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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Hundred ofElloe Lodge , No . 469 . —Thursday , Oth insfc ., was ** " high day " with tho brethren connected with tho Hundred of Elloe Lodgo in Spalding , tho Animal Festival of St . John being celebrated on that day . At 2 . 30 business commenced , and tho labours of tho day were protracted until half-past six in tho evening . Tne
ceremonies of raising and installation were performed by the W . M . Bro . G . F . Barrell , in a manner seldom witnessed in n provincial Locige—indeed the D . G . M . of Lincolnshire , who was pressnfc , testifi 0 " his unqualified admiration afc fha manner in which theso onerous ceremonies had been carried through . Necessarily impressive and solemn , they were performed with the most perfect good tasto . and elicited the universal congratulations of the brethren . Bro .
Woodrow P . M . also performed tho ceremony of initiation in his customary ablo manner . Bro . Bonner P . M ., having been duly installed into the chair , briefly addressed tho brethren , thanking them for tho hononr thoy had conferred upon him , and testifying his intention to carry out the duties of his office to the best of his ability . He then appointed tho following Officers : —Bros . Symes S . W ., J . Lamincr J . W .,
Fountain P . M . Treas ., Barroll P . M . Sec , E . Cammack Org ., Bennor S . D ., A . Harrison J . D ., S . E . K . Capps I . G ., Woodrow D . C . Ono of the most pleasing ceremonies of the day was tho presentation bv Bro . Woodward P . M ., on behalf of Bros . Barroll , Bonner , and himself , of a magnificanfc banner , to bo used on " state occasions . " Bro . AVoodward expressed a very sincere wish that this might be accepted
as a token of their sincere regard for tho principles of tho Craft , and hoped that instead of a cold formality all tho members might evince attention to the principles of the Order . Tho brethren then adjourned to the White Hart Hotel ( the Commissioners refusing to let their board room for the purpose , as has been done for many years ) , whore a most sumptuous and rechercM banquet was provided by Bro .
Harper . The W . M . presided , supported by the D . P . G . M . of Lincolnshire ( Captain Locock ) , the I . P . M . ( Bro . Barroll P . G . A . D . C . of Lincolnshire ) , Bros . Perrv , Lowe P . G . C . of Lincolnshire and W . M . 27 * 2 , Dr . Wood W . M . 838 , Hodgings W . M . 985 , Hart 4 ( 36 , Shepherd ancl Ferguson 838 , with numerous other visitors , aud most of tho members of the Hundred of Elloo Locige . After tho banquet the usual Loyal and
Masonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged , some very useful and interesting conversation took place , which obviously cannot be recorded here , and several brethren enlivened the overling with songs and recitations . Bro . Cammack ancl Dr . Wood ably presided at tho piano . We cannot refrain from noting the splendid way in which Bro . Hayes rendered those exquisite songs , " Maid of Athens , " and tbo " Blue Alsatian Mountains , " while Bros . Abbott and Woodrotv ' s
truly Masonic somrs " struck home to every ono present . Bro . Hart also took part in the harmony , and Bro . Symes gave a recitation on "Tho Patience of Job , " with admirable effect , and after a most pleasant , eveninc * the brethren retired , well pleased with each other and the treat thoy had enjoyed . Wo understand thafc tho Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire will beheld at Spalding early in tho summer of this year .
Brecknock Lodge , No . 651 . —On Tuesday the 7 th inst ., the Brethren held their annual installation meeting at the Masonic rooms , Castle Hotel , -when Bro . Thomas Butcher was installed as Worshipful Master for the year 1879 ; and the following Officers were appointed for the same period : —Thos . Jones S . W ., Frank Grundy J . W David
Evans Treasurer , Wm . Webb S . D ., John Morgan J . D ., Duncan Guilding l . G ., Austin Phipps D . C , T . L . Lewis Oreanisfc , Bargravc Watkins , H . 0 . Aveline Blaybery , ancl Wm . Games Stewards , and J . A . Whittle Secretary . Afc the banquet a handsome jewel was presented to Bro . Richard Webb , the retiring Worshipful Master . The jewel bore this inscription : Presented to Bro . P . M . RICHARD WEBB ,
( P . J . G . W . ) For unremmitting attention to to the Craffc , during two years of Mastership . 1877-1878 .
Boyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —At the Star and Garter , Kew-bridge , ou 10 th inst . Bros . Gomm W . M ., Gunner S . W ., Talbot J . W ., Goss S . D ., Skinner J . D ., McGee I . G ., Roo Preceptor , Gow , & o . Lodge opened in due form ancl advanced to third degree . On being resumed to tho first , Bro . Goss offered himself as candidate , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Tho Lodge was called off , and again resumed to the third , and then regularly closed down .
New Concord Chapter , No . 813 . —A convocation was held at Guildhall Tavern on Thursday , Oth January , Comps . Crawford M . E . Z ., J . Wright H ., Cusworth J ., J . Terry P . Z ., Gallant P . Z ., W . H . Main S . E ., Tiddemau S . N ., H . J . Gabb P . S ., Chicken Second Assistant , Speight Janitor . Visitors—Comps . Soper and Smith . Bros .
Atkins P . M . 813 , Stephenson 813 , Musto 813 , Allardyee 813 , and Sharmau 1158 , were duly exalted . The report of the auditors was received aud adopted , and tho Chapter , which has only been in existence little over a year , may be congratulated upon its prosperous condition . The Comps . then adjourned to a very excellent banquet , when the usual Loyal and Eoyal Arch toasts were honoured .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No 860 — Held its weekly meeting on Tnescluy evening last at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters ' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bro . M . Christian VV . M ., Wardell S . W ., Smyth J . W ., Polak S . D ., Williams J . D ., Carr I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor . Bros . Brasted , 0 . Lorkin , Giller , nnd others . The Lodge was opened , and tho wiaatos of
the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . J . Lorkin answered tho necessary questions ; the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . J . Lorkin as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Lorkin worked the first , second , third , aud fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by fcho brethren . Bro . Wardell will preside next Tuesday evening .
Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth , on Wednesday evening , the loth inst . Thero wero present Bros . W . A . Morgan W . M ., E . H . Boddy S . W ., F . Heed J . W ., W . F . Wavdvopor S . D ., J . Carter ( visitor ) J . D ., S . E . Francis , Geoi-ge Howick , II . R . Jones P . M ., S . W . Field , J . W . Marshall , H . F . Goodchild , G . W . Smith ,
P . V . Denham , A . J . Duck , J . Sfcirk , W . Springett , H . J . Newens , and A . A . Denham . Bros . Field and Marshall were impressively raised to fcho degree oC M . M . by Bro . J . G . Carter , tho W . M . ( Bro . W . A . Morgan ) being prevented from attending until a late hour . Throe gentlemen were proposed as initiates , and the ballot will be taken for them at tho next meeting . Bro . G . Howick proposed , Bro . E . II .
Boddy seconded , and ifc was carried nnanimonsly , " That a letter be sent , to Bro . H . Wilson , Treasurer , announcing the regret of tho Lodgo at his illness , " ho being prevented from attending on account of indisposition . After the labour of the evening , the refreshment was very acceptable , Bro . Host Dougherty hud provided a capital dinner . The cloth having been removed , Bro . Morgan , the . W . M .
gave the usual Masonic toasts , which wero heartily received . Ho regretted the absence of the elected Officers , and was sure ifc was only through urgent business on their part . Bro . IL E . Jonos P . M ., in proposing the W . M . ' s health , which was received with very hearty " firing , " referred to his Masonic efficiency , and to his geniality to visitors . Tho T yler ' s toast brought tho close of a happy evening .
