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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 382 . —On Wednesday , 14 th inst ., at the Chequers' Hotel , Uxbridge , Bros . Cotton WM ., Taplin S . W ., Rowles J . W ., Brooks S . D ., Gray J . D ., Phillips l . G . and Tyler . After the usual formalities the ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Brooks candidate . The Lodge was
advanced to the second , aud Bro . Gray was interrogated aud entrusted Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Gray candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Taplin was nnanimonsly elected to fill the chair at the nest meeting , Wednesday , the 21 sfc inst .
United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . —A meeting was held at the Surrey Masonic HaU , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , 9 th inst . Lodge was opened by Bro . H . Goodwin WM ., supported by Bros . J . Bate S . W ., H . M . Williams J . W ., R . Poore S . D ., J . B . Sarjeanfc J . D ., C . H . Phillips I . G ., John S . Terry P . M . Secretary , James Stevens P . M . Hon . Preceptor , J . Letcbford , F . Thurston P . M ., G . W . Knight and others . After proof of proficiency by
canevening of the 23 rd inst . to the delivery of the lectures on the tracing board in both the first and second degrees ; and , having been elected as W . M . for the fifth Friday , the 30 th inst ., undertook to work the ceremony of installation of W . M . on that occasion . Lodge was then closed in dne form .
Boyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —The first meeting of the new session was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Friday , when the election of Officers for the ensuing year and other business was transacted .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Met on Tuesday , 13 th instant , at Brother Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall . road , Dalston . Present—Bros . Smyth W . M ., Catling S . W ., Edwards J . W ., Corbie S . D ., Christian J . D ., Hammond I . G ., F . Carr Secretary , Wallington P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Wardell , A . Clark , Jones , Brasted , Loring , Bunker , Darnell . The Lodge was opened in due form , the minntes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed
Brother A . Clark offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was interrogated , entrusted , and passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Christian gave the Lecture on the Tracing Board . The W . M . worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was opened in the third , and closed to the first degree , when Brother Catling was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then closed and adjourned .
Earl Spencer Lodge of Instruction , No . 1420 . —The last meeting for the present session of this Lodge of Instruction was held at the Swan Hotel , Battersea Bridge , S . W ,, on Wednesday last , the 14 th instant , when Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., on the invitation of the Lodge , delivered his interesting lecture , explanatory of fche Rituals and Ceremonies of the First Degree . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , who listened with great
attention to the lecturer , whom they encouraged by frequent expressions of approval . At the close of the lecture a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Stevens , accompanied by an invite to repeat his instructive address on the occasion of the reopening of the winter session . Bro . Stevens , in returning thanks , accepted the invite , at the same time stating his continued willingness to deliver the lecture in any other Lodge , or Lodge of Instruction , which might desire to hear it .
Eboracum Lodge , No . 1511 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Queen ' s Hotel , York , on Monday , 12 th inst . In the absence of the W . M . Bro . Geo . Simpson , who was detained in Derby b y the illness of a member of his family . Lodge was ooened
by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., who was supported by Bros . 0 . G , Padel P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., Geo . Balmford P . M . and Treasurer , J - Kay S . W ., M . Millington J . W ., T . Humphries Assistant Secretary , ana a number of other brethren and Visitors . Business commenced
with the initiation of Mr . J . A . Waters , which was performed by the acting W . M ., who afterwards left the chair , which was assumed by Bro C , Q # p aa 0 ] p Master , who proceeded to raise to the third degree Bro . S . J . Dalton . Bro . T . B . Whytehead read a letter received from Bro . Goodall , a member of fche Lodge , from
pmestown , Dakota , United States , conveying hearty good wishes o the brethren , and describing his mode of life on fche Praines . Bro . Whytehead then alluded to tho sudden demise of nei learned brother and Masonic bibliosrianher . Robert F . Dnmr .
