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Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Met at Bro . Bolton ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , tho 9 th inst . Present—Bros . Andrews W . M ., Oldroyd S . W ., Cooper J . W ., Cloverley S . D ., A . W . Fenner J . D ., Simpson I . G ., Townsend See . ; Kent . Bolton , Scales , Barnett , & c . Lodgo was opened in dno form , minute ? read and confirmed . Bro . Kent , having answered the nocessarv
questions leading to the 2 nd degree , wa 3 entrusted . Lodge wns opened in tho 2 nd degree , when Bro . Kont was passed by tho W . M ., in a very oxcellent manner . The l 3 t and 2 nd sections wero worked by Bro . Oldroyd , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to tho 1 st degree , when Bros . Kent , No . 1297 , and Cooper , No . 212 , were
elected members of this rapidly rising Lndgo of Instruction . Bro . Oldroyd S . W . was nnanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . It was unanimously carried that a cordial voto of thanks be entered on the minutes to the W . M ., for tho vory ablo and effective manner ho had filled the honourable position for the first timo . Lodge was olosed in due form , and adjourned .
Hervey Lodge of Instruction , No . 1260 . —A meeting was held at Bro . Becton's , Punch's Tavern , Fleet-street , on Friday , 9 th February , for the purpose of examining the S . W . of tho Mother Lodge previous to the election of W . M . Bros . Sonthwood S . W . 1260 W . M ., Radcliffe S . W ., Povtway J . W ., Barley S . D ., Withers J . D ., Rosenthall I . G ., King jun . P . M . Secretary , King , Spender , Butler , Beoton , Wells ,
Atkins , J . Sandilands Ward , Green , Saunders , Ac . The Lodgo was opened and the minutes read , when tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The Lodge was opened in tho second degree , when the coromony of passing was rehearsed . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Tho Lodge was closed in tho third and second degrees . Bros . W . Arnold No .
902 , Rosenthall No . 1260 , and A . Arnold No . 1541 wero elected members ; Bro . Radcliffe was appointed W . M . for next Friday evening . It was proposed , seconded and carried nnanimously that the Secretary be requested to inform the W . M . of the Mother Lodge of the vory perfect manner in which Bro . Southwood had worked the three ceremonies , and that a vote of thanks bo recorded on the
minutes for his having clono so . Bro . Southwood rosponded in a very feeling speech . He was pleased he had given satisfaction in his examination , and if they did him the honour to olect him W . M . of their Lodgo , they might depend upon his endeavouring to promote the best interests of the Craft . Tho Lodge was then olosed in due form .
Langthorne Lodge , No . 1421 . —The annual meetiug of this Lodge , for tho purpose of installing the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , was held at the Swan Hotel , Stratford , E ., on Thursday , tho 25 th ult ., upon which occasion a large number of brethren , members of various local and other Lodges , assembled for the pur . pose of witnessing tho induction of Bro . Benjamin Cnndick S . W . and
W . M . elect ( a well-known and highly esteemed brother amongst the Craft in the east end of London ) into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , Punctually at 4 p . m . the Lodge was opened by Bro . Charles Lacey P . M ., assisted by the following officers—viz ., Bros . B . Cundick S . W ., H . Carter J . W ., George Levick Treasnrer , C . W . Ashdown Secretary , T . S . Taylor S . D ., H . N . Taylor J . D ., G . F . Dix
I . G ., S . Morris W . S ., M . W . Sherwin Organist , W . Steedman Tyler , and a number of brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and duly confirmed , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Baxter being a candidate for the third degree was , after the usual examination , duly raised , tho ceremony being admirably per .
formed by Bro . Lacey , the acting W . M . Tho Lodgo wa 3 then resumed in the first degree , and the report of the Audit Committee , together with the balance sheet , having been received and approved , the Lodge was resumed in the second degree , and the chair vacated by Bro . Lacey in favour of Bro . Barnes P . M . 554 , an old and esteemed friend of the W . M . elect , to whom Bro . Cnndick was presented by
Bro . J . G . Stevens for the benefit of installation . The usual formalities having been observed , Bro . Cnndick was duly installed in tho ehair of K . S . in tho presence of a board of Installed Masters , amongst whom were the following—viz ., Bros . E . West P . M . 1327 and P . P . G . D . Herts . T . J . Barnes P . M . 554 , P . A . Bianchi W . M . 1593 , J . Ives W . M . 1472 , W . Mundy P . M . 1228 , W . A . Thorp P . M . 49 , W . H . Myers P . M .
