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Friendship And Unity Lodge, No. 1271.
FRIENDSHIP AND UNITY LODGE , No . 1271 .
r lMlE installation meeting took place on the 15 th ulfc ., at fche L Mnsonic R 'orris , Bradforcl-on-Avon , Bro . C . W . Bryant being installed info the Master ' s chair by Bro . Sir G . Goldney , Bart ., V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bros . Sparks ' , Farrington , and Barton assisting in tho ceremony . Tho W . M . invested tho following brethren as his
Officers : —Broa . Little I . P . M ., Breretou S . W ., Wallington J . TV ., the Rev . W . N . C . Wheeler P . M . Chaplain , Col . Magrath P . M . Treas ., Found Sec , Seammell S . D ., Gaby J . D ., Barton P . M . D . C , Wassell Org ., Stansfield-Brnn I . G ., Wilkins and Taylor Stewards , Moore Tyler . After the Lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to a banquet afc the Swan Hotel .
ALL SAINTS' LODGE , No . 1716 .
THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the offices of tho Poplar Board of Works , on Thursday , the 18 th ulfc . Tbe Lodgo was opened and Bros . Whiteley and Mountford were raised ; nnd Bros . Botley and Lee wero passed to the degree of F . C . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Coleman , who installed
Bro . Wilshaw into the chair of King Solomon ; he was ably assisted by Bro . Clarke . Bro . Wilshaw invested Bro . Pittam with tho collar of I . P . M ., Bros . Harland S . W ., Knowles J . W ., RiiDdell P . M . Sec
Kirk S . D ., Raymond J . D ., Walker I . G ., Moore W . S ., Townend D . C , Grout Organist . The usual addresses were delivered by Bro . Coleman . The brethren subsequently adjourned fco fche Holborn Restaurant , where a recberchd banquet waa admirably served .
JOSHUA NUNN LODGE , No . 2154
ON Tuesday , 30 th ult ., there was a very large gathering of Freemasons afc Halstead , to witness tho installation of Bro . Mark Gentry S . D . 1672 as W . M . of this Lodge , and the interest in the proceedings was much enhanced by the fact that Lord Brooke , the R . W . P . G . M . had promised to be present . His Lordship reached Halstead from Easton Lodge , Dunmow , between two and three
o ' clock , aud having been escorted to the Lodge room , with the customary honours , witnessed the initiation of two new members , the ceremony being faultlessly performed by Bro . Vero W . Taylor W . M . At its conclusion Bro . Taylor proceeded to instal his successor ( Bro . Mark Gentry ) in a manner that called forth the commendations
of all present . The Officers for the year were appointed and invested , as follows .- —Bros . Taylor I . P . M ., Cavil ! S . W ., Kellett J . W ., Taylor Treasurer , Inman Secretary , Copus S . D ., Hills J . D ., Hunt I . G ., Pendle Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony Lord Brooko , who was loudly applauded , said it gave bim very great pleasure to be
present at the installation meeting of this very young Lodge , though those feelings were somewhat ; mingled with sadness when he recollected thafc at the formation of fche Lodge he was asked by the very worther brother after whom it was named to come and perform the Consecration ceremony , and it had ever been a matter of regret thafc
afc tho last moment he was prevented from coming . The Lodge had suffered considerable drawback by tho death of Bro . Joshua Nunn , so soon after tho launching of the Lodge ; but in the hands of those who had been carrying on tho work of the Lodge , and those who were following ou , he ( Lord Brooke ) had no doubt but that it would
prosper and become a most useful one in the Province . In conclusion , Lord Brooke congratulated Bro . Vero Taylor npon the excellent way in which ho had conducted the ceremonies of the day , ancl wished Bro . Mark Gentry a happy aud successful year of office . Tho W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , tiiankcd Lord Brooko for his kind words , and
also for hi ** cnuriusy in visiting their littlo Lodge . They bad , as his Lordship had remarked , felt very much tho loss of Bro . Joshua Nunn , and out of respect for his memory did nofc admit any new members for twelve months . But brethren were now joining them , and new candidates coming forward , so tbat ho had no doubt in time
theirs would be ouo of not iho least successful Lodges in his Lordship ' s Province . The W . M ., iu the name of tho Lodge , presented a valuable P . M . ' s jewel to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Vero Taylor , who , in acknowledging it , said it would be valued by him more highly than any other Masonic jewel he possessed . The W . M . then asked
the members of tho Lodge to accept a Lodgo banner as a memento of his taking the Chair . The gift was acknowledged by the I . P . M ., who said if it had not been for the liberality of Bro . Gentry in giving them this handsome banner , they would not have had ono for some time to come . The W . M . was then re-elected to represent tho Lodge on the
Essex Provincial Chanty Committee ; and tho Lodge having been closed , between 50 and GO brethren sat down to dinner in the Town Hall , a splendid repa & t being well served by the host of tho Georgo Hotel . In the courso of the after-dinner speeches , Lord Brooko again expressed his pleasure at being present ou so auspicious an occasion , and hoped the Lodge would prosper .
