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Royal St . Edmunds Lodge , No . 1008 . —On Friday evening , 5 th Feb ., a Masonic Ball , under the auspices of the W . M . and brethren of tho above Lodge , took place at the Athenaeum Hall , Bnrv St . Edmunds . The company numbered about 230 . Captaiu C . J . Tnfnell Oakes W . M . officiated as Master of tho Ceremonies , and the following brethren acted as Stewards : —Bros , the Worshipful the Mayor , G . Thompson P . M . 100 S , Major T . J . Huddleston P . M . 1008 .
aud P . P . G . S . W . Suffolk ; Capt . J . N . York P . M . 1008 , 88 , and P . P . G . S . W . Cambridge ; W . E . Bailey P . P . M . 100 S , and P . G . A . Sec Suffolk ; J . Hendlev Bevan S . W . 1008 , J . D . Perrott P . M . 651 , 1072 . and P . P . G . S . W . Wales ; William Patrick J . D . 1008 , TIenry Miller I . G . 1008 ; Capt . W . Horn N . E . 1008 , Henry L . Cockedgo 1008 , Captain E . P . Huddleston 1008 , T . F Lucia 1008 , and P . G . S ., William Clarke Steward 1008 , and P . P . G . S . Suffolk ; Charles
Jennings 1008 , W . J . Nnnn Ore . 1008 , Benjamin Chennell 1008 J . D . 88 , and P . G . A . D . O . Cambridge ; Odden F . Read 1008 , Philip Fitch 1008 , F . M . Fyson 1008 , J . G . Oliver 1008 , G . II . Nnnn 100 S , A . Darence George W . M . 114 , Samuel H . Wright P . M . 516 , and P . P . G . R . Suffolk , T . J . Smith W . M . 516 , Francis Wheeler 1224 . A capital supper was served by Bro . W . G . Guy ,
of the Angel Hotel . Howlett ' s excelleut band occupied the orchestra . The ball-room was elaborately and elegantly decorated . At tho south end of tho room a largo crimson panel bore tho inscription " Royal St . Edmunds Lodgo 1008 , " in gold and blue ; and on a similar panel on each side Avere the " Audi , Vide , Tace . " Between each window on the east side Avas placed an elegant pier glass , with a triplet of Royal Arch or Craft candles , and under them wore
crimson panels bearing the working tools of different degrees of blue Masonry . Tho staircases and balcony at tho north end wero draped with crimson , inscribed "Faith , " "I . T . N . O . T . G . A . O . T . U ., " in blue and gold characters . The beautiful silk bannerets of White Rose Chapter 1008 lined the staircase , and had a very protty effect . The brethren appeared in Craft clothing until eleveu o ' clock , and aftorwards that of the Royal Arch , Knights Templars and other degrees .
TJnderley Lodge , No . 1074 , Kirkby Lonsdale . — The annual meeting of this Lodge took place on Friday afternoon , 5 th inst . The only business was the installation of the W . M . elect , The Earl of Bective M . P . P . G . M ., supplemented by the annual banquet . The Lodgo was opened by the W . M . Bro . D . Page M . D . assisted by his Wardens and a full attendance of members and visitors . The P . G . M .