820 , T . Austin P . M . 933 , A . Enmsoy P . M . 206 , J . Dortou W . M . 107 G , P . Edinger P . M . 95 , G . J . Billiard W . M . 174 , S . Watkins P . M . 212 , J . Taylor W . M . 933 . The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the brethren were re-admitted , and the new Master duly proclaimed , and saluted , Bro . J . G . Stevens acting as Dir . Cer . Tho W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the
ensuing year—viz ., Bros . G . Hollington S . W ., T . S . Taylor J . W ., G . Levick P . M . ( re-elected ) Treasurer , C . W . Ashdown P . M . ( re-invested ) Secretary , H . N . Taylor S . D ., G . F . Dix J . D ., J . F . Proctor I . G ., S . Morris W . S ., M . Sherwin Organist , and W . Steedman Tyler . Tho ceremony thronghout was most impressively rendered by Bro . Barnes , aud the brethren present enjoyed a thorough Masonic treat . The
Lodgo being closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to another room where an excellent banquet awaited them , served in Bro . Morley ' s best style , and to which , it is needless to add , ample jnstice was done . Under the presidency of tho uowly-installcd and genial W . M ., a most enjoyable evening was spent , tho usual loyal aud Masonic toasts being given from the chair and responded to with the greatest
enthusiasm . The harmony of tho evening was also enhanced by the presence of Bro . J . G . Stevens , who contributed an excellent recitation , and Bro . M . Sherwin Organist , who , in addition to his nsnal duties as accompauyist , sang several excellent songs . Tho brethren separated at 11 p . m . after spending a most enjoyable evening . The visitors present in addition to the P . M . 's previously recorded were—Bros . W . Steele S . W . and W . M . elect 1472 , J . Whito S . W . 1076 , W , Cobb 1237 , G . Taylor 1598 .
Meetings Held, &C
Era Lodge , No . 1423 . —Installation Meeting . —Tho fifth anniversary of this well established Lodgo wa 3 held on Saturday , tho 10 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court . Bro . John Baxter Langley W . M . opened the Lodge . He , in an ablo manner , initiated Messrs . W . G . Hnrlstone and E . WoelckointoFreemasonrv . Rro . J . W . Baldwin A . G . P . Middlesex P . M . installed Bro . E . H .
Thiellay P . G . S . B . Middlesex P . M . 145 as W . M . The officers ap . nointeo ] aro Bros . T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex P . M . 73 S . W ., R . W . Devereux J . W ., 0 . A . Dubois P . G . S . D . Middlesex P . M . Treasurer ( re-invested ) , F . Walters P . G .. T . D . Middlesex P . M . Secretary ( reinvested for fifth time ) , S . Wolff S . D ., A . F . Loos T . D ., J . Mason P . G . Steward Middlesex P . M . 1567 Organist
( re-invested ) , J . Johnson I . G ., M . Underwood D . C ,, J . Faulkner W . S ., J . II . Pearson C . S ., J . Gilbert P . G . Tylor Middlesex Tyler ( re-invested for fifth timo ) . At tho conclusion of tho ceremony of installation , a vote of thanks ( and the same to be recorded on the minutes ) was given to Bro J . W . Baldwin , for tho admirable manner he had done tho all important ceremony of installation . It being a
pleasure and treat to all present to hear him do the work . The W . M ., Bro . E . H . Thiellay , on behalf of tho Lodge and those friends who had subscribed the amounts ( in addition to the Twelve Guineas voted from the Lodge funds for that purpose ) , presented Bro . J . Baxter Langley I . P . M . with a splendid Past Master ' s jewel , enriched with diamonds and other precions stones , set in the 18
carat hall-marked gold of which tho jewel was made of . Then Bro . F . Walters P . G . J . D . Middlesex P . M . Secretary , on behalf of a few friends , members of tho Lodge , presented Bro . J . Baxter Langley T . P . M . with a Past Master ' s collar and a silver jewel , to prove how well and faithfully the Master ' s duties had boon done , and tho great satisfaction and pleasure every one had felt during his year of office .
Bro . J . Baxter Langley I . P . M ., in a tolling speech , acknowledged the gifts . The Past Master ' s jewel was universally admired by all who witnessed its presentation . Tho noxt business was the nomination of the members whom tht Lodgo would like to see selected for Provincial Grand Lodge honours at the next Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . F . Walters P . G . J . D .