JERSEY" LODGE , No .
216-fjlIIE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at the Ilailway Hotel , JL Southall , on Monday evening , 5 th instant , Bro . Seward W . M . presiding . Tho report of the Audit Committee and the Treasurer ' s btatemeiifc of accounts for the past year was read and adopted , on the motion ' of Bro . Tidmareh S . D ., who paid a tribute of praise to Bro . A .
. 1 . Anson Treasurer for the admirable manner in which tho Recounts had been present * d . The resignation of Bro . H . Kasner P . M . wns received nod accepted wifch much regret . Bro . W . C . Hall W . M . elect was then presented for installation , aud after answering the usual questions was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the
ceremony being performed by Bro . Seward , assisted by Bro . Castcil P . M . 902 . Tlie Woiv-hipful Master then invested the following Offuers : —Bros . Seward Prov . G . S . B . I . P . M . aud Treasurer , S . Mecch S . W ., W . T . Gray J . W ., G . Harper Secretary , E . C . Britton Chaplain ,
T . W . Jamieson S . U ., E . J . Herbert J . D ., . 1 . Tt-mplemnn I . G ., W . A . Cocks Vh : of Cers ., G . A . Williams and W . F . Sanger Steward- , J . \ V " . Urntia Organist , J . Lane Tyler . The Lodgo being closed , tho truth * c :: sut dcv . n to the usual banquet , provided by Bro . Freemantlo
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in his usual admirable style . At the conclusion of tbe repast fche customary Masonio toasts wero given and responded to with the heartiness characteristic of the Lodge . The toasfc of the Visitors was responded to by Bros . Castell , Salter and Smith . Dnring the evening the Worshipful Master announced that a P . M . ' s jewel had
been ordered for presentation to Bro . Seward , bub that from some mistake on the part of the maker it had not been sent . A selection of glees was given by Bros . Smith , Curtis , Meeoh and Tidmarsh , and songs by tho same brethren and Bro . Passmore helped to pass one of the mosfc pleasant evenings the Lodge haa experienced .
EARL OP SUSSEX LODGE , No . 2201 ,
THE installation meeting was held on Saturday , 27 fch ulfc ., afc fche Royal Pavilion , Brighton . Iu tbe unavoidable absence , through illness , of the popular W . M . Bro . Gerard Ford , Deputy Provincial Grand Master P . G . D ., the Lodge was opened by Bro . Lienfc .-General C VV . Randolph P . Prov . S . G . W ., who was supported by his Officers . Tho Lodge was honoured by the presence of many distinguished
visitors . Tho installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . the Right Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C , M . P ., was conducted in an impressive manner by Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Secretary of England , and , ou the conclusion of tho ceremony , the W . M . appointed his Officers for the ensuing year , viz . : —Bros . Clowes S . W ., Rev . E . R . Currie
J . W ., Halletfc Treasurer , Freeman Secretary , Capt . Cook S . D ., Price J . D ., King Organist , Warre D . C , Hudson I . G ., Pidcock and Hawken Stewards , and Hughes Tyler , Bro . H . E . Price was appointed to represent the Lodge on the Provincial Charities' Committee . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke G . S . was requested , on behalf of the
Lodgo , to present the retiring W . M ., Bro . Gerard Ford Deputy Prov , Grand Master , with a P . M . ' s jewel in appreciation of his excel , lent services to the Lodge during the pasfc year . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke was presented with a Founder ' s jewel as a recog .
nition of his invaluable services to the Lodge . The Lodge being formally closed , the large company adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat down to an excellent banquet , served up in admirable style by Bro . Mutton , of King ' s Road , Brighton .
