Notices Of Meetings.

Simpson was initiated by Bro . Higginson . The Lodge having been advanced to 2 nd degree , Bro . Knox was passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft , by Bro . Good . The Lodge was then resumed in 1 st degree , when a committee was appointed to make arrangements for the annual dinner on St . John ' s Day . Several notices of motion having been given , the Lodge was closed in due form .

St . John Lodge , No . 191 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on the 9 th inst ., at the Knowsley Hotel , Bury . Present—Bros . G . A . O'Neil W . M ., S . Hamer S . W ., W . Balmer J . W ., T . W . Probert S . D ., "W . E . Thornley J . D ., A . Hopkinson I . G ., H . Bates P . M . Tyler , Samuel Bailey P . M . Secretary , Andrew Milne P . M . Treasurer . Past Masters Bros . J . R . Fletcher , Fred . Anderton , F . Compton , J . Wright , and

F . Dawson . Visitors—Bros . Arthur Allison , St . John Lodge , No . 90 , London , J . B . Jackson P . M . 1012 , and a tolerably strong muster of unofficial brethren . The Lodge wa 3 opened in the 1 st degree , for the initiation of Mr . J . S . C . Yule , surgeon , for whom the ballot was nnani . mons . Bro . J . R . Fletcher delivered the charge . The Lodge having been opened to the 2 nd degree , Bro . William Barritt was Crafted , by

Bro . P . M . Bailey . The Lodge -was subsequently closed to the 1 st degree , and at this stage Bro . Anderton , P . M . Lodges 42 and 191 , P . Prov . G . S . B . E . L . proposed that a letter of condolence be sent , in the name of the Lodge , to the bereaved parents of late Bro . Robert Wright O'Neil , W . M . of Lodge 1012 , and D . C . of Lodge 191 , who , along with Bro . Richard Battersby , S . D . 1012 ( whose body has not

yet bf > en recovered ) , met with such an untimely fate in Morecambe Bay on tho 20 th ult . Bro . O'Neil ( said Bro . Anderson ) was not only a Mason in name , but in heart ; and as it had pleased the Great Master to remove him from their midst , might they all venture to believe that " after life ' s fitful fever he sleeps well . " Bro . Milne P . M . feelingly seconded the proposition , testifying that ever since

the late Bro . O'Neil first saw the light of Freemasonry he ( Bro . Milne ) had always found him carrying out the three great fundamental principles of the Craft . The motion was passed , and the Worshipful Master , who is the deceased's elder brother , tendered his thanks for this expression of feeling on tho part of the Lodge . Bro . Thos . W . Probert then moved that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the

widow of late Bro . J . S . Redfern P . M . Lodge Relief , No . 42 , and P . Prov . G . P . E . L . who died in an exceedingly unlookod for manner while returning from the interment of late Bro . O'Neil ' s remains at Bury Cemetery . Ho spoke in high terms of Bro . Redfern ' s services , and particularly referred to his dignified and impressive discharge of the duties of Installing Master of that Lodge , in which capacity he

had been associated with it from a period when most of the brethren present were strangers to Masonic mysteries . The W . M . cordially seconded the motion , which was passed . Two initiation propositions were received , and the Lodge was closed down at half-past eight o ' clock . Owing to the lamentable occurrences already reported , the usual repast aud convivialities were for the nonce dispensed with . It ought to be stated that the Lodge room was placed in mourning .

Drogheda Lodge , No . 411 . —At the regular meeting , held on 10 th June , at Masonic Hall , Drogheda , there were present Bros . Jeffers W . M ., Dean P . M . ( S . W . pro torn ) , Flinn J . W ., Glenny S . D ., Griffin J . D ., Parsons P . M . ( I . G . pro tem ) , Browne Tyler , Clark P . M . H . K . T . Secretary and Treasurer , Past Masters R . Morton and Harbinson . Visitor—Bro . Harvey 85 . Messrs . William George Percival and Edward Richard Bolton were initiated . Mr . Alfred Hamilton

Ormsby was ballotted for and accepted . Private accounts of the Lodge were presented by the Treasurer . Festival Committee for St . John ' s day appointed . On motion of Bro . Secretary , seconded by Bro . Preston , it was carried that a Royal Arch Warrant be sought for . A committee to carry out this object , to report in October next , was appointed , as proposed by Bro . Secretary , seconded by Bro . Supple .

