Notices Of Meetings

NOTICES OF MEETINGS

Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406—The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on the 1 st instant , at the Masonio Hall , Maple-street , New castle-on-Tyne . Bros . T . Halliday W . M ., T . Armstrong S . W ., R . L . Armstrong J . W ., J . Pago Sec ., B . Samon S . D ., G . Lax J . D ., S . M . Harris I . G ., P . M . ' s W . Munday I . P . M ., E . D . Davis P . G . D . C ., J . Cook , W . Foulsham , J . Bhisdall , B . Knox , G .

Dunford and J . S . B . Bell ( Stewards ) , G . Simes Tyler , & c . The Lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , ballots wero taken for the admission of Messrs . W . P . Livenson and H Coxon , which being unanimously in their favour , they were duly initiated into the Order . Bros . Hume , Sisson and Sheppardwere raised to tho sublime

degree ( by courtesy of the W . M . ) by Bro . E . D . Davis P . G . D . C ., in a manner that justified the encomiums passed on him for his excellent working . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and duly honoured . Tho visitors wero Bros . E . D . Davis P . M . 659 , J . Cook P . M . 48 , Hord S . W . 54 , 1 , & c .

The Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 . —Held an emergency meeting on Saturday , tho 4 th August , at Ladbrooke Hall , Notting-hill . Bro 3 . Murlis P . M . the 1 st W . M ., Penn S . W ., Parting , ton J . W ., Snaup S . D . This Lodge , which has not yet been consecrated twelve months , nnmbers about 40 members , and as no one is admitted unless approved of by a special committee , appointed to

make enquiries as to antecedents , & c ., a more select assembly of brethren can hardly be found . The Hall in which the Lodge meets , as also the furniture and appointments , may be considered a pattern for many of our oldest Lodges , and the management and conduct of the whole meeting is par excellence . Any brother who may have the opportunity of visiting this Lodgo will bo gratified with the

reception he will receive , as the W . M . and his officers are at all times anxious to see visitors , and their working does them great credit . Bro . Delevante , of 1319 , 1612 and 1642 , tho Organist , played the music of the various degrees , as well as the opening and closing hymns , in a most artistic style , and it would be desirable if many Organists would endeavour to imitate him . Mr . Eobert King was

initiated into our Order , in an excellent manner , by the W . M ., and Bro . Whitaker was passed to tho 2 nd degree . After the Lodge had been closed , the brethren adjourned for refreshment . This being what may be considered an off-night , only light refreshments were served , but these were amply supplied , and Bro . Linscott , tho proprietor , deserves the thanks of all who were present . After the

usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , the W . M . proposed the health of his Visitors . For each one he had some kind words to say , and he remarked that he considered this the toast of the evening . On this occasion there were present as visitors Bros . Matthews P . M ., Dr . Carpenter P . M ., Savage P . M ., Pollitzer P . M ., Hopton , and Spiegel J . W . 188 .

Each responded , and each expressed his thanks and gratification at the privilege of being present , and at witnessing the excellent working and good fellowship amongst the brethren . Notable amongst those present were Bros . Cave , Woodmason , Deane , Newland and Licht . witz . By 11 o ' clock the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable evening .

Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow . —This P . G . L . met on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., in St . Mark ' s Hall , Glasgow . In the absence of the principal Office-bearer , it was opened by the Senior Master in the Province , Bro . Kyle R . W . M . No . 3 bis , with Bros . Dr . Mclnnis R . W . M . of 27 as P . G . S . W ., J . Murray R . W . M . 103 as P . G . J . W ., J . Balfour P . G . D . of Ceremonies , J . Jock P . G . J . D ., D . Reid P . G . I . G ., and J . B . Hardie P . G . O . G . Bro . W . H . Bickerton P . G .

Sec . read a letter from Bro . Neilson , which stated that in consequence of the sudden death of his wife , he was unable to attend , but he would call a special meeting at an early date to take up the regular bnsiness . It was then agreed that an address of condolence be presented to Bro . Neilson , on the loss of his wife . The Lodge at once adjourned , the purport of the address being left to Bros . Kyle R . W . M . No . 3 bis , Dr . Mclnnis R . W . M . 27 , J . Munro R . W . M . 360 , and the Secretary .

St . John ' s Lodge , No 3 bis . —Held their regular meeting , in their own Hall , on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., Bro . Kyle in the chair . There was a large number of the brethren present , and all three degrees wero wrought .

Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 . —Met at 213 Buchananstreet , 7 thinst . Bro . J . Kennard R . W . M ., assisted byBros . G . McDonald I . P . M ., J . Bannermann D . M ., A . McLeod S . W ., J . W . Kay J . W . At the request of the R . W . M . Bro . J . Mclnnes , R . W . M . of 408 , initiated Mr . K . Jackoben , in a very careful manner . Bro . G . W . Wheeler

brought up the address of condolence to the widow of P . M . Bro . George McAddam , which was adopted . The Lodge was raised to the Fellow Craft degree , when Bro . Mclnnes conferred that degree , after which Bro . G . McDonald P . M . worked tho third degree , in his usual able manner .