a m A ° i"L and reminded the brethren that at their Lodge meeting medal had bee n received from Bro . Bower for the Lodge collection , YorkT i " Thafc . thomeml > ersof the Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 , , UiUgland , desire to emmets thflir aincara on , \ clrAanaa -nr . V " , tha ge of in
that t ?^ Iowa fcbe l 0 S £ » sustained by them in the death of Keofent » J ? . ghIy dl ' sfcinsnished brother , Robert F . Bower , of Bro Tn , 1 * Was 8 econded by Bro . J . T . Seller P . M ., and carried . " Kenn * S w M ' P reseDtecl t" the Lodgo library a copy of Present r yC , op 8 Bdia of Freemasonry , " and Bro . Whytehead mason aa n en " ravin S ° f Mrs . Aid worth , tho female Free-Canadian , n * large series of re P orts of Graml lodges , files of «• craftsma n , and other miscellaneous works on Masonry .
Votes of thanks were accorded for these gifts . The Lodge was then closed , and a couple of hours were spent in social converse , the usual toasts being duly honoured .
Tredegar Lodge of Instruction , No . 1625 . —A meeting was held on Mommy , 12 th inst ., at tbe Royal Hotel , Mile End-road . Present—Bros . Maud W . M ., A . Jones S . W ., Hnbbert J . W ., D . Mosa Preceptor , B . Stewart Secretary , Hammond S . D ., Peterkeu J . D ., Oxley l . G . ; P . M . Kendall . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . 0 . Kendall answered the usual questions leading to the second degree
and was dnly entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . C . Kendall candidate , Bro . Stewart worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by tha brethren . Bro . A . Jones was unanimously elected W . M . for the nexfc Lodge meeting . Bro . Moss , in feeling terms , proposed that a letter of condolence be written to Bro . T . J . Barnes , on the heavy loss he has sustained by the death of his wife . This was seconded by Bro , Hubbert , and carried unanimously . Lodge was closed in due form .
Gallery Lodge , No . 1028 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday afternoon , 10 th June , at the Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton , Bro . Henry Massey W . M . presiding , and the other chairs were respectively filled by Bros . Henry Bussey and Minstrel , J . Allen P . M . the acting P . M ., Duckworth Treasurer , and B . Cooke Secretary . There was a good attendance of members , and
the Visitors were Bros . Reed , Williams , and H . Thompson . There was an ample quantity of work to be got through , consisting of two raisings , two passings , and two initiations . The whole of the business was disposed of in a manner which reflected the highest credit upou the W . M ., and the whole of his Officers , and there can be little doubt , from the desire manifested by all , that in future the reputation of
the Lodge will be fully maintained . This Lodge is formed exclusivel y of members of the press , and considering tbe short time that has elapsed since it was consecrated , it has made great strides , proving that it has met a want for such a Lodge , long since required . It would be invidious to particularise either of the ceremonies , as all was well done ; and as to the feeling which should exist amongst Masonic
brethren , there was nothing left to be desired . In the course of the evening Bro . Cooke , Secretary , read a reply received to an address of condolence directed by the last Lodge to be sent to the Marquis of Hartington on the occasion of fche murder of his brother , Lord Frederick Cavendish , thanking them for the kindly terms in whioh they had addressed him during his domestic affliction . The Lodge
was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a bountiful and substantial repast . At its conclusion , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured , as was the health of tbe W . M ,, very ably and forcibly proposed by Bro . J . Allen P . M . The W . M . ' s reply was much to the point ; he alluded to the important fact , that although the Lodge had then only just been ushered into existence ,
it had kept true Masonry steadily iu view , aud made very liberal contributions towards one of the charitable Institutions . The newly-initiated brethren were next brought under notice in highly complimentary terms by the W . M ., who alluded to their several antecedents , and found thafc at all times they exercised those dioiingnishing qualities which fitted them for admission into the Order of
Freemasonry . Bros . Gale and Peecobk , in acknowledging the toasfc , expressed their gratification in being received into the ranks of Free masonry , and their determination to become worthy members of the Order . " The Yisitors" was the next toasfc , and fche W . M ., in proposing it , gave them all a hearty welcome , on the part of the Lodge
alluding individually to the period during which he had known them , and the merits they respectively possessed . Bros . Reed , Williams , and Thompson severally returned thanks . Some other toasts were given and songs sung , Bros . Reed and Whitefoot presiding at the pianoforte . Taken altogether , it was a most agreeable gathering , and throughout was carried on in the true spirit of Freemasonry .
