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Notices Of Meetings.
Ockenden S . D ., W . C . Corner J . D ., Triggs I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor . Bnsiness—The Lodgo opened anr minutes confirmed . The Lodgo raised to . the Fellow Craft , second ceremony rehearsed by W . M ., Bro . Croaker acting as candidate . Three of tho sections were worked by Bro . Gottheil , assisted by the brethren . Four brethren wero unanimously elected joining members
of tho Lodge . By a unanimous vote Bro . Constable was elected to represent the Lodge at the general Committee meetings of the Boys' School . Bro . Read was elected to preside at the next meeting , when , in accordance with the bye-laws , he will rehearse tho third ceremony . The sections will afterwards bo worked by the Preceptor . In pursuance with notice of motion , Bro . Read proposed that the
Lodge meet in future afc 7 p . m . instead of 7 . 30 , as heretofore , several amendments wero proposed by Bros . W . Corner and Turner , but tho original motion was ultimately agreed to . After next Wednesday , should tho minutes be confirmed , the Lodge will meet at 7 . 0 , but on tho next occasion tho business will commence afc 7 . 30 p . m . ns usual . About thirty brethren attended tho meeting .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Saturday , the 4 th of March , at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington . Present—Bros . Coopor W . M ., Main S . W ., Defriez J . W ., Killick Sec , Read J . D ., Saul I . G ., R . Pearcy Preceptor . Visitors—Bros . Crosbie , Ilegerty ,
Bridgman , Tolmio and Sadler . Business — Lodgo opened in the usual manner , and the minntes of the last meeting confirmod . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Trewinnard candidate ; Bro . Sadler rehearsed the lecture of the degree . Bros . Sadlor and Tolmie wero elected honorary members , and Bros . Crosbio , Hegorty and Bridgman joining members . Tho byo-laws wero discussed .
Bank of England Lodge , No . 263 . —This Lodge met afc the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Thursday , tho 9 th inst . Bro . Morton W . M ., tho Rev . Bro . Shephard P . M . 276 , Prov . G . Chaplain of Essex , the Rev . Bro . Westhorp 476 ( Protestant Chaplain in Rome ) , and
Alcock 1460 , honoured the Lodge as visitors , and their health was proposed by Bro . G . Chance Secretary , who alluded in graceful term 3 to theprosperity of Bro . Alcock's Lodge , tho Thames Valley , now numbering forty-five members , result of the zeal of Bro . Colonel Peters its first W . M ., who was initiated in , and a member of this Lodgo .
Eoyal York Lodge , No . 315 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at tho Royal Pavilion , Brighton . The Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes confirmed . A board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . W . J . Noll W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year . Ho having been sainted according to ancient
form by the numerous visitors and brethren , then invested his officers —Bros . Foat S . W ., A . J . Hawkes J . W ., C . W . Hudson Secretary , W . Packham S . D ., E . J . Pope J . D ., T . Chandler D . C , J . II . Kenyon Organist , F . Willard W . S ., and T . Hughes Tylor . Tho W . M ., in very feeling and appropriate torms , presented Bro . C . Sandeman , tho retiring W . M ., with a very elegant P . M . ' s iewel in the name of the
Lodgo , and a silver claret cup , the gift of tho officers of the Lodge who had served under him during his year of office . The Lodgo was thon closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a banquet was provided by Messrs . Mutton , of the King ' s-road . It was the largest meeting of any Masonic Lodgo ever held there . Tho room presented a very beautiful appearance , a choice view of
green , and hot house plants met tho eyes of the guests , and imparted fragrance . The W . M . proposed the usnal loyal and Masonic toasts , including that of tho R . W . the Right Hon . Lord Pelham P . G . M . Sussex , E . J . Fnrner M . W . D . P . G . M ., the W . M ., P . M . ' s , Wardens , Officers and Visitors . The Past Masters , Treasurer ' s and the Tyler ' s toasfc concluded a very delightful evening . The mnsical arrangements wero under the able direction of Bros . W . Devin and J . H .
