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Notices Of Meetings.
Bingham P . M . 771 , Johnson 771 . Bros . Bnnsmead and Stevens were raised to the third degree . Bro . Dixon D . C . called attention to the fact that since tho last meeting of tho Lodge , tho Provincial Grand Master Bro . Sir D . Gooch Bart ., M . P ., had appointed Bro . Hume I . P . M . asP . G . D . C , and Bro . Dick Radclyffe as P . G . Steward . The brethren thereupon saluted the two new Provincial Grand Officers in due form .
Hope Lodge , No . 433 , Brightlingsea . —Tho last monthly meeting was rendered peculiarly interesting by the presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel , suitably inscribed , to W . Bro . George Riches , as a token of resppct on his leaving Brightlingsea for Gorleston , near Gt . Yarmouth . There was a large muster of the brethren in honour of the event ; and the presentation was made by the W . M . Bro . W . S . Ling , who spoke of the great interest Bro . Riches had taken in
Masonry during the past ten or twelve years , and especially of his services to the Lodge of nope . In bidding him farewell on behalf of the brethren , Bro . Ling wished Bro . Riches long lifo and prosperity among those amidst whom he was going to reside Bro . Riches , in a few well chosen words , expressed tho surprise and gratification he felt at the receipt of such a handsome token of their goodwill ; and assured them that he should never forget the kind friends ho left behind him at Brightlingsea .
Frederick Chapter of Unity , No . 452 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday the 8 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon . Present—E . C H . E . Frances Z ., Wm . Sugg H ., W . S . Masterman aa J ., Magnus Ohren P . Z . Scribe E ., James Robins P . Z . Treasurer , Chas . H . Edmanda Scribe N ., Walter Spencer P . S ., A . T . Jeffery , Wm . A . Cogar , A . J . Dickinson , and F . A . Manning . The Chapter
waa opened in ancient form , and the minutes were approved aa correct , and signed . Brother John Methven , having been balloted for at the last meeting , was duly exalted as a Royal Arch Member , and Companion of the Order . E . Comp . Frances then installed his successor E . Comp . Wm . Sugg as Z ., J . W . Sugg , the H . elect , was unavoidably absent , aud Chas . H . Edmands was installed as J .,
Magnus Ohren Scribe E „ Charles Pawley Scribe N ., Edward J . Harty P . S . was also unavoidably absent . A . T . Jeffery as First Assistant , and J . C . F . W . Rogers as Second Assistant , were appointed pro tern , in tho absence of Companion Captain Harty P . S . ; Comp . Speight was re-eleoted Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to E . Comp . H . E . Frances for the gift of the large banners used at Chapter
meetingsthey were the work of hi 3 own hands—and Comp . Frances ' s ability as an artist was commented upon , and much appreciated by tho Comps . present . The bye-laws , with the alterations proposed by Grand Scribe E ., were approved as altered , and ordered to be printed . The Chapter then adjourned to the second Tuesday in April , being the next regular meeting .
La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , No . 538 . —A meeting wa 3 held on 16 th October , at the Horse and Groom , Winsleystreet , W . Present—Bros . W . H . Dean W . M ., Cnndy S . W ., Ginger J . W ., J . Hurdell Sec , C . Davis Treas ., H . Bertram S . D ., Wills J . D ., A . Cohen I . G . Past Master F . G . Baker . Lodge opened ancl minutes were confirmed . Bro . M . Jewel was examined , entrusted ,
and passed . Lodge opened in third degree , and the first section was worked . Lodge closed down , and the first , fourth , and fifth sections of the first lecture were worked . Bro . Cundy was elected W . M . for 30 th inst . Tho Fifteen Sections will be worked on Wednesday , 23 rd October . Bros . E . Farwiw ( S . W . 180 ) W . M ., W . J .
