium , Masonio Hall , Carlton-street , Castleford . R . A . 827—St . John , Masonic Temple , Halifax-road , Dewsbury .
TUESDAY . 495—AVakefield , Masonic Hall , Zetland-street , Wakefield . 603—Zetland , Royal Hotel , Cleckheatou . 1211—Scarborough , AVilton Arms Hotel , Batley . 1522—Olicana , Crescent Hotel , Ilkley . 1515—Baildon , Masonic Room , Northgatc , Baildon . R . A . 265—Jndea , Masonic Club , Hanover-street , Keighlcy . R . A . 239—Fidelity , Masonic Hall , Carlton-hill , Leeds .
WEDNESDAY . 253—Amphibious , Freemasons' Hall , Heckmondwikc . 380—Integrity , Masonic Temple , Commercial-street , Morley . 910—St . Oswald , Masonic Hall , Pontefract . 1018—Shakespeare , Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , Bradford .
THURSDAY . 139—Britannia , Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , Sheffield . 203—Three Grand Principles , Masonic Hall , Dewsbury . 275—Harmony , Masonic Hall , South-parade , Huddersfield . 337—Candour , Private Rooms . Commercial Inn , Uppermill . M . M . 53—Britannia , Freemason ' s Hall , Sheffield .
FRIDAY . 401—Royal Forest , Hark to Bounty Inn , Slaidburn . 052—Holme Valley , Victoria Hotel , Holmfirsh . 1031—Eccleshill . Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill . 1311—Zetland , Masonic Hall , Great Georgo street , Leeds . R . A . 521—Truth , Freemasons' HaU , Fifczwilliam-strect , HucMersfiold , R . A . 837—Marquess of Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon . R . C—White Rose of York , Freemason ' s Hall , Sheffield .
SATURDAY . 119—Peace , Private Rooms , Mcltham . 308—Princo George , Station House , Bottoms , Eastwood ,
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EDINBURGH DISTRICT . MONDAY—115—St . Stephen , St . James's Hall , AVriter ' s-court . TUF . SDAY—1—Mary ' s Chapel , AVaterloo Hotel , AVaterloo-placo . WEDNESDAY—2—Canongate Kilwinning , St . John ' s Chapel , St . John's-stroet R . A . 1—Edinburgh , Freemasons' Hall . THURSDAY—18—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall . „ R . A . 152—Perseverance , Lodge Room , 88 Constitution-street . FRIDAY—R . A . 83—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge , No . 12 . —The installation meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th instant , at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , and was honoured by the presence of tho P . D . G . M . Bengal , several Grand Officers , and many distinguished brethren . Bro . 11 . B . Kidder W . M ., H . Nicols S . W . and W . M . elect , W . H . Bateman J . W ., L . Enf P . M . Treasurer , A . Snelgrove P . M .
Sec , H . Mower S . D ., E . Coombs J . D ., W . H . Eudderforth D . C , P . M . ' s Bros . J . B . Lemaitre , J . Cleaver , G . Angold , Dudley Eolls , E . W . Stewart P . G . D ., S . Eolls , A . H . Lilley ; Bros . Beedel , G . Snelgrove , Bantenbacb , G . Hudson , F . Cantor , S . Delavanx , J . W . Cleaver , J . Kent , C . Stanger , T . F . Cooper , A . Porter , C . Euf , E . L . B . Kidder , F . Mean , & c . The Lodge opened , and minutes Avere confirmed .
