Notices Of Meetings

NOTICES OF MEETINGS

Lodge Of Amity , No . 171 . — Tho last meeting for the season of this popular " summer Lodgo , " whoso members so well and worthily exemplify the motto which is incribed on their banner , " Esto I ' erpelua , " was held on Tuesday afternoon , at tlio famous old Ship Tavern , at Greenwich . About thirty of tho brothren assembled

soon after four o ' clock , many having taken advantage of an agreeable trip by steamer from London , which , on so bright an afternoon , is always enjoyable . At half-past four Lodgo was opened in accordance with ancient rites , under tho presidency of Bro . Joseph Clever , of Lewisham , who now fills the presidential chair for tho second time . It will bo recollected that in June last , Bro . Clover was

installed by his own son , who is now the respected I . P . M . and Sec . of tho Lodge , and who at the preceding annual meeting was installed by his father , who was then retiring from his first occupancy of tho chair . It is not often such an interesting occurrence is to be noted in connection with any Lodge , and shows tho confidence and goodwill which are felt by tho brethren generally towards Bros . Clever , who

havo done so much to carry on tho affairs of the Lodgo in a satisfactory mannor . The Worshipful Master on this occasion was supported by Bros . Edward Phillips S . W ., W . H . Marden J . W ., C . Harcon ' rt P . M . Treasurer , Joseph IV . Clever I . P . M . and Secretary , G . G . Goodinge S . D ., E . II . Bnck J . D ., P . C . W . Fonn I . G ., S . P . Smith Tyler . There were also present Bros . Whittley P . M ., T . Batty P . M ., J .

Browne , F . L . Toms , J . E . Tannahill , E . II . Maddick , G . TV . Dodd , & c . ; and amongst the visitors Bros . B . Hayter P . M . 231 , J . Soeloy 25 , A . T . Treherne 1441 , J . L . TVhitmarsh 49 , II . J . Amphlett 1511 , & c . Lodge having been opened in form , and the minutes of the last meeting read aud confirmed , the ballot was prepared for Mr . James Eichard Tannahill , of 14 Queen Victoria-street , E . C ., who had been

proposed by Bro . Form , and seconded by the Worshipful Master . Tho votes were unanimously in favour of the candidate , who being present , was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order by the W . M ., who worked tho whole of the ceremony in creditable manner . Subsequently tho Lodge was advanced , Bro . F . L . Toms , who was found to have inado sufficient progress , was raised to the

sublime degree , the traditional history being admirably rendered by the AV . M . A few matters of business wero transacted , the principal of which was that relating to country members , but the discussion ended in tho matter boing deferred till the next meeting , in May 1880 . The customary congratulations having been exchanged , Lodgo was closed in duo form , when tho brethren sat down to an

elaborate banquet , served in a style for which the old " Ship " has long been celebrated . The dishes were interspersed with eporgues aud vases of choice cut flowers , which emitted a delicious fragrance , whilst the dessert was of a recherche description . At the conclusion of au admirably served repast , the customary Loyal toasts were proposed by the Worshipful Master , and received with honours .

Tho W . M . next rose , and said ho was about to submit to them a toast which ho felt convinced wouldborecei vod with the heartiest satisfaction , as it was always a welcome ono to the brethren of tho Lodge of Amitythat was the health of the Initiate to-day . They were all pleased to welcome Bro . Tannahill into their midst , aud the } - trusted his life might belong , happy , and prosperous amongst them . Thoy all know

