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Notices Of Meetings.
Commercial Lodffe , No . 340 . —The Installation meeting of this highly influential Lodgp was held in their own hall , 30 TTnnestreet , Glasgow , on Fridar , 3 rd Nov . Presont—J . Mnnro R . W . M .. J . M . Oliver S . W ., Thomas Graham J . W ., P . M . 's J . Davison nnd W . W . Smith , with a very large attendance of brethren . The Lodw having been opened to the Fellow Craft Degroe , the R . W . M .
requested Bro . Oliver S . W . to work tho second dpgreo , which ho w > in a very able manner . The election of officers was then proceede d with , and resulted as follows : —J . Mnnro R . W . M . ( rp-electpdi , . T . M . Oliver D . M ., J . Colqulmmi S . \ f ., G . Scott Trpa = nrpr , J . RmWi Ror \ . Wm . Finlav S . W ., R . Reid J . W ., Wm . KP'I S . D .. Alex . Pattern J . D .. G . Maonherson Jpweller , J . Clark B . B .. J . M . Dnncan D . O
R . Brndie D . M ., Wm . Mnir President of Stewards , Alex . Park I . G .. and James Minnock Tyler . Bro . J . Davison , one of tho fonnders , and an old P . M ., then initiated Bro . Mnnro , for the second time , also his Deputy and Substitute Masters , Bro . J . Munro installing the rest of his officers , Bro . G . W . Wheoler delivering tho concluding charges to the Master and Wardens . The thanks of the Lodge were given to
Bros . Wheeler nnd Davison . The former , in replying , said ho considered it an honour to assist in tho Installation of the Officer * of tho Commercial Lodge , which stood second to none in the city of Glasgow . It was always a snnrce of gratification to any good Mason to assist at installations , but in this instance it was an additional pleasure , as , from the personal knowledge he bad of the R . W . M ., whom they had
very wisely re . elpoted , there was not a more efficient worker in the Province . Their D . M ., while S . W ., had also shown his ability to work all the degrees . The S . M . was a brother whom any Lodge might bf » glad to enrol amongst its members , and both the Wardens had shown , by previous work , that they were worthy of preferment . In
fact , the same remark would apply to the other officers ; no doubt this made the thanks rather due from him , for the honour conferred , rather than to him for his slight services . Bro . J . Davidson said , as one of the fonnders of the Lodge , and an old Past Master , he had assisted at many such ceremonies but at none with . greater p ' easnro . If he had never done anything else for the Lodsre . he should still think
hn was entitled to their thanks for having mtrodnced their present R . W . M , to the Lodge and to the Order . Bro . Mnnro acknowledged the compliment that had been paid him , his conduct in the past was the best guarantee for what he would do dnring the ensuing year ; and , first , they would havo an emergency mpeting , that night
week , to confer the third degree on those entitled , as it was too late to do so that evening . Ho also expectpd two or three candidates for initiation on that night . Arrangements were then made for celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Lodge on the 23 rd inst . Tho Lodge was then closed in peace .
Cornubian Lodge , No . 450 , Hayle . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge took place on Thursday , 2 nd inst . The Lodge was opened in due form by Bro . George Stevens W . M ., assisted by his full staff of officers . The business of the evening—To initiate Mr . Panll , to raise Bro . Boase , to elect W . M . for the ensning year & o ., & c . After the ordinary business was transacted ,
Mr . Panll not being present , the Lodge was opened in the 2 nd , degree , when Bro . Boase was examined as to his proficiency ; after giving satisfactory proofs , ho rotii ed . The Lodge was then opened to tho 3 rd degree , when tho candidate was readmitted and raised to tho sublime degree of a Master Mason . The ceremony was worked to perfection by the W . M ., the working tools , lecture , & c , were given impressively by Bro . Bigglestone Spray J . D . The Lodge
was then closed down , when the voting papers were issued to elect the W . M . for the ensuing year . The votes were in favor of Bro . Gilbert B . Pearce , S . W . The Brethren , ( " 55 " ) retired to a supper provided by the Stewards , on the premises , and a most comfortable evening was spent , several Visiting Brethren were present . The annual meeting will take place 27 th Dec , when the W . M . elect will be installed in the chair by the retiring W . M .
