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offered by tho W . M . was the first that required responding to . Hehad hoped it would have fallen into better hands , but as it had devolved on him they must take tho will for the deed . Lord Skelmersdale Avas better known in his own . Province than by tho metropolitan Masons . As for the other Grand Officers , all of thoso who had been appointed had in their timo done good suit and
service for tho Craft . Ho was hero a 3 the guest of Bro . Moody , and ho felt himself in a peculiar position . Ho might liken himself to Templo Bar . He , like that venerable rdic , Avas getting in the downhill of life . Temple Bar had for many years divided the Great City from the City of AVestminster . Templo Bar would now very shortly be entirely removed ; he was supported left and
right by the Great City and the City of Westminster . Our worthy brother then completed his happy illustration by saying that it was only for him to step aside and the two cities wero in still closer relation . To propose the health of tho AV . M . fell to the lot of Bro . Seex . Avho performed his task in a most graceful manner , and Bro . Stanway briefly acknowledged the compliment . The next toast was the health
of the Visitors , to which Bros . AVhite , Swallow , Baker , and others replied . The remaining toasts comprised tho W . M . elect of The Great City Lodge , the Past Masters , Prosperity to The Great City Lodgo , the Officers , the Masonio Charities , & o . Tho proceedings were enlivened by an excellent selection of music , Avhich was
admirably rendered by Bro . Thornton , Messrs . T . Harper , AV . A . Frost , and Prestridgo . Mr . T . Harper ' s performances on tho trumpet Avere received Avith tho warmest enthusiasm , nnd indeed the Avhole enter , tainment reflected the ' utmost credit on Bros . H . Frost 1426 and H , Bertram 1426 , under Avhose direction it Avas givon .
Marquess of Eipon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1489 . —At tho Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney , 11 th March , Present—Bros . Aspinall W . M ., E . Bishop S . AV ., Mann J . W ., Goddartl S . D ., McDowell J . D ., Garrodl . G ., Stephens P . M . Preceptor , Slaiter Secretary ; also Bros . Jacob , F . Badkin , Blunt , Greenwood , Grist , Lockott , & o . After the usual preliminary business , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Jaoob being candidate . The
Lodge was then opened to the third degree , and tho AV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , in a very ablo manner , Bro . Jacob as candidate . The Lodge was then closed in the third and second degrees . Bro . Past Master Stephens gave the brethren a report of the resolutions of tho Grand Lodgo of England Avith regard to the admission as visitors or otherwise of members of the Grand Orient of Franco . After which the Lodgo was closed in ancient form , and adjourned to Monday , tho 18 th , at 7 . 30 .
Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —At the Havelock Tavern , Dalston , on Wednesday evening , 13 th inst . Present—Bros . Bonner AV . M ., H . Meyer S . AV ., McMillan J . AV ., Slaiter S . D ., A . Ferrar J . D ., Poole I . G ., G . Ferrar Treas ., E . Dietrich Sec , AV . Fieldwick Preceptor , and a good muster of brethren . Tho Lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes read and confirmed . The
AV . M . passed Bro . R . Olley . Bro . Fieklwick AA'orked the sections of the Lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Tho Lodge resumed to tho first degree , and the third and fourth sections of tho Lecture wore worked by Bro . Meyer , assisted by the brethren . Bro . H . Meyer will preside at the next meeting .
Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday last , at York , the W . M . Bro . T . B . Whytehead presiding , supported by Bros . T . Cooper P . M ., G . Balmford P . M ., Beanland P . M ., and AV . H . AVyatt P . M . There were several visiting brethren from Selby and other places , and a large attendance of brethren . After a successful ballot had been taken
for two candidates , Bros . AValker and Joyce were respectively passed and raised . Several names Avere proposed as candidates and joining members , and Bro . G . Balmford P . M . Treasurer announced that all liabilities wero discharged , and that tho Lodge was in a very flonrishing condition . The S . W . Bro . J . S . Cumberland said that Bro . A . T .
B . Turner had expressod a desire to attend the forthcoming Boys ' Festival with him , as second Steward for the Lodgo , and that he had accordingly forwarded his name to Bro . Binckes , an announcement which was received with applause . At subsequent refreshment an excellent collection was made for the Lodgo Benevolent Fund .
The Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 . —This Lodgo held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at tho Ladbroko Hall , Ladbroko Grove-road , Notting-hill . Present—Bros . George Penn AV . M ., S . H . Parkhouse S . AV ., Smout sen . as J . AV ., W . Stephens P . M . Treas ., AV . J . Murlis Sec , E . M . Lander J . D ., Smout jnn . as I . G ., F . Delevante Org ., C . D . Reade Chaplain . Visitors—Bros . S . Millis 157 ,
W . AV . Morgan 211 , J . S . Adkins 733 , E . Arrowsmith 733 , T . Slaiter 804 , R . Harvey 1106 , H . Manchester 1201 , E . Mitton 1489 , AV . Grist 1489 . On the assembling of the brethren the AV . M . lost no time in commencing the business of the evening , which Avas of an exceptionally heavy nature . The minutes were read , and duly received confirmation . The ceremonial portion comprised the raising of Bro . AVilliam
Oldrey , the passing of Bros . Roberts , AVhittlesea , RoAvland and De-Avynter , Avhile there were three candidates for initiation . The ballot was taken for threo aspirants for onr mysteries , Messrs . Frederick Ernest Pocock , proposed by Bro . S . H . Farkhouse S . W ., seconded by Bro . AV . J . Mnrlis P . M . ; Thomas Heath , proposed by Bro . S . Smout I . G ., seconded by Bro . G . Penn AV . M ., and Caleb Manchester . The
result was satisfactory , and the tAvo former gentlemen , with Mr . Eliab G . Rogers , Avho had been successfully balloted for at a previous meeting , being present , received the benefit of Masonic light . The whole of the ceremonies wero performed by Bro . Penn , Avho acquitted himself in an eminently satisfactory manner . All his duties were fulfilled in a way that evinced he had spared no pains to master every detail pertaining to the position he occupies . Bros .
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C . E . WoodAvard P . M . 1637 , John Empson 140 , R . and Reid 45 , Avei-e elected joining members . After routine business , the names of tAvo gentlemen Avere handed in as candidates for initiation at the next meeting , and tho Lodgo was closed . A capital ropast wa 3 served bv Bro . Linscott , to whioh justice wai done . On the removal of the cloth , tho AV . M . introduced the several toasts , with most commendable brovity . After that of Hor Majesty ,
the National Anthem Avas sung , tho solos being entrusted to Bro , Pnshman . In speaking to the toast of the M . AV . the G . M . Bro Penn referred to tho energy displayed by the Princo of Wale ^ in the many duties that devolved on him ; and remarked that His Royal Highness seemed never tired if it Avas made apparent to him that he conld advance tho cause of charity . This
was evidenced by his taking the chair on AVednesday last at a meeting of the Governors of AVellington College , and on tho same evening presiding at tho annivorsary dinner of the National Orphan Home at AVillia ' s Rooms . The toast Avas then honoured , and Bro . Adkins favoured the company with " God Bless the Prince of AVales . " Tho next toast Avas one that had an especial interest to the
members—it Avas tho health of the Pro Grand Master , whoso honoured name the Lodge had received permission to bear . Bro . Penn said he looked forward to an early day Avheu the Pro G . M . would be present , and he took the opportunity of announcing tho fact that the Earl had signified his compliance Avith the request that had beon mado f « r him to take tho chair at the
approaching Festival of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . This announcement was received with great applause , and the brethren then did full justice to the toast . Bro . Arthur Thomas here gave a most forcible rendering of a new patriotic song , — " Victoria , " by Smart , which wo venture to predict will bo heard again and attain at our festive gatherings . After the Deputy Grand Mastor and tho
rest of tho Grand Officers had been given , the Rev . Bro . P . M . Holden gave a recitation , illustrating an incident that lately occnrred in reference to the Russo-Tnrkish Avar , and then on Bro . Mnrlis devolved the task of proposing the health of tho W . Master . Bro . Penn acknowledged tho compliment , and proposed tho health of the Initiates , to Avhich each responded . Bro . Rogers had for some
considerable timo wished to join the Order , and the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge in particular , as he had many esteemed friends Avho were associated Avith it . Ho hoped ho might bo considered a Avelcome addition to their ranks . Bro . Rogers hoped tho time might come when , as tho W . M . had suggested , tho members admitted that night wonld fill the position he so ably occupied . To tho toast of tho
Visitors felicitous replies wore made Wy Bro . Millis and others . Bros . Woodward and Empson acknowledged tho compliment paid them in being toasted as joining members . In replying for tho Past Masters , Bro . Stephens recounted the glorious success that had attended the exertions of the Ball Committee , and announced the substantial amount they had been able to hand over to Bro . Stephens for his list
as SteAvard for tho Girls' School ; at the same timo Bro . Mnrlis reminded the W . M . hehad a " nest egg" towards his list next year . Bro . Stephens replied for tho Charities , and urged tho claims of the Institntions ; he specially , earnestly , and we trust to himself satisfactorily , pleaded the cause of the Girls' School , and met Avith a spirited response from the members . The remaining toasts comprised the Officers , tho P . M . ' s of other Lodges , & c , & c , and Avhen the AV . M .