Forguson ( P . M . 177 ) S . W ., and A . Cameron ( P . M . 180 ) J . W . FIRST LECTURE—Bros . Ginger , 0 . le M . Latreille , E . Child , J . Hurdell , R . T . Cook , A . Cameron , C . Koester ; SECOND LECTURE—Bros . W . H . Dean , J . Kew , J . G . Docker , W . J . Ferguson , C . Dairy ; THIRD LECTURE—Bros . L . G . Langdon , D . M . Belfragc , J . Hemming . Lodge will be opened at 7 p . m . Bro . J . Hurdell ( D . C . 1318 ) Hon . Sec .
Brecknock Lodge , No . 651 . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th October , at the Castle Hotel , Brecon . Present—Bros . Richard Webb W . M ., Thos . Batcher S . W ., Thos . Jones J . W ., J . A . Whittle Sec , A . Phipps acting S . D ., Wm . Webb J . D ., H . 0 .
Aveline Maybery Steward , John Morgan I . G ., Jas . Jones Tyler ; P . M . Bro . Hans St . G . Caulfeild . After tho usual routiue , the Charter of tho old Brecknock Lodge , No . 542 , 1 st August 1789 , was ordered to be framed and hung up in the Lodge room . Bro . Wm . Price was raised .
William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — On Friday , the 11 th of October , at the Feathers' Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgware-road . Present—Bros . George Tribbel W . M ., Hayes S . W ., Nichols J . W ., A . Braun Sec , Rudderforth Preceptor ,
Godden S . D ., Hall J . D ., Hill I . G . ; Clipper , Kennard , Murch , & c . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Godden candidate . Lodge was opened iu the second degree , and that ceremony was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Reid caudidate . Bro . Hayes was elected W . M . for the ensuing Friday .
Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —On nth October , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew-bridge . Present—Bros . Tucker ( Treas . ) W . M ., Blasby S . W ., Kyezor J . W ., Gunner ( Sec ) S . D ., Talbot J . D ., Emerson I . G . P . M . 's Bros . Roe Preceptor ,
Gardiner . Visitor—Bro . Jones 1612 . The Lodge was opened iu the three degrees . Bro . Tucker gave the 1 cture of the third . He also worked the initiation ceremony , Bro . Talbot candidate . Bro . Jones-¦ was elected a member , and Bro . Blasby appointed W . M . for next meeting .
Notices Of Meetings.
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held ita weekly meeting on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters ' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Weige W . M ., J . Lorkin S . W ., Christian J . W ., Gilham S . D ., McClean J . D ., Polak I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treasurer , P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . C . Lorkin Brasted , Jones , and others . The Lodge was opened and minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Brasted answered the ques .
tions ; Lodgo was opened in tho third degree , and the ceremony wa 3 rehearsed . Bvo . C . Lorkin gave tho traditional history . Lodgo was called from labour to refreshment , and afterwards resumed dnties . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the 1 st and 3 rd sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Jones P . M . of Lodgo 917 waa elected a member . Bro . J . Lorkin will preside next week . The Preceptor will work the installation ceremony on Tuesday , tho 29 th inst ., when the Secretary will occupy the chair .
Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —On 16 th October , at Bro . Hvde ' a , Red Lion , Poppins-court , Fleet-street , Bro . Abell W . M ., Vizzard S . W ., Gladwell J . W ., Collinson I . G ., Long P . M . and Preceptor , and others . After the confirmation of the Minutes tho ceremony of raising was ably performed by tho W . M ., and the sections of the degree were worked by the brethren . Bro . Bowman of the Pythagorean Lodge was elected a member , and Bro . Vizzard W . M . for tho ensuing week . Lodge was then closed .
Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth , under the able presidenoy of Bro . W . A . Morgan the W . M . The following officers and brethren were present : —Bros . J . B . Walker J . W ., H . Wilson Treasurer , J . Frost Sec , W . J . Huntley J . D ., Fredk . Reed D . C , F . W . Wardroper I . G ., E . H . Boddy P . M .. J . G . Carter P . M ., George Howick
P . M ., H . E . Frances ( visitor ) P . M ., J . G . Kewney P . M ., H . R . Jone 3 I . P . M ., P . Cooke P . M ., C . W . Gray P . M ., F . H . Newens P . M . ; John Sanders , J . F . Tucker , Percy , V . Denham , W . Springott , W . H . Prioe , A . J . Duck , G . Clark , H . J . Newens , George Fortesoue , and A . A . Denham . Bro . Boddy P . M . filled tho position of S . W . Bro . J . Sanders waa raised , Bro . Tucker passed , and Mr . Joseph Wm . Marshall , of Balham , and Mr . William Field , of Putney , were initiated by the
W . M . Ifc was nnanimously resolved , upon the motion of Bro . Carter P . M ., seconded by Bro . Gray P . M ., that a jewel of tho value of five guineas , and a purse containing a like amount , be presented to Bro . John Frost the Secretary , for the very efficient manner in which ha had carried on the duties of his office for many years past . At the conclusion of the business , an excellent dinner was provided by Bro . H . Dougherty , when the usual loyal , patriotic , and Masonio toasts wero given and . responded to .
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodgo held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 9 th of Octobor , at the Masonio Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . Arthur Welch Prov . G . R . Berks and Bucks W . M ., W . H . Herbert P . M . acting S . W ., J . Early Danks J . W , J . H . Hawkes Steward acting Secretary , W . Ferguson S . D ., E . J . Blackwell J . D ., W . Hemmings Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . R . C . Hurley
P . P . G . S . W ., Bros . Hunt , Pulley , Bailey . Tho Lodge was openod , the minutes of last regular Lodge were read and confirmed . The byelaws , Nos . 3 , 4 and 5 , wero altered . Tho W . M . read a letter , accom . panied by papers that he had received from the W . M . of 414 , ancl after along discussion , it was resolved that a Lodge of Emergency bo called for the 23 rd to reconsider tho matter . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed .
Macdonald Lodge , No . 1216 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 10 th October , at Head Quarters , First Surrey Rifles , Camberwell . Present—Bros . T . W . Carnell W . M ., G . Waterall P . M . S . W ., D . A . Ross J . W ., W . J . Messenger Sec , W . C . Hale S . D ., T . A . Hurper J . D ., C . H . Ncvill D . C , A . R . Cranch I . G ., H . Steed Tyler ; Bros . Jarman , Rugg , Cuff , Clay , Curtis . Fitzer , and many brethren belonging to the Lodge ; also Visitors
Bros . P . M . F . T . Dubois , W . M . T . Edmondstone , W . M . H . A . Dubois . The Lodge being duly formed , Bro . Dane was examined and entrusted , and upon the Lodge being opened in the second degree , Bro . Dane was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft . The Lodge having been closed in the second degree , Bros . Dubois and A . G . White were initiated by tho W . M . in his usual impressive manner . The Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the customary supper , which was followed by an agreeable musical entertainment .
Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —At Bro . Pigot ' s , Finsbury Park Tavern , ou Wednesday , the 16 th inst . Bros . C N . Campboll W . M ., T . Goode S . W ., A . Goode J . W ., Dickinson Preceptor , Fenner S . D ., Walker J . D ., Bee I . G . ; also Bros . Oldis , Pigot , Wood , Saul , & c Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Oldis candidate . The W . M . resigned tho chair in favour of
Bro . Walker . Lodgo was advanced , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Oldis acting as candidate . Lodge being resumed , Bro . Campbell took tho chair . Bro . T . Goode was unanimonsly elected to preside at next meeting . A vote of thanks was awarded to the W . M ., this being the first timo of his occupying the chair ofK . S .
St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction . —On Monday evening , at Bro . P . M . Mortlock ' s , Gun Hotel , Wapping . Bros . G . H . Stephens W . M ., W . E . Banks S . W ., C . Veal J . W ., T . Mortlock Preceptor , McDonald S . D ., Moss J . D ., Wooding I . G . ; also Bros . Greeley , Brame Secretary , & c . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Lodge was opeued in the second and third degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Brame candidate . Lodge was closed down , and the WM , worked tho third section of the first lecture , which wag
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Notices Of Meetings.
