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enhanced by the harmony of Bros . G . Bubb and H . Sydney , Bro . Hart accompanying on the piano . The visitors were Bros . Randal 1470 , May 1470 , Williams 32 , Mower 12 , Weil 238 , II . M . Sydney 34 , Blake 23 , Leighton Werner 504 , Cowan 1572 , J . H . Sadler W . M . 795 , J . Blum W . M . 1017 , R . Caffett 145 , Swallow W . M . 1563 , Otway 1470 , Randall and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its usual meetirg on Wednesday , the lath December , at Masons ' Hall , Masons ' -avenne , E . C . Present—Bros . S . Hickman W . M ., D . Posener S . W ., Tollis J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , J . Constable Treasurer , Hollands S . D ., Croaker J . D ., Biddle I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . E . Gottheil Preceptor , Bloomfield , and Loewenstark .
Business—Lodge opened , minutes were read and confirmed . The first section was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The W . M . then , in the roost impressive manner , worked tho ceremony of installation , and inducted Bro . Poseuer into tho chair of K . S . The ceremony was rendered in a faultless and impressive way , and the brethren expressed their gratification at the Masonic accuracy shewn by Bro . Hickman . Bro . Loewenstark proposed a vote of thanks to
Bro . Hickman , which was , seconded by Bro . Gottheil . Bro . Hickman , in reply , referred to the assistance he had received in his preparation from Bros . Gottheil , Constable , and Bloomfield , by whose kindly aid he had been able to work the ceremony , and he was gratified to know that his exertions were appreciated by the brethren . Bros . J . T . Briggs 157 , II . J . Gabb 813 , R . M . Clarko 1321 , and Joseph Davis 188 wei-e elected members . There were upwards of 40 present .
Star Lodge , No . 219 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting in their own hall , 12 Trongate , Glasgow , on Monday , 13 th December , Bro . John Morgan R . W . M . in the chair , Harn S . W ., Meaning J . W . The Auditor ' s report and printed balance-sheet were presented to the Lodge , showing a marked improvement in their financial position . Tho following candidates having been approved of , were then introduced and initiated : —Martin McLymont , John McMnrry ,
and Parlam McFarlane . The Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . George Westcall and George Farret , along with two brethren of the St .. Andrew Lodgo , 465 , were passed to the Fellow Craft degree , both ceremonies were impressively wrought by Bro . Morgan , with , a fulness which is very seldom heard in a Lodgo at ordinary workings , introducing in fact a good portion of the lectures . At the conclusion , the P . M . of 128 , and Secretary of 3 G 0 were affiliated as honorary members .
Lodge Of Fortitude , No . 281 . —The ordinary meeting of this Lodge was held on the 8 th inst ., in tho Athenaeum , Lancaster , when a considerable number of members were present , Bro . E . Airey J . P . M . ocenpying the Master's chair . Mr . Richard Stanton was initiated into the mvsteries of the Craft . Bro . Thomas Atkinson S . W .
was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , and tho installation will take place on the 29 th inst , at two o ' clock . The Treasurer and Tyler were re-olected . The Lodgo closed in peace aud harmony .
St . George's Lodge , No . 333 . —This Lodge met at 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on the 8 th inst ., when Bro . Winton P . M . installed the following brethron : —Alec Thomson as R . W . M . ( re-elected ) , J . Winton D . M ., J . McFarlane S . M ., J . Findey S . W ., J . Farsyth J . W ., R , Anderson T ., A . Dunn S ., R . Miinro S . D ., J . Hill J . D ., A . Boyd Chaplain , J . Clark S . S ., J . Martin J . S ., J . Mellow M C , A . Mclntyre
S . B ., R . Finlayson J ., R . Adams A ., A . Fash P . G . S ., G . Christie I . G . and A . Wright Tyler . Bro . Winton then presented the Lodge with a large Past Master's Jewel . Bro . Thomson , on behalf of tho Lodge , thanked Bro . Winton for his valuable present , as also for his services in installing the officers . The Ledge then went to refreshment , and spent a couple of hours very pleasantly , giving the usual toasts appropriate to the occasion .
