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Notice Of Meetings.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS .
Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 .- Held on Tuesday , 13 th January , at Bro . Bond's , Bedford Hotel , Southampton-buildings , W . C . Present—Bros . Hallam sen . WM ., Dickins S . W ., Abell J . W ., John Soper Sec , T . B . Linscott S . D ., Hallam jnn . J . D ., Bingemann Preceptor , Walter Dunedin I . G . ; P . M . ' s Oilrnth , T . B . Dodson , and many other brethren . After duo regard liad been
paid to requirements of custom , Bro . T . B . Dodson offered himself as a candidate for passinsr , answered tho questions , and wns entrnsted . Lodge was opened in tho second degree , and Bro . Dodson was passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft . Tho following sections of tho second lecture wero worked : —First Bro . Dickins , second Abell , third
Hallam jun ., fourth Hallam sen . Bro . Dickins was elected W . M . for the ensning week . Lodge -was closed , and adjourned to Tuesday , tho 20 th January , at 7 p . m . On Tuesday , 10 th February , tho ceremony of installation will be rehearsed by Bro . T . Pownceby W . M . of Constitutional Lodge , No . 55 .
Mount Lebanon Chapter , No . 73 . —The regular Convocation of this Chapter was held on Thursday , 8 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Sonthwark . Comps . J . C . Mason M . E . Z ., M . D . Loewenstark H ., F . Walters P . Z . S . E . as J . and others opened the Chapter . The ballot proved unanimous in favour of the admission of Comp . J . B . Shackleton as a joining member . Comp . F . Walters , in his nsual
painstaking manner , installed Comp . A . J . Ireton as J . The bye-laws were read . The elections were unanimous in favour of Comps . Loewenstark as Z ., A . J . Ireton H ., J . B . Shackleton J ., J . W . Baldwin P . Z . Treasurer ( re-elected ) , F . Walters P . Z . S . E . ( re-elected for 16 th time ) , B . Isaacs S . N ., W . K . Goodall P . S ., C . T . Speight Jan . ( re-elected ) . The usual P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . J . C . Mason for services rendered to the Chapter during his year of
office . The bye-laws were revised , some candidates were proposed for exaltation , the Chapter was closed and adjourned , to meet on Thursday 13 th May , at four o ' clock p . m . Banquet followed . The usual Loyal toasts were given and responded to . There were present besides those named Comps . J . T . Moss P . Z ., & c , W . Pennefather , and others . Visitors—Bourne P . Z ., W . A . Simmons 1275 , C . G . Rushworth 1503 , T . W . Adams 1 ( 523 , & c .
Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —The nsual weekly meetings were resumed at tho Star and Gartel Hotol , Kew Bridge , after the adjournment for the Christmas vacation , on Friday , 9 th instant . Bros . Acworth W . M ., Youens S . W ., Gomm J . W ., Blasby S . D ., Innes J . D ., Maton I . G ., Roe P . M . Preceptor , C . E . Botley Hon . Sec . pro tern , F . Botley , Goss . M ., Geflowski , Franckel , Metcalfe , and Wotton . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .
F . Botley candidate . Bro . Maton answered tho questions leading to the second degree and retired . The ceremony of passing was next rehearsed , Bro . Goss P . M . candidate . Lodge was advanced to the third , and then closed . Bro . E . Edward Geflowski , of the Mariners Lodge , ' Liverpool , was elected a member . Bro . Youens was elected W . M . for the next meeting , aud a vote of thanks accorded to Bro . Acworth for his kindness in providing printed notices of tho meeting . The Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 13 th Jan . Bro . Polak W . M ., Christian S . W ., Hand J . W ., Clark S . D ., Wardell J . D ., Smyth I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , W . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Collins , Dallas , Williams , Brasted , Baker , C . Lorkin and Allen . The Lodge was opened and minutes of last meeting were read and
confirmed , Bro . Baker was interrogated and intrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bro . Baker was passed . Tho Lodge was closed in tho second degree . Bros . Smyth , Clark and Hand assisted Bro . C . Lorkin to work tho first , second and third sections of the lecture . Bro . Christian was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The Fifteen Sections will bo worked by Bro . C . Lorkin , on Tuesday , 27 th January at seven o ' clock .
Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933 . —The regular Meeting of this Lodge was held at Bro . Clayton ' s , " Dnke ' s Head , " Whitcchapol-road , E ., on Friday , the 9 th inst . Bro . C . Veal occupied the chair , supported by the following brethren : —Bros . West S . W ., Levy J . W ., Payne S . D ., Davey J . D ., McDonald , I . G ., also Benjamin Cnndick P . M . Preceptor , W . Musto P . M . Hon . Secretary , T . J . Barnes
P . M ., Clarke , Ellis , Richardson , Mills , Tate , McGrath , Watoror , Job , Loane , Stephens , Taylor , Clayton , & c . Lodge wns opened in dne form . Rro . Richardson answered tho questions , and was passed in an ablo manner by Bro . Veal . Bro . P . M . Barnes worked the whole of tho sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Lodgo was resumed , and
Bro . Payno of 933 was elected a member . A voto of thanks was accorded to Bro . Veal for his excellent working of the ceremony , it being the first time he had occupied the chair in tho Lodge . After hearty good wishes had been given , Lodgo was adjourned nntil tho 16 th inst . To brethren seeking first-class instruction , wo can recommend this Lodge .
The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . —The usual meeting of this Lod go was held on Saturday afternoon , 10 th January , at the Cannonstreet Hotel . Bro . Georgo W . Blackie W . M . presided , who was snpported by tho following Officers : —Catchpolo S . W ., Hamor J . W .,
the Rev . R . J . Simpson Chaplain , K . B . Headon Treasurer , C . Taylor S . D ., Kibble J . D ., Keeble I . G ., Baber D . C , Freeman I . P . M ., and Jenkins Organist . The Lodgo was attended by the following Visitors : —C . Fountain W . M . 1216 , R . A . Wright P . M . 501 , E . W . Davis P . M . and Treasurer 95 , G . W . Saul P . M . 120 , Benson P . M . and
Notice Of Meetings.
W . M . 1613 , J . R . Green 228 , Warney 657 , Tiddoman 813 , Leon 780 , P . W . Harris 177 , T . Lee 862 , Medwin S . D . 1613 , Bossett 1851 , Pardle 1201 , Harper S . D . 1216 , J . T . Jago 1259 , A . Triggs 1385 , T . Eastgate 1563 , W . H . Kerby 1611 , J . Berryman 1671 , W . T . Buck S . D . 1702 , A . Elford 14 , R . Barham S . D . 144 . H . Burgess and Smith 94 % G . M . Felton P . M . 1613 and W . M . 1056 , W . E . Pearce 1670 .
The minutes of the last Lodge having been read and confirmed , the Lodgo was opened in tho second degree , and Bro . Postans was examined as to his proficiency in tho science . Tho Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and ho was most impressively raised to tho degree of a M . M . Tho next business , on tho resumption of the Lodge to tho second degree , was the passing of Bro . Wood to tho
degree of F . C . The Lodge was then resumed to tho first degree , when a ballot took place for Mr . William Murdoch , who waa a candidate for admission to the Lodge , and this being unanimous in his favour , he was introduced , and formally initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Somo communications having been received , Bro . Headon P . M . and Treasurer , gavo notice that at tho next Lodge ho
shonld move that 25 guineas be voted from tho funds , to bo placed on tho list of tho W . Master , who would , as Steward , represent the Lodge at the next Festival for the benefit of tho Girls ' School . Tho Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , and on the withdrawal of tha oloth , the nsual formal toasts were given , Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson responding for the
Grand Officers . The W . M . proposed the health of thoir brother initiate , who had been proposed by a very worthy member of the Lodge , which was a sufficient guarantee of his quality . It was necessary that thoy should have fresh blood infused into their Order from time to time , for without it their privileges would soon become extinct . Thero had that night been laid the first stone of a
symbolic building , and he hoped that what their brother initiate had passed through in the ceremony had been deeply impressed upon his mind , and he trusted that he would never regret the step he had taken , but ever remember with pleasure his birthday in Freemasonry . Bro . Murdoch briefly returned thanks , expressing a hope that he might become a good and faithful Mason . Tho Immediate
Past Master , Bro . Freeman , in very complimentary terms , proposed tho health of the W . Master , who acknowledged the hearty reception they had given him on all occasions , and particularly since he had been installed into the chair . He would do his best during the time he occupied that position to give them satisfaction , and when the time arrived for him to instal his successor he trusted he should be
able to deliver up the Lodge to him . with all the prestige for good working he had received with it . As he was about to represent tho Lodge as Steward at the Girls' School Festival , he trusted the brethren would rally round him upon that occasion . The health of the Visitors was given , the W . M . giving them all a hearty welcome , for which several returned thanks . The health of the Past Masters of
tho Lodge was also given and responded to . The W . Master then gave the health of Bro . Headon P . M . and Treasurer , and that of Bro . Moody P . M . and Secretary , expressing his great regret that the latter , in consequence of illness , was unable to be present amongst them that evening . Bro . Headon , in replying , said : — Worshipful Master , Bro . Wardens , and Brethren—Allow me first to thank yon , on behalf of the Secretary , who , as you have hoard , is too
indisposed to bo with us this evening , but who will , I am sure , bo very gratified to know he has been so kindly thought of in his absence . And now for the Treasurer . I can assure you it is very difficult for me to find fresh words to express my thanks for the very kind way in which this toast is always mentioned and received . However , there are a few lines in Shakespeare ' s Twelfth Night , which well express my sentiments , and which I think I cannot do better than quote on this occasion : —
" I can no other answer make but thanks , And thanks , and ever thanks . Often good turns Are shuffled off with such uncurrent pay ; Bnt were my work , as is my conscience , firm , You should find better dealinsr . "
Some other toasts wero given , and the evening was spent in great cordiality , the concluding toast being given by Bro . Steedman the Tyler .