Bingham P . M . 771 , Johnson 771 . Bros . Bnnsmead and Stevens were raised to the third degree . Bro . Dixon D . C . called attention to the fact that since tho last meeting of tho Lodge , tho Provincial Grand Master Bro . Sir D . Gooch Bart ., M . P ., had appointed Bro . Hume I . P . M . asP . G . D . C , and Bro . Dick Radclyffe as P . G . Steward . The brethren thereupon saluted the two new Provincial Grand Officers in due form .
Hope Lodge , No . 433 , Brightlingsea . —Tho last monthly meeting was rendered peculiarly interesting by the presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel , suitably inscribed , to W . Bro . George Riches , as a token of resppct on his leaving Brightlingsea for Gorleston , near Gt . Yarmouth . There was a large muster of the brethren in honour of the event ; and the presentation was made by the W . M . Bro . W . S . Ling , who spoke of the great interest Bro . Riches had taken in
Masonry during the past ten or twelve years , and especially of his services to the Lodge of nope . In bidding him farewell on behalf of the brethren , Bro . Ling wished Bro . Riches long lifo and prosperity among those amidst whom he was going to reside Bro . Riches , in a few well chosen words , expressed tho surprise and gratification he felt at the receipt of such a handsome token of their goodwill ; and assured them that he should never forget the kind friends ho left behind him at Brightlingsea .
Frederick Chapter of Unity , No . 452 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday the 8 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon . Present—E . C H . E . Frances Z ., Wm . Sugg H ., W . S . Masterman aa J ., Magnus Ohren P . Z . Scribe E ., James Robins P . Z . Treasurer , Chas . H . Edmanda Scribe N ., Walter Spencer P . S ., A . T . Jeffery , Wm . A . Cogar , A . J . Dickinson , and F . A . Manning . The Chapter
waa opened in ancient form , and the minutes were approved aa correct , and signed . Brother John Methven , having been balloted for at the last meeting , was duly exalted as a Royal Arch Member , and Companion of the Order . E . Comp . Frances then installed his successor E . Comp . Wm . Sugg as Z ., J . W . Sugg , the H . elect , was unavoidably absent , aud Chas . H . Edmands was installed as J .,
Magnus Ohren Scribe E „ Charles Pawley Scribe N ., Edward J . Harty P . S . was also unavoidably absent . A . T . Jeffery as First Assistant , and J . C . F . W . Rogers as Second Assistant , were appointed pro tern , in tho absence of Companion Captain Harty P . S . ; Comp . Speight was re-eleoted Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to E . Comp . H . E . Frances for the gift of the large banners used at Chapter
meetingsthey were the work of hi 3 own hands—and Comp . Frances ' s ability as an artist was commented upon , and much appreciated by tho Comps . present . The bye-laws , with the alterations proposed by Grand Scribe E ., were approved as altered , and ordered to be printed . The Chapter then adjourned to the second Tuesday in April , being the next regular meeting .
La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , No . 538 . —A meeting wa 3 held on 16 th October , at the Horse and Groom , Winsleystreet , W . Present—Bros . W . H . Dean W . M ., Cnndy S . W ., Ginger J . W ., J . Hurdell Sec , C . Davis Treas ., H . Bertram S . D ., Wills J . D ., A . Cohen I . G . Past Master F . G . Baker . Lodge opened ancl minutes were confirmed . Bro . M . Jewel was examined , entrusted ,
and passed . Lodge opened in third degree , and the first section was worked . Lodge closed down , and the first , fourth , and fifth sections of the first lecture were worked . Bro . Cundy was elected W . M . for 30 th inst . Tho Fifteen Sections will be worked on Wednesday , 23 rd October . Bros . E . Farwiw ( S . W . 180 ) W . M ., W . J .
