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Notices Of Meetings.
Chiltem Lodge , No . 1470 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 16 th instant , at the Town Hall , Dunstable . Present—Bros . Frederick Howell W . M ., Haselgrove S . W ., Randall J . W ., Saunders S . D ., Otway J . D ., Russell D . C ., Butler Steward , Sinkwell I . G ., T . Day Tyler ; Bros . Gard , Harris , Ballansaud Oakley ;
Visitors , Bros . Harris and Farr 475 . Business—Tho Lodge having been opened , Bro . Ballans was passed to the 2 nd degree . Captain Teale , having been elected by an unanimous vote , was regularly initiated into the Order . The W . M . gave the lectures on the tracing boards in both degrees , and received the hearty thanks of the brethren for the Masonic treat he had afforded them .
Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , 1524 — This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , the 3 rd November , at Bro . Symes ' s , Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . Marsh W . M ., Shackleton S . W ., Batty J . W ., Robinson J . D ., Brand I . G ., GilchristP . M . and Preceptor , and Bros . Lee , Chapman , Fieldwick , Streeton , Hill , Gross , Symes , Dallas , Brasted , Harding , Johnson ,
Finch , Somers , H . Meyer and Pool . Business—The Lodge was opened , minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . Meyer acting as candidate . The first four sections of the degree were worked by Bro . Lee , assisted by the brethren . It was unanimously resolved that Bro . Pool , of No . 764 , Hartlepool , be elected a joining member of this Lodge of Instruction ,
and that Bro . Shackleton be W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Lee then expressed the great pleasure it gave him to present Bro . Gilchrist with a handsome and massive signet ring , as a slight token of the esteem in which the worthy Preceptor is held by the members of the Lodge . Bro . Gilchrist , in accepting the gift , thanked the brethren for the kindly way they had always received him , and assured them
the ring would ever be considered by him a pleasing reminder of the many happy hours he had passed among them . Bro . Gilchrist was unanimously re-elected Preceptor for the ensuing year , also Bro . Symes as Treasurer .. Bro . Lee informed the brethren that Bro . Lister desired to resign his post as Secretary , his health not permitting him to be so regular an attendant as he
otherwise would have been . Bro . Lee therefore proposed the resignation of Bro . Lister as Secretary be accepted , with regret , and a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for his very valuable services during the past year , also that Bro . Shackleton bo elected Secretary for the ensuing year of office ; seconded by Bro . Chapman , and carried unanimously ; a vote of thanks was also awarded to Bro . Fieldwick
for his able assistance during the past year ; to be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Chapman then proposed , and Bro . Shackleton seconded , a vote of thanks bo recorded on the minutes to Bro . Lee , as the vote of the evening , for the very great services he had rendered to the Lodge since its founding . Nothing else offering , the Lodge was closed in ancient form , and adjourned .
Addiscombe Lodge , No . 1556 . —At a regular meeting of this Lodge held on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at Alma Tavern , Addiscombe , present—Bros . Turquant sen . W . M ., Mastcrman as P . M ., , J . P . Smith J . W ., Gray S . D ., Pitt J . D ., Francis P . G . D . Secretary , Turquant jun . I . G ., Carpenter D . C ., A . Lambert , S . Shorrard Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Rev . H . Jones and Macpherson P . M . and Secretary of the Hornsey Lodge , No . 890 . Business—The three ceremonies
were worked by the W . M ., in a manner that made a deep impression on the respective candidates , while at the same time , all who were familiar with the rituals felt great pleasure in hearing them so admirably rendered . There were two candidates for initiation , two for passing , and five for raising . The W . M . presented a banner to the Lodge , on which his arms were cmblasoned ; a Masonic carpet , a kneeling stool , and a Bible cushion were also severall y presented b y some of the members . After the Lodge was closed , a banquet was
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served , in a very creditable manner , at which congratulations wera freely expressed on the great success that had attended the Lodge ; hitherto .
Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 1558 . —This Lodge , held its first regular meeting on Thursday , the 11 th November 1875 , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell . Present — Bros . Wm , Snowden W . M ., W . S . Cackett S . W ., T . Sloap J . W ., J . Dauu Sec , W . Mitchell S . D ., A . Runacres J . D , E . W . Boyton D . C ., J . Kemp I . G ., W . Chalk Steward , F . Geid-r Tyler . Visitors—Bros . V . Wilson
P . M . Etonian 209 , P . Tonten , Victoria 1056 , W . Rowlands , Royal Jubilee 72 , A . Martin jun . Joppa 188 . Business—To confirm minutes of Consecration and Installation , also Lodge of Emergency 28 th October . A ballot was taken for the following gentlemen as initiates , viz . Messrs . C . E . Power , 4 Camberwell Road ; T . Taylor , 67 Camber .. well Road ; E Pearman , 93 Union Street , Borough ; C . Sims , Statiou
Hotel , Camberwell New Road ; J . E . Pentreatb , 11 Albert Street , Newington . The ballot was unanimously favourable in each case and the candidates , being present , were initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient custom . On the W . M . rising for the first time it was announced that all the officers had presented their collars and jewels to the Lodge , and it was resolved to enter a vote
of thanks on the minutes of tho Lodge to them for their kind presentation , also the following votes of thanks to be recorded in the minutes . To W . M ., for zeal and untiring energy in the formation of the Lodge . To S . W ., for kindness in lending harmonium to Lodge at Consecration . To S . D ., for kindness in presenting a box to'hold Lodge collars , jewels , & o . To Steward , for services rendered as Secretary
during preliminary meetings in formation of Lodge . To Bro . S . J . Harvey , of Royal Jubilee , No . 72 , for present of Square and Compasses for sacred volume . Notice of motion was given to raise initiation fee from five to seven guineas . Proposition was made and seconded for three gentlemen as initiates . The bye-laws , as sanctioned by Grand Lodge , were read in open Lodge and confirmed . All Masonio
business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form , & c , and adjourned till the second Thursday in December . The brethren then sat down to refreshment , and the remainder of the evening was pleasantly spent iu the enjoyment of creature comforts and complimentary speeches . This new Lodge is now fairly established , and its success appears to bo certain .
Oxford University Chapter , Eose Croix . —The third anniversary meeting of this Chapter was held , on the 10 th November , in the University Masonic Hall , the attendance being larger than we remember to have seen upon any previous occasion , except when the Chapter was consecrated , three years ago . Four candidates were perfected by the M . W . S ., the Illustrious Brother H . H . Riacb , 30
degree , who then proceeded to instal his successor , the Illustrious Brother Lieut-Col . the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , 30 degree , Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , 18 degree , was appointed to the chair of First General for the ensuing year , that of Second General being conferred on Bro . J . Robertson , 18 degree , and that of High Prelate upou Bro . the Rev . W . Neville , 18 degree . The two Past Most Wise Sovereigns
of the Chapter , tho very Illustrious Bro . the Rev . A . B . Frazer , 33 de » gree , aud the Illustrious Bro . the W . F . Short , 32 degree , were pre . sented with the jewels of past rank which had been voted to them . We are glad to learn that this Chapter , one of the most important in the country , is in a most satisfactory position , both as regards tho
number of its members , and as regards its finances , and we think that if its chair is only held in the future by brethren who havo its interests as much at heart as those Illustrious Brothers who have already occupied it ( and we have every reason to hope this will bo the case ) the Chapter will be one of which the Supremo Council , 33 degree , may well be proud .
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THE HOLBORN RESTAURANT , 218 HIGH HOLBORN ONE OF THE SIGHTS AND ONE OF THE COMFORTS OF LONDON . Attractions of the chief PARISIAN ESTABLISHMENTS , with the quiet and order essential to English customs . DINNERS AND LUNCHEONS FROM DAILY BILL OP FARE . A Table ( THote every evening from 6 to 8-30 . Price 3 s 6 d . INCLUDING SOUPS , FISH , ENTREES , JOINTS , SWEETS , CHEESE , SALAD , & c , WITH DESSERT . £ iThis FAV 0 UKITE DINNER is accompanied by a SELECTION of High-class INSTRUMENTAL MTJSIC . COFFEE , TEA , CHESS AND SMOKING ROOMS .
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MR . THOMAS C . MACROW , 252 WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD , LOUDON , S . E . ( OPPOSITE ASTLEY'S THEATRE . ) BUSINESSES , of Every Description , let qu etly and quickly ( Town or Country ) . AU panics wis ing to sell , call or scud full particulars . Registi ation fee . Hours , 10 to G ; Saturday , 10 to 3 ] Enclose stamp for reply . No canvassers emploved ' ESTABLISHED 1864 . riPAMAB , INDIEN ( universally prescribed J _ by the Faculty ) , a laxative , refreshing , mid medicated fruit lozenge , for tlie immediate relief and eifectual cure of constipation , he-duchc , bile , hcemorrhoids , -Sc . Tamar l « nlike piUs and tl'O usual purgatives ) is agreeable to take , aud never produce * irritation . — - ' . is 6 d per box , i . ost free ' 2 d extra . —E . GKILLON , 31 Colemau-st ^ et , London , E . O . ; and of all Chemists .
