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having everything clone properly and regularly . It is needless to add that Bro . Bnry ' s remarks wero listened to with great attention ; he has tho correct Masonic idea and tone in everything he does . Bro . Bury , in proposing tho health of the newly Initiated Bros ., and our newly raised Brother , expressed the pleasure ho had experienced in making their acquaintance outside the Craft , and the great pleasure he

had in greeting them Masonically . Tho toast was appropriately replied to by Bros . Manly , Evans , and Woodford . Tho AVorshipfiil Master , said ho came now to the last toast , but although Ihe last on tho list it wns not by any moans tho least honoured by the brethren of tho Square and Compass . It was a matter of regret that so many visiting brethren had to leave at an early hour , bnfc timo and trains wait for no man . They were always glad to see visiting brethren among

them ; to-night we are pleased to see Bro . Davies , from London , who had como to visit ns as tho reprepresentativo of tho FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , a journal devoted to Masonic literature and events . AVith the toast of onr visiting brethren , he would couple tho name of Bro . Davies . Tho toast was enthusiastically drunk , and Bro . Davies returned I hanks . The Tyler then brought tho proceedings to a close , and the brethren dispersed .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1586 . —At the Havelock Hotel , Dalston . Bros . Maples W . M ., J . Lorkin P . W ., M'Millnn J . AV ., Dignam S . D ., H . Mover J . D ., Martin I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor , G . Ferrar Treasurer , E . Dietrich Secretary , and Bio ? . R , Olley , Truman ( 181 ) , 0 . Lorkin , 0 . Dietrich , Crane ( 075 ) , ivc . The Lodge was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of the previous meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . Olley was passed

to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Fieldwick , assisted by Bro . J . Lorkin , worked the first section of the lecture . Tho Lodgo was resnmed , and tho first and second sections of the first lecture were woiked by Bro . Meyer , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Meyer assisted Bro . Fieldwick to work tho third section of the lecture . Bro . J . Lorkin was appointed W . M . for tho ensuing week . Bros . Truman ( 181 ) and Crane ( 975 ) wero elected members . Tho Fifteen Sections will bo worked on the 29 th , instead of the 15 th inst .

Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . —The usual meeting of this Lodgo was held on Monday , tho Oth inst ., nt tho Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Bros . H . Miller AV . M ., M . Spiegel S . W ., U . Hvams J . AV .. L . Auerhaan Treas ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , Blanks ns " S . D ., , 7 . AVynman J . D ., Baker I . G . ; P . M . ' s L . Lazarus , A . G . Dodson , ft . Hickman , H . M . Levy , L . Alexander ; Bros . Benjamin ,

Bean , LaiiQ-loy , Martin . Benjamin , A erden , Dowsnap , Ac . Visitors—Bros . Littcll P . M . 860 , ' il . Reed P . M . 103 , 1287 , Capt . Perrott 31 !) . Tho Lodgo was opened and the minntes were confirmed . Names of candidates wero on tho agenda paper , bnfc the gentlemen wero not present . The 1 st and 2 nd sections of the first lecture wero worked by Bro . M . Spiegel S . W ., assisted by the members . Tho Lodge wiis then

closed , and the brethren partook of slight refreshment . The W . M . proposed the usnnl Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . E . P . Albert P . G . P . responded fori ho Grand Officers . Bro . L . Alexander P . M . V . P . responded to the toast of the Benevolent Fund , and informed tho brethren that it had now reached £ l'l 00 ; ho was pleased to say that for eighteen montl s no upolication had been made ; and

hoped it would he long before any application should bo received . Bro . A . G . Dodson P . M . proposed tho toast of tho AV . M . ; ho was tho right man in the right place , and ho hoped thoy would , before he left the chair , seo his capability for working . Tho AV . M . thanked Bro . Dodson for his kind expressions ; he hoped on future occasions the candidates mis-lit bo present . Tho W . M . in

proposing the tonsfc of the Visitors , said they wero honoured by the presence of Bros . II . Reed P . M . 193 and 1287 , J . Littcll P . M . 8 ( 10 , and Capt . Perrott 319 ; they wero pleased to see those brethren . After replies from each of the Visitors , Bro . E . P . Albert , in returning thanks for tho health of tho Treasurer and Secretary , recretted the former brother had been obliged to leave , but ho assured the members

that their Treasurer s heart and son ! was with them . Tho AV . M ., in proposing tho AVard ens , said tho working of Bro . Spiegel was well known in Lodges of Instruction , and he was sure he wonld in due course occupy tbo chair . Tho samo remarks mi ght with equal justice bo made of the J . W ., who was equally capable . Bros . Spiegel and H .

Ilyams severally responded , Bros . Benjamin and Blanks returned thanks for the Junior Officers . The Tyler ' s toast wns then given . Some excellent harmony emanated from Bros . Martin , Littell , Dodson , L . Alexander , Benjamin , Blanks , and Captain Perrott . The brethren Feparated enrlv .

The Fifteen Sections

THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

Will be v : orl ; cd ns under .-On Monday , 20 th May 1878 , at the Sincerity Lodge of Instruction , No . 171 , Railway Tavern , Fenchnrch-strcet , at 7 o ' clock precisely . Bros . C H . AVebb AV . M ., T . J . Barnes S . AV ., F . Brown J . AV ., Cnndick

I . P . M . FIRST LECTURE— Bros . Jones , Rawley , Job , Norden , Hewlett , Berry , and Musto ; SECOND LECIUKE—Bros . Ellis , Campbell , Stephens , names , and Turquand ; Tmin > LECTUKE—Bros . I . P . Cohen , Maidwell , and Taylor .

At the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 8 G 0 , Sisters ' Tavern , Dalston , on 28 th May . At the Dnkr- of Connanght Lodge of Instruction , Havelock Tavern , Dalston , on the 29 th May . At the Whittington Lodge of Instruction , on the first Wednesday in June .

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