being announced , he was admitted and received Avith the accustomed honours . The Lodge being opened in the second degree , his Lordship Avas presented for the benefit of installation by Bro . John Bowes P . M . P . Prov . G . Reg . ; the first part of the ceremony was conducted by tho W . M . The chair of K . S . Avas then assumed by Bro . John Bowes , who installed tho noble Earl as W . M . of the TJnderley Lodge
for the ensuing year . The concluding portion of the ceremony was most impressively rendered by Bro . W . Dodd P . M . 1074 . The W . M . closed the Lodge down to the first degree , and then appointed aud invested his Wardens aud other Officers ; tho former being Bros , the Rev . Canon Ware P . M ., & c , and W . James P . M ., & c . Bro . Dr . Page I . P . M . then handed to his Lordship a very handsome marble
Timopicco , and asked him to present it to their worthy Bro . Anderson , who had filled the office of Tyler Avithont fee or reward from the time the Lodgo was constituted . The W . M . willingly acceded , and in graceful terms made tho presentation . Bro . Anderson feelingly replied . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to tho banquet . Tho chair was occupied by the W . M . the Right Hon . the Earl of
Bective M . P . P . G . M ., Avho was supported on the right and loft by Bros , the Rev . J . V . Thompson Chap ., John Talbot W . M . No . 129 , and Prov . G . J . W ., H . Rauthmell P . M . P . P . G . D . Cers ., Joseph Biutley T . M . Prov . G . S . of Wks ., Dr . Page I . P . M . Prov . G . S . B ., John Bowes P . M . P . P . G . Reg ., John Holmo P . M . P . P . G . I . W ., W . Dodd P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., W . Bell , No . 314 , Preston , R . Pearson
P . M ., Prov . G . Reg . West Lancashire , J . Postlothwaite P . M . Prov . G . Steward W . L ., W . James P . M . P . P . G . D . J . W . The S . W ., the Rev . Canon Ware P . M . P . P . G . S . W . ruled in the West . Tho following toasts wore ably proposed and responded to : — " Tho Queen , " " The Prince aud Princess of Wales and tho rest of tho Royal Family , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful
Grand Master , " " The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Most Worshipful Pro . Grand Master , The Right Hon . Lord Skelmorsdalo , Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Graud Officers , " " The Right Hon . Earl of Bective M . P ., W . M ., and Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , John WhitAvell , Esq . M . P ., Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the rest of the Provincial
Grand Officers , " "ThoI . P . M . Bro . Dr . D . Page , " "The Wardens and Officers of 1074 , " "The A isiting Brethren , " "The Masonic Charities , " " Tho Treasurer , " " To all Poor and Distressed Freemasons throughout the Globe , and speedy relief to them . " Tho music Avas under tho direction of Bro . Godfrey , and contributed largely to the pleasures of the evening .
Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 . —The above Lodge mot on the 10 th inst ., at Freemasons Hall , Great Queen-street . Bros . Darby W . M ., Maples S . W ., Harrison J . W ., Jabez Hogg P . G . D . P . M . Treasurer , G . King jun . I . P . M . Secretary , Ilollingsworth S . D ., Bryan J . D ., Lowes I . G ., G . King P . M . D . C ., and Speight Tyler . The Lodge Avas opened , and the minutes Avere confirmed . Bros . Cox and
Hodgkinson Avere raised to tho third degree . Bros . Howell , Hervey , Portway , Binley and Washington Avere passed to the second degree . A sum of five guineas was proposed , and unanimosly carried , for the purpose of presenting tho retiring W . M . with a P . M . jewel , in recognition of bis efficient services as W . M . during his year of office . The
election for W . M . then took place , and resnltcd in Bro . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . and P . M . being elected W . M . for the ensning year . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Darby , Avas elected Treasurer , and Br . Speight Tyler . Br . Harrisson announced his intention to act as Steward for the Girls' School . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren
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adjourned to " Simpson ' s Hotel , " Strand , Avhere a very excellent ! banquet was provided by Br . Cathey . Br . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . returned thanks for the toast of the Grand officers , Bro . Monnery for tho NeAvly Initiated . Tho W . M . proposed the toast of the W . M . elect . He might , without egotism , say , how pleased they all were to havo an officer of the Grand Lodgo of England to preside over them . Br . Ho « g thanked tho brethren for the honour conferred on him . He was
one of tho founders of the Lodge , and while he had health and strength ho would always bo ready aud willing to conduce to th « ir comfort . The toast of the W . M . was sriven bv Br . G . Kin ? jun . I . P . M . The visitors were Bros . G . Fagg No . 30 , F . Binckes P . G S ., Green No . 27 , Evans 212 and H . M . Low P . M . 188 . During the ovening several of tho brethern contributed to tho enjoyment of tho company by some Avell ronderod songs .
Golden Rule Lodge , No . 1281 . —Tho installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday last , at tho Regent Masonic Hall , Air Street , Regent Street . There were present the W . M ., Bro . J . Harris , Bros . W . W . Smith S . W ., A . Alworth J . W ., F . Bigg P . M . Treasurer , Abner Tovkington Secretary , J . Perry Godfrey J . D ., A . H . Williams D . C ., F . Longloy I . G ., A . Cross P . M ., Bros . G . James
A . Cnrtiss , F . Doane , A . Fabian P . M ., H . A . Bonnotfc P . M ., T . A . Millington , M . Wolfsky . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of previous meeting wore read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in second degreo , and Bro . A . Cnrtiss Avas passed to the degree of Fellow-XJrafb . The Lodgo was opened in third degree , and Bro . W . Wollen Smith was duly installed as Worshipful Master for tho ensuing
year by Bro . A . H . Williams P . M . The officers were appointed and invested as follows : —Bros . A . Alworth S . W ., A . Torkiugton J . W ., J . P . Godfrey S . D ., F . Longley J . D ., A . Millington I . G ., A . H . Williams P . M . D . C ., F . Bigg P . M . Treasurer , J . Harris I . P . M . Secretary . Tho Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet , where the nsual Masonic toasts Avere duly given and
responded to . The visitors present Avere Bro . Lefevre P . M . 130 P . P . G . Secretary ( Hampshire and Islo of Wight ) , who returned thanks for tho visitors ; Bros . H . Harben P . M . 92 , J . Thonio 395 , 0 . Edwards I . G . 452 , Oakley Colls 11 , J . Ridley 3 , R . Vivian 177 , G . Harly 1201 , F . Cheesewrig hf , 160 , W . Smith 905 , R . Morrison 905 .
Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . —A very interesting ceremony in connection with this Lodge took place at tho Metropolitan Club , King's Cross , on Friday , 5 th February , viz . —founding a Lodgo of Instruction under the warrant of tho Lodgo . Tho brethren assembled in force . Bros . Willing W . M ., T . Adams P . M . P . G . P ; Bros . Conlfcon P . M ., Tims P . M ., Michael S . W ., Williams J . W ., Stiles ,
Kingham , Douglass , Child , Scales , Cheek , Side , Jones , Gilbert , Cook , Maples , Cox and others . The veteran , T . Adams , was appointed Preceptor , Bro . Willing Treasurer , and Bro . Stiles Secretary . Tho bye laws for tho governance of the Lodge were duly pi-enured to bo submitted to Grand Lodgo for approval , after which the third degree was worked by the W . M . Bro . Adams , in proposing a vote of thanks
to tho W . M ., said he had known him as Secretary of Domatie Lodge No . 177 for some time , but must express his surprise at the efficient manner ho conducted the ceremony . The W . M . said it was a source of great pride to him to havo tho approbation of so distinguished a brother . Bro . Adams announced his intention of being present every
Friday when possible . A voto of thanks was passed to the Hon . Secretary , Bro . Stilos . After a very pleasant meeting , the Lodge Avns closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper . Tho meetings will be on Fridays at 7 , and AVO doubt nob that , under tho able preceptorship of Bro . Adams , and owing to the central position of tho Lodgo , it will become ono of tho most popular in London .
The Cornwall Chapter of Rose Croix was formally opened and consecrated on Tuesday , 2 nd February , at tho Masonic Hall , New Public Rooms , Truro , by Major Clerko 33 , Secretary . General , representative of the Supreme Council of England . There was a large number present as visitors , including Lieut .-General Doherty C . B . 33 , Inspector-General for the Western District for this
rite ; Lieut-Colonel Elliott 31 P . M . W . S . St . Aubyn , Devonport , Captain Shanks M . W . S . St . Aubyn , W . B . Hambly M . W . S . Hnyshe , and Colonel Fitzgerald . After the consecration of the Chapter , Sir F . M . Williams Bart . M . P . was installed as M . W . S ., and afterwards appointed his officers as follows : —Rev . George Ross H . P . j Colonel Poard 1 st G ., N . J . West 2 nd G ., F . W . Dabb Treasurer ,
E . T . Anderton G . M ., J . F . Penrose R ., C . Trcvithick C . G ., C . Trus . cott Recorder , J . Hocking jun . Org ., Rev . W . H . Bloxsome C , Rev . A . H . Ferris A ., and W . ' Rooks O . G . Major Shadwell H . Clerke administered the degrees of the ancient and accepted rite up to tho 18 th to nine candidates , and conducted tho whole of the proceedings
in a most impressive and ianltless manner . An excellent banquet > vas afterwards served at the Red Lion Hotel , Sir F . M . Williams in the chair . Letters of apology for non-attendance wero read from Cap . tain N . G . Phillips 33 S . G . C . of the Supremo Council , the Rov . P . H . Newnham 32 , V . Bird 30 , and others . Tho meeting was a great success , and tho whole of the fittings were much admired .
The annual ball of the St . James ' s Union Lodge was hold on Thursday evening , 4 th February , at Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen Street , and , from the attendance o £ ladies , brethren , and non members of tho Craft , the
promoters may congratulate themselves on the success achieved . Bros . Coote and Tinney ' s band Avas all that could be desired . Supper Avas provided by Bro . Francatelli in three rooms , and each table Avas ably presided over , the principal one by the W . M . of the Lodge , Bro . Parsons .