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o BEST HOUSE w LONDON FOR CORDIALS , SPIRIT Colouring , Capillaire , and Spruce , is 258 High Holborn , the old-established Dantzic Stores . —ADAM HILL is the original maker of Ale Spice and Fettle , Syrup of Limes , or Concentrated Lemonade , Syrup of Pine Apple for Rum Syrup of Grape for Brandy , Honey Cream for Gin ; and many other useful articles were first introduced to the Spirit Trade by Adam Hill . A printed list , with prices aud directions for use . Order by post .
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NERVOUS and PHYSICAL DEBILITY . —A gentleman , after years o * suffering , has discovered a simple means of sel cure . He will be happy to forward the particulars to any sufferer on receipt of a stamped and directed envelope . Address—Mr . J . T . Sewoll , 7 Musgrave Crescent , Fulham , London .
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Will shortly be rrudi / , New Kdition , Enlarged , Crown 8 vo ,, Cloth . Price : >» . TT 7-. AJFS AND STRAYS , CHIEFM FEOJT VT rim CHESS BOARD , by Captain Hugh A . Kennedy , Vice-President of the British Chess Association , Lo . YDOJf : W . W . MOBGAX , 87 BABBICA } r .
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Demy svo , Price 7 s ( id . THE CHESS OPENINGS . By RollKKT B . WOBMALB . LONDON : W W . . MORGAN , 67 BABBICAIT , E . O .
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Price Is , FR EEMASONRY : ITS OUTWARD AND VISIBLE SIGNS . —PAST I . Tho Three Degrees of Craft Masonry , with Illustrations . Designed as companion to tho "Book of the Lodge and Officer ' s Manual . " SPENCER'S MASONIC DEPOT .
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Notices Of Meetings.
Chiltem Lodge , No . 1470 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 16 th instant , at the Town Hall , Dunstable . Present—Bros . Frederick Howell W . M ., Haselgrove S . W ., Randall J . W ., Saunders S . D ., Otway J . D ., Russell D . C ., Butler Steward , Sinkwell I . G ., T . Day Tyler ; Bros . Gard , Harris , Ballansaud Oakley ;
Visitors , Bros . Harris and Farr 475 . Business—Tho Lodge having been opened , Bro . Ballans was passed to the 2 nd degree . Captain Teale , having been elected by an unanimous vote , was regularly initiated into the Order . The W . M . gave the lectures on the tracing boards in both degrees , and received the hearty thanks of the brethren for the Masonic treat he had afforded them .
Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , 1524 — This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , the 3 rd November , at Bro . Symes ' s , Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . Marsh W . M ., Shackleton S . W ., Batty J . W ., Robinson J . D ., Brand I . G ., GilchristP . M . and Preceptor , and Bros . Lee , Chapman , Fieldwick , Streeton , Hill , Gross , Symes , Dallas , Brasted , Harding , Johnson ,
Finch , Somers , H . Meyer and Pool . Business—The Lodge was opened , minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . Meyer acting as candidate . The first four sections of the degree were worked by Bro . Lee , assisted by the brethren . It was unanimously resolved that Bro . Pool , of No . 764 , Hartlepool , be elected a joining member of this Lodge of Instruction ,
and that Bro . Shackleton be W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Lee then expressed the great pleasure it gave him to present Bro . Gilchrist with a handsome and massive signet ring , as a slight token of the esteem in which the worthy Preceptor is held by the members of the Lodge . Bro . Gilchrist , in accepting the gift , thanked the brethren for the kindly way they had always received him , and assured them
the ring would ever be considered by him a pleasing reminder of the many happy hours he had passed among them . Bro . Gilchrist was unanimously re-elected Preceptor for the ensuing year , also Bro . Symes as Treasurer .. Bro . Lee informed the brethren that Bro . Lister desired to resign his post as Secretary , his health not permitting him to be so regular an attendant as he
otherwise would have been . Bro . Lee therefore proposed the resignation of Bro . Lister as Secretary be accepted , with regret , and a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for his very valuable services during the past year , also that Bro . Shackleton bo elected Secretary for the ensuing year of office ; seconded by Bro . Chapman , and carried unanimously ; a vote of thanks was also awarded to Bro . Fieldwick
for his able assistance during the past year ; to be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Chapman then proposed , and Bro . Shackleton seconded , a vote of thanks bo recorded on the minutes to Bro . Lee , as the vote of the evening , for the very great services he had rendered to the Lodge since its founding . Nothing else offering , the Lodge was closed in ancient form , and adjourned .
