Notices Of Meetings

and James W . Lambert P . M . 142 . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer afc 8 . 30 p . m . The Secretary informed the brethren that the W . M . had placed in his hands , as a present to and for the use of the Lodge , a very handsome pair of compasses . A voto of thanks for tho same was passed , and duly recorded upon the minutes . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Charles Edward Birch and Mr . Thomas Fishenden , which proved unanimous in both cases . Bro . John Morgan was then entrusted ; the Lodge was opened in tho second , when he waa passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The Lodge was then resumed to the iirst , when Mr . 0 . E . Birch waa regularly initiated into Freemasonry . Both ceremonies were

rendered in a very impressive manner ; indeed , the greatest credit is due to the Master and Officers of this Lodge for the painstaking manner in which the work ia performed . There wore three other candidates on the summona for initiation , who wore unavoidably prevented from attending , aa also was the J . W ., whoae

chair was taken by Bro . P . M . Newsome . A notice of motion for the removal of the Lodge was given by P . M . Dodd , after which the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial banquet , afc which the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured . A most enjoyable evening closed tha proceedings of the day .

Eoyal Standard Lodge of Instruction , No . 1298—A meeting waa held on Gth inst ., afc tho Alwyne Castle , Canonbury . Present—Bros . Chant W . M ., Mendelsohn S . W ., Eowloy J . W .. G . H . Hunter Secretary pro tem , Ager S . D ., Boas J . D ., Cull Preceptor , Williams I . G ., and other members whose names were duly entered in the attendance book . The bnsiness comprised the rehearsal of the initiation ceremony , and the working , hy tho Preceptor , of the first , second , third , and fourth sections of the first Lecture .

Lodge of Asaph , No . 1319 . —This Lodge , whioh is conconfined to members of the musical ancl theatrical profession , met on Monday , 9 th June , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qneen-stroefc . Present—Bros . G . Bnckland W . M ., E . Swanborongh S . W ., Wellard J . W ., C . Coote P . M . Treasurer , E . S . Jones P . M . Secretary , H . Cox S . D ., J . Maclean as J . D ., Delevante as I . G ., C . Tinney Org ., Gilbert

P . G . T . Middlesex Tyler ; Past Masters C . Coote , James Weaver Tinney , Jekyll , Frewin , & o . ; Bros . L . Brongh , Ilitchins , Clifford , Baker , Smith , Temple , Emery , Hemming , Percy , Fogarty , Burgess , Kent , Humphrey , McKay , Carter , H . Ashley , Henson , Chamberlain , & c . Visitors—Bros . J . E . Paulton , Low 1589 , II . Parry 1679 , Mercer 1609 , Simon Dramatic ( Glasgow ) , E . P . Emerv 167 , and

H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodgo was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs . G . Griffiths , G . J . Taylor , and E . D . Albertson ( Globe Theatre ) , which were unanimously in their favour , and the two latter gentlemen being in attendance were duly initiated into the Order , the W . M . performing the ceremony perfectly and impressively , in snch a

way ns was most pleasurable , each officer being proficient . Bro . H . Parry , Crusaders Lodge No . 1677 , was elected a joining member . A sum of twenty guineas was voted from the funds of the Lodge to the widow of a brother who died on Friday last , he but one week since having been relieved with a turn of ten gnineas . Bro . C . Coote P . M . proposed , and Bro . J . Maclean seconded , that a letter of

condolence be sent to the widow of the late Bro . John Canlfleld , which was unanimously carried . A letter couched in feeling and graceful term * was read from Bro . H . Marsh ( Henry Marston , the celebrated tragedian ) , thanking the W . M . and brethren for their kindness in the Lodge , and their support in securing his election to the Eoyal Masonic

Benevolent Institution . Several propositions for initiation and joining were handed in to the Secretary , and a notice of motion respecting an alteration of the Bye-Laws connected with Charity , for which this Lodge is to be highly commended , was given b y Bro . James Weaver P . P . G . Org . Middlesex , and then Lodge was closed until the first Monday in July .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1340—Held at Bro . Pavitt ' s , the Liverpool Arms , Barking-road , E ., Tuesday , 10 th inst . Present—Bros . Pavitt W . M ., Lloyd S . W ., Johnson J . W ., Smith S . D ., Holloway J . D ., Spencer I . G ., Worsley Sec , P . M . Musto Preceptor ; al * o Bros . McDonald , Glasspool , Andrews , Barker , Eawe , White , Sadler , Watkins , Campbell , and Anderson . The Lodge waa opened

in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Glasspool having answered tho necessary questions , the Lodge was opened in the second , and the ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Glasspool being the candidate . The first , second , and third sections of the lecture were worked hy the Secretary , and the fourth b y Bro . Smith . Bro . Andrews kindly assisted as

Preceptor in the first three sections , when , Bro . Musto arriving , ho assumed his regular position as regards the fourth . On tho Lodge being closed down , Bros . Glasspool 898 , and Anderson 551 , we ' re unanimously elected members . Bro . Lloyd S . W . was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . We are pleased to see several of the

old members of the Cheshire Cheese attending this new Lodge . The working is pleasing to all , and no noise is heard while the ceremony and sections are being worked . There are good attendances , as may be seen . We wish the brethren and thoir LouVe every success . D

The Eev . G . E . Starey , Vicar of St . Thomas , Westminster Bridgeroad , S . E ., earnestly appeals for hel p towards giving a day in the country to the children of St . Thomaa Sunday Schools , Lambethone of the poorest parishes in London . Contributions may be sent to the vicarage aa above .

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NESTOR ( Bro . W . Ityde Pullen , 33 deg ., Past G . S . B ., Past Dep . P . G . M . Hants , Assistant Secretary Sup . Council A . anil A . Rite . ) THE STATESMAN ( The Right Hon . Earl of Carnarvon , 33 deg ., Pro Grand Master , Pro Grand Z ., Past G . M . M . M ., and Past M . P . S . G . Commander A . and A . Rito . THE TREASURER ( Bro . F . Adlard , P . M . and Treasurer Royal York Lodge of Perseverance , 'No . 7 ) . THE DEPUTY ( The Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , 33 dog ., Deputy G . Master . Grand

± l ., U . M . AI . AI ., ureat . Prior ot the Temple , and M . P . Sov . G . Commander A . and A . Rito . ) A PROVINCIAL MAGNATE ( Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . G . M . andG . Sup . Hants andlsle of Wight , Past G . M . M . M ., and Prov . G . Prior of tho Temple , for Hants ) . TIME-HONOURED LANCASTER ( Bro . J . Lancaster Hine , P . Prov . G . S . Warden East Lancashire ) . THE SCHOLAR

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ACHILLES ( Bro . E . J . Morris , Past G . J . D ., and Past Dep . Prov . G . M . of Eastern Division of South Wales ) . A DEVON CRAFTSMAN ( Uro . J . E . Curteis , 30 deg ., Past Prov . G . S . Warden Devon ) . Silt ElIADAMANTH ( Bro . J . M . Pulteney Montagu , J . P ., D . L ., 33 deg ., G . J . Deacon , Past Dep . Prov . G . M . and Prov ; j G . Sup . Dorsetshire , and G . Chancellor Supreme Council A , and A . Rite ) .

HllTOCRATES ( Bro . J . Pearson Bell , M . D ., Past G . Deacon , Dep . Prov . G . M . and j Prov . G . Sup . N . and E . York-I shire ) . A CESTRIAN CHIEF ( The Right Hon Lord do Tabley , Past G . S . W ., Prov . G . M . Cheshire , Grand J ., and Prov . G . Sup . Cheshire ) . A HARBINGER OF PEACE

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