HORSA LODGE , No . 2208
HP-HE annual festival took place afc the Masonic Hall , Bournemouth , JL on the 19 th ult ., when there was a large number of visiting brethren present , including Bro . Mortimer Heath P . G . C . and several Past Masters . The ceremony of installing Bro . Cross as the Worshipful Master was efficiently conducted by Bro . Williams P . M . 686 , 1308 . Tho following Officers were afterwards invested : —Bros . Jenkins
I . P . M ., Moore S . W ., Waters J . W ., Williams Chaplain , Worth Treas ., Atkinson Secretary , Brazier S . D ., Scotfc J . D ., Budden Dir . of Cers ., Townsend Organist , Cross I . G ., Harvey and Bebfcsworth Stewards , Beamish Tyler . A banquet took place in the Bijou Hall , which was tastefully decorated .
Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —The held afc the Bedford Hotel
annual banquet was , Southampton Buildings , Holborn , on Tuesday , 30 th October , when a large party assembled . Bro . Brnton , No . 157 , occupied the chair , and Bro . Vogfc I . G . No . 55 the Vice-Chair . There were present Bros . Preceptor Fox P . M . 201 , Baker Secretary 869 , Bond W . M . 860 , Shed lock 534 , Fry
609 , Richardson 1507 , Coleman W . M . 11 , Piper W . S . 177 , Unite W . M , 55 , Brasher W . M . 1623 , Glass W . M . 860 , Gladwell P . M . 172 , Porry J . W . 1382 , Main Treasurer 1531 and S . D . 157 , Hollis S . W . 1531 , Nevill P . M . 1531 , Lincoln S . D . 534 , H . W . Alford P . M . 228 , Browne-Kidder P . M . 12 , Harvey 1348 , Parsons I . P . M . 1637 , Aldridge 1475 ,
Jenkins 8 G 0 , Robinson 5 o , Hobymers , Marsden S . D . 73 , Walker P . M . 733 , Ditby S . W . 180 , S . Roebuck 733 , Kay P . M . 742 , Jackson J . D . 2191 , Collings Org . 1950 , Dipstale 858 , Dr . Kirby W . M . elect 2006 , Wheeler S . D . 2030 , Clemow 1987 , & c . A most excellent and liberal bill of fare \ vas provided by the host , Bro . Bond . The Chairman in
proposing tho toasts made two or three neat speeches and some very apt and happy allusions—especially when proposing what he thought might be termed that of the evening—the health of Bro . Preceptor Fox , who hnd proved himself nob only a most capable , but a mosfc ardent instructor ; ou several occasions he had visited the Lodge
when in ill-health , ancl contrary to the strict orders of his medical adviser . Songs and recitations were admirably rendered , by Bros . Robinson , Dipstale , Main , Parsons , Wheeler , Aldridge , Jenkins , Ditby , and Fry . Bro . Collings Organist accompanied in a masterly manner . A most enjoyable evening was passed , and tho proceedings were brought to a termination at 11 * 30 p . m .
Langton Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 1673 . —Afc a meeting recently held at tbo Whito Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , Cannon Street , E . C , the following brethren were elected the
Committee for the ensuing year : — Bros . Langton J . D . 1 P . M . 1673 Treasurer , Burne P . M . 162 , Fraser P . M . 174 W . M . 2096 , Hobbs P . M . 2096 aud 1790 P . S . J . W . Surrey , Marshall P . M . 69 , Gordon Smith P . M . 2011 Grand StewardWebb P . M . 1397 Laugton
, , No . 1 P . M . 1673 and P . P . G . J . W . Surrey , Mapleton S . D . 256 .
It has loecn decided to proceed with the work of colouring and gilding tho reredos . of Gloucester Cathedral , the coat will be partly defrayed by the Freemasons .
A CARD .- —AN LiiroitTANT DISCOVERY is announced in tho " Pans Figaro , " of a valuable remedy for nervous debility , physical exhaustion , and kindred complaints . Thi-r discovery was tirade by a missionary in Old Mexico ; it saved him from a miserable existence ,
snd premature decay . The Rov . Joseph Holmes , Bloomsbnry Mansions , B ! oi-r : i 3 bnry Square , Loudon , \ V . C , will send the prescription , free of charge , on receipt of a solf-addressed stamped envelope . Mention this paper .