Middlesex , in an exhaustive and feeling speech , in which he alluded to the very many virtues and excellencies of tho Provincial Graud Secretary , proposed that as tho D . P . G . M . Middlesex was elevated to the position of E . W . G . M . S . Wales , that Bro . R . W . Little P . P . G . S . W .- Middlesex , past and present Provincial Grand Secretary Middlesex , be recommended to the R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . F . Burdett ,
as tre member of the Province who ought to be selected to fill the vacant office of D . P . G . M . Middlesex , which was seoonded by Bro . J . T . Moss P . P . G . R . Middlesex P . M ., and carried unanimously . The vote was spontaneous and enthusiastic in favour of Bro . R . W . Little , who is so deservedly popular in the Province . On motions duly mado and seconded , Bros . T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex S . W .,
and J . W . Baldwin P . M . A . G . P . Middlesex , wero recommended for promotion . Bros . F . Mason P . G . Steward Middlesex for P . G . S . W ., and J . Baxter Langley I . P . M . for Provincial Grand Steward at the next Provincial Grand Lodge . All those members have been and aro liberal subscribers to tho Masonic Charities . All are present and past Stewards of the Charities . On motions , duly made and seconded ,
it was unanimously resolved that Bro . J . Mason P . M . P . G . Steward Middlesex , Organist , to represent this Lodge as its Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls' School . Notice of motion by the Treasnrer to vote from Lodge funds ten guineas to Boys' and Girls ' Schools so as to keep up the subscription of thirty guineas a year to the Masonic Charities which this Lodge has subscribed every year to
those Institutions during its existence . Some candidates were proposed for initiation . The Lodge was closed and adjourned till Saturday , 4 th April , to meet at three o ' clock p . m . Banquet and dessert followed . The usual toasts wero given and responded to . Bros . Porrin and Elmore entertained the brethren with some exquisite
singing . There were present as visitors Bros . J . Boyd P . G . P . P . M . 145 , F . Elmore 12 , F . Ponna 211 , J . Hammond P . M . 201 , J . H . Becker 238 , Wray 1604 , T . Fenn 1288 , C . Graham 1540 , G . Dore 376 , C . Nicholes 192 , T . Ockenden 1512 , C . G . Eushworth W . M . 1309 , H . Massey P . M . 619 , & c .
Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . —This Lodge held its regular meetiug on Saturday , 10 th February , at tho Caunon-streeb Hotel , Cannon-street , E . C . Present—Bros . John Seex W . M ., Eichard Stanway S . W ., James Freeman J . W ., Edward Moody P . M . and Secretary , N . B . Headou P . M . and Treasurer , G . W . Blackie S . D ., W . H . Catchpole J . D ., Charles Taylor D . C , W . F . Kibble and W . H . Hook
Stewards , T . Hamer I . G ., W . Steadman Tyler . Past Masters Bros . J . H . Towneud aud James Stevens , and about sixty or seventy other members and visitors . The Lodge having baen opened , and tho previous minutos confirmed , Bro . Moody , acting for tho W . M , in bis absence , raised Bros . Cumner and Brooks to tho sublime degree . The W . M ., Bro . Seex , subsequently passed Bros . Walker , Denbigh , Maynard , Greening , and Groom to the degree of F . C ., and initiated
Messrs . C . A . Blechley , T . G . Whitehonse , and W . Lucas into the Order . The sum of fifty guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and placed on the list of the W . M ., who serves as Steward , and who had several other individual and very liberal donations addod to his list before the Lodgo was closed . Propositions for initiation were taken , and tho W . M . then closed his Lodge . The brethren adjourned for light refreshment , and separated at an early hour in the evening .
Royal Commemoration Lodge , No . 1585 . —This Lodge held its regular meetiug on Thursday , tho 7 th February , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Putnoy . Present—Bros . J . Wright P . M . 1158 W . M ., J . W . Robinson S . W ., C . Jackson jun . J . W ., F . H . Smith Assist . Sec , G . Watkins Treasurer , W . Morphew S . D ., J . Holland J . D ., J . Collins D . C , A . Boehr I . G ., J . Steed Tyler . Past Master Bro . G . Stacey Organist . Visitors—Bros . P . M , C . Wise , W . M . C .