Kenyon , and the vocal part was sustained by Bros . Afflick and Jordan , and seldom has a Worshipful Master entered his year of office with heartier good wishes for success than Bro . Nell . The visitors were Bros . Brion P . G . W . Anscombe , J . L . Brigden P . G . J . W . Sussex ( Ex-Mayor ) , E . Broadbridge , J . S . Byass , E . Booty , Benuett , R . Bramwell ,
H . Couling . 0 . H . Colven , C . J . Corder , C . Carpenter , J . Dixon P . G . D . C , Daniels , H . Davey , W . Freeman , G . Ford Freeman , R . B . Garwood , F . Holford , Hill , Jeffeoat , W . Kiltie Grand Organist , G . Z . of England ; A . King , J . M . Kidd , T . Lane , Legg 72 , T . Lamson , M . Lardelle , Martin Crawford , J . Pocock , W . Paine , Paige , Plummer , J . M . Reed , Scott P . G . S . Sussex , T . J . Sabine P . M . 73 , Smith , & c .
Union Lodge , No . 332 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 6 th March , at 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present —Bros . D . McKirdy R . W . M ., D . Murray D . M ., J . Mclnnis S . W ., H Apperson J . W ., J . W . Gill Secretary , D . Ramsey Tyler ; P . M . Bro .. J . B . McNair . Visitors—Bros . Wheeler 73 , Cameron 490 , Bombay , R . Campbell 22 , St . Johns , New Brunswick , and the Rev . J . Rice
122 I . C . Business—Initiation of two candidates , Messrs . Charles Lindsey and Wm . Rnssell , who had been duly approved of ; after which the Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , and the R . W . M ., for the first time , worked the Fellow Craft degree , passing Bro . W . H . Dixon , and going through it in a very satisfactory manner . A sum was voted from the Benevolent Fund for the relief of a necessitous brother .
Caledonian Eailway Lodge , No . 354 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , the 1 st of March , at 30 Hopestreet , Glasgow . Present—Bros . Adam B . Ferguson R . W . M ., John Harley S . W ., Colin McKenzie J . W ., R . A . McLean Secretary , J . D . Colquhouu Treasurer , and the rest of the office bearers present . Visitors—Bros . J . W . Burns I . P . M . 87 , J . Munro E . W . M . 360 , J . S ,
Notices Of Meetings.
Scott R . W . M . 419 , and Wm . Philips R . W . M . 556 . Business—Mr . J . McMillan and Mr . Adam Crnikshank wero duly initiated by the R . W . M . The Lodgo was then opened in the second degree , when Bros . T . Donaldson and T . McCnllum were passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft by Bro . Ferguson .
Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406 . —This Lodge held its egular meeting on Wednesday , tho 1 st March , at Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , Newcastlo-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . R . Knox W . M ., W . Monday S . W ., Thos . Halliday J . W ., T . J . Armstrong Secretary , R . L . Armstrong S . D ., J . Pago J . D ., W . Foulsham P . P . D . C ., R . G . Salmon I . G ., H . C . Martin Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Hughes I . P . M ., Rev .
S . n . Harris , Geo . Thompson , and J . Cook . Visitors—Bro 3 . Sperriman W . M . 481 and Rev . E . Cohan 481 . Bnsiness—The 3 rd degree was given by Bro . the Rev . S . II . Harris in a manner which perfectl y electrified tho brethren present , and oallod forth great commendation . The W . M . then re-occupied the chair , and initiated a candidate into our Ancient Mysteries in his usual able manner .
Union Lodge , No . 414 . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., afc tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Present-A . Mnskett Yetfcs W . M ., S . A . Pocock S . W ., E . Baker J . W ., G . Bofcly P . M . Treas ., J . Leaver Sec , C . Oades S . D ., S . Bradley J . D ., C Stephens I . G ., Mount D . C , F . J . Ferguson , S . Wheeler and 0 . Sprent Stewards , W . H . Strickland I . P . M . P . M . ' s
Bros . R . Bradley , J . Morris , J . A . Strachan , J . Weightman , and J . G . Cockburn . Visitors—Bros . H . S . Muir P . M ., St . Anne ' s , Alderney " , J . H . Sloano P . M . Royal Sussex , R . C . Hurley P . M . Greyfriars , and a good attendance of brethren . Business—The Lodge was opened in dno form , and the minutes confirmed . Mr . Archibald Brakspear
and Mr . Dryland Haslam were initiated into the mysteries and pri « vileges of Ancient Freemasonry . Bros . C . G . Butler , J . E . Syden . ham and F . Blaokwell were severally raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . Several candidates and a joining member wero proposed and seconded .
Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 435 . —Thi 3 Lodge hold its usual weekly meeting on Thursday , the 9 th March , at the Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , W . Present—Bros . George Davis W . M ., T . Cull S . W ., Neighbour J . W ., Pulsford S . D ., T . 0 . Davis J . D ., Dntton I . G . ; also Bros . Mander ( Preceptor ) , Cameron , Wheeler , Stewart , Blnndell , Martin , Belfrage , J . Wright .
Business—Tho minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the second dogreo , and tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Stewart being tho candidate . The 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th sections wero then worked by Bros . Cameron , Wheeler and Mander , assisted by the brethren . Tho Lodge resumed to the 1 st
degree , and tho 5 th section wa 3 worked by Bro . Cameron . Bro , Edward Dntton ( Lodgo No . 167 ) , and Bro . J . Wright ( P . M . 1158 ) , were unanimously elected joining members . The Lodge was then closed iu perfect harmony . The fifteen sections will be worked at tho Union Tavern by tho brethren on Thursday , 30 fch March .
St . Andrews Lodge , No . 465 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , tho 2 nd March , at their own hall , Garngadroad , Glasgow . Present—Bros . David Gilchrist R . W . M ., J . Clark Depute Master , Jas . McLeish Substitute Master , G . B . Dunns S . W ., Wm . Chalmers J . W ., Wm . Campbell Secretary , R Martin Treasurer , Rev . W . E . Broadhurst , Chaplain , J . D ., J . Johnson Tyler . P . M . Bro .
David Reid . Visitors—Bros . G . W . Wheeler 73 , Gardener 178 , Rev . J . Rico of Acacia Lodge , Dublin . Business—Bro . J . Clark D . M . initiated ono candidate into Freemasonry , after which Bro . J . Leitch passed fivo to tho Fellow Craft degree , as the R . W . M . said he liked to see an equal division of labour . Ho then opened the Lodge in the
3 rd and raised six brethren to tho sublime degree . All three ceremonies were well worked by the respective brethren . In the course of the evening the Rev . W . E . Broadhurst was installed as Chaplain of the Lodge , and the Rev . J . Rice was affiliated as a join ing member , to act in Bro . Broadhursfc ' s absence .
St . James ' s Lodge , No . 482 , Staffordshire . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on the 6 th inst ., at tho New Inn , Handsworth , Staffordshire . Bros . J . Rowlands W . M ., W . H . Ward S . W ., W . E . Parkes , M . D ., J . W ., A . Jacob S . D ., J . F . Pepper J . D ., Rev . W . Randall Chaplain , J . H . Parkes I . G ., Parkes and Gayton Stewards , W . H . Poole Tyler , J . Jacobs Secretary P . G . J . W ., F . Derry P . G . J . W . The Lodge was opened , and the minntes were confirmed . Bio . A . E
Ann was passed to the 2 nd degree . Ballots were then taken for the admission of T . B . Sharp and J . V . Barber , which being unanimous , they were duly initiated into tbe Order by the W . M ., in a very able and efficient manner , fully maintaining the character of this cele . brated working Lodge . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Horley . The W . M . proposed the usual toasts , which were duly honoured .
Victoria Chapter , No . 1056 . —A conclave of this Chapter assembled at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall . street , E . C , on Monday , 6 th inst . Tho M . E . Z ., Comp . Geo . Newman , presided . After the confirmation of the minutes of the preceding meeting , Bro . Geo . W . Churchley , of Lodge 299 , was exalted to this degree . This being the appointed time for the election of officers
for the year the votes resnlted as follows : —Comps . John Daniel Taylor M . E . Z ., Waldemar Noehmer H ., George Hooper J ., A . A . Pendlebury P . Z . S . E ., W . Mnsto S . N ., E . Gottheil P . Z . Treasurer , Fnrguson P . S ., Grant Janitor . The Companions then adjourned to banquet , after partaking of which , and the cloth being removed , the nana ! toasts were proposed and responded to . One of the visitors ,
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Notices Of Meetings.
