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that the Lodge go into mourning for three months , as a mark of respeot to hia memory . Bro . John Risdale waa nominated as Treasurer for the remainder of the year . Apologies were read for nonattendance from the W . M ., S . W ., and S . D . Tho Lodge was then

closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshments , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured . Tho Visitors were Bros . Dean W . M . elect 541 , Lewi 3 Yoll 43 , J . H . Bern stone 1119 , and J . Redpath 242 .

St Peters Lodge , No . 481 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge took place on Monday , tho 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcnstle-on-Tyne . Bro . Richard Einon W . M . in the chair , supported by the following Officers : —Bros . H . S . Sewell I . P . M ., R . L . Armstrong S . W ., J . Ccok P . M . J . W ., G . Tompson P . M . Treas .,

C . J . Gihben Sec , G . Watson S . D ., J . Usher J . D ., Dnckett I . G ., Goss and Printic Stfwards , G . S . Sims Tyler . The Lodge being opened , the minutes of last n eeting were rend and confirmed , the Ledge was then opened in the second degree , and one brother was passed , the Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and two brethren were raised to the enblime degree of Master Masons . Both ceremonies

being given by the W . M . in a very perfect manner . The Ledge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts meeting with a hearty response . The visitois Tvere Bros . Deen W . M . elect 541 , J . Wood J . W . 48 , R . G . Salmon S . D . 406 , S . M . Harris I . G . 406 .

Polish National Lodge , No . 534 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bro . J . H . Cummings occupied the chair , and was assisted by Bros . J . T . Ebner S . W ., J . Aspinoll J . W ., W . Paas P . M . Sec , Past Masters Bros . F . Rath , J . Boyd , & c , Dr . Jagielski J . D ., J . Lancaster D . C , G . E . C Jackson I . G ., 4 c . There wero present

as visitors Bros . W . Saegert P . M . 548 , 0 . J . Reed of No . 393 Pennsylvania , Lipscombe No . 15 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 . Mr . 0 . Bryant was initiated by the W . M ., after which , on tho proposition of Bro . Dr . Jagielski , seconded by Bro . Dr . Jackson , tho Lodge presented tho I . P . M . Bro . Rath with a Commander ' s White Eagle , in recognition of his services to the Lodge . Tho vote having been

suitably acknowledged by Bro . Rath , tho W . M . proceeded to close the Lodge . Before this was done Bro . Rath delivered the Charge , to the great delight of tho members . The brethren now adjourned to banquet , which was well provided by Bro . Best . On its com - pletion , the W . M . proposed the toasts of the Queen and the Craft , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., the 1 ro G . M ., the D . G . M .

and the Test of tho Grand Officers , each of which were enthusiastically acknowledged by the brethren . Bro . Rath next proposed the health of the W . M . In doing so , he considered he was fulfilling the duty imposed on the I . P . M . of bringing out a time-hononred sentiment—tho health of the occupier of King Solomon's chair . Both in Lodge and at tho table , the Master shows that he ia capable of

performing the dnties of the Lodge with credit . Tbe brethren having honoured the toast , the W . M . proceeded to acknowledge it . He waa sincerely thankful for the kind and flattering way in which he was always received in the Lodge . He had been somewhat nervous in working the ceremony of the evening , but trusted that

wonld wear off . He hoped that during his term of office the brethren wonld be very careful before introducing a candidate to ascertain that he was of good character . Ho had not had tho pleasure of proposing tho toast of tho Initiate before . Ho trusted their now brother would take all tho interest in the Craft which his duties wonld permit , and would eventually show that Masonry is more than

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a name . Bro . Bryant , in reply , stated that he had listened to the remarks of the W . M . with satisfaction . He fully appreciated the honour which had been paid him in admitting him a member of the Lodge . He wonld dovote himself conscientiously to fulfil any dutios which might fall upon him . He trusted that whatever ho did might prove beneficial to the Lodge . Although one ' s name does

not appear to the world aa a great luminary , wo can all do our duty , and in doing thia do all that is required of any one . The W . M . now gavo the toast of the Past Masters , of whom the Lodge had abont ten . He regretted that on tho present occasion they were not more numerously represented . They , however , had Bro . Rath the I . P . M ., who was in himself a tower of strength . Since ho had been in the

Lodgo all must havo seen in him a zealous brother ; in every position he has occupied he has carried out the duties with credit . It is hard enough for an Englishman to master the various ceremonies , but when a brother who comes from abroad fills the chair aa Bro . Rath did , it reflects still greater credit . Ho feared it would be many years before the Lodge had another such Master as Bro . Rath . Thoso of the members present who witnessed the Installation