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Meetings Held, &C
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Met at Bro . Bolton ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , tho 9 th inst . Present—Bros . Andrews W . M ., Oldroyd S . W ., Cooper J . W ., Cloverley S . D ., A . W . Fenner J . D ., Simpson I . G ., Townsend See . ; Kent . Bolton , Scales , Barnett , & c . Lodgo was opened in dno form , minute ? read and confirmed . Bro . Kent , having answered the nocessarv
questions leading to the 2 nd degree , wa 3 entrusted . Lodge wns opened in tho 2 nd degree , when Bro . Kont was passed by tho W . M ., in a very oxcellent manner . The l 3 t and 2 nd sections wero worked by Bro . Oldroyd , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to tho 1 st degree , when Bros . Kent , No . 1297 , and Cooper , No . 212 , were
elected members of this rapidly rising Lndgo of Instruction . Bro . Oldroyd S . W . was nnanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . It was unanimously carried that a cordial voto of thanks be entered on the minutes to the W . M ., for tho vory ablo and effective manner ho had filled the honourable position for the first timo . Lodge was olosed in due form , and adjourned .
Hervey Lodge of Instruction , No . 1260 . —A meeting was held at Bro . Becton's , Punch's Tavern , Fleet-street , on Friday , 9 th February , for the purpose of examining the S . W . of tho Mother Lodge previous to the election of W . M . Bros . Sonthwood S . W . 1260 W . M ., Radcliffe S . W ., Povtway J . W ., Barley S . D ., Withers J . D ., Rosenthall I . G ., King jun . P . M . Secretary , King , Spender , Butler , Beoton , Wells ,
Atkins , J . Sandilands Ward , Green , Saunders , Ac . The Lodgo was opened and the minutes read , when tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The Lodge was opened in tho second degree , when the coromony of passing was rehearsed . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Tho Lodge was closed in tho third and second degrees . Bros . W . Arnold No .
902 , Rosenthall No . 1260 , and A . Arnold No . 1541 wero elected members ; Bro . Radcliffe was appointed W . M . for next Friday evening . It was proposed , seconded and carried nnanimously that the Secretary be requested to inform the W . M . of the Mother Lodge of the vory perfect manner in which Bro . Southwood had worked the three ceremonies , and that a vote of thanks bo recorded on the
minutes for his having clono so . Bro . Southwood rosponded in a very feeling speech . He was pleased he had given satisfaction in his examination , and if they did him the honour to olect him W . M . of their Lodgo , they might depend upon his endeavouring to promote the best interests of the Craft . Tho Lodge was then olosed in due form .
Langthorne Lodge , No . 1421 . —The annual meetiug of this Lodge , for tho purpose of installing the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , was held at the Swan Hotel , Stratford , E ., on Thursday , tho 25 th ult ., upon which occasion a large number of brethren , members of various local and other Lodges , assembled for the pur . pose of witnessing tho induction of Bro . Benjamin Cnndick S . W . and
W . M . elect ( a well-known and highly esteemed brother amongst the Craft in the east end of London ) into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , Punctually at 4 p . m . the Lodge was opened by Bro . Charles Lacey P . M ., assisted by the following officers—viz ., Bros . B . Cundick S . W ., H . Carter J . W ., George Levick Treasnrer , C . W . Ashdown Secretary , T . S . Taylor S . D ., H . N . Taylor J . D ., G . F . Dix
I . G ., S . Morris W . S ., M . W . Sherwin Organist , W . Steedman Tyler , and a number of brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and duly confirmed , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Baxter being a candidate for the third degree was , after the usual examination , duly raised , tho ceremony being admirably per .
formed by Bro . Lacey , the acting W . M . Tho Lodgo wa 3 then resumed in the first degree , and the report of the Audit Committee , together with the balance sheet , having been received and approved , the Lodge was resumed in the second degree , and the chair vacated by Bro . Lacey in favour of Bro . Barnes P . M . 554 , an old and esteemed friend of the W . M . elect , to whom Bro . Cnndick was presented by
Bro . J . G . Stevens for the benefit of installation . The usual formalities having been observed , Bro . Cnndick was duly installed in tho ehair of K . S . in tho presence of a board of Installed Masters , amongst whom were the following—viz ., Bros . E . West P . M . 1327 and P . P . G . D . Herts . T . J . Barnes P . M . 554 , P . A . Bianchi W . M . 1593 , J . Ives W . M . 1472 , W . Mundy P . M . 1228 , W . A . Thorp P . M . 49 , W . H . Myers P . M .