Athol Lodge , No . 413 . —This Lodgo held its installation meeting on Tuesday , 11 th of December , at St . Mark ' s Hall , Glasgow , when J . Miller P . M . P . G . D . of M ., installed the following brethren Bros . John Wallace LP . M ., James Louttit R . W . M ., Ncilson D . M ., Baikie S . M ., J . Leitch S . W ., Holmes J . W ., P . Agnew Treasnrer , R . Graham Secretary , Burnet Chaplain , Robinson S . D ., Wm . Grindley
J . D ., O'Brien P . G . S ., Coxhead I . G ., and R . Gardner Tyler . The Lodge was then called to refreshment , and the usual toasts given . The new Master in giving that of the retiring officers , said no one could have worked on more amicable terms with the Lodge audits officers than their late Master . Bro . J . Wallace replied , stating the pleasure he had felt while occupying that seat , and he had been able to leave the Lodge £ 20 richer than it was last year ; he would now call on them to toast
their new Master , who he felt sure won Id carry them on to increased prosperity . Bio . Loufitt , in replying , said he felt out of place in that chair as he was no orntor , and was wirhiut experience in the duties of a chairman , but so far as regarded the working of the ceremonies , lie should be more at home there . Bro . J . Booth , the new Master of 87 , replied for the visitors , and Bro . It . Camplare of Lodge 22 , New Brunswick , to that of Frecmasonrv all over the world .
Fidelity Lodge , No . 430 . —A very numerously attended meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Queen's Arms Hotol , Dnkinfield , in the Province of Cheshire , on Wednesday , the 8 th December . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Isaac Buckley W . M . We are unable to give a complete list of brethren present , hut the following wore appointed and installed officers of the Lodge , by Bro . P . M . Holmes ,
viz : —Bros . Wm . Williamson Anderson W . M ., J . Buckley I . P . M ., Sam Scott S . W ., J . W . Watson J . W ., J . A . Smith , Treasurer , Geo . Robert X . l „\ Secretary , Jas . Eaton J . D ., Sntton I . G ., Thos . Raw Tyler . The ;> H ! r rs were addressed aud invested by the newly installed W . M ., ; . ! the charges were given by Bro . Jos . Burton P . M . 268 . A handsome Secretary ' s jewel , with an inscription , was pres -nted by Brp . Eaton P . M . to the lata Secretary , Bro , S ; tm Scott , for services
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rendered to those six brethren who attended the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . A very excellent banquet followed the installation ceremony , graced by a numerous array of visitors , amongst whom may be mentioned , Bros . John Yarker P . M . 430 , and P . S . G . W . of Greece , Jas . Holmes P . M . 268 , and P . P . G . J . D . of E . L .,
Jno . Eaton P . M . and P . P . G . Snpt . of Works of E . L ., Walter Newton P . M . 268 , W . H . Holt W . M . Milton Lodge , & c , & c . There were also present Bros . Wield P . M ., Eaton P . M ., James Garforth , Walter Garforth , Walter Johnson P . M ., G . Burrows P . M ., John Barrows , Cnmmings , & c , & c .
St . Peter ' s Lodge No . 481 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 13 th December 1875 , at Freemasons ' Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . James Spearman P . G . S . of W . W . M ., J . D . Stevens S . W ., H . Sewell J . W ., Armstrong acting as Secretary , George Thompson P . M . Treasnrer , Rd . Eynon S . D ., H . S . Turner J . D ., J . Grist Steward , H . C . Carr I . G ,,
II . C Martin P . M . Tyler ; P . M . 's Bros . J . Cooko T . P . M ., Sinaile 541 P . G . S . W ., Robson 48 720 , S . H . Harris 406 ; Visitors Bros . J . M . Lissack 27 , Barker S . W . 1342 , Wood 4 S , H . S . Mendelssohn 48 , Knox W . M . 406 . Busines—Lodgo opened in solemn form . Mr . Knowle 3 was regularly initiated into the Order by the W . M . Bro . Anderson , after due examination , was passed to the F . C . degree , and two brethren , having proved their efficiency , were raised to tho sublime dogree
of M . M . s in a most able manner by the W . M . During refreshment , and in response to the toast of the visitors , Bro . P . M . SmaileP . G . S . W . took occasion to compliment Bro . Spearman on the manner he had gone through the three degrees that night ; anything more solemn or perfect than tho rendering of tho beautiful ritual of . tho three degrees he had never heard . This opinion was freely endorsed , amidst great applause , by several P . M . ' s and distinguished Masons present .