Ceremony , must admit that it was performed to perfection . The W . M . briefly referred to other of the Past Mnsters , and then called upon tho brethren to drink to their health , which done , Bro . Rath replied . He considered he should he exempted from speaking to tho toast of the Past Masters . Ho had not yet passed enough to know much abont them . He tendered his thanks for the kind remarks of the W . M ., both on his own account and on behalf of tho other Past Masters . He considered them the reserve force of a

Lodge , ever ready to do any service for the brethren , at any emergency . They should ever urge on tho children of the Lodgo , and stand as an example for them . Tho next toast was that of tho Visitors . To one of the number , Br 6 . Saegart , i 3 mainly duo the credit of having instructed the various officers in their duties ; he ia ever ready to coach them up , and generally to help them . The other visiting brethren he was pleased to see , and tendered them a hearty

welcome . Each replied to the toast , after which tho W . M . gave that of the Officers . Without good assistants he considered a Master would be lost . Ho felt highly gratified at the way in which he was supported . Each of his officers being , in hia opinion , perfect in the performance of their reapective dutiea . The Officers having severally responded , the Tyler was summoned , and concluded the proceedings . Several of tho members displayed their vocal abilities during the evening .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —On Tuesday , at the Jamaica Coffee House , St . Michaels-alley , Cornhill , E . C . The three principal chairs were occupied by Comps . F . Brown , W . E . Gompertz and J . B . Sorrell ; T . W . White was S . E ., A . A . Drew S . N ., J . High P . S ., G . L . Walker acting candidate . There were also present Comps . J . Peartree , J . Constable , R . Z . Bloomfield , E . Gottheil , J .

Legg , S . H . P . Moore , H . Darcy . Tho exaltation ceremony was performed , in which Comp . F . Brown , as First Principal , especially distinguished himself . There was nothing superficial in hia rendering of that very difficult ceremony , but ample evidence of its being tho result of diligent and intelligent study . A proposition , made by Comp . J . Constable , to subscribe £ 1 Is towards defraying the expenses of a Christmas Entertainment to be given by Bro . J . Terry to the annuitants

at Croydon , was unanimously approved of . It was then agreed that , in consequence of the approaching holidays , the standing orders should be suspended , and that after next Tuesday the meetings should be adjourned until the 8 th January 1878 . Tho following Comps . wero then elected officers : —W . E . Gompertz Z ., J . B . Sorrell H ., A . A . Drew J ., J . High S . N ., J . Constable P . S . These to retain their positions until the second Tuesday in January inclnsive .

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THE EEEEMASONS' TAVEEN , GEEAT QUEEN STEEET , LONDON , W . C . The admirable and unrivalled accommodation provided at this Establishment for f ^ asoMt : JSRiiqMte , 2 P > iiMk aito ^ rifotic ^ Dinners , " Wtbtrm 0 ^« nhfas . ts / Sails , ifc Is too well known to need comment . The entire management has been changed , aud the Establishment in all its branches thoroughly re-organised . The attention of the Masonic Body is directed to the many advantages offered . CUISINE OP THE HIGHEST CHARACTER . WINES PERFECT IN CONDITION AND QUALITY . N . B .-QINNERS PROVIDED FROM 3 , ' - . RESTAURANT , WINE , SMOKING AND RETIRING ROOMS . TI-IE FULLEST MEASURE ! OE PUBLIC CONEIDElSrCE AND SUPPORT ENSURED . ALFRED BEST . PROPRIETOR .

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CANNON STEEET HOTEL , CANNON STEEET , LONDON , E . C . Has been thoroughly renovated ; the Railway advantages , in direct communication with the Hotel , render this establishment unequalled in the Metropolis for MASONIC BANQUETS , PUBLIC & PRIVATE DINNERS , BREAKFASTS , & c . DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENTS , PUBLIC MEETINGS , ARBITRATIONS , & o . THE LABGE HALL IS CAPABLE OF SEATING UPWARDS OP TWELVE HUNDBED PEOPLE . VISITORS AND FAMILIES visiting LONDON , for LONG or SIIORT PERIODS , will find the APPOINTMENTS , and ACCOMMODATION UNRIVALLED . __ E . H . RAND , MANAGER .

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THE HOLBORN RESTAURANT , 218 HIGH HOLBORN . ONS OP THE SIGHTS AND ONE OF THE COMFORTS OF LONDON . Attractions of the € i . icf PARISIAN ESTABLISHMENTS , with the quiet ami order essential to English Customs . DliNnSTERS AJNTD LUTSTCHEOIsrS PROM DAILY BILL OB in ARE . A TABLE D'HOTE EVERY EVENING FROM 6 TO 8-30 . ' PRICE 3 S 6 B , INCLUDING SOUPS , FISH , ENTREES , JOINTS , SWEETS , CHEESE , SALAD , & c „ WITH DESSERT . This EAVOURITE DINGER is accompanied by a SELECTION OF HIGH - CLASS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC . COFFEE , TEA , CHESS AND SMOKING ROOMS .