Mr . Matthews was duly initiated into tho Order , and Bro . F . Cantor was passed . These ceremonies were excellently given by tho W . M . A board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Nicols was pre . sented to the Lodgo , and duly installed by the retiring W . M . There were twenty-two W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present . On the re-admission of the brethren the salutations were given , and the W . M . appointed
and invested his Omcers : —Bro . H . B . Kidder I . P . M ., W . H . Bateman S . W ., H . Mower J . W ., L . Euf P . M . Treasurer ( for the 13 th time ; he was loudly cheered on his investiture , showing the respect he is held in by tho Lodge ) , A . Snelgrove P . M . Sec , E . Coombs S . D ., W . H . G . Eudderforth J . D ., E . L . B . Kidder , jun . I . G ., Gilchrist P . M . Tyler , Bautenbach D . C . The appointment of the officers seemed to
give great satisfaction . At the conclusion of the addresses , Bro . Kidder received the Avarmest thanks of the Lodge , and the distin . guished visitors and the brethren present offered their congratulations . The W . M . then presented Bro . Kidder with an elegant solid gold jewel , suitably inscribed , for the able and efficient manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair , and in token of
the high respect he is held in . Bro . Kidder , in returning thanks , said he felt this a great honour he had received . No brother would wear the P . M . ' s jewel with greater pride ; he hoped to see many of their members wear similar ones . Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a rdcherchc banquet . A very elegant menu and button-hole was provided for
each gnest . Grace having been snng , by Bros . Lester , Hnbbard , Thompson , and Warwick Jordan , the W . M . proposed the toast of the Queen aud the Craft . After the National Anthem the W . M . proposed the health of H . E . H . tho M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales . This was followed by the glee , " Glorious Apollo . " The M . W . the Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present
were then successively given . With tho latter toast the W . M . associated the name of Bro . II . Sanderaan P . D . G . M . Bengal . Bro . Sande . man had great pleasure in responding . Ho commented on the high estimation in which the Pro Grand Master is held , also how universally Lord Skelmersdale was appreciated . Ho trusted the W . M . of this old Lodgo would have a successful year , and congratulated the
brethren on their selection . Bro . Kidder was privileged in having to propose tho toast of tho W . M . He was sure the brethren , in the sincerity of their heart , felt proud to see one who was nnani . mously popular elected to tho chair . They would see how ably he would represent them . The glee , " Life ' s a Bumper" was then snug . Tho W . M . thanked thoso visitors who had honoured him with their
presence . This to him was a great day , and one he should not readily forget . It was a great privilege to be W . M . of such a Lodge . During his year of office he wonld do all he conld to promote the interests of the brethren . He specially thanked Bro . Kidder for his support . Ho was sure the Past Masters would also assist him . Ho thanked tho members for having elected him . Bro . Nicol then
gave the toast of the Past Masters , and alluded to the great services those brethren had rendered . They had the honour to havo Grand Officers among them . Severally they each had performed the arduous duties of the Lodge to the satisfaction of the members , Bro . H . B . Kidder I . P . M ., after acknowledging the compliment , said he had the privilege of presenting a testimonial to one who was in
every respect Avorthy to receive it . Ho referred to their esteemed Treas ., Bro . Enf , who had worthily gained their esteem . He was sure all would agree that Bro . Enf had done his duty . He had been a member of the Lodge many years , and had that evening been invested as Treasurer for the 13 th timo . Theirs was a centenary Lodge , and Bro . Enf was at present its father . In the name of the Lodge ho
( the speaker ) would ask him to accept tho testimonial he had now the pleasure to present . This consisted of a very elegant tea and coffee service , artistically designed , and suitably inscribed . Bro . Enf on rising was visibly affected . Ho had been twenty-eight years a member of tho Lodge , twenty-one years a Past Master , aud thirteen years Treasurer , and if in the latter capacity there was a
doubt that his endeavours to please had been successful , that elegant and valuable testimonial proved it . Ho would never forget their kindness ; he wonld hand their gift down to his children , that they might look ou it with pride aud pleasure , as a memento of the regard their parent was held in by the members of his Lodge .
Bro . Kidder proposed tho health of the newly-initiated brother ; ho had known him for twenty years , and ho now hoped to see him frequoutly amougst them . Bro . Matthews had distinguished himself in many capacities , that entitled him to the respect of all with whom ho might be associated ; he now caino among them as a Mason , and he would bo . a credit to the Order . Bro . Matthews thanked