Ockenden S . D ., W . C . Corner J . D ., Triggs I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor . Bnsiness—The Lodgo opened anr minutes confirmed . The Lodgo raised to . the Fellow Craft , second ceremony rehearsed by W . M ., Bro . Croaker acting as candidate . Three of tho sections were worked by Bro . Gottheil , assisted by the brethren . Four brethren wero unanimously elected joining members
of tho Lodge . By a unanimous vote Bro . Constable was elected to represent the Lodge at the general Committee meetings of the Boys' School . Bro . Read was elected to preside at the next meeting , when , in accordance with the bye-laws , he will rehearse tho third ceremony . The sections will afterwards bo worked by the Preceptor . In pursuance with notice of motion , Bro . Read proposed that the
Lodge meet in future afc 7 p . m . instead of 7 . 30 , as heretofore , several amendments wero proposed by Bros . W . Corner and Turner , but tho original motion was ultimately agreed to . After next Wednesday , should tho minutes be confirmed , the Lodge will meet at 7 . 0 , but on tho next occasion tho business will commence afc 7 . 30 p . m . ns usual . About thirty brethren attended tho meeting .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Saturday , the 4 th of March , at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington . Present—Bros . Coopor W . M ., Main S . W ., Defriez J . W ., Killick Sec , Read J . D ., Saul I . G ., R . Pearcy Preceptor . Visitors—Bros . Crosbie , Ilegerty ,
Bridgman , Tolmio and Sadler . Business — Lodgo opened in the usual manner , and the minntes of the last meeting confirmod . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Trewinnard candidate ; Bro . Sadler rehearsed the lecture of the degree . Bros . Sadlor and Tolmie wero elected honorary members , and Bros . Crosbio , Hegorty and Bridgman joining members . Tho byo-laws wero discussed .
Bank of England Lodge , No . 263 . —This Lodge met afc the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Thursday , tho 9 th inst . Bro . Morton W . M ., tho Rev . Bro . Shephard P . M . 276 , Prov . G . Chaplain of Essex , the Rev . Bro . Westhorp 476 ( Protestant Chaplain in Rome ) , and
Alcock 1460 , honoured the Lodge as visitors , and their health was proposed by Bro . G . Chance Secretary , who alluded in graceful term 3 to theprosperity of Bro . Alcock's Lodge , tho Thames Valley , now numbering forty-five members , result of the zeal of Bro . Colonel Peters its first W . M ., who was initiated in , and a member of this Lodgo .
Eoyal York Lodge , No . 315 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at tho Royal Pavilion , Brighton . The Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes confirmed . A board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . W . J . Noll W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year . Ho having been sainted according to ancient
form by the numerous visitors and brethren , then invested his officers —Bros . Foat S . W ., A . J . Hawkes J . W ., C . W . Hudson Secretary , W . Packham S . D ., E . J . Pope J . D ., T . Chandler D . C , J . II . Kenyon Organist , F . Willard W . S ., and T . Hughes Tylor . Tho W . M ., in very feeling and appropriate torms , presented Bro . C . Sandeman , tho retiring W . M ., with a very elegant P . M . ' s iewel in the name of the
Lodgo , and a silver claret cup , the gift of tho officers of the Lodge who had served under him during his year of office . The Lodgo was thon closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a banquet was provided by Messrs . Mutton , of the King ' s-road . It was the largest meeting of any Masonic Lodgo ever held there . Tho room presented a very beautiful appearance , a choice view of
green , and hot house plants met tho eyes of the guests , and imparted fragrance . The W . M . proposed the usnal loyal and Masonic toasts , including that of tho R . W . the Right Hon . Lord Pelham P . G . M . Sussex , E . J . Fnrner M . W . D . P . G . M ., the W . M ., P . M . ' s , Wardens , Officers and Visitors . The Past Masters , Treasurer ' s and the Tyler ' s toasfc concluded a very delightful evening . The mnsical arrangements wero under the able direction of Bros . W . Devin and J . H .