Thistle and Rose , No . 173 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on the 7 th instant , at 213 Buchanan-street . Bros . G . McDonald R . W . M ., A . McLeod S . W ., A . Wright as J . W ., Wm . Kay S . D ., J . Kay J . D ., G . McDonald jun . I . G ., R . Richards Secretary . Upon the dais were Bros . Dr . J . Mclnnis , R . W . M . elect of No . 27 , and G . Wilson , Chaplain of No . 27 , who applied to havo a candidate of their
Lodge , Mr . Alexander Keller , initiated . This request was granted , and the candidate duly initiated by Bro . McDonald . Bro . G . W . Wheeler then passed two brethren to the Fellow Craft Dogree , ono for the Thistle and Rose , the other for St . Mungo , No . 27 . The Lodge was again raised , and Bro . McDonald , in his usual careful manner , raised two brethren to tho Sublime Degree .
Manchester Lodge of Instruction , No . 179 . —The Fifteen Sections wero worked at the Yorkshire Grey Tavern , Charlotte-street , Fitzroy-sqnare , on Saturday , 4 th November . Bros . Koester P . M . 435 as W . M ., Frost P . M . 701 S . W ., Belfrago 179 J W . The Lodge of Instruction was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . The Sections were worked as follows : —1 st Lecture—Bros . BuBcall , Koester , Bnsch , Cooke , Belfrage , Frost , Sedgwick . 2 nd Lectnre—Carter , Kew ,
Koester , Ash , Sedgwick . 3 rd Lectnre—Kew , Hurden , Frost . The working was perfect , and the W . M ., Bro . Koester , received a vote of thanks , which was recorded on the minutes . The brethren were informed that the ceremony of Installation would he rehearsed on Saturday evening , 11 th Nov ., at eight o'clock . Bro . Frost would occupy the chair . He hoped the attendance of tho brethren would equal that of the present occasion .
Lodge Union , No . 332 . —At the regnlar meeting , held at 213 Bnchanan-street , Glasgow , on Monday , fith Nov ., which was very fnlly attended , Bro . D . McKirdy was unanimously nominated again for the office of Master . Bros . James Balfour , Wm . Murray and John Mclnnis were also unanimously chosen as the D . M ., S . M ., and S . W . Bros . J . H . Gill and J . Laird were nominated Secretary and Treasurer .
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Bros . Wm . Hoy and J . Findley were nominated for tho post of J . W There was also competition for most of the other offices .
Dalhousio Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The weekly ¦ meeting of the above Lodge to' ^ k plane at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangln , Haekney , on Tu ^ sdav , 7 th Novpmhpr . Present—Bros . Weigo W . M .. Cambridge S . W ., W . J . Smith . J . W ., Barker S . D ., Williams J . D .. Defn ' pg I . G ., Wnrsley Secretary , Wellington P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas , Watkins , Bdbee , Prirrin , Hewlett , Foliofc ,
Hogarth , Perry , Knowles , & c . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dallas acting as candidate . Bro . W . J . Smith workod the first four sections of the lecture in a masterly rrnnner , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Cambridge was unanimously elected W . M . for the onsning week , and appointed hia officers in rotation . We would
remind our readers that thia comfortable and capital Lodge of Tnstruo . t-ion commences punctuallv at 7 . 30 , and finishes by 9 . 30 . Brothers who wish to work themselves up should attend early , the Preceptor desiring to give each one achanc < of taking office , and thus enable him to take a position in his Lodge with credit to himself and satis , faction to the members .