summoned the Tyler , tho brethren agreed it Avas time thoy began to study the exigencies of tho train service . The evening's entertainment was well sustained by Bros . Pnshman , Arthur Thomas , the musical and humorous Delavante , Henson , Smout , & c Bro . Morgan gave tho AVreck of the Hesperus , and Rev . Bro . Holden , in addition to the reading wo havo already announced , gavo the Charge of tho Light Brigade .
Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1642 . — At tho Mitre Hotel , Gonlborue-road , Notting-hill , on Friday , 8 th March . Bros . Penn AV . M ., Parkhouso S . AV ., Smont sen . J . AV ., Smontjun . S . D ., Lander J . D ., Adkins I . G . ; Savage P . M ., Mnrlis P . M . ; Woodmason , Webster , Oldi-ey , Crabb , Hncton , Gabb , Newland , H . Dehane , Spiegel , Bnekland , Poulter , and Lyons . This being tho so-called " Officers '
night , " all the Officers from tho mother Lodge attended . Tho AV . M . rehearsed tbo ceremonies—of initiation , Bro . Oldrey being the candidate ; of passing , and afterwards raising , Bro . Crabb being candidate . All three degrees were worked in the W . M . 's usual style , and it was a pleasure to seo hoAV the Officers discharged their duties . Before
closing the Lodge , Bro . Mnrlis rose to announce the result of tho Earl of Carnarvon Lodge Ball . Ho informed the brethren that , after paying all expenses , they had handed over to Bro . Stephens , the SteAvard for the Girls' Institution , the sum of £ 21 , and there Avas still a balance in hand , to bo carried forward to the noxt year's ball . This announcement was received with cheers .
"Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 , Middlesex . —What would have been an installation meeting of this Lodgo was held , on the 4 th inst ., at the Whito Hart Hotel , Hampton AVick . Owing , however , to tho illness of Bro . B . Shaip S . AV . and AV . M . elect , it Avas impossible to proceed Avith the ceremony . The resrret at the cause of Bro . Sharp ' s absence Avas universal , and groat sympathy Avas manifested towards
him . Bro . AV . Hammond AV . M . presided , aud AA * as snpported by Bro . J . AV . Baldwin P . M . and P . A . G . P . who acted as S . W ., Bro . J . Bond J . AV ., Bro . Rev . F . J . C . de Crespigny Chaplain , Bro . A . Nnthall Treasurer , Bro . T . AV . Ockenden Secretary , Bro . B . R . Aston S . D ., Bro . J . Hurat J . D ., and Bro . T . C AValls I . G . Thero wero also present Bros . A . Marvin , T . A . E . Scott , 0 . Richer , J . Featnerstoue , C .
R . Fitt , R . AV . Forge , R . Masters , G . Malcolm , J . Filler , J . It . Duftell , A . Elpln ' ck , A . T . Aylen , C . Worthington , A . Darlinsr , A Hnmphris , F . L . Chandler , A . Abbctt , A . Jobbins , F . Turner , AV . Symons AVhite , members ; and Bros . F . Bnekland , W . W . Morgan , Tinsloy , Tacrg , and one or two others . Tho minutes of the previous meeting Avere read and confirmed . The Lodge accounts showed a favourable result , all liabilities having been satisfied , and a balance of £ 33 lis 6 d re .