Brixton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1949 . — The first regular meeting was held on Tuesday evening , 13 th inst ., at Bro . Monk ' s , Prince Regent , Dulwioh-road , East Brixton . Bro . G . W . Knight officiated as W . M ., and was supported by Bros . Hy . Baldwin S . W ., George Millen J . W ., E . A . Francis Preceptor , 0 . H . Phillips Treasurer , Hy . M . Williams Secretary , Walter Millen S . D ., R . Poore
J . D ., J . Perry I . G ., F . Baxter , John A . Danks , E . A . Albert , C . J . Axford , R , R . Johnstone , and others . Lodge was duly opened in the first degree , and the minutes of fche inauguration meeting on the 6 th insfc . read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was abl y rehearsed by the W . M . and Officers , Bro . Albert being the candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second and third , and closed to fche
first degree . The following brethren were elected honorary members of the Lodge : —Bros . H , Lovegrove W . M- 1949 , & o ., Thos . Poore P . M . and P . Z ., John S . Terry P . M . 507 , E . A . Francis 1658 . Bro . Monk was unanimously elected a member . Bro . Hy . Baldwin having been elected W . M . for the ensuing week , the Lodge was closed in due form .
didate , Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was efficiently rehearsed . The Charge in the second degree was recited by Bro . Bate , and the second section was worked . Lodge was closed to the first degree . Bro . Bate was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The Preceptor stated his intention to devote the
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BRO . G . S . GRAHAM , The . Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , See . ( Provincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOB Ccmterfs , ^ itttrtaramtnis , # Jjftnsome | httijt « is . Bro . G . S . Graham's Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged for Masonic Banquets , Consecrations and Installations , & c . For Opinions oE the Press , and terms , address—O . 3 . GBAHAM , St . John ' s Villa , . 91 Fernlea Boad , Balham , Surrey .
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 382 . —On Wednesday , 14 th inst ., at the Chequers' Hotel , Uxbridge , Bros . Cotton WM ., Taplin S . W ., Rowles J . W ., Brooks S . D ., Gray J . D ., Phillips l . G . and Tyler . After the usual formalities the ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Brooks candidate . The Lodge was
advanced to the second , aud Bro . Gray was interrogated aud entrusted Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Gray candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Taplin was nnanimonsly elected to fill the chair at the nest meeting , Wednesday , the 21 sfc inst .
United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . —A meeting was held at the Surrey Masonic HaU , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , 9 th inst . Lodge was opened by Bro . H . Goodwin WM ., supported by Bros . J . Bate S . W ., H . M . Williams J . W ., R . Poore S . D ., J . B . Sarjeanfc J . D ., C . H . Phillips I . G ., John S . Terry P . M . Secretary , James Stevens P . M . Hon . Preceptor , J . Letcbford , F . Thurston P . M ., G . W . Knight and others . After proof of proficiency by
canevening of the 23 rd inst . to the delivery of the lectures on the tracing board in both the first and second degrees ; and , having been elected as W . M . for the fifth Friday , the 30 th inst ., undertook to work the ceremony of installation of W . M . on that occasion . Lodge was then closed in dne form .
Boyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —The first meeting of the new session was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Friday , when the election of Officers for the ensuing year and other business was transacted .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Met on Tuesday , 13 th instant , at Brother Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall . road , Dalston . Present—Bros . Smyth W . M ., Catling S . W ., Edwards J . W ., Corbie S . D ., Christian J . D ., Hammond I . G ., F . Carr Secretary , Wallington P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Wardell , A . Clark , Jones , Brasted , Loring , Bunker , Darnell . The Lodge was opened in due form , the minntes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed
Brother A . Clark offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was interrogated , entrusted , and passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Christian gave the Lecture on the Tracing Board . The W . M . worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was opened in the third , and closed to the first degree , when Brother Catling was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then closed and adjourned .