Salisbury Lodge of Instruction . —This Lodge met on Thursday , 9 th Nov ., at Union Tavern . Air-atreot , Regent-street , atpight o ' clock . ' Present—Bros . Stewart W . M ., G . Davis S . W ., Shand J . W ., Wray S . D ., Lamb J . D ., Docker I . G ., T . Cnll Sec , Minder Preceptor ; also Bros . Farwig , Watts , Neighbour , Blundoll , Filby , Moore , Bower , E . Dutton , S . Lloyd , Collins , G . Lewis . J . W . Lewis , & o . Lodgo opened , and minntes of last meeting were read and confirm"d . Lidge
opened in 2 nd degree , and ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Filby candidate . The 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th sectio-n wero worked by the brethren . Bros . Moore and Filby answered tho questions preparatory to raising . The Lodge resumed to 1 st degree , and Bros . Lamb 1567 , Lewis 833 , Dutton 765 , Moore 1201 , Bowor 765 , and Fdby 1201 were elected joining members . Bro . G . Davia was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge closed . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this Lodge on Thursday , 30 th inst ., at 7 p . m . Bro . T . Cull will preside .
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction . —At Bro . Maidweli ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 7 th November . Present—Bros . Maidwell W . M ., Elliss S . W ., Hill J . W ., Pennell S . D ., Richards J . D ., Brown I . G ., Rudderforth Precpptor , Hollands Secretary , Baxter , Tloltham , and Watkins . In the absence of Bro . Daniels , Bro . Maidwell took the chair . The Lodge was opened in due form . The minutes
of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Baxter offered himself as candidate for initiation , which ceremony was dnly and efficiently worked by the W . M . Bro . Maidwell vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Hollands , and Bro . Maidwell having answered tho usual questions leading to the 2 nd degree , tho Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . Maidwell dnly passed . Bro . Maidwell then
resumed the chair , nnd closed the Lodge in the 2 nd degree . Bro . EMiss worked the 1 st and 2 nd sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Pennell waa made a member of the Lodge . Bro . Daniel waa elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Rndderforth put a motion , seconded by Bro . Hill , that the Lodge meet at 7 , instead of 7 . 30 .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —The weekly meeting of this Lodge was held at Bro . Bolton ' s , King and Queon , Norton Folgate , Shoreditcb , on Friday last , 3 rd inatant , at 8 p . m . Present--Bros . Hirsch W . M ., Hallowes S . W ., Groener J . W ., Cloverley S . D ., Lane J . D ., Frauklin I . G ., Gross Preceptor , Townshnnd Sec , Lupinsky , A . W . Fenner , Pearcy , M . Barnett , Oldroyd , and Bolton , Lodge was opened in due form , with prayer , minntes were read and
confirmed , tbe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . W . Fenner candidate , after which Bro . Fenner worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Groener worked tho second section , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Franklin , of Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge , 1602 , was elected a member . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the W . M . for tho manner in which he had fulfilled the duties . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned .
The Marquis of Lome Lodge , No . 1354 . —The annual meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , on Wednesday , 1 st Nov . The Lodge waa opened by the W . M . Brother Smith , assisted by his officers and an unusually large number of brethren , including nine P . M . ' s , when tho minutes of the last meeting were read and unanimonsly confirmed . The Lodge was opened in tho
second degree , when Bro . John Bowes , P . G . J . W . Cumberland and Westmoreland , was invited to take the chair aa Installing Master . Bro . Dr . Hull waa presented to the W . M ., who was assisted by Bro . James Jackson P . M ., for the benefit of installation . Tho first part of the ceremony being concluded , the Lodge was opened in the third degree . All brethren below the degree of an Installed Master now
retired , except the W . M . elect , Dr . Hull , who was entrusted before ho withdrew . A Board of Installed Masters was opened in ample form , Bro . P . J . Edelsten P . M . 1134 acting as J . W . The W . M . elect was then admitted , and duly insfalled into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . Tho Board of Installed Masters be ' ng closed , the brethren were admitted in the several degrees , and the W . M . greeted
saluted , and proclaimed . The W . M . then invested the officers for the ensuing year , and they were placed in their respective positions by Bro . Past Master Edelsten . The Installing Master , Bro . Bowes , concluded the ceremony by deliveting , in a most impressive manner , the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and b ' ethren . The auditors havin "
made their report , the Lodge was closed , aud the brethren retired to ihe banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast was served in an excellent manner , ard the brethren spent a most enjoyable evening under the presidency of the W . M . The mnsical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Kerfoot , Organist .