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offered by tho W . M . was the first that required responding to . Hehad hoped it would have fallen into better hands , but as it had devolved on him they must take tho will for the deed . Lord Skelmersdale Avas better known in his own . Province than by tho metropolitan Masons . As for the other Grand Officers , all of thoso who had been appointed had in their timo done good suit and
service for tho Craft . Ho was hero a 3 the guest of Bro . Moody , and ho felt himself in a peculiar position . Ho might liken himself to Templo Bar . He , like that venerable rdic , Avas getting in the downhill of life . Temple Bar had for many years divided the Great City from the City of AVestminster . Templo Bar would now very shortly be entirely removed ; he was supported left and
right by the Great City and the City of Westminster . Our worthy brother then completed his happy illustration by saying that it was only for him to step aside and the two cities wero in still closer relation . To propose the health of tho AV . M . fell to the lot of Bro . Seex . Avho performed his task in a most graceful manner , and Bro . Stanway briefly acknowledged the compliment . The next toast was the health
of the Visitors , to which Bros . AVhite , Swallow , Baker , and others replied . The remaining toasts comprised tho W . M . elect of The Great City Lodge , the Past Masters , Prosperity to The Great City Lodgo , the Officers , the Masonio Charities , & o . Tho proceedings were enlivened by an excellent selection of music , Avhich was
admirably rendered by Bro . Thornton , Messrs . T . Harper , AV . A . Frost , and Prestridgo . Mr . T . Harper ' s performances on tho trumpet Avere received Avith tho warmest enthusiasm , nnd indeed the Avhole enter , tainment reflected the ' utmost credit on Bros . H . Frost 1426 and H , Bertram 1426 , under Avhose direction it Avas givon .
Marquess of Eipon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1489 . —At tho Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney , 11 th March , Present—Bros . Aspinall W . M ., E . Bishop S . AV ., Mann J . W ., Goddartl S . D ., McDowell J . D ., Garrodl . G ., Stephens P . M . Preceptor , Slaiter Secretary ; also Bros . Jacob , F . Badkin , Blunt , Greenwood , Grist , Lockott , & o . After the usual preliminary business , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Jaoob being candidate . The
Lodge was then opened to the third degree , and tho AV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , in a very ablo manner , Bro . Jacob as candidate . The Lodge was then closed in the third and second degrees . Bro . Past Master Stephens gave the brethren a report of the resolutions of tho Grand Lodgo of England Avith regard to the admission as visitors or otherwise of members of the Grand Orient of Franco . After which the Lodgo was closed in ancient form , and adjourned to Monday , tho 18 th , at 7 . 30 .
Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —At the Havelock Tavern , Dalston , on Wednesday evening , 13 th inst . Present—Bros . Bonner AV . M ., H . Meyer S . AV ., McMillan J . AV ., Slaiter S . D ., A . Ferrar J . D ., Poole I . G ., G . Ferrar Treas ., E . Dietrich Sec , AV . Fieldwick Preceptor , and a good muster of brethren . Tho Lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes read and confirmed . The
AV . M . passed Bro . R . Olley . Bro . Fieklwick AA'orked the sections of the Lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Tho Lodge resumed to tho first degree , and the third and fourth sections of tho Lecture wore worked by Bro . Meyer , assisted by the brethren . Bro . H . Meyer will preside at the next meeting .
Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday last , at York , the W . M . Bro . T . B . Whytehead presiding , supported by Bros . T . Cooper P . M ., G . Balmford P . M ., Beanland P . M ., and AV . H . AVyatt P . M . There were several visiting brethren from Selby and other places , and a large attendance of brethren . After a successful ballot had been taken
for two candidates , Bros . AValker and Joyce were respectively passed and raised . Several names Avere proposed as candidates and joining members , and Bro . G . Balmford P . M . Treasurer announced that all liabilities wero discharged , and that tho Lodge was in a very flonrishing condition . The S . W . Bro . J . S . Cumberland said that Bro . A . T .
B . Turner had expressod a desire to attend the forthcoming Boys ' Festival with him , as second Steward for the Lodgo , and that he had accordingly forwarded his name to Bro . Binckes , an announcement which was received with applause . At subsequent refreshment an excellent collection was made for the Lodgo Benevolent Fund .
The Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 . —This Lodgo held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at tho Ladbroko Hall , Ladbroko Grove-road , Notting-hill . Present—Bros . George Penn AV . M ., S . H . Parkhouse S . AV ., Smout sen . as J . AV ., W . Stephens P . M . Treas ., AV . J . Murlis Sec , E . M . Lander J . D ., Smout jnn . as I . G ., F . Delevante Org ., C . D . Reade Chaplain . Visitors—Bros . S . Millis 157 ,
W . AV . Morgan 211 , J . S . Adkins 733 , E . Arrowsmith 733 , T . Slaiter 804 , R . Harvey 1106 , H . Manchester 1201 , E . Mitton 1489 , AV . Grist 1489 . On the assembling of the brethren the AV . M . lost no time in commencing the business of the evening , which Avas of an exceptionally heavy nature . The minutes were read , and duly received confirmation . The ceremonial portion comprised the raising of Bro . AVilliam
Oldrey , the passing of Bros . Roberts , AVhittlesea , RoAvland and De-Avynter , Avhile there were three candidates for initiation . The ballot was taken for threo aspirants for onr mysteries , Messrs . Frederick Ernest Pocock , proposed by Bro . S . H . Farkhouse S . W ., seconded by Bro . AV . J . Mnrlis P . M . ; Thomas Heath , proposed by Bro . S . Smout I . G ., seconded by Bro . G . Penn AV . M ., and Caleb Manchester . The
result was satisfactory , and the tAvo former gentlemen , with Mr . Eliab G . Rogers , Avho had been successfully balloted for at a previous meeting , being present , received the benefit of Masonic light . The whole of the ceremonies wero performed by Bro . Penn , Avho acquitted himself in an eminently satisfactory manner . All his duties were fulfilled in a way that evinced he had spared no pains to master every detail pertaining to the position he occupies . Bros .
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C . E . WoodAvard P . M . 1637 , John Empson 140 , R . and Reid 45 , Avei-e elected joining members . After routine business , the names of tAvo gentlemen Avere handed in as candidates for initiation at the next meeting , and tho Lodgo was closed . A capital ropast wa 3 served bv Bro . Linscott , to whioh justice wai done . On the removal of the cloth , tho AV . M . introduced the several toasts , with most commendable brovity . After that of Hor Majesty ,
the National Anthem Avas sung , tho solos being entrusted to Bro , Pnshman . In speaking to the toast of the M . AV . the G . M . Bro Penn referred to tho energy displayed by the Princo of Wale ^ in the many duties that devolved on him ; and remarked that His Royal Highness seemed never tired if it Avas made apparent to him that he conld advance tho cause of charity . This
was evidenced by his taking the chair on AVednesday last at a meeting of the Governors of AVellington College , and on tho same evening presiding at tho annivorsary dinner of the National Orphan Home at AVillia ' s Rooms . The toast Avas then honoured , and Bro . Adkins favoured the company with " God Bless the Prince of AVales . " Tho next toast Avas one that had an especial interest to the
members—it Avas tho health of the Pro Grand Master , whoso honoured name the Lodge had received permission to bear . Bro . Penn said he looked forward to an early day Avheu the Pro G . M . would be present , and he took the opportunity of announcing tho fact that the Earl had signified his compliance Avith the request that had beon mado f « r him to take tho chair at the
approaching Festival of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . This announcement was received with great applause , and the brethren then did full justice to the toast . Bro . Arthur Thomas here gave a most forcible rendering of a new patriotic song , — " Victoria , " by Smart , which wo venture to predict will bo heard again and attain at our festive gatherings . After the Deputy Grand Mastor and tho
rest of tho Grand Officers had been given , the Rev . Bro . P . M . Holden gave a recitation , illustrating an incident that lately occnrred in reference to the Russo-Tnrkish Avar , and then on Bro . Mnrlis devolved the task of proposing the health of tho W . Master . Bro . Penn acknowledged tho compliment , and proposed tho health of the Initiates , to Avhich each responded . Bro . Rogers had for some
considerable timo wished to join the Order , and the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge in particular , as he had many esteemed friends Avho were associated Avith it . Ho hoped ho might bo considered a Avelcome addition to their ranks . Bro . Rogers hoped tho time might come when , as tho W . M . had suggested , tho members admitted that night wonld fill the position he so ably occupied . To tho toast of tho
Visitors felicitous replies wore made Wy Bro . Millis and others . Bros . Woodward and Empson acknowledged tho compliment paid them in being toasted as joining members . In replying for tho Past Masters , Bro . Stephens recounted the glorious success that had attended the exertions of the Ball Committee , and announced the substantial amount they had been able to hand over to Bro . Stephens for his list
as SteAvard for tho Girls' School ; at the same timo Bro . Mnrlis reminded the W . M . hehad a " nest egg" towards his list next year . Bro . Stephens replied for tho Charities , and urged tho claims of the Institntions ; he specially , earnestly , and we trust to himself satisfactorily , pleaded the cause of the Girls' School , and met Avith a spirited response from the members . The remaining toasts comprised the Officers , tho P . M . ' s of other Lodges , & c , & c , and Avhen the AV . M .