Earl Spencer Lodge of Instruction , No . 1420 . —The last meeting for the present session of this Lodge of Instruction was held at the Swan Hotel , Battersea Bridge , S . W ,, on Wednesday last , the 14 th instant , when Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., on the invitation of the Lodge , delivered his interesting lecture , explanatory of fche Rituals and Ceremonies of the First Degree . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , who listened with great
attention to the lecturer , whom they encouraged by frequent expressions of approval . At the close of the lecture a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Stevens , accompanied by an invite to repeat his instructive address on the occasion of the reopening of the winter session . Bro . Stevens , in returning thanks , accepted the invite , at the same time stating his continued willingness to deliver the lecture in any other Lodge , or Lodge of Instruction , which might desire to hear it .
Eboracum Lodge , No . 1511 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Queen ' s Hotel , York , on Monday , 12 th inst . In the absence of the W . M . Bro . Geo . Simpson , who was detained in Derby b y the illness of a member of his family . Lodge was ooened
by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., who was supported by Bros . 0 . G , Padel P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., Geo . Balmford P . M . and Treasurer , J - Kay S . W ., M . Millington J . W ., T . Humphries Assistant Secretary , ana a number of other brethren and Visitors . Business commenced
with the initiation of Mr . J . A . Waters , which was performed by the acting W . M ., who afterwards left the chair , which was assumed by Bro C , Q # p aa 0 ] p Master , who proceeded to raise to the third degree Bro . S . J . Dalton . Bro . T . B . Whytehead read a letter received from Bro . Goodall , a member of fche Lodge , from
pmestown , Dakota , United States , conveying hearty good wishes o the brethren , and describing his mode of life on fche Praines . Bro . Whytehead then alluded to tho sudden demise of nei learned brother and Masonic bibliosrianher . Robert F . Dnmr .
a m A ° i"L and reminded the brethren that at their Lodge meeting medal had bee n received from Bro . Bower for the Lodge collection , YorkT i " Thafc . thomeml > ersof the Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 , , UiUgland , desire to emmets thflir aincara on , \ clrAanaa -nr . V " , tha ge of in
that t ?^ Iowa fcbe l 0 S £ » sustained by them in the death of Keofent » J ? . ghIy dl ' sfcinsnished brother , Robert F . Bower , of Bro Tn , 1 * Was 8 econded by Bro . J . T . Seller P . M ., and carried . " Kenn * S w M ' P reseDtecl t" the Lodgo library a copy of Present r yC , op 8 Bdia of Freemasonry , " and Bro . Whytehead mason aa n en " ravin S ° f Mrs . Aid worth , tho female Free-Canadian , n * large series of re P orts of Graml lodges , files of «• craftsma n , and other miscellaneous works on Masonry .
Votes of thanks were accorded for these gifts . The Lodge was then closed , and a couple of hours were spent in social converse , the usual toasts being duly honoured .
Tredegar Lodge of Instruction , No . 1625 . —A meeting was held on Mommy , 12 th inst ., at tbe Royal Hotel , Mile End-road . Present—Bros . Maud W . M ., A . Jones S . W ., Hnbbert J . W ., D . Mosa Preceptor , B . Stewart Secretary , Hammond S . D ., Peterkeu J . D ., Oxley l . G . ; P . M . Kendall . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . 0 . Kendall answered the usual questions leading to the second degree
and was dnly entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . C . Kendall candidate , Bro . Stewart worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by tha brethren . Bro . A . Jones was unanimously elected W . M . for the nexfc Lodge meeting . Bro . Moss , in feeling terms , proposed that a letter of condolence be written to Bro . T . J . Barnes , on the heavy loss he has sustained by the death of his wife . This was seconded by Bro , Hubbert , and carried unanimously . Lodge was closed in due form .