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Friendship And Unity Lodge, No. 1271.
FRIENDSHIP AND UNITY LODGE , No . 1271 .
r lMlE installation meeting took place on the 15 th ulfc ., at fche L Mnsonic R 'orris , Bradforcl-on-Avon , Bro . C . W . Bryant being installed info the Master ' s chair by Bro . Sir G . Goldney , Bart ., V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bros . Sparks ' , Farrington , and Barton assisting in tho ceremony . Tho W . M . invested tho following brethren as his
Officers : —Broa . Little I . P . M ., Breretou S . W ., Wallington J . TV ., the Rev . W . N . C . Wheeler P . M . Chaplain , Col . Magrath P . M . Treas ., Found Sec , Seammell S . D ., Gaby J . D ., Barton P . M . D . C , Wassell Org ., Stansfield-Brnn I . G ., Wilkins and Taylor Stewards , Moore Tyler . After the Lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to a banquet afc the Swan Hotel .
ALL SAINTS' LODGE , No . 1716 .
THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the offices of tho Poplar Board of Works , on Thursday , the 18 th ulfc . Tbe Lodgo was opened and Bros . Whiteley and Mountford were raised ; nnd Bros . Botley and Lee wero passed to the degree of F . C . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Coleman , who installed
Bro . Wilshaw into the chair of King Solomon ; he was ably assisted by Bro . Clarke . Bro . Wilshaw invested Bro . Pittam with tho collar of I . P . M ., Bros . Harland S . W ., Knowles J . W ., RiiDdell P . M . Sec
Kirk S . D ., Raymond J . D ., Walker I . G ., Moore W . S ., Townend D . C , Grout Organist . The usual addresses were delivered by Bro . Coleman . The brethren subsequently adjourned fco fche Holborn Restaurant , where a recberchd banquet waa admirably served .
JOSHUA NUNN LODGE , No . 2154
ON Tuesday , 30 th ult ., there was a very large gathering of Freemasons afc Halstead , to witness tho installation of Bro . Mark Gentry S . D . 1672 as W . M . of this Lodge , and the interest in the proceedings was much enhanced by the fact that Lord Brooke , the R . W . P . G . M . had promised to be present . His Lordship reached Halstead from Easton Lodge , Dunmow , between two and three
o ' clock , aud having been escorted to the Lodge room , with the customary honours , witnessed the initiation of two new members , the ceremony being faultlessly performed by Bro . Vero W . Taylor W . M . At its conclusion Bro . Taylor proceeded to instal his successor ( Bro . Mark Gentry ) in a manner that called forth the commendations
of all present . The Officers for the year were appointed and invested , as follows .- —Bros . Taylor I . P . M ., Cavil ! S . W ., Kellett J . W ., Taylor Treasurer , Inman Secretary , Copus S . D ., Hills J . D ., Hunt I . G ., Pendle Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony Lord Brooko , who was loudly applauded , said it gave bim very great pleasure to be
present at the installation meeting of this very young Lodge , though those feelings were somewhat ; mingled with sadness when he recollected thafc at the formation of fche Lodge he was asked by the very worther brother after whom it was named to come and perform the Consecration ceremony , and it had ever been a matter of regret thafc
afc tho last moment he was prevented from coming . The Lodge had suffered considerable drawback by tho death of Bro . Joshua Nunn , so soon after tho launching of the Lodge ; but in the hands of those who had been carrying on tho work of the Lodge , and those who were following ou , he ( Lord Brooke ) had no doubt but that it would
prosper and become a most useful one in the Province . In conclusion , Lord Brooke congratulated Bro . Vero Taylor npon the excellent way in which ho had conducted the ceremonies of the day , ancl wished Bro . Mark Gentry a happy aud successful year of office . Tho W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , tiiankcd Lord Brooko for his kind words , and
also for hi ** cnuriusy in visiting their littlo Lodge . They bad , as his Lordship had remarked , felt very much tho loss of Bro . Joshua Nunn , and out of respect for his memory did nofc admit any new members for twelve months . But brethren were now joining them , and new candidates coming forward , so tbat ho had no doubt in time
theirs would be ouo of not iho least successful Lodges in his Lordship ' s Province . The W . M ., iu the name of tho Lodge , presented a valuable P . M . ' s jewel to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Vero Taylor , who , in acknowledging it , said it would be valued by him more highly than any other Masonic jewel he possessed . The W . M . then asked
the members of tho Lodge to accept a Lodgo banner as a memento of his taking the Chair . The gift was acknowledged by the I . P . M ., who said if it had not been for the liberality of Bro . Gentry in giving them this handsome banner , they would not have had ono for some time to come . The W . M . was then re-elected to represent tho Lodge on the
Essex Provincial Chanty Committee ; and tho Lodge having been closed , between 50 and GO brethren sat down to dinner in the Town Hall , a splendid repa & t being well served by the host of tho Georgo Hotel . In the courso of the after-dinner speeches , Lord Brooko again expressed his pleasure at being present ou so auspicious an occasion , and hoped the Lodge would prosper .