Benevolence Lodge No . 489 . —This Lodge held its ordinary meeting on Thursday , tho 9 th of December , at the Masonic Hall , Bideford . Present—Bros . Rev . Thomas Russell , J . G . W . Devon P . P . Cr . C . Oxon , W . M ., P . M . Smalo S . W ., S . S . Crnwys J . W ., H . M . Bnrrow Secretary , R . Dymond S . D ., S . Goode J . D ., G . W . Vincent D . C ., R . Wilkinson Steward , J . Allan I . G . P . M . Bro . W . L . Vellacott , and several other brethren . Business—Bro . Cann was
raised to the Sublime Degree ; othor matters connected with the business of the Lodge were discussed and despatched . The W . M ., before closing the Lodge , referred to their late Tyler , Bro . John Venton , whom they had that day committed to the grave . The deceased Bro . was the first initiate of the Lodge , thirty-two years ago , and had passed sixty-three out of the seventy-three years of his life in the unbroken employment of the same firm .
Polish National Lodge , No . 534 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 9 th December , at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street . Present—Bros . W . G . Moore W . M ., F . Rath S . W ., dimming J . W ., Pass Secretary , Boyd Treasurer , Ebner S . D ., Aspinal J . D ., Jagielski D . C ., Taylor I . G . P . M . Bro . Mercik . Visitors—Bros . Cox W . M . 1257 , Goss S . D . 870 . Business—Bro . Hayday was passed . The W . M . offered himself as a Steward for the Girls' School .
Dalhousie Lodge , No . 860 . —This Lodge held it ? monthly meeting on Thursday , the 9 th December , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet . Present—William Henry WaNington W . M ., C . Knox S . W ., Allen J . W ., L . F . Little P . M . Secretary , Dallwood P . M . Treasurer , Dr . White S . D ., Mason J . D ., Dobson I . G ., Cheshire Steward , Gilchrist Tyler , P . M . ' s Dallwood , Bates , Underwood and Thompson .
Business—Minut"s of last meeting read and confirmed . Tho ballot was then taken for Messrs . Thos . Pinn and James Gawthorp Kitchingman , which proved unanimous in their favour . Tho first named gentleman was then initiated into tho Order . Bro . Jones was raised to tho sublime degree of a M . M ., and Bros . Laudegram , Burtcton and Johnson wero passed to the second degree . The Lodge was closed and tho
brethren adjourned to the bauquct ^ the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . Dollwood LP . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., expressed himself highly gratified at the excellent way in which the working in Lodgo had been conducted , observing that the rendering of the three degrees he had never heard surpassed . Several songs were sung , by the W . M ., Bros . Knox , Dobson , & c , in excellent style , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
Strawberry Hill Lodge No . 946 . —The regular monthl y meeting of the above was held on Wednesday , at Grotto Hotel , Cross Deep , Twickenham . Present- -Bros . J . Hay ward W . M ., Johnson S . W ., Wolgemnth J . W ., J . R . Stedwell P . G . S ., W . Piatt P . M . Secretary , J . W . Prico S . D ., C . Woodman J . D ., and P . M . ' s Bros . W . Stneed P . G . J . W . Middlesex , Whitley P . G . J . D ., and W . Waghorn LP . M . The
Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Messrs . Atkins and Harrissou being in attendance , were initiated into the Order by the W . M . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren sat clown to a capital banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were givenand after some veiy good singing , by Bros . Piatt , Johnson , C . Wood , man aud Whitley , tho brethren returned to town .
Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , numerously attended by tho brethren and distinguished visitors , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet . Present—Bros . Grcincbmim W . M ., Blum S . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert Assistant Grand Pursuivant P . M . Secretary , and P . M . ' s Do Solla , Eskell , S . V . Abrahams , Pollitzer , Loewenstark
Blumenthal , & c . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , Bro . E . P . Albert presented Bro . J . Blum S . W . and W . M . elect to tho Lodge . Aboard of installed Masters having been formed , he was duly installed by Bro . S . V . Abrahams P . M ., whose rendering of the ceremony mat with the warmest encomiums . The W . M , then . invested lus officers ; Bros . Gruucbaum I . P , M () V , Myen S , W-,
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enhanced by the harmony of Bros . G . Bubb and H . Sydney , Bro . Hart accompanying on the piano . The visitors were Bros . Randal 1470 , May 1470 , Williams 32 , Mower 12 , Weil 238 , II . M . Sydney 34 , Blake 23 , Leighton Werner 504 , Cowan 1572 , J . H . Sadler W . M . 795 , J . Blum W . M . 1017 , R . Caffett 145 , Swallow W . M . 1563 , Otway 1470 , Randall and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its usual meetirg on Wednesday , the lath December , at Masons ' Hall , Masons ' -avenne , E . C . Present—Bros . S . Hickman W . M ., D . Posener S . W ., Tollis J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , J . Constable Treasurer , Hollands S . D ., Croaker J . D ., Biddle I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . E . Gottheil Preceptor , Bloomfield , and Loewenstark .
Business—Lodge opened , minutes were read and confirmed . The first section was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The W . M . then , in the roost impressive manner , worked tho ceremony of installation , and inducted Bro . Poseuer into tho chair of K . S . The ceremony was rendered in a faultless and impressive way , and the brethren expressed their gratification at the Masonic accuracy shewn by Bro . Hickman . Bro . Loewenstark proposed a vote of thanks to
Bro . Hickman , which was , seconded by Bro . Gottheil . Bro . Hickman , in reply , referred to the assistance he had received in his preparation from Bros . Gottheil , Constable , and Bloomfield , by whose kindly aid he had been able to work the ceremony , and he was gratified to know that his exertions were appreciated by the brethren . Bros . J . T . Briggs 157 , II . J . Gabb 813 , R . M . Clarko 1321 , and Joseph Davis 188 wei-e elected members . There were upwards of 40 present .
Star Lodge , No . 219 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting in their own hall , 12 Trongate , Glasgow , on Monday , 13 th December , Bro . John Morgan R . W . M . in the chair , Harn S . W ., Meaning J . W . The Auditor ' s report and printed balance-sheet were presented to the Lodge , showing a marked improvement in their financial position . Tho following candidates having been approved of , were then introduced and initiated : —Martin McLymont , John McMnrry ,
and Parlam McFarlane . The Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . George Westcall and George Farret , along with two brethren of the St .. Andrew Lodgo , 465 , were passed to the Fellow Craft degree , both ceremonies were impressively wrought by Bro . Morgan , with , a fulness which is very seldom heard in a Lodgo at ordinary workings , introducing in fact a good portion of the lectures . At the conclusion , the P . M . of 128 , and Secretary of 3 G 0 were affiliated as honorary members .
Lodge Of Fortitude , No . 281 . —The ordinary meeting of this Lodge was held on the 8 th inst ., in tho Athenaeum , Lancaster , when a considerable number of members were present , Bro . E . Airey J . P . M . ocenpying the Master's chair . Mr . Richard Stanton was initiated into the mvsteries of the Craft . Bro . Thomas Atkinson S . W .
was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , and tho installation will take place on the 29 th inst , at two o ' clock . The Treasurer and Tyler were re-olected . The Lodgo closed in peace aud harmony .
St . George's Lodge , No . 333 . —This Lodge met at 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on the 8 th inst ., when Bro . Winton P . M . installed the following brethron : —Alec Thomson as R . W . M . ( re-elected ) , J . Winton D . M ., J . McFarlane S . M ., J . Findey S . W ., J . Farsyth J . W ., R , Anderson T ., A . Dunn S ., R . Miinro S . D ., J . Hill J . D ., A . Boyd Chaplain , J . Clark S . S ., J . Martin J . S ., J . Mellow M C , A . Mclntyre
S . B ., R . Finlayson J ., R . Adams A ., A . Fash P . G . S ., G . Christie I . G . and A . Wright Tyler . Bro . Winton then presented the Lodge with a large Past Master's Jewel . Bro . Thomson , on behalf of tho Lodge , thanked Bro . Winton for his valuable present , as also for his services in installing the officers . The Ledge then went to refreshment , and spent a couple of hours very pleasantly , giving the usual toasts appropriate to the occasion .