820 , T . Austin P . M . 933 , A . Enmsoy P . M . 206 , J . Dortou W . M . 107 G , P . Edinger P . M . 95 , G . J . Billiard W . M . 174 , S . Watkins P . M . 212 , J . Taylor W . M . 933 . The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the brethren were re-admitted , and the new Master duly proclaimed , and saluted , Bro . J . G . Stevens acting as Dir . Cer . Tho W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the
ensuing year—viz ., Bros . G . Hollington S . W ., T . S . Taylor J . W ., G . Levick P . M . ( re-elected ) Treasurer , C . W . Ashdown P . M . ( re-invested ) Secretary , H . N . Taylor S . D ., G . F . Dix J . D ., J . F . Proctor I . G ., S . Morris W . S ., M . Sherwin Organist , and W . Steedman Tyler . Tho ceremony thronghout was most impressively rendered by Bro . Barnes , aud the brethren present enjoyed a thorough Masonic treat . The
Lodgo being closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to another room where an excellent banquet awaited them , served in Bro . Morley ' s best style , and to which , it is needless to add , ample jnstice was done . Under the presidency of tho uowly-installcd and genial W . M ., a most enjoyable evening was spent , tho usual loyal aud Masonic toasts being given from the chair and responded to with the greatest
enthusiasm . The harmony of tho evening was also enhanced by the presence of Bro . J . G . Stevens , who contributed an excellent recitation , and Bro . M . Sherwin Organist , who , in addition to his nsnal duties as accompauyist , sang several excellent songs . Tho brethren separated at 11 p . m . after spending a most enjoyable evening . The visitors present in addition to the P . M . 's previously recorded were—Bros . W . Steele S . W . and W . M . elect 1472 , J . Whito S . W . 1076 , W , Cobb 1237 , G . Taylor 1598 .
Meetings Held, &C
Era Lodge , No . 1423 . —Installation Meeting . —Tho fifth anniversary of this well established Lodgo wa 3 held on Saturday , tho 10 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court . Bro . John Baxter Langley W . M . opened the Lodge . He , in an ablo manner , initiated Messrs . W . G . Hnrlstone and E . WoelckointoFreemasonrv . Rro . J . W . Baldwin A . G . P . Middlesex P . M . installed Bro . E . H .
Thiellay P . G . S . B . Middlesex P . M . 145 as W . M . The officers ap . nointeo ] aro Bros . T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex P . M . 73 S . W ., R . W . Devereux J . W ., 0 . A . Dubois P . G . S . D . Middlesex P . M . Treasurer ( re-invested ) , F . Walters P . G .. T . D . Middlesex P . M . Secretary ( reinvested for fifth time ) , S . Wolff S . D ., A . F . Loos T . D ., J . Mason P . G . Steward Middlesex P . M . 1567 Organist
( re-invested ) , J . Johnson I . G ., M . Underwood D . C ,, J . Faulkner W . S ., J . II . Pearson C . S ., J . Gilbert P . G . Tylor Middlesex Tyler ( re-invested for fifth timo ) . At tho conclusion of tho ceremony of installation , a vote of thanks ( and the same to be recorded on the minutes ) was given to Bro J . W . Baldwin , for tho admirable manner he had done tho all important ceremony of installation . It being a
pleasure and treat to all present to hear him do the work . The W . M ., Bro . E . H . Thiellay , on behalf of tho Lodge and those friends who had subscribed the amounts ( in addition to the Twelve Guineas voted from the Lodge funds for that purpose ) , presented Bro . J . Baxter Langley I . P . M . with a splendid Past Master ' s jewel , enriched with diamonds and other precions stones , set in the 18
carat hall-marked gold of which tho jewel was made of . Then Bro . F . Walters P . G . J . D . Middlesex P . M . Secretary , on behalf of a few friends , members of tho Lodge , presented Bro . J . Baxter Langley T . P . M . with a Past Master ' s collar and a silver jewel , to prove how well and faithfully the Master ' s duties had boon done , and tho great satisfaction and pleasure every one had felt during his year of office .
Bro . J . Baxter Langley I . P . M ., in a tolling speech , acknowledged the gifts . The Past Master ' s jewel was universally admired by all who witnessed its presentation . Tho noxt business was the nomination of the members whom tht Lodgo would like to see selected for Provincial Grand Lodge honours at the next Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . F . Walters P . G . J . D .
