Notices Of Meetings

NOTICES OF MEETINGS

Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge , No ; 12 — Tho installation meeting of this ancient and flourishing Lodgo was hold on Monday , tho 5 th inst ., at Bro . 0 . Painter ' s , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhail-street . Present—Bros . G . Angold WM . , W . B . Kiddor S . W ., Bateman J . W ., L . Ruf P . M . Treas ., J . Snelgrove Sec . ; P . M . ' s Bros . T . Cleaver , Lomaitro , W . R . Stewart P . G . D ., Dudley Rolls ,

Lilley , S . Rolls , and Bros . Krehl , E . B . Kidder , Crick , Marshall , H . G . Rudderforth , D . Nicols , Mower , Crouch , Frost , Bower , Ruf , Henshaw , Elliot , Cooper , & o . The Lodgo was opened and tho minutes confirmed . Mr . J . Kent , who had been balloted for aud accepted , waa dnly initiated into tho Order , and Bro . W . J . Beedel was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in a perfect and

impressive manner . Bro . W . B . Kidder S . W . and W . M . elect was then presented to the Lodgo . A Board of Installed Masters , 18 in number , waa formed , and Bro . J . Cleaver P . M . duly installed Bro . Kidder into the chair , in a manner that reflected great credit for its perfect and careful rendering . He was deservedly congratulated at the conclnsion bv the brethren and visitors . The W . M . having been saluted

proceeded to invest his officers , as follow : —Bros . G . Angold I . P . M ., D . Nicols S . W ., Bateman J . W . Leopold Ruf , Father of the Lodge , Treas ., re-invested for the eleventh time , amid the enthusiastic applause of the brethren . G . S . Snelgrove P . M . Sec , H . Mower S . D ., R . Coombs J . D ., T . K . Freeman I . G ., Rudderforth B . C ., Gilchrist P . M . Tyler , Bro . Dudley Rolls P . M . gave notice , " That the number on the Lodge

roll being complete , the initiation and joining fee in future be fifteen guineas . " Brother Kidder W . M . then , amid the congratulations of the brethren , presented an elegant gold jewel , with suitable inscription , to the retiring Master , Bro . G . Angold I . P . M . for tho valuable services rendered by him to tho Lodge during his year of office . Bro . Angold briefly returned thanks , and the Lodge waa closed . The brethren ,

sixty-two in number , sat down to a banquet provided by Bros . G . ancl A . Painter , that gave unqualified satisfaction . The W . M . proposed the toast of "The Qneen and the Craft , " which waa followed by the National Anthem . The toast of " H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . waa enthusiastically received . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , said he

was proud that one of the members of the Lodge had beeu selected as a Grand Officer—all who knew him respected him . He referred to Bro . R . W . Stewart P . G . D ., whoso name he would couple with the toast , which was acknowledged by Bro . Stewart . Bro . Angold I . P . M . then rose . Ho had to propose a toast that he was sure they would receive with pleasure , the health of the W . M . ( loud cheers . ) Ho and

the W . M . had worked together in Masonry , and he knew his qualifications . His best services ho was sure would bo at the disposal of tho Lodge . Bro . Snelgrove then sang an excellent buffo song ; he was accompanied by Bro . F . Meen . Tho W . M . on rising to respond was greeted with loud applause . He thanked the brethren cordially and sincerely for the enthusiastic manner the toast had

been received . He appreciated the honour of being placed at tho head of so influential aud ancient a Lodge , every member of which is entitled to wear the centenary jewel . They had also a Grand Officer among the Past Masters . He hoped to be enabled to carry out the duties of the chair satisfactorily , and nothing should be wanting on

his part to merit their approbation . To the Past Masters he naturally looked for assistance , they were eminently qualified to render it . The officers ho had invested that evening he knew would co-operate with him , and ho entered upon his duties with every confidence . He might say for himself and officers ,

" Be to our faults a little bimd , And to our virtues very kind . " Ho hoped on his retirement from the chair to hear he had done his duty . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Past Masters . Ho mentioned their names seriatim , and spoke of the able and valuable services they had rendered to the Lodge . Bro . Angold I . P . M .

