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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — ANCHOR AND HOPE LODGENo . 37 .
THB regular meeting of this Lodge was held in Freemasons Hall , Bolton , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . John Hardcastle W . M ., W . II . Lomax S . W ., Jas . Naylor J . W ., Jas . Newton Prov . G . Assist . Sec . Treas , F . W . Brockbank as Sec , Wm . Golding S . D ., Robt . Nightingale J . D ., Wm . Forrest I . G ., M . Robinson , T . Murphy , and J . W . Thompson Stewards , T . Higson
Pror . G . Tyler Tyler , E . G . Harwond P . P . J . G . W ., Jas . Walker P . P . J . G . W ., Rev . W . R , Clayton P . P . G . Chap ., Johnson Mills P . M ., John Booth P . M ., Thos . Barnes , Jas . Simkin , H . L . Ilinnell , George Crowther , F . W . Broadbent , G . E . Greenhalgh , F . W . Isherwood , T . Cooper , and W . Smith ; also , as visitors , Bros . H . Thomas 277
P . P . J . G . D ., S . F . Butcher 191 P . P . G . Steward , T . B . Tong W . M . 1723 , and W . H . Brown 221 . The Lodge being opened , the minutes were read and confi med . Bro . Smith was passed to the second degree by Bro . Ja ? . Walker P . P . J . G . W . The ballot was taken for Mr . Charles GustavuB Sundell as a candidate for initiation , the result
being that he was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by Bro . John Booth P . M . Bro . W . U . Lomax S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . It was resolved that a P . M . ' s jewel le presented to Bro . John Hardcastle , the retiring W . M .
Bro . Jas . Newton Prov . Assist . G . Sec . was unanimously re-elected Treasurer ( this being the sixth time ) . Auditors were appointed to examine the Treasurer's acoounts . All business being concluded the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the social board .
MARQUIS OF GRANBY LODGE , No . 124 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on the 6 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Old Elvet , Durham , for the purpose of fleeting the W . M . for the ensning year . Bro . T . Bell was elected to tha * position , and Bro . M . Fowler was re-elected Treasurer . The
brethren then adjourned to the banqueting-ball , where a first-class dinner was served by Mr . H . Carr , of the Half Moon Hotel , Durham , to which sixty brethren sat down . The W . M . presided , and the usual Loyal and MaHonio toasts were heartily proposed and as loyally honoured .
OLD CONCORD LODGE , No . ] 72 . AT this Lodge , on Tuesday evening , Bro . Thomas Whaley ( brother of the esteemed W . M . ) , was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Mr . Renbon WaRh was initiated , Bro . Cope , in tho absence of Bro . John Whaley W . M ., through indisposition , performing tlio i eremony , in a most impressive winner . There was a large attendance of memberB and visiting brethren .
LODGE OE JOPPA , No . 188 . rilllE annual meeting for the election r > f W . M . tojk place at tho J- Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when there was a large assemblage of Brethren and Visitors . The minuteR of last meeting were read , and after a graceful apology had been offered in respect to the disagreeable incident that occurred at the last meeting , wero confirmed . The next business was the
ballot for the admission of Mr . Leopold Hartman . The result was in his favour , and he was installed by tho W . M . ; baton account of Bro . Wall having a revere cold , tho I . P . M ., Bro . Dowsn » p , now took tbe chair . Bro . Joseph Joseph , a candidate to bo raised , gave satisfactory proof of his advancement , and in clue course was raised to tho
Sublimo degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed in cxcel ' cnt Stv'e . Afterwards Mr . Ernest Smith was proposed by Bro . Jacques Wynman , seconded by Bro . P . M . L . Lazirus . This proposition was favourably received . Tho election of Bro . George Lion as W . M . for the ensuing vear was carried by tho unanimous voice of the Lodge ,
a ; was also the re-election of Bro . J . Lyons as Treasurer . Brother Gaskell was elected Tyler . On tho proposition of Bro . Alexander , a , Past Master ' s jewel was voted for presentation to the retiring W . M-., Bro . Wall , as a well-deserved recognition of valuable services and faithful discharge of the duties of tho chair during the past year .
