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283—Amity , Swan Hotel , Market-place , Haslingden 337—Candour , Commercial Inn . Uppermill , Saddleworth 343—Concord , Militia Officers" Mess Rooms , Starkie-street , Preston 344—Faith , Bull ' s Head Inn , Radeliffo , Lancashire 345—Perseverance , Old Bull Hotel , Church-street , Blackburn 346—United Brethren , Royal Oak Inn , Clayton-tc-Dale , near Blackburn 350—Charity , Grapes Inn , Stoneclough , near Manchester 367—Probity and Freedom , Red Lion Inn , Smallbridgo

369—Limestone Rock , Masonic Hall , Church-street , Clitheroo 432—Abbey , Newdogato Arms , Nunoaton 456—Foresters , Whito Hart Hotel , Uttoxoter 462—Bank Terrace , Hargroaves Arms Hote ' , Accrington 523—John of Gaunt , Freemasons' Hall , Hall'ord-strect , Leicester 600—Harmony , Freemasons' Hall , Salera-streot , Bradford 605—Oombermcre , Scacombo Hotel , Seacombe , Cheshire 636—D'Ogle , Masonic Hall , Morpoth

659—Blagdon , Ridley Arms Hotol , Blyth 663—Wiltshire of Fidelity , Town Hall , Devizes . 1011—Richmond , Crown Hotel , Blackfriars-street , Salford 10-12—Excelsior , Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds 1125—St . Peter , Masonic Hall , Tiverton , Devon 1164—Eliot , Private Rooms , St . German ' s , Cornwall .

1182—Duke of Edinburgh , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 1299—Pembroke , West Derby Hotel , West Derby , near Liverpool 1332—Unity , Masonic Hall , Crediton , Devon 1432—Fitzalan , Wynstay Arms , Oswestry 1676—Deo , Union Hotel , Parkgate , Cheshire 1612—West Middlesex , Feathers' Hotel , Ealing , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) K . T . —William de la More , Town Hall , Bootle .

FRIDAY , 17 th DECEMBER .

Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern , Air-street , W ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 201—Jordan , Freemasons' Hall , W . C 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 788—William Preston , Feathers'Tavern , Up . George-st ., Edgware-rd . 8 ( Inst . ) 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 6 . Annual Banquet 834—Kanelagh , Six Bells , Hammersmith ( Instruction . ) 902—Burgoyne , Red Cap , Camden Town , at 8 ( Instruction )

933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 Whitochapel-road , at 8 ( Instruction ) 1058—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , 155 Fleet-street , E . C at 7 ( Instruction ) 1168—Belgrave , Jermyn-street , S . W ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 1288—Finsbury ParkM . M ., Earl Russell , Isledon-road , N . at 8 ( Instruction ) 1298—Royal Standard , Alwyne Castle , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbury , at 8 ( In . ) 1385—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 1642—Earl of Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall , Ladbroke Grove Road . R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , London-street , Greenwich , at 8 ( Inst . R . C . Invicta , Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square , W . C .

127—Union Freemasons Hall , Margate 152—Virtue , Freemasons' Hall , Manchester . 347—Noah ' s Ark , Wagon and Horses Hotel , Tipton 401—Royal Forest , Hark to Bounty Inn , Slaidburn 460—Sutherland of Unity , Castle Hotel , Newcastlo-under-Lymo 616—Phoenix , Fox Hotel , Stowmarket 641— DeLoraine , Freemasons' Hall , Grainger-street , Newcastle 652—Holme Valley , Victoria Hotel , Holmfirth

993—Alexandra , Midway Hotel , Levcnshulme 1034—Eccleshill , Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill 1096—Lord Warden , Wellington Hall , Deal 1102—Mirfield , Assembly Rooms , Eastthorpe , Mirfield 1311—Zetland , Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 8 ( Instruction )

1773—Albert Victor , Town Hall , Pendleton General Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7 R . A . 403—Hertford , Shire Hall , Hertford . R . A . 621—Truth , Freemasons' Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , Huddersfield R . A . 837—Marquess of Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon R . A . —General Chapter of Improvement , Masonic Hall , Birmingham , at 5 . 30

SATURDAY , 18 th DECEMBER .