Marquess of Ripon Lodge of Instruction . —Held at the Pembnry Tavern , Amhnrst-road , Hackney , on Monday , 12 th January . Present—Bros . Finch W . M ., McDowall S . W ., Crane J . W ., Goodman S . D ., High I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , 0 . Lorkin Preceptor ; also Bro . Beckett . After preliminaries , ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,
Bro . Beckett candidate ; tho ceremony of the 2 nd degree was also rehearsed with tho same candidate , who was afterwards elected a member of this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . McDowall was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A cordial vote of thanks waa recorded to tho VV . M . for the ablo manner in which he had fulfilled tho duties of the chair .
Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —Tho regular meeting of this Lodge was held at York , on Monday , tho chair boing occupied by Bro . J . S . Cumberland I . P . M ., in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . Bro . C . G . Padel . The wholo of tho Officers wero in their places , and on the dais were Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., G , Balmford P . M ., & o ., and many visitors and brethren were also present . Tho business consisted of tho raising of Bro . Brown to the third
degree , which was well worked by the I . P . M . Bro . Whytehead announced that the books in tho Lodge library were now available for the members . A liberal response was made to the appeal for tho Benevolent Institution , and several brethren expressed their intention nf attending the Festival . A successful ballot was taken for a joining member . A number of minor matters wero disposed of , and the Lodge was closed . At refreshment the usual toasts were proposed from the chair . In replying to that of the Prov . G . Master
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Notice Of Meetings.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS .
Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 .- Held on Tuesday , 13 th January , at Bro . Bond's , Bedford Hotel , Southampton-buildings , W . C . Present—Bros . Hallam sen . WM ., Dickins S . W ., Abell J . W ., John Soper Sec , T . B . Linscott S . D ., Hallam jnn . J . D ., Bingemann Preceptor , Walter Dunedin I . G . ; P . M . ' s Oilrnth , T . B . Dodson , and many other brethren . After duo regard liad been
paid to requirements of custom , Bro . T . B . Dodson offered himself as a candidate for passinsr , answered tho questions , and wns entrnsted . Lodge was opened in tho second degree , and Bro . Dodson was passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft . Tho following sections of tho second lecture wero worked : —First Bro . Dickins , second Abell , third
Hallam jun ., fourth Hallam sen . Bro . Dickins was elected W . M . for the ensning week . Lodge -was closed , and adjourned to Tuesday , tho 20 th January , at 7 p . m . On Tuesday , 10 th February , tho ceremony of installation will be rehearsed by Bro . T . Pownceby W . M . of Constitutional Lodge , No . 55 .
Mount Lebanon Chapter , No . 73 . —The regular Convocation of this Chapter was held on Thursday , 8 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Sonthwark . Comps . J . C . Mason M . E . Z ., M . D . Loewenstark H ., F . Walters P . Z . S . E . as J . and others opened the Chapter . The ballot proved unanimous in favour of the admission of Comp . J . B . Shackleton as a joining member . Comp . F . Walters , in his nsual
painstaking manner , installed Comp . A . J . Ireton as J . The bye-laws were read . The elections were unanimous in favour of Comps . Loewenstark as Z ., A . J . Ireton H ., J . B . Shackleton J ., J . W . Baldwin P . Z . Treasurer ( re-elected ) , F . Walters P . Z . S . E . ( re-elected for 16 th time ) , B . Isaacs S . N ., W . K . Goodall P . S ., C . T . Speight Jan . ( re-elected ) . The usual P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . J . C . Mason for services rendered to the Chapter during his year of
office . The bye-laws were revised , some candidates were proposed for exaltation , the Chapter was closed and adjourned , to meet on Thursday 13 th May , at four o ' clock p . m . Banquet followed . The usual Loyal toasts were given and responded to . There were present besides those named Comps . J . T . Moss P . Z ., & c , W . Pennefather , and others . Visitors—Bourne P . Z ., W . A . Simmons 1275 , C . G . Rushworth 1503 , T . W . Adams 1 ( 523 , & c .
Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —The nsual weekly meetings were resumed at tho Star and Gartel Hotol , Kew Bridge , after the adjournment for the Christmas vacation , on Friday , 9 th instant . Bros . Acworth W . M ., Youens S . W ., Gomm J . W ., Blasby S . D ., Innes J . D ., Maton I . G ., Roe P . M . Preceptor , C . E . Botley Hon . Sec . pro tern , F . Botley , Goss . M ., Geflowski , Franckel , Metcalfe , and Wotton . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .
F . Botley candidate . Bro . Maton answered tho questions leading to the second degree and retired . The ceremony of passing was next rehearsed , Bro . Goss P . M . candidate . Lodge was advanced to the third , and then closed . Bro . E . Edward Geflowski , of the Mariners Lodge , ' Liverpool , was elected a member . Bro . Youens was elected W . M . for the next meeting , aud a vote of thanks accorded to Bro . Acworth for his kindness in providing printed notices of tho meeting . The Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 13 th Jan . Bro . Polak W . M ., Christian S . W ., Hand J . W ., Clark S . D ., Wardell J . D ., Smyth I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , W . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Collins , Dallas , Williams , Brasted , Baker , C . Lorkin and Allen . The Lodge was opened and minutes of last meeting were read and
confirmed , Bro . Baker was interrogated and intrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bro . Baker was passed . Tho Lodge was closed in tho second degree . Bros . Smyth , Clark and Hand assisted Bro . C . Lorkin to work tho first , second and third sections of the lecture . Bro . Christian was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The Fifteen Sections will bo worked by Bro . C . Lorkin , on Tuesday , 27 th January at seven o ' clock .
Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933 . —The regular Meeting of this Lodge was held at Bro . Clayton ' s , " Dnke ' s Head , " Whitcchapol-road , E ., on Friday , the 9 th inst . Bro . C . Veal occupied the chair , supported by the following brethren : —Bros . West S . W ., Levy J . W ., Payne S . D ., Davey J . D ., McDonald , I . G ., also Benjamin Cnndick P . M . Preceptor , W . Musto P . M . Hon . Secretary , T . J . Barnes
P . M ., Clarke , Ellis , Richardson , Mills , Tate , McGrath , Watoror , Job , Loane , Stephens , Taylor , Clayton , & c . Lodge wns opened in dne form . Rro . Richardson answered tho questions , and was passed in an ablo manner by Bro . Veal . Bro . P . M . Barnes worked the whole of tho sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Lodgo was resumed , and
Bro . Payno of 933 was elected a member . A voto of thanks was accorded to Bro . Veal for his excellent working of the ceremony , it being the first time he had occupied the chair in tho Lodge . After hearty good wishes had been given , Lodgo was adjourned nntil tho 16 th inst . To brethren seeking first-class instruction , wo can recommend this Lodge .
The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . —The usual meeting of this Lod go was held on Saturday afternoon , 10 th January , at the Cannonstreet Hotel . Bro . Georgo W . Blackie W . M . presided , who was snpported by tho following Officers : —Catchpolo S . W ., Hamor J . W .,
the Rev . R . J . Simpson Chaplain , K . B . Headon Treasurer , C . Taylor S . D ., Kibble J . D ., Keeble I . G ., Baber D . C , Freeman I . P . M ., and Jenkins Organist . The Lodgo was attended by the following Visitors : —C . Fountain W . M . 1216 , R . A . Wright P . M . 501 , E . W . Davis P . M . and Treasurer 95 , G . W . Saul P . M . 120 , Benson P . M . and
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W . M . 1613 , J . R . Green 228 , Warney 657 , Tiddoman 813 , Leon 780 , P . W . Harris 177 , T . Lee 862 , Medwin S . D . 1613 , Bossett 1851 , Pardle 1201 , Harper S . D . 1216 , J . T . Jago 1259 , A . Triggs 1385 , T . Eastgate 1563 , W . H . Kerby 1611 , J . Berryman 1671 , W . T . Buck S . D . 1702 , A . Elford 14 , R . Barham S . D . 144 . H . Burgess and Smith 94 % G . M . Felton P . M . 1613 and W . M . 1056 , W . E . Pearce 1670 .