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Notices Of Meetings.
Commercial Lodffe , No . 340 . —The Installation meeting of this highly influential Lodgp was held in their own hall , 30 TTnnestreet , Glasgow , on Fridar , 3 rd Nov . Presont—J . Mnnro R . W . M .. J . M . Oliver S . W ., Thomas Graham J . W ., P . M . 's J . Davison nnd W . W . Smith , with a very large attendance of brethren . The Lodw having been opened to the Fellow Craft Degroe , the R . W . M .
requested Bro . Oliver S . W . to work tho second dpgreo , which ho w > in a very able manner . The election of officers was then proceede d with , and resulted as follows : —J . Mnnro R . W . M . ( rp-electpdi , . T . M . Oliver D . M ., J . Colqulmmi S . \ f ., G . Scott Trpa = nrpr , J . RmWi Ror \ . Wm . Finlav S . W ., R . Reid J . W ., Wm . KP'I S . D .. Alex . Pattern J . D .. G . Maonherson Jpweller , J . Clark B . B .. J . M . Dnncan D . O
R . Brndie D . M ., Wm . Mnir President of Stewards , Alex . Park I . G .. and James Minnock Tyler . Bro . J . Davison , one of tho fonnders , and an old P . M ., then initiated Bro . Mnnro , for the second time , also his Deputy and Substitute Masters , Bro . J . Munro installing the rest of his officers , Bro . G . W . Wheoler delivering tho concluding charges to the Master and Wardens . The thanks of the Lodge were given to
Bros . Wheeler nnd Davison . The former , in replying , said ho considered it an honour to assist in tho Installation of the Officer * of tho Commercial Lodge , which stood second to none in the city of Glasgow . It was always a snnrce of gratification to any good Mason to assist at installations , but in this instance it was an additional pleasure , as , from the personal knowledge he bad of the R . W . M ., whom they had
very wisely re . elpoted , there was not a more efficient worker in the Province . Their D . M ., while S . W ., had also shown his ability to work all the degrees . The S . M . was a brother whom any Lodge might bf » glad to enrol amongst its members , and both the Wardens had shown , by previous work , that they were worthy of preferment . In
fact , the same remark would apply to the other officers ; no doubt this made the thanks rather due from him , for the honour conferred , rather than to him for his slight services . Bro . J . Davidson said , as one of the fonnders of the Lodge , and an old Past Master , he had assisted at many such ceremonies but at none with . greater p ' easnro . If he had never done anything else for the Lodsre . he should still think
hn was entitled to their thanks for having mtrodnced their present R . W . M , to the Lodge and to the Order . Bro . Mnnro acknowledged the compliment that had been paid him , his conduct in the past was the best guarantee for what he would do dnring the ensuing year ; and , first , they would havo an emergency mpeting , that night
week , to confer the third degree on those entitled , as it was too late to do so that evening . Ho also expectpd two or three candidates for initiation on that night . Arrangements were then made for celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Lodge on the 23 rd inst . Tho Lodge was then closed in peace .
Cornubian Lodge , No . 450 , Hayle . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge took place on Thursday , 2 nd inst . The Lodge was opened in due form by Bro . George Stevens W . M ., assisted by his full staff of officers . The business of the evening—To initiate Mr . Panll , to raise Bro . Boase , to elect W . M . for the ensning year & o ., & c . After the ordinary business was transacted ,
Mr . Panll not being present , the Lodge was opened in the 2 nd , degree , when Bro . Boase was examined as to his proficiency ; after giving satisfactory proofs , ho rotii ed . The Lodge was then opened to tho 3 rd degree , when tho candidate was readmitted and raised to tho sublime degree of a Master Mason . The ceremony was worked to perfection by the W . M ., the working tools , lecture , & c , were given impressively by Bro . Bigglestone Spray J . D . The Lodge
was then closed down , when the voting papers were issued to elect the W . M . for the ensuing year . The votes were in favor of Bro . Gilbert B . Pearce , S . W . The Brethren , ( " 55 " ) retired to a supper provided by the Stewards , on the premises , and a most comfortable evening was spent , several Visiting Brethren were present . The annual meeting will take place 27 th Dec , when the W . M . elect will be installed in the chair by the retiring W . M .