Middlesex , in an exhaustive and feeling speech , in which he alluded to the very many virtues and excellencies of tho Provincial Graud Secretary , proposed that as tho D . P . G . M . Middlesex was elevated to the position of E . W . G . M . S . Wales , that Bro . R . W . Little P . P . G . S . W .- Middlesex , past and present Provincial Grand Secretary Middlesex , be recommended to the R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . F . Burdett ,
as tre member of the Province who ought to be selected to fill the vacant office of D . P . G . M . Middlesex , which was seoonded by Bro . J . T . Moss P . P . G . R . Middlesex P . M ., and carried unanimously . The vote was spontaneous and enthusiastic in favour of Bro . R . W . Little , who is so deservedly popular in the Province . On motions duly mado and seconded , Bros . T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex S . W .,
and J . W . Baldwin P . M . A . G . P . Middlesex , wero recommended for promotion . Bros . F . Mason P . G . Steward Middlesex for P . G . S . W ., and J . Baxter Langley I . P . M . for Provincial Grand Steward at the next Provincial Grand Lodge . All those members have been and aro liberal subscribers to tho Masonic Charities . All are present and past Stewards of the Charities . On motions , duly made and seconded ,
it was unanimously resolved that Bro . J . Mason P . M . P . G . Steward Middlesex , Organist , to represent this Lodge as its Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls' School . Notice of motion by the Treasnrer to vote from Lodge funds ten guineas to Boys' and Girls ' Schools so as to keep up the subscription of thirty guineas a year to the Masonic Charities which this Lodge has subscribed every year to
those Institutions during its existence . Some candidates were proposed for initiation . The Lodge was closed and adjourned till Saturday , 4 th April , to meet at three o ' clock p . m . Banquet and dessert followed . The usual toasts wero given and responded to . Bros . Porrin and Elmore entertained the brethren with some exquisite
singing . There were present as visitors Bros . J . Boyd P . G . P . P . M . 145 , F . Elmore 12 , F . Ponna 211 , J . Hammond P . M . 201 , J . H . Becker 238 , Wray 1604 , T . Fenn 1288 , C . Graham 1540 , G . Dore 376 , C . Nicholes 192 , T . Ockenden 1512 , C . G . Eushworth W . M . 1309 , H . Massey P . M . 619 , & c .
Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . —This Lodge held its regular meetiug on Saturday , 10 th February , at tho Caunon-streeb Hotel , Cannon-street , E . C . Present—Bros . John Seex W . M ., Eichard Stanway S . W ., James Freeman J . W ., Edward Moody P . M . and Secretary , N . B . Headou P . M . and Treasurer , G . W . Blackie S . D ., W . H . Catchpole J . D ., Charles Taylor D . C , W . F . Kibble and W . H . Hook
Stewards , T . Hamer I . G ., W . Steadman Tyler . Past Masters Bros . J . H . Towneud aud James Stevens , and about sixty or seventy other members and visitors . The Lodge having baen opened , and tho previous minutos confirmed , Bro . Moody , acting for tho W . M , in bis absence , raised Bros . Cumner and Brooks to tho sublime degree . The W . M ., Bro . Seex , subsequently passed Bros . Walker , Denbigh , Maynard , Greening , and Groom to the degree of F . C ., and initiated
Messrs . C . A . Blechley , T . G . Whitehonse , and W . Lucas into the Order . The sum of fifty guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and placed on the list of the W . M ., who serves as Steward , and who had several other individual and very liberal donations addod to his list before the Lodgo was closed . Propositions for initiation were taken , and tho W . M . then closed his Lodge . The brethren adjourned for light refreshment , and separated at an early hour in the evening .
Royal Commemoration Lodge , No . 1585 . —This Lodge held its regular meetiug on Thursday , tho 7 th February , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Putnoy . Present—Bros . J . Wright P . M . 1158 W . M ., J . W . Robinson S . W ., C . Jackson jun . J . W ., F . H . Smith Assist . Sec , G . Watkins Treasurer , W . Morphew S . D ., J . Holland J . D ., J . Collins D . C , A . Boehr I . G ., J . Steed Tyler . Past Master Bro . G . Stacey Organist . Visitors—Bros . P . M , C . Wise , W . M . C .