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thoso officially acquainted with the work that was being done . It was in their power to inform them of tho progress that was being mado in helping the aged and tho orphan boys and girls whom necessity obliged to appeal to tho Craft for assistance , and he trusted they should havo many opportunities of welcoming tho official visitors ifc had given tho Loclgo so much pleasure to receive that evening . A

whistling song by Bro . Medcalf , to use a familiar phrase , brought tho house down , so admirably was ifc given , and then the Tyler ' s toast closed tho formal proceedings , though before the final separation Bro . Bergmann very kindly favoured the brethren with a song . Indeed ifc mnst bo remarked that one of tho principal features of the mooting was tho excellence of tho musical arrangements , which

afforded unqualified p leasure to all who wero so fortunate as to bo present . Bo it added thafc tho list of Visitors was a considerable one , including , as it did , tho following brethren , namely : — Colonel Shadwell II . Gierke G . S ., H . C . Levander P . G . Sec . Middlesex , J . Tanner P . M . 101 P . P . G . S . D . Essex , R . J . Simpson P . G . Chap ., W . H . Sannders I . P . M . 8 S 9 P . G . S . D . Middlesex , F . Binckes P . G . S . Secretary

R . M . I . B ., John Cox P . M . 190 , S . Waterer 1579 , G . W . Wilson S . W . 1009 , John Green P . M . 27 , John R . McCnlloch 1541 , Julian Hartley 1426 , D . M . Munrow I . G . 1269 , A . W . Wells J . W . 299 . A . Oppenheimer 433 , W . S . Whitaker P . M . 1572 , C . J . Edwards W . M . 1457 , J . L . Jones P . M . 657 , G . W . Saul I . P . M . 1201 , G . Briggs W . M . 1572 , T . H . Patten P . M . 19 , F . H . Willcocks 155 ' 1 G . Rawlinson lato 754 , G . D .

Yonng 152 , W . H . Gimingham 1707 , E . L . Sondall 1293 , J . Edwards 1662 , F . King J . W . 1006 , H . Hoadloy W . M . 172 , S . White I . G . 1657 , A . Brookman G . M . 1 , A . Shellard P . M . 74 , D . Filaw 1260 , W . W . Morgan Sec . 211 , G . T . Cox 862 , Henry Hides P . M . 198 , W . G . Jenninjrs 1580 , George Bishop 231 , W . Rust 28 , H . Parker Villiers 1142 , R . Franklyn 181 , and R . Hesseler .

St . Hilda ' s Lodgo , " No . 240 . —At tho ordinary mooting on Monday night , hold in the Freemasons' Hall , Fowler-street , South Shields , Bro . J . II . Morton W . M . announced that in connection with the recent Centenary Festivities he had prepared a Masonio device containing a record of the whole of tho brethren who had filled the chair of K . S . during the 100 years the Lodgo had existed . He begged

to present tho record , which was framed with oak that had supported the sun dial in St . Hilda ' s Churchyard for 125 years , to tho Lodgo . Ho had also prepared a facsimile , on a smaller scale , of the device , a copy of which wonld bo given to each member of tho Lodge . Bro . James Eoddam , P . M . and D . of C , in the name of tho Officers , presented a handsome centenary banner , monnted on a massive and valuable stand . Bro . J . H . Thompson S . D . moved thafc tho cordial

thanks of tho brethren bo given to the W . M . for his generous and appropriate gift , and took the opportunity of mentioning that the heautifnl banner and stand presented by tho Officers , and which was tho theme of general admiration , was entirely designed by Bro . J . H . Morton . Bro . George Robson , seconded the motion , which was carried by acclamation . Tho W . M . briefly returned thanks , and tho Lodge ¦ n as afterwards closed in dno form .

Friars Lodge of Instruction . —A meeting was hold at Bro . Pavitt's , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 13 fch April , Bros . Eawe S . W . 781 W . M ., Smith S . W . 860 S . W ., Power J . W ., P . M .