The minutes of the last Lodge having been read and confirmed , the Lodgo was opened in tho second degree , and Bro . Postans was examined as to his proficiency in tho science . Tho Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and ho was most impressively raised to tho degree of a M . M . Tho next business , on tho resumption of the Lodge to tho second degree , was the passing of Bro . Wood to tho
degree of F . C . The Lodge was then resumed to tho first degree , when a ballot took place for Mr . William Murdoch , who waa a candidate for admission to the Lodge , and this being unanimous in his favour , he was introduced , and formally initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Somo communications having been received , Bro . Headon P . M . and Treasurer , gavo notice that at tho next Lodge ho
shonld move that 25 guineas be voted from tho funds , to bo placed on tho list of tho W . Master , who would , as Steward , represent the Lodge at the next Festival for the benefit of tho Girls ' School . Tho Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , and on the withdrawal of tha oloth , the nsual formal toasts were given , Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson responding for the
Grand Officers . The W . M . proposed the health of thoir brother initiate , who had been proposed by a very worthy member of the Lodge , which was a sufficient guarantee of his quality . It was necessary that thoy should have fresh blood infused into their Order from time to time , for without it their privileges would soon become extinct . Thero had that night been laid the first stone of a
symbolic building , and he hoped that what their brother initiate had passed through in the ceremony had been deeply impressed upon his mind , and he trusted that he would never regret the step he had taken , but ever remember with pleasure his birthday in Freemasonry . Bro . Murdoch briefly returned thanks , expressing a hope that he might become a good and faithful Mason . Tho Immediate
Past Master , Bro . Freeman , in very complimentary terms , proposed tho health of the W . Master , who acknowledged the hearty reception they had given him on all occasions , and particularly since he had been installed into the chair . He would do his best during the time he occupied that position to give them satisfaction , and when the time arrived for him to instal his successor he trusted he should be
able to deliver up the Lodge to him . with all the prestige for good working he had received with it . As he was about to represent tho Lodge as Steward at the Girls' School Festival , he trusted the brethren would rally round him upon that occasion . The health of the Visitors was given , the W . M . giving them all a hearty welcome , for which several returned thanks . The health of the Past Masters of
tho Lodge was also given and responded to . The W . Master then gave the health of Bro . Headon P . M . and Treasurer , and that of Bro . Moody P . M . and Secretary , expressing his great regret that the latter , in consequence of illness , was unable to be present amongst them that evening . Bro . Headon , in replying , said : — Worshipful Master , Bro . Wardens , and Brethren—Allow me first to thank yon , on behalf of the Secretary , who , as you have hoard , is too
indisposed to bo with us this evening , but who will , I am sure , bo very gratified to know he has been so kindly thought of in his absence . And now for the Treasurer . I can assure you it is very difficult for me to find fresh words to express my thanks for the very kind way in which this toast is always mentioned and received . However , there are a few lines in Shakespeare ' s Twelfth Night , which well express my sentiments , and which I think I cannot do better than quote on this occasion : —
" I can no other answer make but thanks , And thanks , and ever thanks . Often good turns Are shuffled off with such uncurrent pay ; Bnt were my work , as is my conscience , firm , You should find better dealinsr . "
Some other toasts wero given , and the evening was spent in great cordiality , the concluding toast being given by Bro . Steedman the Tyler .
Marquess of Ripon Lodge of Instruction . —Held at the Pembnry Tavern , Amhnrst-road , Hackney , on Monday , 12 th January . Present—Bros . Finch W . M ., McDowall S . W ., Crane J . W ., Goodman S . D ., High I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , 0 . Lorkin Preceptor ; also Bro . Beckett . After preliminaries , ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,
Bro . Beckett candidate ; tho ceremony of the 2 nd degree was also rehearsed with tho same candidate , who was afterwards elected a member of this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . McDowall was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A cordial vote of thanks waa recorded to tho VV . M . for the ablo manner in which he had fulfilled tho duties of the chair .
Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —Tho regular meeting of this Lodge was held at York , on Monday , tho chair boing occupied by Bro . J . S . Cumberland I . P . M ., in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . Bro . C . G . Padel . The wholo of tho Officers wero in their places , and on the dais were Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., G , Balmford P . M ., & o ., and many visitors and brethren were also present . Tho business consisted of tho raising of Bro . Brown to the third
degree , which was well worked by the I . P . M . Bro . Whytehead announced that the books in tho Lodge library were now available for the members . A liberal response was made to the appeal for tho Benevolent Institution , and several brethren expressed their intention nf attending the Festival . A successful ballot was taken for a joining member . A number of minor matters wero disposed of , and the Lodge was closed . At refreshment the usual toasts were proposed from the chair . In replying to that of the Prov . G . Master