Bro . Tannahill ns ono with whom they were delighted to associate , and no doubt he would form an agreeable acquisition to the Lodge of Amity . The toast was twist cordially received , arn ! in rcsnoniliejr , Bio . J . II . Tannahill thanked the brethren sincere !) ' for the very hearty welcome which had been accorded to him on that occasion . Ho felt it a great honour to he admitted into the ancient and

honourable institution of Freemasonry . It would be his pleasurable duty so to apply himself to a study of tho art as should enable him to comprehend folly its value and advantages , and he trusted he might bo apt in tho acquirement of that progress wlaioh all true Masous must desire . The I . P . M . next proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , who had that evening given them another opportunity of

seeing the manner in which he had performed the ceremonies in the Lodge , and the geniality with which he did the honours of tho table . There was already an initiation and passing on the agenda paper for the opening meeting of next season , which took place next May , when they might hope again to meet a goodly assemblage of brethren in this neighbourhood , which was so full of historical associations . The

toast having been most heartily accepted by the company , the Worshipful Master sincerely thanked the brethren for the repeated compliments which they had paid him . They had extended to him a very kind indulgence in what he felt had been shortcomings in his rendering of the ritual on this occasion ; but ho accounted for tho want of his usual confidence bv an unexpected and painful

circumstance which had happened during tho afternoon , just before he came to the Lodge . A friend of his , who had been staying with him , had been taken sut-deuly ill , and this had greatly alarmed him . He had barely time to rush off , and had been excessively unnerved in consequence of tho painful occnrvcncc . He hoped , however , in tlio future to perform the duties of his office as ho he had hitherto done .

and he thanked them most heartily for thoir having been to his faults on this occasion a little blind . In proposing tiic health of the Visitors , he said this was always a toast proverbially welcome to the brethren of the Lodge of Amity , and he alluded in felicitous terms to each of the Visitors , who had favoured them with their presence on that occasion . P . M . Bro . Hughes and Bro- J . Scclev severally

responded , acknowledging the magnificent hospitality which , had been extended to the Visitors that day . and expressing the pleasure which had been afforded them b y the working of the Lodge and a visit to this grand historical locality , to which allusion had already been made . Tho Worshipful Master then prnuosod tho health of

the Past Misters of the . Lodge , Bros . Havccmrt , Whittley , Batty , aud Clever jnn . The toast having been warmly received , liro . Clover I . P . M . alluded to the fact that the attendance of Past 3 rasters was not quite so numerous as usual ; he regretted the absence of Bro . Cooper , who was no doubt Avith them in spirit , although ho

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had been unavoidably prevcutcd from attending . The Past Masters wero always desirous of doing their duty , and of helping forward all measures that wero calculated to promote the interests and welfare of the Lodge . The W . M . next proposed tho health of the Treasurer and Secretary , tho former of whom was tho oldest member of the Lodge , and had rendored them great and valnablo service . With regard

to their Secretary , ho was comparatively now to the duties of his office , though ho was not now to him ( tho speaker ) . Theso officers deserved well of tho brethren , and ho asked them therefore- to drink most cordially to the toast which he had proposed . P . M . Bro . Harcourt , in responding , observed that no Treasurer of a Lodge could perform his duties satisfactorily withont a cortain amount of trouble ,

though it must bo admitted such trouble was always very largely seasoned with pleasure in meeting as ho did a number of brethren whom he could regard as his friends . Still ho had a ( laty , not always pleasant , of keeping them within bounds and within thoir income ; so that the festivities with which they supplemented thoir labours did not form a too absorbing featuro in these very agreeable meetings .

He was pleased to know that tho Lodgo was in a most satisfactory position , and trusted that in the future it would contiuuo to bo so . Tho Secretary also returned thanks , in a , few happily chosen sentences . In proposing the health of tho Officers of tho Lodge , the Worshipful Master acknowledged tho valuable assistance he at all times received from tho brethren who supported him iu tho various chairs , and who

wero all animated by a desiro to do what they could to maintain tho prestige of the Lodge . Bro . Phillips S . W ., in reply , felt suro every Officer who held a position in tho Lodge of Amity must feel pleased with the reception wh'ich had been accorded to the toast , and to tho appreciation which the brethren always expressed of thoir efforts to do thoir duty faithfully . They all endeavoured to tho utmost of their