198—Percy , Jolly Farmers , Southgate Road , N . at 8 ( Instruction ) 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1824—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1641—Crichton , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell 1732—King's Cross , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , E . C . Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-st ., W ., at 3 149—Peace , Private Rooms , Meltham ,

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NOTICES OF MEETINGS . YORK LODGE , No . 236 .

A regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday evening , the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , York . Present —Bros . W . H . Gainforth W . M ., E . W . Hollon P . G . S . B . Eng . Prov . G . Treasurer , Sir James Meek P . M . P . P . S . G . W ., W . Lawton P . M . P . P . G . R-, Jos . Todd P . M . P . P . G . R . Treasurer , S . Maltby P . M ., Rev . W . Valentine P . M . P . P . G . O ., A . Buckle P . M . P . J . G . D ., T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . D . C ., M . Rooke S . W ., J . T . Rymer J . W ., Geo . Kirby

Secretary , George Garbutt S . D ., W . Draper J . D ., T . Hopkins Org ., W . Powell I . G ., J . Young and W . Smith Stewards , T . G . Hodgson D . C ., W . J . Calvert Tyler ; Bros . W . Wilson , J . Redfare , A . W . White , A . Hanson , T . W . Wilson , W . Nicholson , J . Stead , S . Border , J . J . Eberle , J . Toes , G . C . Lee , T . S . Camidge P . P . G . O . Visitors—J . T . Cox 351 , J . Southam 836 , E . J . De Salis 1331 , and F . Sharpe 1536 .

The Lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Hollon P . M . feelingly alluded to the loss the Lodge had sustained by the lamented death of Bro . Alderman March P . M . P . P . S . G . W ., one of the oldest members of the Lodge , and moved that the Secretary be instructed to address a letter of condolence with his family on their bereavement , and that the Lodge

be placed in mourning for the space of three months , which was seconded by Bro . Lawton P . M ., and carried unanimously . The Lodge was afterwards advanced to the second degree , when a brother was admitted by the W . M . to that degree , tho ceremony being performed in a most satisfactory manner . The Lodge having been resumed in the first degree , the annual election of Officers took place , when Bro . Mark Rooke S . W . was chosen W . M ., Bro . Todd P . M . was

re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . G . Calvert Tyler , all the elections being unanimous . The W . M . then stated that the next business before the Lodge was the presentation of a testimonial to Bro . Jos . Todd P . M . Treasurer , and called upon Bro . P . M . Sir James Meek to make the presentation on behalf of the Lodge . Bro . Sir James Meek , in acceding to the request , stated that ho felt highly honoured in being asked to present the tokens of esteem and regard which had

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been subscribed for by the members to a worthy and zealous brother in recognition of tho valuable services rendered by him to tho Lodge , of which he had been so long a valued member ; and in requesting the acceptance by Bro . Todd of tho testimonial , consisting of a gold P . M . 's jewel , and a silver salver , ho trusted that he wonld value them , not so much for their intrinsic worth , but as an earnest of the esteem and

regard felt for him by the members of the York Lodge . Bro . Sir Jame 3 Meek then handed the testimonial to Bro . Todd , affixing the jewel on the breast of that brother amidst expressions of the warmest approval . Bro . Todd , who met with a most cordial reception , said—If at this moment I wero asked the question , " What , under present circumstances , is the predominant wish of your heart ? " I

should say that I desired eloquence of speech , in order that I might adequately thank yon for your kindness this evening . But , brethren , although I fear I shall not be able to express myself as I could wish , you will , I am sure , believe me when I say that I feel deeply grateful for , and truly appreciate , the generous and fraternal feelings whioh have prompted you to present me with these tokens of your

approval and esteem . And , if anything oould enhance the pleasure I feel in receiving them , it is in having them presented by one whom we all venerate and respeot—one who has himself done good service to this Lodge , and worthily occupies a distinguished position in the Craft—a brother with whom I have worked in Lodge and Chapter for a considerable period , and at whose hands when he was Worship .