Capper Lodge , No . 1076 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , Oth inst ., at tho Marine Hotel , Tidal Bason , Victoria . Docks , E . Bros . Francis Bricn W . M ., P . McCarthy S . W ., J . Gaekell P . M . J . W . pro tern , James Mitchell Hon . Sec , B . B . Brayshaw P . M . Treasurer , J . T . K . Job S . D ., Wm . Dortou J . D ., A . Mason D . C . . . E . Brown ancl W . Harris Stewards , W . Nevins I . G ., B . Norman Tyler . Past Masters
Bros . White I . P . M ., John Dorton . II . B . Holiday , T . G . Day . Visitors , Bros . Lacey , Nelson Lodgo , 700 . Tho Lodge was opened punctually at 0 o ' clock , and aficr tho minutes had been confirmed B' '<> . Johnson , who was a candiilnto for passing , was examine I , entrusted ancl retired . The Lodge was open d in the Second Diigrce , and Brother Johnson was duly passed . After the Locige was resumed , Brother Day
brought forward a motion , of which he had given uofcice , viz . " That an investigation committee be formed to enquire into the character of tho proposed candidates . " This was seconded by Bro . Holliday P . M ., and after considerable discussion was eventually carried by a majority of one . The W . M . then presented Bro . White the I . P . M .
with an inscription on vellum , which had been voted by the Locige for the admirable manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony . Bro . P . M . White briefly returned thanks in a few appropriate remarks . The Lodge was closed in due form , aud the Brethren enjoyed a capital evening , which was enlivened by somo good singing .
Anchor Lodge , No . 1337 . —The Installation meeting of this Lodgo took place in tho Masonic Rooms , Northallerton , Yorkshire , on Tuesday last , when Bro . M . Walmsloy S . W . and W . M . elect was placed in the chair of K . S ., Bro . A . Knovvles P . M . and P . P . G . D . performing tho ceremony . The W . M . invested his Officers as follow :-Bros . II . llymer I . P . M ., Hardy S . W ., Palliser . I . W ., Eev . H .
Jonos Chaplain , Oxendale Treas ., Stead Sec , Wheldon S . D ., Stunning J . D ., Walton P . M . D . C , Sootheran I . G ., Wilkinson Tyler , Wheldon and Russell Stewards . There was a good muster of brethren from the town and neighbourhood , and amongst tho P . M . ' s and Visitors present wero Bros . G . W . Elliott P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., 0 . Palliser
P . M ., Waistell P . M ., Fairbnrn P . M ., Rev . W . C . Lnkis W . M . 837 , G . Anderson P . M . 1116 , T . B . Whytehead P . M . 1611 , G . C . Lee 1611 , G . Simpson 1611 , W . P . Husband 1611 , & c . A banquet was afterwards held afc fcho Golden Lion Hotel , afc which aboufc thirty brethren safc down .
The Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 . —Held at the Crown and Woolpack , St . Jobn-street-road , on Tuesday last . Present—Bro . Hallam jun . W . M ., Hyland S . W ., Pelikan J . W ., Greene J . D ., Godolphiu I . G ., Somers P . M ., Osborn Secretary ; also Bros . Norris , Patmore , Hallam sen ., Wood , Herst , and several other brethren . The Lodgo was opened in ancient form with solemn prayer . The minntes of tbe preceding Lodge meeting were
read aud confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hallam sen ., acting as candidate . Tho 1 st , 2 ud , and 4 th sections of the lecture were worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . Bro . Norris made an earnest appeal to the Lodge to assist , him as Steward afc the next Festival of tho E . M . B . I ., and received snbscriptions from several of the brethren . Bro . Hyland was elected W . M . for next meeting . Tbe Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , with solemn prayer , and adjourned to Tuesday next .