Thistle and Rose , No . 173 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on the 7 th instant , at 213 Buchanan-street . Bros . G . McDonald R . W . M ., A . McLeod S . W ., A . Wright as J . W ., Wm . Kay S . D ., J . Kay J . D ., G . McDonald jun . I . G ., R . Richards Secretary . Upon the dais were Bros . Dr . J . Mclnnis , R . W . M . elect of No . 27 , and G . Wilson , Chaplain of No . 27 , who applied to havo a candidate of their
Lodge , Mr . Alexander Keller , initiated . This request was granted , and the candidate duly initiated by Bro . McDonald . Bro . G . W . Wheeler then passed two brethren to the Fellow Craft Dogree , ono for the Thistle and Rose , the other for St . Mungo , No . 27 . The Lodge was again raised , and Bro . McDonald , in his usual careful manner , raised two brethren to tho Sublime Degree .
Manchester Lodge of Instruction , No . 179 . —The Fifteen Sections wero worked at the Yorkshire Grey Tavern , Charlotte-street , Fitzroy-sqnare , on Saturday , 4 th November . Bros . Koester P . M . 435 as W . M ., Frost P . M . 701 S . W ., Belfrago 179 J W . The Lodge of Instruction was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . The Sections were worked as follows : —1 st Lecture—Bros . BuBcall , Koester , Bnsch , Cooke , Belfrage , Frost , Sedgwick . 2 nd Lectnre—Carter , Kew ,
Koester , Ash , Sedgwick . 3 rd Lectnre—Kew , Hurden , Frost . The working was perfect , and the W . M ., Bro . Koester , received a vote of thanks , which was recorded on the minutes . The brethren were informed that the ceremony of Installation would he rehearsed on Saturday evening , 11 th Nov ., at eight o'clock . Bro . Frost would occupy the chair . He hoped the attendance of tho brethren would equal that of the present occasion .
Lodge Union , No . 332 . —At the regnlar meeting , held at 213 Bnchanan-street , Glasgow , on Monday , fith Nov ., which was very fnlly attended , Bro . D . McKirdy was unanimously nominated again for the office of Master . Bros . James Balfour , Wm . Murray and John Mclnnis were also unanimously chosen as the D . M ., S . M ., and S . W . Bros . J . H . Gill and J . Laird were nominated Secretary and Treasurer .
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Bros . Wm . Hoy and J . Findley were nominated for tho post of J . W There was also competition for most of the other offices .
Dalhousio Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The weekly ¦ meeting of the above Lodge to' ^ k plane at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangln , Haekney , on Tu ^ sdav , 7 th Novpmhpr . Present—Bros . Weigo W . M .. Cambridge S . W ., W . J . Smith . J . W ., Barker S . D ., Williams J . D .. Defn ' pg I . G ., Wnrsley Secretary , Wellington P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas , Watkins , Bdbee , Prirrin , Hewlett , Foliofc ,
Hogarth , Perry , Knowles , & c . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dallas acting as candidate . Bro . W . J . Smith workod the first four sections of the lecture in a masterly rrnnner , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Cambridge was unanimously elected W . M . for the onsning week , and appointed hia officers in rotation . We would
remind our readers that thia comfortable and capital Lodge of Tnstruo . t-ion commences punctuallv at 7 . 30 , and finishes by 9 . 30 . Brothers who wish to work themselves up should attend early , the Preceptor desiring to give each one achanc < of taking office , and thus enable him to take a position in his Lodge with credit to himself and satis , faction to the members .