Athol Lodge , No . 413 . —This Lodgo held its installation meeting on Tuesday , 11 th of December , at St . Mark ' s Hall , Glasgow , when J . Miller P . M . P . G . D . of M ., installed the following brethren Bros . John Wallace LP . M ., James Louttit R . W . M ., Ncilson D . M ., Baikie S . M ., J . Leitch S . W ., Holmes J . W ., P . Agnew Treasnrer , R . Graham Secretary , Burnet Chaplain , Robinson S . D ., Wm . Grindley
J . D ., O'Brien P . G . S ., Coxhead I . G ., and R . Gardner Tyler . The Lodge was then called to refreshment , and the usual toasts given . The new Master in giving that of the retiring officers , said no one could have worked on more amicable terms with the Lodge audits officers than their late Master . Bro . J . Wallace replied , stating the pleasure he had felt while occupying that seat , and he had been able to leave the Lodge £ 20 richer than it was last year ; he would now call on them to toast
their new Master , who he felt sure won Id carry them on to increased prosperity . Bio . Loufitt , in replying , said he felt out of place in that chair as he was no orntor , and was wirhiut experience in the duties of a chairman , but so far as regarded the working of the ceremonies , lie should be more at home there . Bro . J . Booth , the new Master of 87 , replied for the visitors , and Bro . It . Camplare of Lodge 22 , New Brunswick , to that of Frecmasonrv all over the world .
Fidelity Lodge , No . 430 . —A very numerously attended meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Queen's Arms Hotol , Dnkinfield , in the Province of Cheshire , on Wednesday , the 8 th December . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Isaac Buckley W . M . We are unable to give a complete list of brethren present , hut the following wore appointed and installed officers of the Lodge , by Bro . P . M . Holmes ,
viz : —Bros . Wm . Williamson Anderson W . M ., J . Buckley I . P . M ., Sam Scott S . W ., J . W . Watson J . W ., J . A . Smith , Treasurer , Geo . Robert X . l „\ Secretary , Jas . Eaton J . D ., Sntton I . G ., Thos . Raw Tyler . The ;> H ! r rs were addressed aud invested by the newly installed W . M ., ; . ! the charges were given by Bro . Jos . Burton P . M . 268 . A handsome Secretary ' s jewel , with an inscription , was pres -nted by Brp . Eaton P . M . to the lata Secretary , Bro , S ; tm Scott , for services
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rendered to those six brethren who attended the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . A very excellent banquet followed the installation ceremony , graced by a numerous array of visitors , amongst whom may be mentioned , Bros . John Yarker P . M . 430 , and P . S . G . W . of Greece , Jas . Holmes P . M . 268 , and P . P . G . J . D . of E . L .,
Jno . Eaton P . M . and P . P . G . Snpt . of Works of E . L ., Walter Newton P . M . 268 , W . H . Holt W . M . Milton Lodge , & c , & c . There were also present Bros . Wield P . M ., Eaton P . M ., James Garforth , Walter Garforth , Walter Johnson P . M ., G . Burrows P . M ., John Barrows , Cnmmings , & c , & c .
St . Peter ' s Lodge No . 481 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 13 th December 1875 , at Freemasons ' Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . James Spearman P . G . S . of W . W . M ., J . D . Stevens S . W ., H . Sewell J . W ., Armstrong acting as Secretary , George Thompson P . M . Treasnrer , Rd . Eynon S . D ., H . S . Turner J . D ., J . Grist Steward , H . C . Carr I . G ,,
II . C Martin P . M . Tyler ; P . M . 's Bros . J . Cooko T . P . M ., Sinaile 541 P . G . S . W ., Robson 48 720 , S . H . Harris 406 ; Visitors Bros . J . M . Lissack 27 , Barker S . W . 1342 , Wood 4 S , H . S . Mendelssohn 48 , Knox W . M . 406 . Busines—Lodgo opened in solemn form . Mr . Knowle 3 was regularly initiated into the Order by the W . M . Bro . Anderson , after due examination , was passed to the F . C . degree , and two brethren , having proved their efficiency , were raised to tho sublime dogree
of M . M . s in a most able manner by the W . M . During refreshment , and in response to the toast of the visitors , Bro . P . M . SmaileP . G . S . W . took occasion to compliment Bro . Spearman on the manner he had gone through the three degrees that night ; anything more solemn or perfect than tho rendering of tho beautiful ritual of . tho three degrees he had never heard . This opinion was freely endorsed , amidst great applause , by several P . M . ' s and distinguished Masons present .