York Lodge of Eoyal Ark Mariners . — A meeting of this Lodge , attached to the York Mark Lodge ( T . I . ) , was held at York on Wednesday evening . Present—Bros . T . B . Whytehead N ., W . P . Husband as J ., G . Simpson as S ., M . Millington Sec , A . T . B . Turner
Conductor , and several other members . There were six candidates for elevation , who were all safely received aud entrusted . The sum of half-a-guinea was voted to the Steward's list of Bro . T . Cooper for the Benevolent Festival . The members afterwards met afc supper , nnd passed •> very pleasant evening , enlivened , by songs , & rj ,
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Hundred ofElloe Lodge , No . 469 . —Thursday , Oth insfc ., was ** " high day " with tho brethren connected with tho Hundred of Elloe Lodgo in Spalding , tho Animal Festival of St . John being celebrated on that day . At 2 . 30 business commenced , and tho labours of tho day were protracted until half-past six in tho evening . Tne
ceremonies of raising and installation were performed by the W . M . Bro . G . F . Barrell , in a manner seldom witnessed in n provincial Locige—indeed the D . G . M . of Lincolnshire , who was pressnfc , testifi 0 " his unqualified admiration afc fha manner in which theso onerous ceremonies had been carried through . Necessarily impressive and solemn , they were performed with the most perfect good tasto . and elicited the universal congratulations of the brethren . Bro .
Woodrow P . M . also performed tho ceremony of initiation in his customary ablo manner . Bro . Bonner P . M ., having been duly installed into the chair , briefly addressed tho brethren , thanking them for tho hononr thoy had conferred upon him , and testifying his intention to carry out the duties of his office to the best of his ability . He then appointed tho following Officers : —Bros . Symes S . W ., J . Lamincr J . W .,
Fountain P . M . Treas ., Barroll P . M . Sec , E . Cammack Org ., Bennor S . D ., A . Harrison J . D ., S . E . K . Capps I . G ., Woodrow D . C . Ono of the most pleasing ceremonies of the day was tho presentation bv Bro . Woodward P . M ., on behalf of Bros . Barroll , Bonner , and himself , of a magnificanfc banner , to bo used on " state occasions . " Bro . AVoodward expressed a very sincere wish that this might be accepted
as a token of their sincere regard for tho principles of tho Craft , and hoped that instead of a cold formality all tho members might evince attention to the principles of the Order . Tho brethren then adjourned to the White Hart Hotel ( the Commissioners refusing to let their board room for the purpose , as has been done for many years ) , whore a most sumptuous and rechercM banquet was provided by Bro .
Harper . The W . M . presided , supported by the D . P . G . M . of Lincolnshire ( Captain Locock ) , the I . P . M . ( Bro . Barroll P . G . A . D . C . of Lincolnshire ) , Bros . Perrv , Lowe P . G . C . of Lincolnshire and W . M . 27 * 2 , Dr . Wood W . M . 838 , Hodgings W . M . 985 , Hart 4 ( 36 , Shepherd ancl Ferguson 838 , with numerous other visitors , aud most of tho members of the Hundred of Elloo Locige . After tho banquet the usual Loyal and
Masonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged , some very useful and interesting conversation took place , which obviously cannot be recorded here , and several brethren enlivened the overling with songs and recitations . Bro . Cammack ancl Dr . Wood ably presided at tho piano . We cannot refrain from noting the splendid way in which Bro . Hayes rendered those exquisite songs , " Maid of Athens , " and tbo " Blue Alsatian Mountains , " while Bros . Abbott and Woodrotv ' s
truly Masonic somrs " struck home to every ono present . Bro . Hart also took part in the harmony , and Bro . Symes gave a recitation on "Tho Patience of Job , " with admirable effect , and after a most pleasant , eveninc * the brethren retired , well pleased with each other and the treat thoy had enjoyed . Wo understand thafc tho Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire will beheld at Spalding early in tho summer of this year .
Brecknock Lodge , No . 651 . —On Tuesday the 7 th inst ., the Brethren held their annual installation meeting at the Masonic rooms , Castle Hotel , -when Bro . Thomas Butcher was installed as Worshipful Master for the year 1879 ; and the following Officers were appointed for the same period : —Thos . Jones S . W ., Frank Grundy J . W David
Evans Treasurer , Wm . Webb S . D ., John Morgan J . D ., Duncan Guilding l . G ., Austin Phipps D . C , T . L . Lewis Oreanisfc , Bargravc Watkins , H . 0 . Aveline Blaybery , ancl Wm . Games Stewards , and J . A . Whittle Secretary . Afc the banquet a handsome jewel was presented to Bro . Richard Webb , the retiring Worshipful Master . The jewel bore this inscription : Presented to Bro . P . M . RICHARD WEBB ,
( P . J . G . W . ) For unremmitting attention to to the Craffc , during two years of Mastership . 1877-1878 .
Boyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —At the Star and Garter , Kew-bridge , ou 10 th inst . Bros . Gomm W . M ., Gunner S . W ., Talbot J . W ., Goss S . D ., Skinner J . D ., McGee I . G ., Roo Preceptor , Gow , & o . Lodge opened in due form ancl advanced to third degree . On being resumed to tho first , Bro . Goss offered himself as candidate , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Tho Lodge was called off , and again resumed to the third , and then regularly closed down .
New Concord Chapter , No . 813 . —A convocation was held at Guildhall Tavern on Thursday , Oth January , Comps . Crawford M . E . Z ., J . Wright H ., Cusworth J ., J . Terry P . Z ., Gallant P . Z ., W . H . Main S . E ., Tiddemau S . N ., H . J . Gabb P . S ., Chicken Second Assistant , Speight Janitor . Visitors—Comps . Soper and Smith . Bros .
Atkins P . M . 813 , Stephenson 813 , Musto 813 , Allardyee 813 , and Sharmau 1158 , were duly exalted . The report of the auditors was received aud adopted , and tho Chapter , which has only been in existence little over a year , may be congratulated upon its prosperous condition . The Comps . then adjourned to a very excellent banquet , when the usual Loyal and Eoyal Arch toasts were honoured .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No 860 — Held its weekly meeting on Tnescluy evening last at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters ' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bro . M . Christian VV . M ., Wardell S . W ., Smyth J . W ., Polak S . D ., Williams J . D ., Carr I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor . Bros . Brasted , 0 . Lorkin , Giller , nnd others . The Lodge was opened , and tho wiaatos of
the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . J . Lorkin answered tho necessary questions ; the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . J . Lorkin as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Lorkin worked the first , second , third , aud fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by fcho brethren . Bro . Wardell will preside next Tuesday evening .
Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth , on Wednesday evening , the loth inst . Thero wero present Bros . W . A . Morgan W . M ., E . H . Boddy S . W ., F . Heed J . W ., W . F . Wavdvopor S . D ., J . Carter ( visitor ) J . D ., S . E . Francis , Geoi-ge Howick , II . R . Jones P . M ., S . W . Field , J . W . Marshall , H . F . Goodchild , G . W . Smith ,
P . V . Denham , A . J . Duck , J . Sfcirk , W . Springett , H . J . Newens , and A . A . Denham . Bros . Field and Marshall were impressively raised to fcho degree oC M . M . by Bro . J . G . Carter , tho W . M . ( Bro . W . A . Morgan ) being prevented from attending until a late hour . Throe gentlemen were proposed as initiates , and the ballot will be taken for them at tho next meeting . Bro . G . Howick proposed , Bro . E . II .
Boddy seconded , and ifc was carried nnanimonsly , " That a letter be sent , to Bro . H . Wilson , Treasurer , announcing the regret of tho Lodgo at his illness , " ho being prevented from attending on account of indisposition . After the labour of the evening , the refreshment was very acceptable , Bro . Host Dougherty hud provided a capital dinner . The cloth having been removed , Bro . Morgan , the . W . M .
gave the usual Masonic toasts , which wero heartily received . Ho regretted the absence of the elected Officers , and was sure ifc was only through urgent business on their part . Bro . IL E . Jonos P . M ., in proposing the W . M . ' s health , which was received with very hearty " firing , " referred to his Masonic efficiency , and to his geniality to visitors . Tho T yler ' s toast brought tho close of a happy evening .