Myers S . D ., Fyfe J . D ., Day I . G ., Worsley Secretary , P . M . Musto Preceptor , also Bros . Keable , Prosser , Stewart , White , Sadler , Watkins , Pavitfc , Andrews , Copo , & c . Tho Lodge opened in due form , and the minntes were read . Bro . P . M . Myers , as Auditor , gave the report for fche year , which was very satisfactory . Bro . Stewart answered the necessary questions ; the Lodge opened in second degree , when the

ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Worsley worked thefirstand second , Bro . Andrews the third and fourth sections of the lectnro . The Lodge was closed in the second degree , and Bro . Judd of 1441 , and Stewart of 898 , were unanimously elected members . Bro . W . J . Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Smith is an excellent worker , especially of the third ceremony , therefore a good

attendance may be expected . Ifc was resolved , on the proposition of tho Preceptor , thafc the Lodge be supplied with collars , jewels and aprons for its Officers . This will be a great addition to this pretty little Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Worsley as Secretary , and Bro . Pavitt as Treasnrer , were unanimously elected to fill their respective offices for tho ensuing twelve months . We were pleased to see Bro . Musto , after his recent illness , again in his place as Preceptor .

Eboracum Lodge , " No . 1611 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at York , on Monday evening . Present : —Bros . C . G . Padel W . M ., J . S . Cumberland I . P . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M ., G . Balmford P . M ., Rev . J . Metcalfe Chaplain , J . T . Seller S . W ., George Simpson J . W ., J . Kay Secretary , W . P . Husband Assistant Secretary , M . Millington S . D ., A . T . B . Turner as J . D ., 0 . Marshall Organist ;

with Bros . Eev . J . Blake , Ware , Thorp , Carter , Dyson , Girling , Hebblethwaite , Humphries , Atkinson , and other brethren . Amongst the visitors were Bros . J . Hanly P . M . St . Patrick ' s Lodge ( 4 th Dragoon Guards ) , and other military brethren , Bro . Gay ( Edinboro ) , and visitors from tho York Lodge . After the reading of the minutes a successful ballot was taken for a candidate . The agenda paper

contained a passing , but tho brother in question not being present instruction was given in tho third degree working . Bro . J . S . Cnmberland announced his list for the Girls' School Festival on Friday , which was of a most satisfactory character , and in tho course of the evening several considerable additions wore mado to it . Bro .

T . B . Whytehead presented to the Lodge , ou behalf of Bro . A . M Broadley P . M . of Tnuis , North Africa , a most valuable and carious pit'co of sculpture excavated last year in the ruins of ancient Carthage . Tho sculpturo is in an unfinished state , but represents a priest in tho attitude of invoking a blessing . The relic excited much enriosity , nncl it was determined that it should be enclosed in a suitable oak

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mounting with an inscription , and placed upon the walls of tho Lod"e room . Tho Secretary was requested to write to Bro . Broadley conveying the hearty thanks of tho Lodge for his valuable present , and assuring him that his labours in the cause of the Craffc were duly appreciated by tho members of tho Eboracum Lodge , who were proud to have his name enrolled as one of their honorary members . Bro .

Whytehead also presented some books to the library , including a copy of Preston ' s Illustrations , Eeports of American Masonio Bodies , & o . Before closing the Lodge the W . M . said he could not refrain from expressing his gratification afc seeing so large an attendance of members . Ifc was the first Masonio meeting in York since the turmoil and trouble of political excitement through which they had

passed , and ho was sure that tho charm of their marvellous societ y would be moro thoroughly experienced than ever , affording as it did a peaceful platform where Whigs and Tories were forgotten , and where "burning questions" were consigned to the limbo of obscurity . Hearty good -wishes having been expressed , the Lodge was closed and the brethren and their Visitors adjourned to refreshment . After

the nsual preliminary toasts , the W . M . proposed the Prov . Grand Master and tho Officers past and present , which was responded to by Bros . T . B . Whytehead and G . Balmford . Tho S . W . proposed tho health of tho W . M ., and the latter , after responding , gave that of tho I . P . M . ( Bro . J . S . Cumberland ) , to whom ho said the Lodge was so largely indebted for its present excellent working , as well as its

preeminence in the work of charity . Bro . Cnmberland , in replying , said ho might very well be excused for being proud of belonging to a Lodge thafc had proved itself during its brief existence such a true representative body . Dnring its three-and-a-half years of life , tho Eboracum Lodge had been represented by eight Stewards afc tho various Festivals , and had sent np nearly £ 200 . Thanks to the

generosity of the brethren , his list for tho Girls' School next Friday was a very good and substantial ono . He thought it was much better for a Lodge to keep up a steady support of tho Three Charities than to make a spasmodic spurt in favour of somo ono charity and then stop short . The S . W . gave the Visitors , responded to by