Faith Lodge , No , 581 . —Monthly meeting held on 16 th June 1875 , at Drovers' Inn , Openshaw . Present : —Bros . Henry Moxon W . M ., H . Derbyshire S . W ., F . Hollins J . W ., J . Bedford S . D ., J . Parker P . M . D . C , J . Walker Steward , J . Ridgway I . G ., C . Beswick Tyler , J . T . Richardson P . M . Secretary , Braddock I . P . M . Business transacted : —Lodge met at 7 p . m . Mr . J . Lloyd initiated by the W . M . who then , in consequence of having a bad sore throat , was compolled to leave the chair , when Bro . Lee Speakman was raised to the sublime degree by Bro . Braddock P . M . and Parker P . M .

Montenore Lodge , No . 1017 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , 16 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . Bros . J . Grunebaum W . M ., Blum S . W ., A . Eskell P . M . as J . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert P . M . A . G . P . Secretary , Gulliford S . D ., Albu J . D ., Dr . Ring I . G . ; Past Masters S . V . Abrahams , Pollitzer , J . De Solla , J . Lazarns , Blumenthal , and a very

numerous assemblage of the brethren were present , it being the closing night , and also to witness the presentation of a testimonial to Bro . E . P . Albert , who had acted as honorary Secretary . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Cooper and Handler were passed to the second degree , and Bros . Berliner and J . Blum were raised to the third degree . The W . M . then

initiated Messrs . Sydney Smith and J . H . Crump . Bro . S . V . Abrahams P . M . then rose , and , in a feeling and eloquent manner , presented Bro . E . P . Albert P . M . honorary Secretary and A . G . P . with a very elegant emblazoned testimonial , on vellum , expressive of the regard and esteem he is held in by all tho members of the Lodge ,

and also for the honour conferred on him , as a member of the Lodge , to have been selected as Assistant Grand Pursuivant , and associated with the name of one whom all classes revere , Sir Moses Montefiore , Bart ., who now , at the age of ninety-one , is about to undertake a journey to the Holy Land , to alleviate the condition of his fellow men and co-religionists . He hoped he would be spared to return to

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his native country with a successful result of his mission . He , in the name of the Lodge , hoped that Brother E . P . Albert would enjoy the honours accorded to him , for he was one well deserving of them . ( Cheers . ) The testimonial is of very elegant and elaborate design , beautifully illuminated , with the arms of the fonnder artistically executed , under the direction of Bro . S . V . Abrahams P . M

Bro . E . P . Albert , in appropriate terms , returned thanks for the valuable presentation . The Lodgo was thon closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe" Royal , Air Street , Piccadilly , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Nichol . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero given , Bro . E . P . Albert A . G . P . returning thanks for tho Grand Officers . The toasts of the W . M ., Wardens

and Officers were given , and Bro . H . G . Buss P . G . T . Middlesex responded for the visitors , who were Bros . A . Pyke 218 , Dispecker 73 , Van Volen late 1017 , Ichenstein 177 , Renshaw 194 , Weingott 15 , and J . Blnm . The W . M . provided a very capital concert , under the direction of Bro . Henri De Solla ; A . Van Biene , the celebrated artist on the violoncello , and tho Misses Da Chunna assisted .

Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 . —The above Lodge met on Wed . nesday , the 9 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , under the able presidency of Bro . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . P . M . and W . M ., Bro . Southwood J . W ., Hollingsworth S . D ., S . Ward J . D ., Monnery I . G ., G . King jun . P . M . Secretary , Darly P . M . Treasurer , Speight Tyler . Past Masters G . King sen ., and Bros . Hooper , Czarnecki