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Notices Of Meetings.
Royal St . Edmunds Lodge , No . 1008 . —On Friday evening , 5 th Feb ., a Masonic Ball , under the auspices of the W . M . and brethren of tho above Lodge , took place at the Athenaeum Hall , Bnrv St . Edmunds . The company numbered about 230 . Captaiu C . J . Tnfnell Oakes W . M . officiated as Master of tho Ceremonies , and the following brethren acted as Stewards : —Bros , the Worshipful the Mayor , G . Thompson P . M . 100 S , Major T . J . Huddleston P . M . 1008 .
aud P . P . G . S . W . Suffolk ; Capt . J . N . York P . M . 1008 , 88 , and P . P . G . S . W . Cambridge ; W . E . Bailey P . P . M . 100 S , and P . G . A . Sec Suffolk ; J . Hendlev Bevan S . W . 1008 , J . D . Perrott P . M . 651 , 1072 . and P . P . G . S . W . Wales ; William Patrick J . D . 1008 , TIenry Miller I . G . 1008 ; Capt . W . Horn N . E . 1008 , Henry L . Cockedgo 1008 , Captain E . P . Huddleston 1008 , T . F Lucia 1008 , and P . G . S ., William Clarke Steward 1008 , and P . P . G . S . Suffolk ; Charles
Jennings 1008 , W . J . Nnnn Ore . 1008 , Benjamin Chennell 1008 J . D . 88 , and P . G . A . D . O . Cambridge ; Odden F . Read 1008 , Philip Fitch 1008 , F . M . Fyson 1008 , J . G . Oliver 1008 , G . II . Nnnn 100 S , A . Darence George W . M . 114 , Samuel H . Wright P . M . 516 , and P . P . G . R . Suffolk , T . J . Smith W . M . 516 , Francis Wheeler 1224 . A capital supper was served by Bro . W . G . Guy ,
of the Angel Hotel . Howlett ' s excelleut band occupied the orchestra . The ball-room was elaborately and elegantly decorated . At tho south end of tho room a largo crimson panel bore tho inscription " Royal St . Edmunds Lodgo 1008 , " in gold and blue ; and on a similar panel on each side Avere the " Audi , Vide , Tace . " Between each window on the east side Avas placed an elegant pier glass , with a triplet of Royal Arch or Craft candles , and under them wore
crimson panels bearing the working tools of different degrees of blue Masonry . Tho staircases and balcony at tho north end wero draped with crimson , inscribed "Faith , " "I . T . N . O . T . G . A . O . T . U ., " in blue and gold characters . The beautiful silk bannerets of White Rose Chapter 1008 lined the staircase , and had a very protty effect . The brethren appeared in Craft clothing until eleveu o ' clock , and aftorwards that of the Royal Arch , Knights Templars and other degrees .
TJnderley Lodge , No . 1074 , Kirkby Lonsdale . — The annual meeting of this Lodge took place on Friday afternoon , 5 th inst . The only business was the installation of the W . M . elect , The Earl of Bective M . P . P . G . M ., supplemented by the annual banquet . The Lodgo was opened by the W . M . Bro . D . Page M . D . assisted by his Wardens and a full attendance of members and visitors . The P . G . M .