JERSEY" LODGE , No .
216-fjlIIE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at the Ilailway Hotel , JL Southall , on Monday evening , 5 th instant , Bro . Seward W . M . presiding . Tho report of the Audit Committee and the Treasurer ' s btatemeiifc of accounts for the past year was read and adopted , on the motion ' of Bro . Tidmareh S . D ., who paid a tribute of praise to Bro . A .
. 1 . Anson Treasurer for the admirable manner in which tho Recounts had been present * d . The resignation of Bro . H . Kasner P . M . wns received nod accepted wifch much regret . Bro . W . C . Hall W . M . elect was then presented for installation , aud after answering the usual questions was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the
ceremony being performed by Bro . Seward , assisted by Bro . Castcil P . M . 902 . Tlie Woiv-hipful Master then invested the following Offuers : —Bros . Seward Prov . G . S . B . I . P . M . aud Treasurer , S . Mecch S . W ., W . T . Gray J . W ., G . Harper Secretary , E . C . Britton Chaplain ,
T . W . Jamieson S . U ., E . J . Herbert J . D ., . 1 . Tt-mplemnn I . G ., W . A . Cocks Vh : of Cers ., G . A . Williams and W . F . Sanger Steward- , J . \ V " . Urntia Organist , J . Lane Tyler . The Lodgo being closed , tho truth * c :: sut dcv . n to the usual banquet , provided by Bro . Freemantlo
Friendship And Unity Lodge, No. 1271.
in his usual admirable style . At the conclusion of tbe repast fche customary Masonio toasts wero given and responded to with the heartiness characteristic of the Lodge . The toasfc of the Visitors was responded to by Bros . Castell , Salter and Smith . Dnring the evening the Worshipful Master announced that a P . M . ' s jewel had
been ordered for presentation to Bro . Seward , bub that from some mistake on the part of the maker it had not been sent . A selection of glees was given by Bros . Smith , Curtis , Meeoh and Tidmarsh , and songs by tho same brethren and Bro . Passmore helped to pass one of the mosfc pleasant evenings the Lodge haa experienced .
EARL OP SUSSEX LODGE , No . 2201 ,
THE installation meeting was held on Saturday , 27 fch ulfc ., afc fche Royal Pavilion , Brighton . Iu tbe unavoidable absence , through illness , of the popular W . M . Bro . Gerard Ford , Deputy Provincial Grand Master P . G . D ., the Lodge was opened by Bro . Lienfc .-General C VV . Randolph P . Prov . S . G . W ., who was supported by his Officers . Tho Lodge was honoured by the presence of many distinguished
visitors . Tho installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . the Right Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C , M . P ., was conducted in an impressive manner by Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Secretary of England , and , ou the conclusion of tho ceremony , the W . M . appointed his Officers for the ensuing year , viz . : —Bros . Clowes S . W ., Rev . E . R . Currie
J . W ., Halletfc Treasurer , Freeman Secretary , Capt . Cook S . D ., Price J . D ., King Organist , Warre D . C , Hudson I . G ., Pidcock and Hawken Stewards , and Hughes Tyler , Bro . H . E . Price was appointed to represent the Lodge on the Provincial Charities' Committee . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke G . S . was requested , on behalf of the
Lodgo , to present the retiring W . M ., Bro . Gerard Ford Deputy Prov , Grand Master , with a P . M . ' s jewel in appreciation of his excel , lent services to the Lodge during the pasfc year . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke was presented with a Founder ' s jewel as a recog .
nition of his invaluable services to the Lodge . The Lodge being formally closed , the large company adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat down to an excellent banquet , served up in admirable style by Bro . Mutton , of King ' s Road , Brighton .