fnl Master , now nearly seventeen years ago , I received the first office I ever held in this Lodge , and I well remember the gratification I experienced when I was appointed to the office to which ' , I refer , and I then determined faithfully and conscientiously to fulfil the duties required of me , and this principle I have maintained and endeavoured to carry out in every office I have since held in this Lodge . I do

not , however , brethren , for one moment wish to say that I have done more than my duty , or than my love for Freemasonry and my regard for this Lodge prompted me to do ; bnt I do say that the services it has been my privilege to render this Lodge ( and I regard it as a great privilege to serve a Lodge such as this ) have been rendered by me most heartily and willingly , and with a sincere desire to promote

the best interests of Freemasonry and the well-being of this Lodge . Permit me also to say that the only reward I ever looked forward to , and this I confess I was anxious to obtain , was the approval and regard of my brethren . Bro . Todd then referred to the losses sustained by the Lodge during the last few years in the removal of many valued Past Masters and brethren , expressing his satisfaction that the

Lodge still bad a goodly number of old and much esteemed members who were always ready to prove their interest in , and attachment to , the Order , and he trusted they would be long spared to the Lodge , and alluded to the pleasnre afforded to the brethren that evening by the presenoe of Bro . Hollon , the senior P . M . and Father of the Lodge and to the gratification he himself experienced in seeing present the

Brother ( P . M . Lawton ) who introduced him , and afterwards initiated him into Freemasonry . Bro . Todd next referred to the prosperous condition of the Lodge , and to the many active working Masons therein to whom they looked forward to supplying the places of those whom they had lost aud who he felt sure would emulate the virtues of their predecessors and preserve the honour and reputation

of the Lodge . Bro . Todd , in conclusion , said : Brethren , allow me again to thank you most sincerely for this beautiful testimonial , which I shall highly value as a token of your approval of my endeavours to perform my duties in this Lodge : it will also be highly prized by my wife , and by my family I trust it will never be parted with . I thank you , Sir James , for the kind and nattering terms ( which I shall ever

remember ) in which you presented it ; and , brethren , let me assure you that so long as life and memory last I can never forget the honour you have done me and the kindness you have shown this evening . The jewel bore the following inscription : — " Presented by the York Lodge , No . 236 , to Bro . Jos . Todd P . M . Treasurer , 6 th December 1880 . " The salver was inscribed as follows : — " Presented to Bro .

Joseph Todd P . M . P . P . G . R . P . Z . P . P . G . J ., by the members of the York Lodgo of Freemasons , No . 236 , as a token of their esteem and regard , and in recognition of his valuable services . 6 th December 1880 . "

Burgoyne Lodge , No . 902 . —The usual meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 22 nd Nov ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , and was well attended by members and visitors . Bro . Frederick J . C . Taylor W . M . presided , supported by the following Officers : —Brosi Walo S . W ., Gabb J . W ., Wilkins S . D ., Williams ( for Bundy ) J . D ., Byng I . P . M ., Poynter P . M . and Treasurer , Jeffreys P . M . and Secretary ,

Young I . G ., Hostombe W . S ., Gilbert Tyler ; and Past Masters Harvey , Iron , Smith , Field , Pocock , and Baater . There were several visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Larlham P . M . 1859 , H . T . Thompson P . M . 742 , H . Thompson 1426 and P . M . 177 and 1158 , & o . The Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , when

Bro . Herbert , a candidate for advancement , was questioned as to the progress he had made in the former degrees . This being considered satisfactory , the Lodgo wa 3 opened in the third degree , and he was most impressively and carefully raised to it by the W . Master , who was ably supplemented in the work by the whole of his Officers . Seldom , if ever , has this sublime rite been more correctly or efficiently

conferred . The next business was to pass Bros . Chaplin , Moffat , Dawson , and Smith to the degree of F . C ., whioh ceremony was twice gone through with equal ability . Tbe Lodge having been resumed to the first desrree , Mr . William Walter Clark and Mr . George For , candidates for admission , were ballotted for , and the same being unanimous in their favour , they were initiated into the mysteries and

privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Some routine business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the large hall to partake of what was called in the summons " a supper , " but which was certainly well worthy of a more dignified description , as it consisted of fare which was unanimousl y admitted to be unexceptionable . The cloth having been removed ,