Addiscombe Lodge , No . 1556 . —At a regular meeting of this Lodge held on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at Alma Tavern , Addiscombe , present—Bros . Turquant sen . W . M ., Mastcrman as P . M ., , J . P . Smith J . W ., Gray S . D ., Pitt J . D ., Francis P . G . D . Secretary , Turquant jun . I . G ., Carpenter D . C ., A . Lambert , S . Shorrard Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Rev . H . Jones and Macpherson P . M . and Secretary of the Hornsey Lodge , No . 890 . Business—The three ceremonies
were worked by the W . M ., in a manner that made a deep impression on the respective candidates , while at the same time , all who were familiar with the rituals felt great pleasure in hearing them so admirably rendered . There were two candidates for initiation , two for passing , and five for raising . The W . M . presented a banner to the Lodge , on which his arms were cmblasoned ; a Masonic carpet , a kneeling stool , and a Bible cushion were also severall y presented b y some of the members . After the Lodge was closed , a banquet was
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served , in a very creditable manner , at which congratulations wera freely expressed on the great success that had attended the Lodge ; hitherto .
Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 1558 . —This Lodge , held its first regular meeting on Thursday , the 11 th November 1875 , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell . Present — Bros . Wm , Snowden W . M ., W . S . Cackett S . W ., T . Sloap J . W ., J . Dauu Sec , W . Mitchell S . D ., A . Runacres J . D , E . W . Boyton D . C ., J . Kemp I . G ., W . Chalk Steward , F . Geid-r Tyler . Visitors—Bros . V . Wilson
P . M . Etonian 209 , P . Tonten , Victoria 1056 , W . Rowlands , Royal Jubilee 72 , A . Martin jun . Joppa 188 . Business—To confirm minutes of Consecration and Installation , also Lodge of Emergency 28 th October . A ballot was taken for the following gentlemen as initiates , viz . Messrs . C . E . Power , 4 Camberwell Road ; T . Taylor , 67 Camber .. well Road ; E Pearman , 93 Union Street , Borough ; C . Sims , Statiou
Hotel , Camberwell New Road ; J . E . Pentreatb , 11 Albert Street , Newington . The ballot was unanimously favourable in each case and the candidates , being present , were initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient custom . On the W . M . rising for the first time it was announced that all the officers had presented their collars and jewels to the Lodge , and it was resolved to enter a vote
of thanks on the minutes of tho Lodge to them for their kind presentation , also the following votes of thanks to be recorded in the minutes . To W . M ., for zeal and untiring energy in the formation of the Lodge . To S . W ., for kindness in lending harmonium to Lodge at Consecration . To S . D ., for kindness in presenting a box to'hold Lodge collars , jewels , & o . To Steward , for services rendered as Secretary
during preliminary meetings in formation of Lodge . To Bro . S . J . Harvey , of Royal Jubilee , No . 72 , for present of Square and Compasses for sacred volume . Notice of motion was given to raise initiation fee from five to seven guineas . Proposition was made and seconded for three gentlemen as initiates . The bye-laws , as sanctioned by Grand Lodge , were read in open Lodge and confirmed . All Masonio
business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form , & c , and adjourned till the second Thursday in December . The brethren then sat down to refreshment , and the remainder of the evening was pleasantly spent iu the enjoyment of creature comforts and complimentary speeches . This new Lodge is now fairly established , and its success appears to bo certain .