HORSA LODGE , No . 2208
HP-HE annual festival took place afc the Masonic Hall , Bournemouth , JL on the 19 th ult ., when there was a large number of visiting brethren present , including Bro . Mortimer Heath P . G . C . and several Past Masters . The ceremony of installing Bro . Cross as the Worshipful Master was efficiently conducted by Bro . Williams P . M . 686 , 1308 . Tho following Officers were afterwards invested : —Bros . Jenkins
I . P . M ., Moore S . W ., Waters J . W ., Williams Chaplain , Worth Treas ., Atkinson Secretary , Brazier S . D ., Scotfc J . D ., Budden Dir . of Cers ., Townsend Organist , Cross I . G ., Harvey and Bebfcsworth Stewards , Beamish Tyler . A banquet took place in the Bijou Hall , which was tastefully decorated .
Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —The held afc the Bedford Hotel
annual banquet was , Southampton Buildings , Holborn , on Tuesday , 30 th October , when a large party assembled . Bro . Brnton , No . 157 , occupied the chair , and Bro . Vogfc I . G . No . 55 the Vice-Chair . There were present Bros . Preceptor Fox P . M . 201 , Baker Secretary 869 , Bond W . M . 860 , Shed lock 534 , Fry
609 , Richardson 1507 , Coleman W . M . 11 , Piper W . S . 177 , Unite W . M , 55 , Brasher W . M . 1623 , Glass W . M . 860 , Gladwell P . M . 172 , Porry J . W . 1382 , Main Treasurer 1531 and S . D . 157 , Hollis S . W . 1531 , Nevill P . M . 1531 , Lincoln S . D . 534 , H . W . Alford P . M . 228 , Browne-Kidder P . M . 12 , Harvey 1348 , Parsons I . P . M . 1637 , Aldridge 1475 ,
Jenkins 8 G 0 , Robinson 5 o , Hobymers , Marsden S . D . 73 , Walker P . M . 733 , Ditby S . W . 180 , S . Roebuck 733 , Kay P . M . 742 , Jackson J . D . 2191 , Collings Org . 1950 , Dipstale 858 , Dr . Kirby W . M . elect 2006 , Wheeler S . D . 2030 , Clemow 1987 , & c . A most excellent and liberal bill of fare \ vas provided by the host , Bro . Bond . The Chairman in
proposing tho toasts made two or three neat speeches and some very apt and happy allusions—especially when proposing what he thought might be termed that of the evening—the health of Bro . Preceptor Fox , who hnd proved himself nob only a most capable , but a mosfc ardent instructor ; ou several occasions he had visited the Lodge
when in ill-health , ancl contrary to the strict orders of his medical adviser . Songs and recitations were admirably rendered , by Bros . Robinson , Dipstale , Main , Parsons , Wheeler , Aldridge , Jenkins , Ditby , and Fry . Bro . Collings Organist accompanied in a masterly manner . A most enjoyable evening was passed , and tho proceedings were brought to a termination at 11 * 30 p . m .
Langton Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 1673 . —Afc a meeting recently held at tbo Whito Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , Cannon Street , E . C , the following brethren were elected the
Committee for the ensuing year : — Bros . Langton J . D . 1 P . M . 1673 Treasurer , Burne P . M . 162 , Fraser P . M . 174 W . M . 2096 , Hobbs P . M . 2096 aud 1790 P . S . J . W . Surrey , Marshall P . M . 69 , Gordon Smith P . M . 2011 Grand StewardWebb P . M . 1397 Laugton
, , No . 1 P . M . 1673 and P . P . G . J . W . Surrey , Mapleton S . D . 256 .
It has loecn decided to proceed with the work of colouring and gilding tho reredos . of Gloucester Cathedral , the coat will be partly defrayed by the Freemasons .
A CARD .- —AN LiiroitTANT DISCOVERY is announced in tho " Pans Figaro , " of a valuable remedy for nervous debility , physical exhaustion , and kindred complaints . Thi-r discovery was tirade by a missionary in Old Mexico ; it saved him from a miserable existence ,
snd premature decay . The Rov . Joseph Holmes , Bloomsbnry Mansions , B ! oi-r : i 3 bnry Square , Loudon , \ V . C , will send the prescription , free of charge , on receipt of a solf-addressed stamped envelope . Mention this paper .