Forguson ( P . M . 177 ) S . W ., and A . Cameron ( P . M . 180 ) J . W . FIRST LECTURE—Bros . Ginger , 0 . le M . Latreille , E . Child , J . Hurdell , R . T . Cook , A . Cameron , C . Koester ; SECOND LECTURE—Bros . W . H . Dean , J . Kew , J . G . Docker , W . J . Ferguson , C . Dairy ; THIRD LECTURE—Bros . L . G . Langdon , D . M . Belfragc , J . Hemming . Lodge will be opened at 7 p . m . Bro . J . Hurdell ( D . C . 1318 ) Hon . Sec .
Brecknock Lodge , No . 651 . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th October , at the Castle Hotel , Brecon . Present—Bros . Richard Webb W . M ., Thos . Batcher S . W ., Thos . Jones J . W ., J . A . Whittle Sec , A . Phipps acting S . D ., Wm . Webb J . D ., H . 0 .
Aveline Maybery Steward , John Morgan I . G ., Jas . Jones Tyler ; P . M . Bro . Hans St . G . Caulfeild . After tho usual routiue , the Charter of tho old Brecknock Lodge , No . 542 , 1 st August 1789 , was ordered to be framed and hung up in the Lodge room . Bro . Wm . Price was raised .
William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — On Friday , the 11 th of October , at the Feathers' Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgware-road . Present—Bros . George Tribbel W . M ., Hayes S . W ., Nichols J . W ., A . Braun Sec , Rudderforth Preceptor ,
Godden S . D ., Hall J . D ., Hill I . G . ; Clipper , Kennard , Murch , & c . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Godden candidate . Lodge was opened iu the second degree , and that ceremony was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Reid caudidate . Bro . Hayes was elected W . M . for the ensuing Friday .
Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —On nth October , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew-bridge . Present—Bros . Tucker ( Treas . ) W . M ., Blasby S . W ., Kyezor J . W ., Gunner ( Sec ) S . D ., Talbot J . D ., Emerson I . G . P . M . 's Bros . Roe Preceptor ,
Gardiner . Visitor—Bro . Jones 1612 . The Lodge was opened iu the three degrees . Bro . Tucker gave the 1 cture of the third . He also worked the initiation ceremony , Bro . Talbot candidate . Bro . Jones-¦ was elected a member , and Bro . Blasby appointed W . M . for next meeting .
Notices Of Meetings.
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held ita weekly meeting on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters ' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Weige W . M ., J . Lorkin S . W ., Christian J . W ., Gilham S . D ., McClean J . D ., Polak I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treasurer , P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . C . Lorkin Brasted , Jones , and others . The Lodge was opened and minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Brasted answered the ques .
tions ; Lodgo was opened in tho third degree , and the ceremony wa 3 rehearsed . Bvo . C . Lorkin gave tho traditional history . Lodgo was called from labour to refreshment , and afterwards resumed dnties . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the 1 st and 3 rd sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Jones P . M . of Lodgo 917 waa elected a member . Bro . J . Lorkin will preside next week . The Preceptor will work the installation ceremony on Tuesday , tho 29 th inst ., when the Secretary will occupy the chair .
Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —On 16 th October , at Bro . Hvde ' a , Red Lion , Poppins-court , Fleet-street , Bro . Abell W . M ., Vizzard S . W ., Gladwell J . W ., Collinson I . G ., Long P . M . and Preceptor , and others . After the confirmation of the Minutes tho ceremony of raising was ably performed by tho W . M ., and the sections of the degree were worked by the brethren . Bro . Bowman of the Pythagorean Lodge was elected a member , and Bro . Vizzard W . M . for tho ensuing week . Lodge was then closed .
Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth , under the able presidenoy of Bro . W . A . Morgan the W . M . The following officers and brethren were present : —Bros . J . B . Walker J . W ., H . Wilson Treasurer , J . Frost Sec , W . J . Huntley J . D ., Fredk . Reed D . C , F . W . Wardroper I . G ., E . H . Boddy P . M .. J . G . Carter P . M ., George Howick
P . M ., H . E . Frances ( visitor ) P . M ., J . G . Kewney P . M ., H . R . Jone 3 I . P . M ., P . Cooke P . M ., C . W . Gray P . M ., F . H . Newens P . M . ; John Sanders , J . F . Tucker , Percy , V . Denham , W . Springott , W . H . Prioe , A . J . Duck , G . Clark , H . J . Newens , George Fortesoue , and A . A . Denham . Bro . Boddy P . M . filled tho position of S . W . Bro . J . Sanders waa raised , Bro . Tucker passed , and Mr . Joseph Wm . Marshall , of Balham , and Mr . William Field , of Putney , were initiated by the
W . M . Ifc was nnanimously resolved , upon the motion of Bro . Carter P . M ., seconded by Bro . Gray P . M ., that a jewel of tho value of five guineas , and a purse containing a like amount , be presented to Bro . John Frost the Secretary , for the very efficient manner in which ha had carried on the duties of his office for many years past . At the conclusion of the business , an excellent dinner was provided by Bro . H . Dougherty , when the usual loyal , patriotic , and Masonio toasts wero given and . responded to .
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodgo held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 9 th of Octobor , at the Masonio Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . Arthur Welch Prov . G . R . Berks and Bucks W . M ., W . H . Herbert P . M . acting S . W ., J . Early Danks J . W , J . H . Hawkes Steward acting Secretary , W . Ferguson S . D ., E . J . Blackwell J . D ., W . Hemmings Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . R . C . Hurley
P . P . G . S . W ., Bros . Hunt , Pulley , Bailey . Tho Lodge was openod , the minutes of last regular Lodge were read and confirmed . The byelaws , Nos . 3 , 4 and 5 , wero altered . Tho W . M . read a letter , accom . panied by papers that he had received from the W . M . of 414 , ancl after along discussion , it was resolved that a Lodge of Emergency bo called for the 23 rd to reconsider tho matter . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed .
Macdonald Lodge , No . 1216 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 10 th October , at Head Quarters , First Surrey Rifles , Camberwell . Present—Bros . T . W . Carnell W . M ., G . Waterall P . M . S . W ., D . A . Ross J . W ., W . J . Messenger Sec , W . C . Hale S . D ., T . A . Hurper J . D ., C . H . Ncvill D . C , A . R . Cranch I . G ., H . Steed Tyler ; Bros . Jarman , Rugg , Cuff , Clay , Curtis . Fitzer , and many brethren belonging to the Lodge ; also Visitors
Bros . P . M . F . T . Dubois , W . M . T . Edmondstone , W . M . H . A . Dubois . The Lodge being duly formed , Bro . Dane was examined and entrusted , and upon the Lodge being opened in the second degree , Bro . Dane was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft . The Lodge having been closed in the second degree , Bros . Dubois and A . G . White were initiated by tho W . M . in his usual impressive manner . The Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the customary supper , which was followed by an agreeable musical entertainment .
Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —At Bro . Pigot ' s , Finsbury Park Tavern , ou Wednesday , the 16 th inst . Bros . C N . Campboll W . M ., T . Goode S . W ., A . Goode J . W ., Dickinson Preceptor , Fenner S . D ., Walker J . D ., Bee I . G . ; also Bros . Oldis , Pigot , Wood , Saul , & c Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Oldis candidate . The W . M . resigned tho chair in favour of
Bro . Walker . Lodgo was advanced , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Oldis acting as candidate . Lodge being resumed , Bro . Campbell took tho chair . Bro . T . Goode was unanimonsly elected to preside at next meeting . A vote of thanks was awarded to the W . M ., this being the first timo of his occupying the chair ofK . S .
St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction . —On Monday evening , at Bro . P . M . Mortlock ' s , Gun Hotel , Wapping . Bros . G . H . Stephens W . M ., W . E . Banks S . W ., C . Veal J . W ., T . Mortlock Preceptor , McDonald S . D ., Moss J . D ., Wooding I . G . ; also Bros . Greeley , Brame Secretary , & c . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Lodge was opeued in the second and third degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Brame candidate . Lodge was closed down , and the WM , worked tho third section of the first lecture , which wag