summoned the Tyler , tho brethren agreed it Avas time thoy began to study the exigencies of tho train service . The evening's entertainment was well sustained by Bros . Pnshman , Arthur Thomas , the musical and humorous Delavante , Henson , Smout , & c Bro . Morgan gave tho AVreck of the Hesperus , and Rev . Bro . Holden , in addition to the reading wo havo already announced , gavo the Charge of tho Light Brigade .
Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1642 . — At tho Mitre Hotel , Gonlborue-road , Notting-hill , on Friday , 8 th March . Bros . Penn AV . M ., Parkhouso S . AV ., Smont sen . J . AV ., Smontjun . S . D ., Lander J . D ., Adkins I . G . ; Savage P . M ., Mnrlis P . M . ; Woodmason , Webster , Oldi-ey , Crabb , Hncton , Gabb , Newland , H . Dehane , Spiegel , Bnekland , Poulter , and Lyons . This being tho so-called " Officers '
night , " all the Officers from tho mother Lodge attended . Tho AV . M . rehearsed tbo ceremonies—of initiation , Bro . Oldrey being the candidate ; of passing , and afterwards raising , Bro . Crabb being candidate . All three degrees were worked in the W . M . 's usual style , and it was a pleasure to seo hoAV the Officers discharged their duties . Before
closing the Lodge , Bro . Mnrlis rose to announce the result of tho Earl of Carnarvon Lodge Ball . Ho informed the brethren that , after paying all expenses , they had handed over to Bro . Stephens , the SteAvard for the Girls' Institution , the sum of £ 21 , and there Avas still a balance in hand , to bo carried forward to the noxt year's ball . This announcement was received with cheers .
"Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 , Middlesex . —What would have been an installation meeting of this Lodgo was held , on the 4 th inst ., at the Whito Hart Hotel , Hampton AVick . Owing , however , to tho illness of Bro . B . Shaip S . AV . and AV . M . elect , it Avas impossible to proceed Avith the ceremony . The resrret at the cause of Bro . Sharp ' s absence Avas universal , and groat sympathy Avas manifested towards
him . Bro . AV . Hammond AV . M . presided , aud AA * as snpported by Bro . J . AV . Baldwin P . M . and P . A . G . P . who acted as S . W ., Bro . J . Bond J . AV ., Bro . Rev . F . J . C . de Crespigny Chaplain , Bro . A . Nnthall Treasurer , Bro . T . AV . Ockenden Secretary , Bro . B . R . Aston S . D ., Bro . J . Hurat J . D ., and Bro . T . C AValls I . G . Thero wero also present Bros . A . Marvin , T . A . E . Scott , 0 . Richer , J . Featnerstoue , C .
R . Fitt , R . AV . Forge , R . Masters , G . Malcolm , J . Filler , J . It . Duftell , A . Elpln ' ck , A . T . Aylen , C . Worthington , A . Darlinsr , A Hnmphris , F . L . Chandler , A . Abbctt , A . Jobbins , F . Turner , AV . Symons AVhite , members ; and Bros . F . Bnekland , W . W . Morgan , Tinsloy , Tacrg , and one or two others . Tho minutes of the previous meeting Avere read and confirmed . The Lodge accounts showed a favourable result , all liabilities having been satisfied , and a balance of £ 33 lis 6 d re .