Bro . Hanly P . M ., who said ho could never forget the hospitality of tho Masons of York . Bro . Whytehead proposed the Officers of the Lodge , and tho Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a happy conclusion . Between tho toasts songs wero given by Bros . Cumberland , Humphries , and others . Wo hear that there is a probability of tho Eboracum Lodge being represented afc the Boys'Festival in June .

ing was rehearsed , Bro . Tink Brown candidate . The Lodge was resumed to tho first degree , and the brethren called off for refreshment . On resuming labour , Bro . Tucker proposed thafc the Secretary write a letter of condolence to Bro . J . C . Eoe P . M . 780 , who lias recently lost three near relatives . This was seconded by Bro . Burr , and carried unanimously . The W . M . for next gathering having been elected afc a previous meeting , the Lodge was closed in duo form .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — Held at the Feathers' Hotel , Ealing , on Thursday , 8 fch inst . Present : —Bros . H . Kasner W . M ., A . J . Burr S . W ., J . Green J . W ., W . Seward S . D ., E . 0 . Porter J . D ., G . S . Wright I . G ., J . Wells Secretary , H . E . Tucker Treas . and Preceptor ; Bros . C . Andrews P . M ., F . Botloy , H . Stephens , Tink Brown , E . Fernee , Gasson , C . Bellerby , C E . Botley , E . Smith . After preliminaries tho ceremony of

pass-Strawberry Hill Lodge No . 946 . —An emergency meeting was held on tho 7 th inst ., at the Grotto Hotel , Cross Deep , " Twickenham . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . G . M . Cooke , the chair was occupied by Bro . W . Smeed P . M ., Argyle S . W ., Whora J . W ., Wolgemuth P . M . Treasurer , W . Piatt P . M . Secretary , Skinner S . D ., Ashton J . D ., Eossell I . G . ; Past Masters W . Waghorn and

Whitley , with several other brethren . After the Lodge had been formally opened , Bro . Alfred Loft was passed to the second degree . Several names for initiation and passing were on the agenda paper , bufc the candidates were not in attendence . Lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of a very excellent banquet , whereat Bro . W . Smeed P . M . ably presided . The usual toasts , both Loyal and Masonic , were given , and duly responded to ; and the brethren separated .

Kings Cross Lodge of Instruction , ITo . 1732 . —The members of the above Lodge met on the 11 th inst ., at the Blue Post Charlotte-street , Fitzroy-sqnare . Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 as W . M ., F . Guyer S . W ., H . Little J . W ., L . Jacobs as Hon . Secretary , Devine Treasurer , L . Jacobs acting S . D ., J . Smith J . D ., J . Taylor I . G ., Ash P . M . Preceptor ; and Bros . B . Kanffman , J . B . Edwards , F . Wilson ,

F . Tarrant , W . Davis , and J . Strokirk . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . Strokirk acting as candidate . The first and second sections of the first lecture were worked . A vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . Bro . H . M . Levy . Bro . Guyer was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . This young and well appointed Lodge of Instruction is free from liabilities , and has already subscribed £ 10 10 s to the Boys' School .

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THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

Will be worked at tho Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 , at tho Eailway Tavern , Fenchnrch-street , on tho 31 sfc inst . Bro . D . Moss 1275 will preside , and be supported by Bro . 0 . H . Webb W . M . 174 as S . W ., Bro . T . J . Barnes P . M . 554 and 933 as J . W ., Bro . Walker Preceptor , and other well-known brethren . Wo trust Bro . Moss will have a largo attendance , and shall feel glad to seo a revival of tho success of this once popular Lodge ' of Instruction .

j At La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , held at fche Green Dragon , lladdox-street , YT . , on 21 st April , Lodge will be opened afc 7 o ' clock p . m .