A ter other business the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren and Visitors partook of an excellent repast , under tho superintendence of Bro . Af . Silver . Tho usual Loyal and Craft toasts were duly
h 'noured and responded to . The proceedings of the evening were Hivrr > ifi > d by a choice selection of vocal and instrumental music . The Joppn Ball will tako place on Monday , the 16 th of January 1 S 8 S , tickets to be had from the Secretary .
ALFRED LODGE , No . 30 G . ON Friday evening , tho 2 nd instant , Bro . C . E . Brean S . W ., was installed W . M . of this Lodge , by Bro . David Thompson P . M ., who performed the corenio y before a large gathering of the brethren of his Lodge , nnd a numerous attendance of visiting brethren , among whom were several of the W . M . ' s of the other Leeds Lodges . At the clo-e of the ceremony the brethren were conveyed ia carriages
( provided by the W . M . C E . Brcan ) to the Golden Lion Hotel , where the banquet had been arrangpd , for sixty to seventy , and where , after dinner had been served , and the usual loyal toasts duly honoured , a most agreeable evening WHS spent iu vocal and instrumental music and the usual speeches attendant upon similar occasions .
YORK LODGE , No . 236 . A MEETING was held on the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-plaoe , Yoilc , when there were present Brothers T . G . Hodgson W . M ., W . Smith S . W ., S . Border J . W ., C . Linley noting Ctaplair , . 1 . Todd P . M . Treasurer , E . W . Purnell Secretary , C . FDIIHH . S . D ., J . J , \ Sfimnson J . D ., S . Crmnumok D . O ., T . Watkin-
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son I . G ., E . Carter Steward , W . G . Culvert T y ler , Geo . Balmford P . M ., H . Foster P . M ., Geo . Kirby P . M ., W . Draper P . M ., A . H . H . McGaohen P . M ., M . Rnoke P . M ., G . C . Lee P . M ., J . Sykes Rymer ( Lord Mayor ) P . M ., F . S . Gramsbaw , T . Toes , H . L . Swift , T . Dudley , W . G . Thomas , Thos . Take , Mungo Bryson , Charles Wardle ,
W . Powell , R . E . Triffitr , H . A . Wilson the Hon . V . A . Pelham , G . Seller , G . H . Holmes , T . Rnwling , T . Arcbey , C . Anderson , J . S . Hopton , J . Rutherford , A . B . Everitt , A . Proctor , J . Stead , J . Clarke , and others . Visitors : Bros . F . W . Halliwell 1611 , P . Pearson 1611 , G . C . Pook 1611 , and E . M . Taylor 206 . The Lodge having been
duly opened , and a successful ballot taken for the Rev . H . L . Clarke , he was regularly initiated according to ancient oustom b y the W . M . The tools explained by the J . W ., and the traditional history delivered by Bro . J . Todd P . M . Treasurer P . P . S . G . W . The by-laws were read by the Secretary , and a presentation of six cnt glass decanters made
by the W . M . on behalf of Bro . H . Scott . A committee was appointed to andit the Treasurer ' s accoauts , and the election of Bro . W . Smith S . W ., as Worshipfnl Master for the ensuing year , took place . Bro . Todd P . M . was re-elected for the olevonth time Treasurer , and Bro . W . G . Calvert re-elected Tyler . The installation banqnet was
fixed for the evening of the 19 th inst ., immediately after the installation . This completed the business , and the Lodge was then closed . The brethren retired to the banquet room of the Lodgo aud spent the remainder of the evening in a social manner . The usnal loyal aud Masonic toasts weregiveD , interspersed by music , & o .
ZETLAND LODGE , No . 1071 . THE annual installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Lodge-room , Saltash , on Monday , the 5 th inst . Bro . Richard C . Revell S . W . was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the work being ably carried out by Bro . T . D . Deeble and Bro . J . Pearce , assisted by the following Board of Installed Masters : —Bros , the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Cbap . 189 P . P . G . Chaplain ,
H . Bowden the retiring W . M ., E . R . Davey I . P . M ., J . Rabbage P . M ., W . H . L . Clark P . M . P . P . G . Std . B ., George Burns P . M . J . T . Brooking P . M . P . P . G . S . Wks ., Richard Pearce P . M ., N . Bray P . M ., J . Deeble P . M ., and E . Yosper P . M ., all of 1071 , John Pearce I . P . M . 1136 ; W . H . Terrell P . M . 202 , S . Willoughby P . M . 1099 , C . Croydon P . M .