Scotia Lodge , No . 178 . —Met at 12 Trongate , Glasgow , on 8 th August , the R . W . M . Bro . Hart presiding . Bro . Mathison P . M ., P . Hepburn P . M ., J . Legan S . W ., R . Gardner S . W ., J . McDonald J . W . Amongst the visitors wero Bros . Wheeler , J . Wright of 73 , G . Thallon P . M . 362 , J . 'McInnes R . W . M . 408 , G . Holmes P . M . 413 , and Fergusson

P . M . Dalmuir . Bro . Mclnnes 408 , at tho request of the W . M ., very carefully initiated Mr . James Mercer and Mr . Daniel Fergusson , after which the R . W . M . stated he had intended to work the 3 rd degree , but he found that the brother on whom it was to have been conferred had , on Saturday last , attended at a Lodge in an adjoining

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Province , and without any request , either from him or any of the other officers of the Scotia Lodgo , the W . M . of thi 3 country Lodge had raised tho brother , ne felt it necessary to mention this circnni . stance , as this loose kind of proceeding was not calculated to raise the Order in the eye 3 of the Masonio world , and ho trusted that a like circumstance would not occur again , as there was not a single

other member of tho Scotia Lodge present on the occasion oven to ask for the favonr on their behalf . Bro . Wright of 73 said ho was present when tho raising took place , in fact , he accompanied the brother to tho town and back . Ho had no idea that any wrong was being done , or he would certainly havo protested against it . Several members having expressed their opinion on the subject , tho R . W . M .

said ho did not blamo tho young brother , who wished to get tho degree as soon as ho could , nor yet Bro . Wright , who wa 3 with him , and had pleaded that he was ignorant of having been at fault , and had no desire to act wrong * ; but that did not justify the Master of a Lodgo confering the degree on a person whom he had never seen beforo , and who was not accompanied by any of the office bearers of

the Lodge to which he belonged . The Secretary was then instructed to write to tho Master in question , requesting an explanation . Arrangements were then made for the Annual Picnic of the Lodge , on Wednesday next , as they go by 'Bus to the lovely scenery of Loch Ryan . Should tho weather prove propitious , they may expeot a pleasant day .

Union Lodge , No . 332 . —Hold its regular meeting on 6 th August , in St . Mark's Hall . In the absence of tho R . W . M ., who was attending the G . L . in Edinburgh , the chair was taken by Bro . J . B . McNair I . P . M ., assisted by the rest of the office bearers , when a brother was passed to the 2 nd degree , and afterwards raisod to the sublime degree , in ancient form .

St . Clair Lodge , No . 362 . —Held an emergency meeting in their own Hall , 25 Robertson-street , Glasgow , on Monday , 6 th Augnst , Bro . Hogg R . W . M ., when two brethren were passed to the Fellow Craft degree , one raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . G . Tholburn P . M . assisted in the last degree .

The Late Bro. John Emmens

THE LATE BRO . JOHN EMMENS

ON Friday , the 3 rd inst ., the mortal remains of the late Bro . John Emmens were consigned to their last resting place in Brompton Cemetery . The deceased was for many years a distinguished member of the Craft . He was initiated into the mysteries of the Order 41 years ago , and for a period of 36 years acted as Secretary of his Mother Lodgo , the Old Concord ,, which is held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , and of which he was one of the Past Masters . In

1860 , Bro . Emmens conceived the idea of founding a new Lodge , and having received the cordial support of some eminent members of the Craft , a Warrant from Grand Lodgo was obtained , and tho New Concord was consecrated , he being selected as its first W . M . He did not , however , forsake his first love , but remained loyally attached to both up to the time of his death , and being the oldest surviving

P . M . of the Old Concord , he was familiarly called " tho father of the Lodge , " a distinction to which he was also justly entitled as the founder of the New Concord . In him Masonry had an ardent and firm adherent , and his genial disposition and unvarying kindness to all with whom he came in contact , either in the ordinary business of life or in the more esoteric relationship of the Craft , endeared him to a large

circle of brethren and friends . That ho was admired and esteemed by his brethren is patent from the fact that on one occasion he had the honour of being chosen Grand Pursuivant , and filled that office with marked ability . In his long career as a Freemason—one who took an active rather than a passive part in all that concerns the Order—he naturally came prominently forward , and few men have succeeded in

endearing to themselves a larger circle of acquaintance than he had . Latterly , his health had unfortunately given way , but his death , which took place on Saturday , 28 th ult ., was nevertheless somewhat sudden , for on the 19 th ult . he was present at the banquet of the Old Concord Lodge , at Rosherville . The funeral cortege left the late residence of the deceased , No . 254

Kingsland-road , at twelve o'clock , and proceeded by way of Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , where it was joined by seven private carriages , containing the Past and Present Officers of the Old Concord Lodge , each of whom wore white kid gloves , white neckties , and carried a sprig of acacia , with the Craft emblems of the Masonic rank of the deceased . Amongst these gentlemen were Bro . J . S .

Ward , the present W . M . of the Lodge , his Wardens , Bros . A . J . Dottridge and Goosey , P . M . ' s Bros . Gnrton , Jackson , Jeffries , Dixson , King , Holland , E . Dottridge , Hockley , and other officers , besides several lay members cf the Lodge . At the cemetery gates the mourn , ful procession was met by a large number of brethren , principally members of the New Concord Lodgo . Amongst these wero Bro . T .

Bartlett , who has twice filled the chair of K . S . in this Lodge , ancl the following Past Masters .- —Bros . H . J . Gabb , J . R . Gallant , W . H . Main present Secretary , Spratt past Secretary , Sinclair Treasurer ; together with Bros . Blyth , Bolton , W . J . Crabb , Louis Duke , Henry Gabb ( a member of the Jubilee Lodge ) , Walker , of tho Old Concord , and several brethron connected with different Lodges In the metropolis .

The Rev . Bro . Laughlin , who has for many years been tho Chaplain of the Old Concord , read the burial service within the chapel in an impressive manner , and officiated also at the grave , around which the relatives of the deceased and the brethren' clustered to take a last glance at the coffin , which was of polished oak , with massive brass handles and furniture , and was mounted with appropriate emblems . On the plate was engraved the simple inscription , " John Emmens . Died 28 th July , in his 68 th year . " Morning Advertiser ,