being announced , he was admitted and received Avith the accustomed honours . The Lodge being opened in the second degree , his Lordship Avas presented for the benefit of installation by Bro . John Bowes P . M . P . Prov . G . Reg . ; the first part of the ceremony was conducted by tho W . M . The chair of K . S . Avas then assumed by Bro . John Bowes , who installed tho noble Earl as W . M . of the TJnderley Lodge
for the ensuing year . The concluding portion of the ceremony was most impressively rendered by Bro . W . Dodd P . M . 1074 . The W . M . closed the Lodge down to the first degree , and then appointed aud invested his Wardens aud other Officers ; tho former being Bros , the Rev . Canon Ware P . M ., & c , and W . James P . M ., & c . Bro . Dr . Page I . P . M . then handed to his Lordship a very handsome marble
Timopicco , and asked him to present it to their worthy Bro . Anderson , who had filled the office of Tyler Avithont fee or reward from the time the Lodgo was constituted . The W . M . willingly acceded , and in graceful terms made tho presentation . Bro . Anderson feelingly replied . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to tho banquet . Tho chair was occupied by the W . M . the Right Hon . the Earl of
Bective M . P . P . G . M ., Avho was supported on the right and loft by Bros , the Rev . J . V . Thompson Chap ., John Talbot W . M . No . 129 , and Prov . G . J . W ., H . Rauthmell P . M . P . P . G . D . Cers ., Joseph Biutley T . M . Prov . G . S . of Wks ., Dr . Page I . P . M . Prov . G . S . B ., John Bowes P . M . P . P . G . Reg ., John Holmo P . M . P . P . G . I . W ., W . Dodd P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., W . Bell , No . 314 , Preston , R . Pearson
P . M ., Prov . G . Reg . West Lancashire , J . Postlothwaite P . M . Prov . G . Steward W . L ., W . James P . M . P . P . G . D . J . W . The S . W ., the Rev . Canon Ware P . M . P . P . G . S . W . ruled in the West . Tho following toasts wore ably proposed and responded to : — " Tho Queen , " " The Prince aud Princess of Wales and tho rest of tho Royal Family , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful
Grand Master , " " The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Most Worshipful Pro . Grand Master , The Right Hon . Lord Skelmorsdalo , Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Graud Officers , " " The Right Hon . Earl of Bective M . P ., W . M ., and Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , John WhitAvell , Esq . M . P ., Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the rest of the Provincial
Grand Officers , " "ThoI . P . M . Bro . Dr . D . Page , " "The Wardens and Officers of 1074 , " "The A isiting Brethren , " "The Masonic Charities , " " Tho Treasurer , " " To all Poor and Distressed Freemasons throughout the Globe , and speedy relief to them . " Tho music Avas under tho direction of Bro . Godfrey , and contributed largely to the pleasures of the evening .
Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 . —The above Lodge mot on the 10 th inst ., at Freemasons Hall , Great Queen-street . Bros . Darby W . M ., Maples S . W ., Harrison J . W ., Jabez Hogg P . G . D . P . M . Treasurer , G . King jun . I . P . M . Secretary , Ilollingsworth S . D ., Bryan J . D ., Lowes I . G ., G . King P . M . D . C ., and Speight Tyler . The Lodge Avas opened , and the minutes Avere confirmed . Bros . Cox and
Hodgkinson Avere raised to tho third degree . Bros . Howell , Hervey , Portway , Binley and Washington Avere passed to the second degree . A sum of five guineas was proposed , and unanimosly carried , for the purpose of presenting tho retiring W . M . with a P . M . jewel , in recognition of bis efficient services as W . M . during his year of office . The
election for W . M . then took place , and resnltcd in Bro . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . and P . M . being elected W . M . for the ensning year . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Darby , Avas elected Treasurer , and Br . Speight Tyler . Br . Harrisson announced his intention to act as Steward for the Girls' School . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren
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adjourned to " Simpson ' s Hotel , " Strand , Avhere a very excellent ! banquet was provided by Br . Cathey . Br . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . returned thanks for the toast of the Grand officers , Bro . Monnery for tho NeAvly Initiated . Tho W . M . proposed the toast of the W . M . elect . He might , without egotism , say , how pleased they all were to havo an officer of the Grand Lodgo of England to preside over them . Br . Ho « g thanked tho brethren for the honour conferred on him . He was
one of tho founders of the Lodge , and while he had health and strength ho would always bo ready aud willing to conduce to th « ir comfort . The toast of the W . M . was sriven bv Br . G . Kin ? jun . I . P . M . The visitors were Bros . G . Fagg No . 30 , F . Binckes P . G S ., Green No . 27 , Evans 212 and H . M . Low P . M . 188 . During the ovening several of tho brethern contributed to tho enjoyment of tho company by some Avell ronderod songs .
Golden Rule Lodge , No . 1281 . —Tho installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday last , at tho Regent Masonic Hall , Air Street , Regent Street . There were present the W . M ., Bro . J . Harris , Bros . W . W . Smith S . W ., A . Alworth J . W ., F . Bigg P . M . Treasurer , Abner Tovkington Secretary , J . Perry Godfrey J . D ., A . H . Williams D . C ., F . Longloy I . G ., A . Cross P . M ., Bros . G . James
A . Cnrtiss , F . Doane , A . Fabian P . M ., H . A . Bonnotfc P . M ., T . A . Millington , M . Wolfsky . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of previous meeting wore read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in second degreo , and Bro . A . Cnrtiss Avas passed to the degree of Fellow-XJrafb . The Lodgo was opened in third degree , and Bro . W . Wollen Smith was duly installed as Worshipful Master for tho ensuing
year by Bro . A . H . Williams P . M . The officers were appointed and invested as follows : —Bros . A . Alworth S . W ., A . Torkiugton J . W ., J . P . Godfrey S . D ., F . Longley J . D ., A . Millington I . G ., A . H . Williams P . M . D . C ., F . Bigg P . M . Treasurer , J . Harris I . P . M . Secretary . Tho Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet , where the nsual Masonic toasts Avere duly given and
responded to . The visitors present Avere Bro . Lefevre P . M . 130 P . P . G . Secretary ( Hampshire and Islo of Wight ) , who returned thanks for tho visitors ; Bros . H . Harben P . M . 92 , J . Thonio 395 , 0 . Edwards I . G . 452 , Oakley Colls 11 , J . Ridley 3 , R . Vivian 177 , G . Harly 1201 , F . Cheesewrig hf , 160 , W . Smith 905 , R . Morrison 905 .
Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . —A very interesting ceremony in connection with this Lodge took place at tho Metropolitan Club , King's Cross , on Friday , 5 th February , viz . —founding a Lodgo of Instruction under the warrant of tho Lodgo . Tho brethren assembled in force . Bros . Willing W . M ., T . Adams P . M . P . G . P ; Bros . Conlfcon P . M ., Tims P . M ., Michael S . W ., Williams J . W ., Stiles ,
Kingham , Douglass , Child , Scales , Cheek , Side , Jones , Gilbert , Cook , Maples , Cox and others . The veteran , T . Adams , was appointed Preceptor , Bro . Willing Treasurer , and Bro . Stiles Secretary . Tho bye laws for tho governance of the Lodge were duly pi-enured to bo submitted to Grand Lodgo for approval , after which the third degree was worked by the W . M . Bro . Adams , in proposing a vote of thanks
to tho W . M ., said he had known him as Secretary of Domatie Lodge No . 177 for some time , but must express his surprise at the efficient manner ho conducted the ceremony . The W . M . said it was a source of great pride to him to havo tho approbation of so distinguished a brother . Bro . Adams announced his intention of being present every
Friday when possible . A voto of thanks was passed to the Hon . Secretary , Bro . Stilos . After a very pleasant meeting , the Lodge Avns closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper . Tho meetings will be on Fridays at 7 , and AVO doubt nob that , under tho able preceptorship of Bro . Adams , and owing to the central position of tho Lodgo , it will become ono of tho most popular in London .
The Cornwall Chapter of Rose Croix was formally opened and consecrated on Tuesday , 2 nd February , at tho Masonic Hall , New Public Rooms , Truro , by Major Clerko 33 , Secretary . General , representative of the Supreme Council of England . There was a large number present as visitors , including Lieut .-General Doherty C . B . 33 , Inspector-General for the Western District for this
rite ; Lieut-Colonel Elliott 31 P . M . W . S . St . Aubyn , Devonport , Captain Shanks M . W . S . St . Aubyn , W . B . Hambly M . W . S . Hnyshe , and Colonel Fitzgerald . After the consecration of the Chapter , Sir F . M . Williams Bart . M . P . was installed as M . W . S ., and afterwards appointed his officers as follows : —Rev . George Ross H . P . j Colonel Poard 1 st G ., N . J . West 2 nd G ., F . W . Dabb Treasurer ,
E . T . Anderton G . M ., J . F . Penrose R ., C . Trcvithick C . G ., C . Trus . cott Recorder , J . Hocking jun . Org ., Rev . W . H . Bloxsome C , Rev . A . H . Ferris A ., and W . ' Rooks O . G . Major Shadwell H . Clerke administered the degrees of the ancient and accepted rite up to tho 18 th to nine candidates , and conducted tho whole of the proceedings
in a most impressive and ianltless manner . An excellent banquet > vas afterwards served at the Red Lion Hotel , Sir F . M . Williams in the chair . Letters of apology for non-attendance wero read from Cap . tain N . G . Phillips 33 S . G . C . of the Supremo Council , the Rov . P . H . Newnham 32 , V . Bird 30 , and others . Tho meeting was a great success , and tho whole of the fittings were much admired .
The annual ball of the St . James ' s Union Lodge was hold on Thursday evening , 4 th February , at Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen Street , and , from the attendance o £ ladies , brethren , and non members of tho Craft , the
promoters may congratulate themselves on the success achieved . Bros . Coote and Tinney ' s band Avas all that could be desired . Supper Avas provided by Bro . Francatelli in three rooms , and each table Avas ably presided over , the principal one by the W . M . of the Lodge , Bro . Parsons .