189 , J . R . H . Harris P . M . 230 , E . Aitken Davies P . M . 1099 P . P . G . S . Wks . The Board of Iustalled Masters being closed , the W . M . invested the following Brethren as his Officers : —Brothers Bowden I . P . M ., Rawling S . W ., Doney J . W ., Pearce P . M . P . P . G . P . Treas ., Deeble P . M . Sec , Pearce P . M . Chap ., Nancarrow S . D .,
Shaddock J . D ., Dingle I . G ., Lander D . C , Netting S . S ., Williams J . S . At tho conclusion of the business W . Bro . Lemon presented the L : idgo with a photo-lithograph portrait of the Into Sir Charles Lemon ,
Bart ., F . R . S .. J . P ., D . L ., and of Carclow Park , Cornwall , M . P . for the county , and Rig ht Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of the Freernasons of Cornwall from 1813 to 1803 ; born 3 rd September 1781 , died 12 th February 1 S 68 . Tbepauelof the picture bears the inscription : —
"Presented to Lodgo Zetland , Saltash , Cornwall , by W . Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chaplain 1 S 9 ( 70 , 1205 , and 2025 Honorary ) P . P . G . C . of Devon , Sth December 1887 . " The gift was snitably acknowledged .
Leopold Lodge of Instruction No . 1571 . —Hold at the Blackwall Railway Ilctel , London Street , Fenchurch Street , E . C . on Thnrsday , 1 st . inst ., present Bros . Barnes W . M ., Smith S . W ., Blake J . W ., Gregory S . D ., Dormer J . D ., Gaskell P . M . I . G ., Ives P . M ., Beadle , Arnott , Joyce , McGee , Duflield P . M . Preceptor , Lewis P . M .
Ticasnrer , Colley as Secretary . Lodge was opened in due form , and tho minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation w ; is rehearsed , Bro . Arnott candidate . This Brother answered the questions leading to the 2 nd , and Lodge was opened in tho 2 nd , and the ceremony of passing was
rehearsed . Bros . Arnott and Beadle then answered the questions leading to the 3 rd dogrep . Lodge was closed in tho 2 nd , and called off . On resuming , Brr > . Smith was elected to the chair for next meeting , Officers in rotation . Bro . Dnffield was re-elected Preceptor , and thanked for prist services . Bro . Lewis P . G . was re-elected Treasurer .
A letter from Bro . Hughes , resigning his office as Secretary , was read ; such resignation was accepted with regret , and a communication was ordered to bo sent to Bro . Hughes , with an acknowledgment of his past services , and an expression of the sentiments of the brethren . Bro . Colley was appointed Secretary . No further Masonic businoss offering the Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .
Eoyal Military Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1449 . —Held at the Misouic Temple , 38 St . Peter Street , Canterbury , on Monday oth inst . Brethren present . Bros . A . Dcvelin W . M ., Major Maclean S . W ., Abbs J . W ., Beckett S . D ., Claydon J . D ., Rupert Sec , Naylor I . G ., Anderson D . C ., Leech S . Also Bros . T . Blamiers P . M . Preceptor ,
Cockersali I . P . M ., Mcrnmanand Herbert . The Lodge of Instruction was opened , and the rniontesof last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Merriman as candidate . Nothing further having been offered for the benefit of Freemasonry in general or this Lodge in particular , the same was closed in ancient form .
THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS WILL BE WORKED By tho Brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , ou Thursday evening , 15 th inst ., at seven o ' clock , in the Masonic Temple , Criterion ( entrance from Piccadilly or Jermyn-street , by the Lift ) .
Bros . W . Brindley P . M . 1601 W . M ., W . C . Smith P . M . 1563 S . W ., T . A . Dickson W . M . 1614 J . W . First Lecture—Bros . Reynolds , Harnell , Kedge , Harnell , Kirk , Hemming , C . Smith . Second Lecture—Bros . Marsden , Hancock , Paul , Corby , Smith , Third Lecture—Bros . Mulvo . y , Clark , Swan .