Benevolence Lodge No . 489 . —This Lodge held its ordinary meeting on Thursday , tho 9 th of December , at the Masonic Hall , Bideford . Present—Bros . Rev . Thomas Russell , J . G . W . Devon P . P . Cr . C . Oxon , W . M ., P . M . Smalo S . W ., S . S . Crnwys J . W ., H . M . Bnrrow Secretary , R . Dymond S . D ., S . Goode J . D ., G . W . Vincent D . C ., R . Wilkinson Steward , J . Allan I . G . P . M . Bro . W . L . Vellacott , and several other brethren . Business—Bro . Cann was
raised to the Sublime Degree ; othor matters connected with the business of the Lodge were discussed and despatched . The W . M ., before closing the Lodge , referred to their late Tyler , Bro . John Venton , whom they had that day committed to the grave . The deceased Bro . was the first initiate of the Lodge , thirty-two years ago , and had passed sixty-three out of the seventy-three years of his life in the unbroken employment of the same firm .
Polish National Lodge , No . 534 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 9 th December , at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street . Present—Bros . W . G . Moore W . M ., F . Rath S . W ., dimming J . W ., Pass Secretary , Boyd Treasurer , Ebner S . D ., Aspinal J . D ., Jagielski D . C ., Taylor I . G . P . M . Bro . Mercik . Visitors—Bros . Cox W . M . 1257 , Goss S . D . 870 . Business—Bro . Hayday was passed . The W . M . offered himself as a Steward for the Girls' School .
Dalhousie Lodge , No . 860 . —This Lodge held it ? monthly meeting on Thursday , the 9 th December , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet . Present—William Henry WaNington W . M ., C . Knox S . W ., Allen J . W ., L . F . Little P . M . Secretary , Dallwood P . M . Treasurer , Dr . White S . D ., Mason J . D ., Dobson I . G ., Cheshire Steward , Gilchrist Tyler , P . M . ' s Dallwood , Bates , Underwood and Thompson .
Business—Minut"s of last meeting read and confirmed . Tho ballot was then taken for Messrs . Thos . Pinn and James Gawthorp Kitchingman , which proved unanimous in their favour . Tho first named gentleman was then initiated into tho Order . Bro . Jones was raised to tho sublime degree of a M . M ., and Bros . Laudegram , Burtcton and Johnson wero passed to the second degree . The Lodge was closed and tho
brethren adjourned to the bauquct ^ the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . Dollwood LP . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., expressed himself highly gratified at the excellent way in which the working in Lodgo had been conducted , observing that the rendering of the three degrees he had never heard surpassed . Several songs were sung , by the W . M ., Bros . Knox , Dobson , & c , in excellent style , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
Strawberry Hill Lodge No . 946 . —The regular monthl y meeting of the above was held on Wednesday , at Grotto Hotel , Cross Deep , Twickenham . Present- -Bros . J . Hay ward W . M ., Johnson S . W ., Wolgemnth J . W ., J . R . Stedwell P . G . S ., W . Piatt P . M . Secretary , J . W . Prico S . D ., C . Woodman J . D ., and P . M . ' s Bros . W . Stneed P . G . J . W . Middlesex , Whitley P . G . J . D ., and W . Waghorn LP . M . The
Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Messrs . Atkins and Harrissou being in attendance , were initiated into the Order by the W . M . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren sat clown to a capital banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were givenand after some veiy good singing , by Bros . Piatt , Johnson , C . Wood , man aud Whitley , tho brethren returned to town .
Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , numerously attended by tho brethren and distinguished visitors , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet . Present—Bros . Grcincbmim W . M ., Blum S . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert Assistant Grand Pursuivant P . M . Secretary , and P . M . ' s Do Solla , Eskell , S . V . Abrahams , Pollitzer , Loewenstark
Blumenthal , & c . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , Bro . E . P . Albert presented Bro . J . Blum S . W . and W . M . elect to tho Lodge . Aboard of installed Masters having been formed , he was duly installed by Bro . S . V . Abrahams P . M ., whose rendering of the ceremony mat with the warmest encomiums . The W . M , then . invested lus officers ; Bros . Gruucbaum I . P , M () V , Myen S , W-,