Bnrley , Bigwood , Hodgkinson , Robins , English , Aitchison , Lowes , Mansell , Cox , Ryan , Foss and Spalding . Visitors—Bros . Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C ., F . Phillips S . W . 1096 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Dr . Lilley P . M . 69 , Davis P . M . 960 , Phillips J . W . 1096 , and Western 1489 . There was a great deal of bnsiness on the agenda paper , and the brethren met early . The Lodge was opened and the minutes con

firmed . Bro . Hooper was raised to the third degree , through the courtesy of the W . M ., by Bro . G . King jun . Bros . Cox , Mansell and Robins were passed , and Mr . William Hall , having been ballotted for and accepted , was then initiated into the Order . The ceremonies being very impressively delivered by the W . M . Bro . Jabez Hogg . Tho

Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Simpsons ' Hotel , Strand , where a banquet was provided by Bro . Cathie . The W . M ., who presided in his usual genial and happy manner , proposed the usual loyal , Masonic and routine toasts , and the brethren , after passing a very agreeable and harmonious evening , separated .

Asaph Chapter , No . 1319 . —A warrant has been granted for the formation of this Chapter , which will hold its meetings early in the day , to enable members of the musical and theatrical professions to carry out the duties of Freemasonry , and yet not interfere with their professional engagements , an arrangement which has beon found to work successfully in the parent Lodge . The Companions

assembled on 13 th June , at Freemasons' Hall , when Comp . R . Wentworth Little P . Z . ocoupied the chair as M . E . Z ., E . S . Jones P . Z . as H , and Jas . Weaver P . Z . as J . The warrant having been read , Comp . R . W . Little P . Z . performed the ceremonies of consecration and installation in his nsual perfect and impressive manner . Comps . E . S . Jones P . Z . M . E . Z ., C . Coote sen . H , Jas . Weaver P . Z . J , J . Reed S . E ., F . Bnrgess

Treasurer , W . A . Tinney P . S ., Gilbert Janitor . A vote of thanks and honorary membership were unanimously accorded to Comp . Robert Wentworth Little for the able and impressive manner inwhichho had performed the ceremony of consecration and installation . Several propositions for joining and exaltation having been made the Chapter was closed and the Companions separated .

Blackheath Lodge , No . 1320 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday last , at the Crown Hotel , Black , heath . There were present , Bros . E . W . Pook W . M ., R . B . Webster S . W ., Hubbock P . M . Treasurer , and Collington P . M . Secretary . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the former mooting were read and confirmed . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and

Bro . R . B . Webster , S . W . and W . M . Elect , was installed into the chair by Bro . Hubbock P . M . and Treasurer . The newly-installed W . M . then invested his officers , as follow : —Bros . Pook I . P . M ., Trill S . W ., Scard J . W ., Hubbock P . M . Treasurer , Collington Sec , Turner S . D ., Morsou J . D ., Perridge I . G ., Jardine P . M . D . C , and Ryley Tyler . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat

down to a very capital banquet , provided by Bro . Coppingor . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , that of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . being received with great enthusiasm . The toast of the Pro Grand Master and the Grand Officers followed , and the W . M . stated that he , as well as every one present , was pleased to see a brother so high in the Craft , who had honoured them by hi 3

presence , that was Bro . S . Rawson , P . D . G . M . China , who , in responding , said he thanked the brethren for associating his name with the toast , and he was proud to see so respected a brother a 3 tho W . M , occupying tho chair . ( Cheers . ) Bros . Captain Blakey and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 responded to the toast of the visitors . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Installing Master , Bro . Hubbock P . M .,

Treasurer and P . G . S ., who , since his connexion with the Lodge , had fulfilled every duty to their satisfaction . Br . i . Pook I . P . M . then proposed the toast of the W . M ., whom , he said , was a good Mason , and he was sure his year of office would be a success , for his only aim was the prosperity of the Lodge . The W . M . in brief but appro

priate terms responded . The toast of the Past Mastoid was severally responded to by Bros . Collington , Pook and Hubbock , and the Wardens , Officers , and Tyler ' s toast concluded a very agreeable evening . Great credit is due to Bros . Bilreading and Read for their harmony , the former brother ' s recitations being listened to with great attention , owing to his artistic delineation .

Era Lodge , No . 1423 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday , 12 th instant , at tho Kings Arms Hotel , Hampton ,