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — ANCHOR AND HOPE LODGENo . 37 .
THB regular meeting of this Lodge was held in Freemasons Hall , Bolton , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . John Hardcastle W . M ., W . II . Lomax S . W ., Jas . Naylor J . W ., Jas . Newton Prov . G . Assist . Sec . Treas , F . W . Brockbank as Sec , Wm . Golding S . D ., Robt . Nightingale J . D ., Wm . Forrest I . G ., M . Robinson , T . Murphy , and J . W . Thompson Stewards , T . Higson
Pror . G . Tyler Tyler , E . G . Harwond P . P . J . G . W ., Jas . Walker P . P . J . G . W ., Rev . W . R , Clayton P . P . G . Chap ., Johnson Mills P . M ., John Booth P . M ., Thos . Barnes , Jas . Simkin , H . L . Ilinnell , George Crowther , F . W . Broadbent , G . E . Greenhalgh , F . W . Isherwood , T . Cooper , and W . Smith ; also , as visitors , Bros . H . Thomas 277
P . P . J . G . D ., S . F . Butcher 191 P . P . G . Steward , T . B . Tong W . M . 1723 , and W . H . Brown 221 . The Lodge being opened , the minutes were read and confi med . Bro . Smith was passed to the second degree by Bro . Ja ? . Walker P . P . J . G . W . The ballot was taken for Mr . Charles GustavuB Sundell as a candidate for initiation , the result
being that he was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by Bro . John Booth P . M . Bro . W . U . Lomax S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . It was resolved that a P . M . ' s jewel le presented to Bro . John Hardcastle , the retiring W . M .
Bro . Jas . Newton Prov . Assist . G . Sec . was unanimously re-elected Treasurer ( this being the sixth time ) . Auditors were appointed to examine the Treasurer's acoounts . All business being concluded the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the social board .
MARQUIS OF GRANBY LODGE , No . 124 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on the 6 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Old Elvet , Durham , for the purpose of fleeting the W . M . for the ensning year . Bro . T . Bell was elected to tha * position , and Bro . M . Fowler was re-elected Treasurer . The
brethren then adjourned to the banqueting-ball , where a first-class dinner was served by Mr . H . Carr , of the Half Moon Hotel , Durham , to which sixty brethren sat down . The W . M . presided , and the usual Loyal and MaHonio toasts were heartily proposed and as loyally honoured .
OLD CONCORD LODGE , No . ] 72 . AT this Lodge , on Tuesday evening , Bro . Thomas Whaley ( brother of the esteemed W . M . ) , was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Mr . Renbon WaRh was initiated , Bro . Cope , in tho absence of Bro . John Whaley W . M ., through indisposition , performing tlio i eremony , in a most impressive winner . There was a large attendance of memberB and visiting brethren .
LODGE OE JOPPA , No . 188 . rilllE annual meeting for the election r > f W . M . tojk place at tho J- Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when there was a large assemblage of Brethren and Visitors . The minuteR of last meeting were read , and after a graceful apology had been offered in respect to the disagreeable incident that occurred at the last meeting , wero confirmed . The next business was the
ballot for the admission of Mr . Leopold Hartman . The result was in his favour , and he was installed by tho W . M . ; baton account of Bro . Wall having a revere cold , tho I . P . M ., Bro . Dowsn » p , now took tbe chair . Bro . Joseph Joseph , a candidate to bo raised , gave satisfactory proof of his advancement , and in clue course was raised to tho
Sublimo degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed in cxcel ' cnt Stv'e . Afterwards Mr . Ernest Smith was proposed by Bro . Jacques Wynman , seconded by Bro . P . M . L . Lazirus . This proposition was favourably received . Tho election of Bro . George Lion as W . M . for the ensuing vear was carried by tho unanimous voice of the Lodge ,
a ; was also the re-election of Bro . J . Lyons as Treasurer . Brother Gaskell was elected Tyler . On tho proposition of Bro . Alexander , a , Past Master ' s jewel was voted for presentation to the retiring W . M-., Bro . Wall , as a well-deserved recognition of valuable services and faithful discharge of the duties of tho chair during the past year .