Gallery Lodge , No . 1028 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday afternoon , 10 th June , at the Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton , Bro . Henry Massey W . M . presiding , and the other chairs were respectively filled by Bros . Henry Bussey and Minstrel , J . Allen P . M . the acting P . M ., Duckworth Treasurer , and B . Cooke Secretary . There was a good attendance of members , and
the Visitors were Bros . Reed , Williams , and H . Thompson . There was an ample quantity of work to be got through , consisting of two raisings , two passings , and two initiations . The whole of the business was disposed of in a manner which reflected the highest credit upou the W . M ., and the whole of his Officers , and there can be little doubt , from the desire manifested by all , that in future the reputation of
the Lodge will be fully maintained . This Lodge is formed exclusivel y of members of the press , and considering tbe short time that has elapsed since it was consecrated , it has made great strides , proving that it has met a want for such a Lodge , long since required . It would be invidious to particularise either of the ceremonies , as all was well done ; and as to the feeling which should exist amongst Masonic
brethren , there was nothing left to be desired . In the course of the evening Bro . Cooke , Secretary , read a reply received to an address of condolence directed by the last Lodge to be sent to the Marquis of Hartington on the occasion of fche murder of his brother , Lord Frederick Cavendish , thanking them for the kindly terms in whioh they had addressed him during his domestic affliction . The Lodge
was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a bountiful and substantial repast . At its conclusion , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured , as was the health of tbe W . M ,, very ably and forcibly proposed by Bro . J . Allen P . M . The W . M . ' s reply was much to the point ; he alluded to the important fact , that although the Lodge had then only just been ushered into existence ,
it had kept true Masonry steadily iu view , aud made very liberal contributions towards one of the charitable Institutions . The newly-initiated brethren were next brought under notice in highly complimentary terms by the W . M ., who alluded to their several antecedents , and found thafc at all times they exercised those dioiingnishing qualities which fitted them for admission into the Order of
Freemasonry . Bros . Gale and Peecobk , in acknowledging the toasfc , expressed their gratification in being received into the ranks of Free masonry , and their determination to become worthy members of the Order . " The Yisitors" was the next toasfc , and fche W . M ., in proposing it , gave them all a hearty welcome , on the part of the Lodge
alluding individually to the period during which he had known them , and the merits they respectively possessed . Bros . Reed , Williams , and Thompson severally returned thanks . Some other toasts were given and songs sung , Bros . Reed and Whitefoot presiding at the pianoforte . Taken altogether , it was a most agreeable gathering , and throughout was carried on in the true spirit of Freemasonry .
Brixton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1949 . — The first regular meeting was held on Tuesday evening , 13 th inst ., at Bro . Monk ' s , Prince Regent , Dulwioh-road , East Brixton . Bro . G . W . Knight officiated as W . M ., and was supported by Bros . Hy . Baldwin S . W ., George Millen J . W ., E . A . Francis Preceptor , 0 . H . Phillips Treasurer , Hy . M . Williams Secretary , Walter Millen S . D ., R . Poore
J . D ., J . Perry I . G ., F . Baxter , John A . Danks , E . A . Albert , C . J . Axford , R , R . Johnstone , and others . Lodge was duly opened in the first degree , and the minutes of fche inauguration meeting on the 6 th insfc . read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was abl y rehearsed by the W . M . and Officers , Bro . Albert being the candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second and third , and closed to fche
first degree . The following brethren were elected honorary members of the Lodge : —Bros . H , Lovegrove W . M- 1949 , & o ., Thos . Poore P . M . and P . Z ., John S . Terry P . M . 507 , E . A . Francis 1658 . Bro . Monk was unanimously elected a member . Bro . Hy . Baldwin having been elected W . M . for the ensuing week , the Lodge was closed in due form .
didate , Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was efficiently rehearsed . The Charge in the second degree was recited by Bro . Bate , and the second section was worked . Lodge was closed to the first degree . Bro . Bate was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The Preceptor stated his intention to devote the
Ad01301
BRO . G . S . GRAHAM , The . Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , See . ( Provincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOB Ccmterfs , ^ itttrtaramtnis , # Jjftnsome | httijt « is . Bro . G . S . Graham's Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged for Masonic Banquets , Consecrations and Installations , & c . For Opinions oE the Press , and terms , address—O . 3 . GBAHAM , St . John ' s Villa , . 91 Fernlea Boad , Balham , Surrey .