Capper Lodge , No . 1076 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , Oth inst ., at tho Marine Hotel , Tidal Bason , Victoria . Docks , E . Bros . Francis Bricn W . M ., P . McCarthy S . W ., J . Gaekell P . M . J . W . pro tern , James Mitchell Hon . Sec , B . B . Brayshaw P . M . Treasurer , J . T . K . Job S . D ., Wm . Dortou J . D ., A . Mason D . C . . . E . Brown ancl W . Harris Stewards , W . Nevins I . G ., B . Norman Tyler . Past Masters
Bros . White I . P . M ., John Dorton . II . B . Holiday , T . G . Day . Visitors , Bros . Lacey , Nelson Lodgo , 700 . Tho Lodge was opened punctually at 0 o ' clock , and aficr tho minutes had been confirmed B' '<> . Johnson , who was a candiilnto for passing , was examine I , entrusted ancl retired . The Lodge was open d in the Second Diigrce , and Brother Johnson was duly passed . After the Locige was resumed , Brother Day
brought forward a motion , of which he had given uofcice , viz . " That an investigation committee be formed to enquire into the character of tho proposed candidates . " This was seconded by Bro . Holliday P . M ., and after considerable discussion was eventually carried by a majority of one . The W . M . then presented Bro . White the I . P . M .
with an inscription on vellum , which had been voted by the Locige for the admirable manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony . Bro . P . M . White briefly returned thanks in a few appropriate remarks . The Lodge was closed in due form , aud the Brethren enjoyed a capital evening , which was enlivened by somo good singing .
Anchor Lodge , No . 1337 . —The Installation meeting of this Lodgo took place in tho Masonic Rooms , Northallerton , Yorkshire , on Tuesday last , when Bro . M . Walmsloy S . W . and W . M . elect was placed in the chair of K . S ., Bro . A . Knovvles P . M . and P . P . G . D . performing tho ceremony . The W . M . invested his Officers as follow :-Bros . II . llymer I . P . M ., Hardy S . W ., Palliser . I . W ., Eev . H .
Jonos Chaplain , Oxendale Treas ., Stead Sec , Wheldon S . D ., Stunning J . D ., Walton P . M . D . C , Sootheran I . G ., Wilkinson Tyler , Wheldon and Russell Stewards . There was a good muster of brethren from the town and neighbourhood , and amongst tho P . M . ' s and Visitors present wero Bros . G . W . Elliott P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., 0 . Palliser
P . M ., Waistell P . M ., Fairbnrn P . M ., Rev . W . C . Lnkis W . M . 837 , G . Anderson P . M . 1116 , T . B . Whytehead P . M . 1611 , G . C . Lee 1611 , G . Simpson 1611 , W . P . Husband 1611 , & c . A banquet was afterwards held afc fcho Golden Lion Hotel , afc which aboufc thirty brethren safc down .
The Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 . —Held at the Crown and Woolpack , St . Jobn-street-road , on Tuesday last . Present—Bro . Hallam jun . W . M ., Hyland S . W ., Pelikan J . W ., Greene J . D ., Godolphiu I . G ., Somers P . M ., Osborn Secretary ; also Bros . Norris , Patmore , Hallam sen ., Wood , Herst , and several other brethren . The Lodgo was opened in ancient form with solemn prayer . The minntes of tbe preceding Lodge meeting were
read aud confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hallam sen ., acting as candidate . Tho 1 st , 2 ud , and 4 th sections of the lecture were worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . Bro . Norris made an earnest appeal to the Lodge to assist , him as Steward afc the next Festival of tho E . M . B . I ., and received snbscriptions from several of the brethren . Bro . Hyland was elected W . M . for next meeting . Tbe Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , with solemn prayer , and adjourned to Tuesday next .
York Lodge of Eoyal Ark Mariners . — A meeting of this Lodge , attached to the York Mark Lodge ( T . I . ) , was held at York on Wednesday evening . Present—Bros . T . B . Whytehead N ., W . P . Husband as J ., G . Simpson as S ., M . Millington Sec , A . T . B . Turner
Conductor , and several other members . There were six candidates for elevation , who were all safely received aud entrusted . The sum of half-a-guinea was voted to the Steward's list of Bro . T . Cooper for the Benevolent Festival . The members afterwards met afc supper , nnd passed •> very pleasant evening , enlivened , by songs , & rj ,