Kenyon , and the vocal part was sustained by Bros . Afflick and Jordan , and seldom has a Worshipful Master entered his year of office with heartier good wishes for success than Bro . Nell . The visitors were Bros . Brion P . G . W . Anscombe , J . L . Brigden P . G . J . W . Sussex ( Ex-Mayor ) , E . Broadbridge , J . S . Byass , E . Booty , Benuett , R . Bramwell ,
H . Couling . 0 . H . Colven , C . J . Corder , C . Carpenter , J . Dixon P . G . D . C , Daniels , H . Davey , W . Freeman , G . Ford Freeman , R . B . Garwood , F . Holford , Hill , Jeffeoat , W . Kiltie Grand Organist , G . Z . of England ; A . King , J . M . Kidd , T . Lane , Legg 72 , T . Lamson , M . Lardelle , Martin Crawford , J . Pocock , W . Paine , Paige , Plummer , J . M . Reed , Scott P . G . S . Sussex , T . J . Sabine P . M . 73 , Smith , & c .
Union Lodge , No . 332 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 6 th March , at 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present —Bros . D . McKirdy R . W . M ., D . Murray D . M ., J . Mclnnis S . W ., H Apperson J . W ., J . W . Gill Secretary , D . Ramsey Tyler ; P . M . Bro .. J . B . McNair . Visitors—Bros . Wheeler 73 , Cameron 490 , Bombay , R . Campbell 22 , St . Johns , New Brunswick , and the Rev . J . Rice
122 I . C . Business—Initiation of two candidates , Messrs . Charles Lindsey and Wm . Rnssell , who had been duly approved of ; after which the Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , and the R . W . M ., for the first time , worked the Fellow Craft degree , passing Bro . W . H . Dixon , and going through it in a very satisfactory manner . A sum was voted from the Benevolent Fund for the relief of a necessitous brother .
Caledonian Eailway Lodge , No . 354 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , the 1 st of March , at 30 Hopestreet , Glasgow . Present—Bros . Adam B . Ferguson R . W . M ., John Harley S . W ., Colin McKenzie J . W ., R . A . McLean Secretary , J . D . Colquhouu Treasurer , and the rest of the office bearers present . Visitors—Bros . J . W . Burns I . P . M . 87 , J . Munro E . W . M . 360 , J . S ,
Notices Of Meetings.
Scott R . W . M . 419 , and Wm . Philips R . W . M . 556 . Business—Mr . J . McMillan and Mr . Adam Crnikshank wero duly initiated by the R . W . M . The Lodgo was then opened in the second degree , when Bros . T . Donaldson and T . McCnllum were passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft by Bro . Ferguson .
Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406 . —This Lodge held its egular meeting on Wednesday , tho 1 st March , at Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , Newcastlo-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . R . Knox W . M ., W . Monday S . W ., Thos . Halliday J . W ., T . J . Armstrong Secretary , R . L . Armstrong S . D ., J . Pago J . D ., W . Foulsham P . P . D . C ., R . G . Salmon I . G ., H . C . Martin Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Hughes I . P . M ., Rev .
S . n . Harris , Geo . Thompson , and J . Cook . Visitors—Bro 3 . Sperriman W . M . 481 and Rev . E . Cohan 481 . Bnsiness—The 3 rd degree was given by Bro . the Rev . S . II . Harris in a manner which perfectl y electrified tho brethren present , and oallod forth great commendation . The W . M . then re-occupied the chair , and initiated a candidate into our Ancient Mysteries in his usual able manner .
Union Lodge , No . 414 . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., afc tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Present-A . Mnskett Yetfcs W . M ., S . A . Pocock S . W ., E . Baker J . W ., G . Bofcly P . M . Treas ., J . Leaver Sec , C . Oades S . D ., S . Bradley J . D ., C Stephens I . G ., Mount D . C , F . J . Ferguson , S . Wheeler and 0 . Sprent Stewards , W . H . Strickland I . P . M . P . M . ' s
Bros . R . Bradley , J . Morris , J . A . Strachan , J . Weightman , and J . G . Cockburn . Visitors—Bros . H . S . Muir P . M ., St . Anne ' s , Alderney " , J . H . Sloano P . M . Royal Sussex , R . C . Hurley P . M . Greyfriars , and a good attendance of brethren . Business—The Lodge was opened in dno form , and the minutes confirmed . Mr . Archibald Brakspear
and Mr . Dryland Haslam were initiated into the mysteries and pri « vileges of Ancient Freemasonry . Bros . C . G . Butler , J . E . Syden . ham and F . Blaokwell were severally raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . Several candidates and a joining member wero proposed and seconded .
Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 435 . —Thi 3 Lodge hold its usual weekly meeting on Thursday , the 9 th March , at the Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , W . Present—Bros . George Davis W . M ., T . Cull S . W ., Neighbour J . W ., Pulsford S . D ., T . 0 . Davis J . D ., Dntton I . G . ; also Bros . Mander ( Preceptor ) , Cameron , Wheeler , Stewart , Blnndell , Martin , Belfrage , J . Wright .
Business—Tho minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the second dogreo , and tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Stewart being tho candidate . The 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th sections wero then worked by Bros . Cameron , Wheeler and Mander , assisted by the brethren . Tho Lodge resumed to the 1 st
degree , and tho 5 th section wa 3 worked by Bro . Cameron . Bro , Edward Dntton ( Lodgo No . 167 ) , and Bro . J . Wright ( P . M . 1158 ) , were unanimously elected joining members . The Lodge was then closed iu perfect harmony . The fifteen sections will be worked at tho Union Tavern by tho brethren on Thursday , 30 fch March .
St . Andrews Lodge , No . 465 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , tho 2 nd March , at their own hall , Garngadroad , Glasgow . Present—Bros . David Gilchrist R . W . M ., J . Clark Depute Master , Jas . McLeish Substitute Master , G . B . Dunns S . W ., Wm . Chalmers J . W ., Wm . Campbell Secretary , R Martin Treasurer , Rev . W . E . Broadhurst , Chaplain , J . D ., J . Johnson Tyler . P . M . Bro .
David Reid . Visitors—Bros . G . W . Wheeler 73 , Gardener 178 , Rev . J . Rico of Acacia Lodge , Dublin . Business—Bro . J . Clark D . M . initiated ono candidate into Freemasonry , after which Bro . J . Leitch passed fivo to tho Fellow Craft degree , as the R . W . M . said he liked to see an equal division of labour . Ho then opened the Lodge in the
3 rd and raised six brethren to tho sublime degree . All three ceremonies were well worked by the respective brethren . In the course of the evening the Rev . W . E . Broadhurst was installed as Chaplain of the Lodge , and the Rev . J . Rice was affiliated as a join ing member , to act in Bro . Broadhursfc ' s absence .
St . James ' s Lodge , No . 482 , Staffordshire . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on the 6 th inst ., at tho New Inn , Handsworth , Staffordshire . Bros . J . Rowlands W . M ., W . H . Ward S . W ., W . E . Parkes , M . D ., J . W ., A . Jacob S . D ., J . F . Pepper J . D ., Rev . W . Randall Chaplain , J . H . Parkes I . G ., Parkes and Gayton Stewards , W . H . Poole Tyler , J . Jacobs Secretary P . G . J . W ., F . Derry P . G . J . W . The Lodge was opened , and the minntes were confirmed . Bio . A . E
Ann was passed to the 2 nd degree . Ballots were then taken for the admission of T . B . Sharp and J . V . Barber , which being unanimous , they were duly initiated into tbe Order by the W . M ., in a very able and efficient manner , fully maintaining the character of this cele . brated working Lodge . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Horley . The W . M . proposed the usual toasts , which were duly honoured .
Victoria Chapter , No . 1056 . —A conclave of this Chapter assembled at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall . street , E . C , on Monday , 6 th inst . Tho M . E . Z ., Comp . Geo . Newman , presided . After the confirmation of the minutes of the preceding meeting , Bro . Geo . W . Churchley , of Lodge 299 , was exalted to this degree . This being the appointed time for the election of officers
for the year the votes resnlted as follows : —Comps . John Daniel Taylor M . E . Z ., Waldemar Noehmer H ., George Hooper J ., A . A . Pendlebury P . Z . S . E ., W . Mnsto S . N ., E . Gottheil P . Z . Treasurer , Fnrguson P . S ., Grant Janitor . The Companions then adjourned to banquet , after partaking of which , and the cloth being removed , the nana ! toasts were proposed and responded to . One of the visitors ,