ability to support and assist tho W . M . in carrying on tho duties of tho Lodge in a proper aud cftieiont manner ; and ho trusted that tho samo good feeling and harmony which had characterised the Lodgo in times past might long continue- to subsist amongst thorn . Bro . Marden J . W . also responded , and tho list of toasts was brought to a fitting termination by tho Tyler , shortly bnforo ton o ' clock . In consequence of tho rain , which had set iu during the evening , the brothren wero debarred tho

usual out-door pleasantries which accompany their meeting , though tho river sides wore illuminated brilliantly at intervals by other gay and festive assemblies , whilst tho steamers returning from pleasure excursions down tho river wore now and again lit up with coloured fires , and voverberaut with the sounds of music and merry voices . Some excellent songs wero sung during the evening , and the mcetiug altogether was of a most agreeable and harmonious description .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 27 . — At Bro . Maidwoll ' s , the Hercules Tavern , 111 ) Leadcnhall Street , E . G ., on Thursday evening . Bros . Woodward W . M ., Moss S . W ., Da Silva J . W ., Valentino S . D ., J . Benjamin J . I ) ., P .-iton LCI , L . Nordon Hon . Sec , Webb Preceptor ; Bro 3 . Grammor , Hogan , Gimingham , Ford , and Jones . After the usual formalities had been observed , tho W . M .

worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Nonlen as ciudidafco . Bro . Moss worko'l the first , Da Silva tho second , and Moss- tho third sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . ford 1707 was elected a member of this L ^ dge of Instruction . Bro . L . Nordou was unanimously elected an honorary member , in eonsilcration of his accepting the office of Hon . Secretary .

Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction . —On 30 th Jnly , this Lodgo mob for one of tlio most pleasing events of the year . This was to present to Bro . Clement Breden P . M ., Secretary of tho Lodge , it token of the esteem in which he is held by tho brethren . The gift selected was a silver watch , upon tho inner case of which was engraved the sentiments of the Lodge as to the way Bro . Breden had

carried out his duties as Honorary Secretary for a period of six years The presentation was maclo by Bro . J . J . Gavin W . M . of the mother Lodge , iu terms suitable to the occasion . Tho presentation having been duly handed over , Bro . Breden replied , in a few well choson words , thanking the brethren for their kind thought of him , and for appreciation of his services . Bro . Sherboom held the position of

S . W ' ., and Bro . Atkins that of J . W . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren present adjourned to a banquet , well served by Bro . Gregory , the host . At its conclnsion . Bro . Turquand ( tho Preceptor ) , in replying to tho toast of his health , spoke in high praise of the manner in which Bro . Breden had conducted his dnties , and speaking modestly of himself , hoped that t ! n " 3 Lodge of Instruction

would contiuuo to be one of the best attended at tho East end . Bro . H . E . T . i ' eid P . M . and present Secretary of tho mother Lodge , in reply to tho toast of the Officers , made an eloquent speech , not forgetting to urge the claims of the Charities , with which ho has long been identified . Many were present , amongst whom we may mention Bros . Onld , Robinson , Pringle , Kceblc , Kcnnctt , Buchan , Eolfe , Hewitt , ifcc .

Baihoiisie Lodge of instruction , Ho . 860—At the weekly meeting , on Tuesday evening last , at , Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Pownall Eoad , Dalston . Present—Bros . Williams W . M ., Christian S . W , Forss J . W ., Polak S . D ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas .,

P . M . Wiitlingtou Preceptor . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of fast mooting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . [ land as candidate . Bro . Dallas worked several of the sections , assisted by the brothren . Bro . Christian was appointed W . M . for next Tuesday evening .

Friars Lodge of Instruetion , Wo , 1349 . —Held at Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms ' , Canning Town , E ., on Tuesday , 5 th August , Bros . E . T . Worsley W . M ., Smith S . W ., Barker " J . W . , Johnson S . D .. Nurnuui J . D ., Spencer I . G ., Worsley Secretary , P . M