Oxford University Chapter , Eose Croix . —The third anniversary meeting of this Chapter was held , on the 10 th November , in the University Masonic Hall , the attendance being larger than we remember to have seen upon any previous occasion , except when the Chapter was consecrated , three years ago . Four candidates were perfected by the M . W . S ., the Illustrious Brother H . H . Riacb , 30
degree , who then proceeded to instal his successor , the Illustrious Brother Lieut-Col . the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , 30 degree , Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , 18 degree , was appointed to the chair of First General for the ensuing year , that of Second General being conferred on Bro . J . Robertson , 18 degree , and that of High Prelate upou Bro . the Rev . W . Neville , 18 degree . The two Past Most Wise Sovereigns
of the Chapter , tho very Illustrious Bro . the Rev . A . B . Frazer , 33 de » gree , aud the Illustrious Bro . the W . F . Short , 32 degree , were pre . sented with the jewels of past rank which had been voted to them . We are glad to learn that this Chapter , one of the most important in the country , is in a most satisfactory position , both as regards tho
number of its members , and as regards its finances , and we think that if its chair is only held in the future by brethren who havo its interests as much at heart as those Illustrious Brothers who have already occupied it ( and we have every reason to hope this will bo the case ) the Chapter will be one of which the Supremo Council , 33 degree , may well be proud .
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THE HOLBORN RESTAURANT , 218 HIGH HOLBORN ONE OF THE SIGHTS AND ONE OF THE COMFORTS OF LONDON . Attractions of the chief PARISIAN ESTABLISHMENTS , with the quiet and order essential to English customs . DINNERS AND LUNCHEONS FROM DAILY BILL OP FARE . A Table ( THote every evening from 6 to 8-30 . Price 3 s 6 d . INCLUDING SOUPS , FISH , ENTREES , JOINTS , SWEETS , CHEESE , SALAD , & c , WITH DESSERT . £ iThis FAV 0 UKITE DINNER is accompanied by a SELECTION of High-class INSTRUMENTAL MTJSIC . COFFEE , TEA , CHESS AND SMOKING ROOMS .
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MR . THOMAS C . MACROW , 252 WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD , LOUDON , S . E . ( OPPOSITE ASTLEY'S THEATRE . ) BUSINESSES , of Every Description , let qu etly and quickly ( Town or Country ) . AU panics wis ing to sell , call or scud full particulars . Registi ation fee . Hours , 10 to G ; Saturday , 10 to 3 ] Enclose stamp for reply . No canvassers emploved ' ESTABLISHED 1864 . riPAMAB , INDIEN ( universally prescribed J _ by the Faculty ) , a laxative , refreshing , mid medicated fruit lozenge , for tlie immediate relief and eifectual cure of constipation , he-duchc , bile , hcemorrhoids , -Sc . Tamar l « nlike piUs and tl'O usual purgatives ) is agreeable to take , aud never produce * irritation . — - ' . is 6 d per box , i . ost free ' 2 d extra . —E . GKILLON , 31 Colemau-st ^ et , London , E . O . ; and of all Chemists .
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o BEST HOUSE w LONDON FOR CORDIALS , SPIRIT Colouring , Capillaire , and Spruce , is 258 High Holborn , the old-established Dantzic Stores . —ADAM HILL is the original maker of Ale Spice and Fettle , Syrup of Limes , or Concentrated Lemonade , Syrup of Pine Apple for Rum Syrup of Grape for Brandy , Honey Cream for Gin ; and many other useful articles were first introduced to the Spirit Trade by Adam Hill . A printed list , with prices aud directions for use . Order by post .
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NERVOUS and PHYSICAL DEBILITY . —A gentleman , after years o * suffering , has discovered a simple means of sel cure . He will be happy to forward the particulars to any sufferer on receipt of a stamped and directed envelope . Address—Mr . J . T . Sewoll , 7 Musgrave Crescent , Fulham , London .
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Will shortly be rrudi / , New Kdition , Enlarged , Crown 8 vo ,, Cloth . Price : >» . TT 7-. AJFS AND STRAYS , CHIEFM FEOJT VT rim CHESS BOARD , by Captain Hugh A . Kennedy , Vice-President of the British Chess Association , Lo . YDOJf : W . W . MOBGAX , 87 BABBICA } r .
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Demy svo , Price 7 s ( id . THE CHESS OPENINGS . By RollKKT B . WOBMALB . LONDON : W W . . MORGAN , 67 BABBICAIT , E . O .
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Price Is , FR EEMASONRY : ITS OUTWARD AND VISIBLE SIGNS . —PAST I . Tho Three Degrees of Craft Masonry , with Illustrations . Designed as companion to tho "Book of the Lodge and Officer ' s Manual . " SPENCER'S MASONIC DEPOT .