replied : ho saw Past Masters who had been in that capacity over 20 years ; he was , he might say , only a few hours old ; he saw one among them , Bro . L . Ruf , the Father of the Lodge and the respected Treasurer . He as well as every Past Master would onl y be too happy to render assistance if required of them . The W . M . then gave the Visitors . They were not only numerous

but also distinguished . He mentioned their names , and coupled with the toast the name of Fred . Binckes P . G . S . ( Cheers ) . Bro . 'Binckcs replied , with his customary eloquence , and was followed by Bro . J . Binge , who said it was jnsfc 20 years since he last visited the Lodgo , and that was at the installation of Bro . Leopold Ruf , a brother whom all were proud to see among them . Bro . Jardiue also

said he hailed from New York , he was proud to be an American Mason , Bro . Georgo Washington was the 1 st Grand Master , and Bro . Abraham Lincoln , tho late respected President , mado the slaves free ; that was something to bo proud of . Should auy of the brethren visit his country , he was snro American Masons wonld give as hearty a welcome as ho had received that night . ( Cheers . ) Bro . George

Honey , in admirable stylo , then snng "Simon the Collaror , " which was loudly encored . Bro . J . Kent , tho newly initiated brother , very appropriately returned thanks . Tho W . M ., in proposing tho toast ol tho Treasurer and Secretary , said tho former brother had bean among them for ISO years , ho is esteemed for his genuine worth , ancl also for the efficient manner ho had always discharged his duties .

Tho same remarks might be applied to tho worthy Secretary , whose duties aro always fully appreciated . After a song- from Bro . Hogarth , Bro . L . Ruf , who on rising was cordially greeted , said ho had been invested ad Treasurer for tho eleventh time , aud ha felt it au honour for his name to ba associated with

the toast . Ho was pleased to see the Lodgo in so flourishing a condition , he was proud to seo so many members now , for he remembered when only eighteen met . He felt a pride in being associated with this Lodge , and he hoped to bo spared for many years to be Among them . His services wero always at their com

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mand . Bro . Snelgrove also replied . After tho toast of " Tho Masonio Charities , " which was proposed by Bro . Stewart , tho W . M . gave the toast of " The Wardens . " He trusted ho had given satisfaction by his selection , and hoped tho Senior Warden , Bro . Nicols , would receive at their hands tho same kindness thoy had shown him . Ho was a resident of another country , but his heart was in

the right place , aud his charity know no boands . He was a Vice President of the Institutions , aud qualified to occupy tho position of S . W . ( Cheers . ) The J . W . was one whom all respected . The same remarks might be applied to each officer , who , in turn , would merit the suffrages of tho brethren . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and the brethren separated . The following brethren were present as

visitors : —A . Bird 7 , W . B . Shackloton W . M . 1521 , J . Robins P . M . 452 , A . F . Rowley W . M . 917 , R . Davids 1470 , W . Marks W . M . 1612 , Durham , Fonntenmerr 115 , 85 , L . Curtier 11 , E . Grabham W . M . ID P . G . S . W . Middlesex , E . Legge 1196 , C . Coleman Royal Albert , Themans P . M . 141 , J . Blum P . M . 1119 , L . Stean P . M . 917 , Warner Sleigh Kennington Lodge , T . H . King No . 72 , F . Binckes P . G . S ., G . Honey No . 1319 , F . Binge , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .

Kent Lodge of Instruction , No . 15 . — -This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Thursday , tho 8 th inst ., at Bro . Hallows , The Chequers , Marsh . street , Walthamstow . Present—Bros . Christian W . M ., Groome S . W ., W . G . Hallows J . W ., Saunders Secretary , Oldroyd S . D ., F . Hallows J . D ., Appleby I . G . j also Bros . Upward Brand , Cambridge , Mumford , Franklin , Evennett , Brown . Business —Tho Lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer . The

minutes of the last Lodge meeting were l'ead and confirmed . The Lodgo was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing waa rehearsed , Bro . Cambridge acting as candidate . The Lodge waa resumed to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Franklin acting as candididate . The W . M . worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Groome was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . The Lodge waa then closed with solemn prayer .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —At Bro , Maid well ' s , -Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , E . G ., on Thursday , 8 th February . Present—Bros . Biddle W . M ., Hogarth S . W ., Maidwell J . W ., Grammer S . D . and Sec , Hoi-sley J . D ., Hollands I . G ., Webb

Preceptor pro tern , and several others . Tho ceremony of the 2 nd degree waa rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Hewlett acting as candidate . The 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th sections of the lecture wore worked by Bro . Hewlett , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hogarth will fill the chair next Thursday .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —A meeting of this Lodgo was held at Bro . Gay ' s , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St , John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , on Monday the 5 th inst . Present—Bros . Killick W . M ., Powell S . W ., Mil I ward J . W ., Cook S . D ., Pieroy J . D ., Curry I . G ., A . W . Fenner Sec , Tolmio acting Preceptor , Christopher Tyler , Robinson , Leber , Parkinson , Saul , Weedon , Alford , Halford ,

Gay , & c . Lodge was opened in due form , and tho minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Robinson acting as candidate . Bro . Tolmie worked the 5 th and 6 th Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Parkinson ( 46 ) and Leber ( 1366 ) were elected members . It was proposed by Bro . Powell , ancl seconded by Bro . Halford , "That this Lodge of

Instrnction bo removed to more convenient premises . " After some discussion , the proposition was carried unanimously ; it was also decided that the Lodge bo removed to the Old Rodney ' s Head , 12 Old-street , near Goswell-road . A proposition that the Lodge hold its first meeting at its new quarters on the last Monday in the present month was also agreed to . The necessary alterations in the Bye-laws were then formally settled . Id was also unanimously

agreed that the Fifteen Sections be worked on the first meeting night of the Lodge at the old Rodney ' s Head , Bro . Tolmie having kindly consented to work the same . Bro . Fenner was requested to report the same to the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , in tho hope that brethren—other than members of the Lodge—may find it convenient to attend , as the situation of the future place of meeting is most central . All business being ended , Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .

Lodge Of Joppa , No . 188 . —The regular meeting of thia Lodgo was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City . Bros . Lewis Lazarus W . M ., Miller S . W ., M . Spiegel J . W ., L . Auerhaan Treasurer , E . P . Albert Grand Pursuivant P . M . Secretary , M . Hymans S . D ., Campion J . D , Baker I . G ., H . P . Isaac D . C . P . M . ' s Bros . A . Dodson , L

Alexander , Israel Abrahams F . G . S ., M . Alexander , E . Hunt , S . Hickman , and Bros . S . Davies , Langloy , A . Auerhaan , J . L . Shntor , 1 'ohinan , & c . The Lodgo was opened , and the miuutea were confirmed . Mr . Osborne was balloted for and duly initiated . Bros . Buck and Wileuski wero passed to tho second degree . Bro . JL Spiegel thou called the attention of tho brethren , ancl , though tho

Lodge of Joppa , of tho Craft in general , to tho following facts : la ono of tho Grand Lodges in Germany is an existing law , "That only beiievers in Christianity can bo admitted into Freemasonry . " Such . a law in tho present enlightened ago ij against every principle oZ humanity . He then moved , that this Lodge appoint a committee to co-opera to with tlio other Joiri . i ' i L ^ IL ; CS , as tho brethren mosb

aggrieved in Europe , jointly , to draw tho attention of Grand Lodgo to this obnoxious law . Bros . Liraol Abr . ih-ima P . M ., L . Alexander t ' . M ., and Hymaus S . D . having snokon in favour of the resolution , it was carried . A committee was appointed of tho former brethren and Bro . Spiegel , for tho purpose of making arrangements . Tho Lodge tvna then closed , ancl tho brethren partook of slight refreshment ,