Salisbury Lodge of Instruction . —This Lodge met on Thursday , 9 th Nov ., at Union Tavern . Air-atreot , Regent-street , atpight o ' clock . ' Present—Bros . Stewart W . M ., G . Davis S . W ., Shand J . W ., Wray S . D ., Lamb J . D ., Docker I . G ., T . Cnll Sec , Minder Preceptor ; also Bros . Farwig , Watts , Neighbour , Blundoll , Filby , Moore , Bower , E . Dutton , S . Lloyd , Collins , G . Lewis . J . W . Lewis , & o . Lodgo opened , and minntes of last meeting were read and confirm"d . Lidge
opened in 2 nd degree , and ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Filby candidate . The 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th sectio-n wero worked by the brethren . Bros . Moore and Filby answered tho questions preparatory to raising . The Lodge resumed to 1 st degree , and Bros . Lamb 1567 , Lewis 833 , Dutton 765 , Moore 1201 , Bowor 765 , and Fdby 1201 were elected joining members . Bro . G . Davia was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge closed . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this Lodge on Thursday , 30 th inst ., at 7 p . m . Bro . T . Cull will preside .
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction . —At Bro . Maidweli ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 7 th November . Present—Bros . Maidwell W . M ., Elliss S . W ., Hill J . W ., Pennell S . D ., Richards J . D ., Brown I . G ., Rudderforth Precpptor , Hollands Secretary , Baxter , Tloltham , and Watkins . In the absence of Bro . Daniels , Bro . Maidwell took the chair . The Lodge was opened in due form . The minutes
of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Baxter offered himself as candidate for initiation , which ceremony was dnly and efficiently worked by the W . M . Bro . Maidwell vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Hollands , and Bro . Maidwell having answered tho usual questions leading to the 2 nd degree , tho Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . Maidwell dnly passed . Bro . Maidwell then
resumed the chair , nnd closed the Lodge in the 2 nd degree . Bro . EMiss worked the 1 st and 2 nd sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Pennell waa made a member of the Lodge . Bro . Daniel waa elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Rndderforth put a motion , seconded by Bro . Hill , that the Lodge meet at 7 , instead of 7 . 30 .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —The weekly meeting of this Lodge was held at Bro . Bolton ' s , King and Queon , Norton Folgate , Shoreditcb , on Friday last , 3 rd inatant , at 8 p . m . Present--Bros . Hirsch W . M ., Hallowes S . W ., Groener J . W ., Cloverley S . D ., Lane J . D ., Frauklin I . G ., Gross Preceptor , Townshnnd Sec , Lupinsky , A . W . Fenner , Pearcy , M . Barnett , Oldroyd , and Bolton , Lodge was opened in due form , with prayer , minntes were read and
confirmed , tbe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . W . Fenner candidate , after which Bro . Fenner worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Groener worked tho second section , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Franklin , of Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge , 1602 , was elected a member . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the W . M . for tho manner in which he had fulfilled the duties . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned .
The Marquis of Lome Lodge , No . 1354 . —The annual meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , on Wednesday , 1 st Nov . The Lodge waa opened by the W . M . Brother Smith , assisted by his officers and an unusually large number of brethren , including nine P . M . ' s , when tho minutes of the last meeting were read and unanimonsly confirmed . The Lodge was opened in tho
second degree , when Bro . John Bowes , P . G . J . W . Cumberland and Westmoreland , was invited to take the chair aa Installing Master . Bro . Dr . Hull waa presented to the W . M ., who was assisted by Bro . James Jackson P . M ., for the benefit of installation . Tho first part of the ceremony being concluded , the Lodge was opened in the third degree . All brethren below the degree of an Installed Master now
retired , except the W . M . elect , Dr . Hull , who was entrusted before ho withdrew . A Board of Installed Masters was opened in ample form , Bro . P . J . Edelsten P . M . 1134 acting as J . W . The W . M . elect was then admitted , and duly insfalled into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . Tho Board of Installed Masters be ' ng closed , the brethren were admitted in the several degrees , and the W . M . greeted
saluted , and proclaimed . The W . M . then invested the officers for the ensuing year , and they were placed in their respective positions by Bro . Past Master Edelsten . The Installing Master , Bro . Bowes , concluded the ceremony by deliveting , in a most impressive manner , the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and b ' ethren . The auditors havin "
made their report , the Lodge was closed , aud the brethren retired to ihe banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast was served in an excellent manner , ard the brethren spent a most enjoyable evening under the presidency of the W . M . The mnsical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Kerfoot , Organist .