A ter other business the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren and Visitors partook of an excellent repast , under tho superintendence of Bro . Af . Silver . Tho usual Loyal and Craft toasts were duly
h 'noured and responded to . The proceedings of the evening were Hivrr > ifi > d by a choice selection of vocal and instrumental music . The Joppn Ball will tako place on Monday , the 16 th of January 1 S 8 S , tickets to be had from the Secretary .
ALFRED LODGE , No . 30 G . ON Friday evening , tho 2 nd instant , Bro . C . E . Brean S . W ., was installed W . M . of this Lodge , by Bro . David Thompson P . M ., who performed the corenio y before a large gathering of the brethren of his Lodge , nnd a numerous attendance of visiting brethren , among whom were several of the W . M . ' s of the other Leeds Lodges . At the clo-e of the ceremony the brethren were conveyed ia carriages
( provided by the W . M . C E . Brcan ) to the Golden Lion Hotel , where the banquet had been arrangpd , for sixty to seventy , and where , after dinner had been served , and the usual loyal toasts duly honoured , a most agreeable evening WHS spent iu vocal and instrumental music and the usual speeches attendant upon similar occasions .
YORK LODGE , No . 236 . A MEETING was held on the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-plaoe , Yoilc , when there were present Brothers T . G . Hodgson W . M ., W . Smith S . W ., S . Border J . W ., C . Linley noting Ctaplair , . 1 . Todd P . M . Treasurer , E . W . Purnell Secretary , C . FDIIHH . S . D ., J . J , \ Sfimnson J . D ., S . Crmnumok D . O ., T . Watkin-
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son I . G ., E . Carter Steward , W . G . Culvert T y ler , Geo . Balmford P . M ., H . Foster P . M ., Geo . Kirby P . M ., W . Draper P . M ., A . H . H . McGaohen P . M ., M . Rnoke P . M ., G . C . Lee P . M ., J . Sykes Rymer ( Lord Mayor ) P . M ., F . S . Gramsbaw , T . Toes , H . L . Swift , T . Dudley , W . G . Thomas , Thos . Take , Mungo Bryson , Charles Wardle ,
W . Powell , R . E . Triffitr , H . A . Wilson the Hon . V . A . Pelham , G . Seller , G . H . Holmes , T . Rnwling , T . Arcbey , C . Anderson , J . S . Hopton , J . Rutherford , A . B . Everitt , A . Proctor , J . Stead , J . Clarke , and others . Visitors : Bros . F . W . Halliwell 1611 , P . Pearson 1611 , G . C . Pook 1611 , and E . M . Taylor 206 . The Lodge having been
duly opened , and a successful ballot taken for the Rev . H . L . Clarke , he was regularly initiated according to ancient oustom b y the W . M . The tools explained by the J . W ., and the traditional history delivered by Bro . J . Todd P . M . Treasurer P . P . S . G . W . The by-laws were read by the Secretary , and a presentation of six cnt glass decanters made
by the W . M . on behalf of Bro . H . Scott . A committee was appointed to andit the Treasurer ' s accoauts , and the election of Bro . W . Smith S . W ., as Worshipfnl Master for the ensuing year , took place . Bro . Todd P . M . was re-elected for the olevonth time Treasurer , and Bro . W . G . Calvert re-elected Tyler . The installation banqnet was
fixed for the evening of the 19 th inst ., immediately after the installation . This completed the business , and the Lodge was then closed . The brethren retired to the banquet room of the Lodgo aud spent the remainder of the evening in a social manner . The usnal loyal aud Masonic toasts weregiveD , interspersed by music , & o .
ZETLAND LODGE , No . 1071 . THE annual installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Lodge-room , Saltash , on Monday , the 5 th inst . Bro . Richard C . Revell S . W . was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the work being ably carried out by Bro . T . D . Deeble and Bro . J . Pearce , assisted by the following Board of Installed Masters : —Bros , the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Cbap . 189 P . P . G . Chaplain ,
H . Bowden the retiring W . M ., E . R . Davey I . P . M ., J . Rabbage P . M ., W . H . L . Clark P . M . P . P . G . Std . B ., George Burns P . M . J . T . Brooking P . M . P . P . G . S . Wks ., Richard Pearce P . M ., N . Bray P . M ., J . Deeble P . M ., and E . Yosper P . M ., all of 1071 , John Pearce I . P . M . 1136 ; W . H . Terrell P . M . 202 , S . Willoughby P . M . 1099 , C . Croydon P . M .
189 , J . R . H . Harris P . M . 230 , E . Aitken Davies P . M . 1099 P . P . G . S . Wks . The Board of Iustalled Masters being closed , the W . M . invested the following Brethren as his Officers : —Brothers Bowden I . P . M ., Rawling S . W ., Doney J . W ., Pearce P . M . P . P . G . P . Treas ., Deeble P . M . Sec , Pearce P . M . Chap ., Nancarrow S . D .,
Shaddock J . D ., Dingle I . G ., Lander D . C , Netting S . S ., Williams J . S . At tho conclusion of the business W . Bro . Lemon presented the L : idgo with a photo-lithograph portrait of the Into Sir Charles Lemon ,
Bart ., F . R . S .. J . P ., D . L ., and of Carclow Park , Cornwall , M . P . for the county , and Rig ht Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of the Freernasons of Cornwall from 1813 to 1803 ; born 3 rd September 1781 , died 12 th February 1 S 68 . Tbepauelof the picture bears the inscription : —
"Presented to Lodgo Zetland , Saltash , Cornwall , by W . Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chaplain 1 S 9 ( 70 , 1205 , and 2025 Honorary ) P . P . G . C . of Devon , Sth December 1887 . " The gift was snitably acknowledged .
Leopold Lodge of Instruction No . 1571 . —Hold at the Blackwall Railway Ilctel , London Street , Fenchurch Street , E . C . on Thnrsday , 1 st . inst ., present Bros . Barnes W . M ., Smith S . W ., Blake J . W ., Gregory S . D ., Dormer J . D ., Gaskell P . M . I . G ., Ives P . M ., Beadle , Arnott , Joyce , McGee , Duflield P . M . Preceptor , Lewis P . M .
Ticasnrer , Colley as Secretary . Lodge was opened in due form , and tho minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation w ; is rehearsed , Bro . Arnott candidate . This Brother answered the questions leading to the 2 nd , and Lodge was opened in tho 2 nd , and the ceremony of passing was
rehearsed . Bros . Arnott and Beadle then answered the questions leading to the 3 rd dogrep . Lodge was closed in tho 2 nd , and called off . On resuming , Brr > . Smith was elected to the chair for next meeting , Officers in rotation . Bro . Dnffield was re-elected Preceptor , and thanked for prist services . Bro . Lewis P . G . was re-elected Treasurer .
A letter from Bro . Hughes , resigning his office as Secretary , was read ; such resignation was accepted with regret , and a communication was ordered to bo sent to Bro . Hughes , with an acknowledgment of his past services , and an expression of the sentiments of the brethren . Bro . Colley was appointed Secretary . No further Masonic businoss offering the Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .
Eoyal Military Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1449 . —Held at the Misouic Temple , 38 St . Peter Street , Canterbury , on Monday oth inst . Brethren present . Bros . A . Dcvelin W . M ., Major Maclean S . W ., Abbs J . W ., Beckett S . D ., Claydon J . D ., Rupert Sec , Naylor I . G ., Anderson D . C ., Leech S . Also Bros . T . Blamiers P . M . Preceptor ,
Cockersali I . P . M ., Mcrnmanand Herbert . The Lodge of Instruction was opened , and the rniontesof last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Merriman as candidate . Nothing further having been offered for the benefit of Freemasonry in general or this Lodge in particular , the same was closed in ancient form .
THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS WILL BE WORKED By tho Brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , ou Thursday evening , 15 th inst ., at seven o ' clock , in the Masonic Temple , Criterion ( entrance from Piccadilly or Jermyn-street , by the Lift ) .
Bros . W . Brindley P . M . 1601 W . M ., W . C . Smith P . M . 1563 S . W ., T . A . Dickson W . M . 1614 J . W . First Lecture—Bros . Reynolds , Harnell , Kedge , Harnell , Kirk , Hemming , C . Smith . Second Lecture—Bros . Marsden , Hancock , Paul , Corby , Smith , Third Lecture—Bros . Mulvo . y , Clark , Swan .