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Notices Of Meetings.

Hermes Chapter , No . 77 . —The annual Convocation of this popular Chapter took placo on Wednesday , the 11 th of Jnne . The Companions met at the Old Falcon Hotel , Gravesond , at three o ' clock , when tho following were present : —Companions Alexander

Cameron ( P . Z . 180 ) Z ., Edwin C . Woodward H ., Eev . P . M . Holden ( M . E . Z . No . 538 ) J ., C . A . Cottebrnne P . Z . S . E ., T . W . Murphy S . N ., W . C . Hall P . S ., B . Swallow P . Z ., E . Scott P . Z . ; a fair attendance of members , and several Visitors . Tho Chapter was opened , and the minutes of tho last Convocation were read and confirmed . The election for Officials was unanimous , and Comp . Edwin C . Woodward was installed into tho first Principal ' s chair by Comp . Eev . P . M .

nolden P . Z . Tho following aro tho Second and Third Principals and the Officers for the ensuing twelve months : —Comps . Rev . P . M . Holden II ., Alexander Cameron J ., C . A . Cottebrune P . Z . S . E ., T . W . Mnrley S . N ., W . C . Hall P . S ., H . E . Forscntt First Asst . Soj ., J . B . Docker Second Asst . Soj ., George Martin Janitor . Tho ballot

was brought into requisition in behalf of Bro . Matthias Crook , of the Covent Garden Lodge , No . 1614 , proposed by Comp . B . Swallow P . Z ., and seconded b y Comp . E . Scott P . Z . ; and for Bro . Festa , of tho Eanelagh Lodge , No . 834 , for whom the same two Comps . acted as sponsors . Tho result was favourable , bnt a telegram was received from the former candidate regretting that illness prevented his

attendance . Bro . Festa was introduced , and Comp . Cameron conducted tho ceremony of exaltation , much to his edification , and gaining golden opinions from all who were present . On the Chapter being olosed , Comp . Skilleter provided a capital banquet , whioh was served in excellent fashion . Tho M . E . Z . Comp . Woodward , presided , and conducted tho proceedings with his accustomed geniality . Amongst those present as Visitors wero Comps . Belfrage , Morgan , & c .

Percy Lodge of Instruction No . 198 . —At Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , 14 th inst . Present—Bros . McMillan W . M ., C . Lorkin S . W ., Brasted J . W ., Fenner Sec , Hallam sen . acting Preceptor , J . Lorkin S . D ., Fidler J . D ., Gilham I . G ., also Bros . Isaac , Gibbs , Slaiter , Boss , Hallam jun ., and Hirst . All ceremonial was strictly observed . Bro . Slaiter underwent examination , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed .

Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first , Bro . Fenner the second , Bro . Hallam sen . the third , and Bro . C . Lorkin the fourth sections , assisted by the brethren . Bro . C . Lorkin was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodgo was then closed in dne form , and adjourned . It may interest many of our readers to know that Bro . R . Pearcy , tho esteemed Preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction , who has been suffering from a very severe illness , is now making steady progress towards recovery .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —Held its woekly meeting on Tuesday last at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Present : —Bros . Forss W . M ., Clark S . W ., J . Lorkin J . W ., Smyth S . D ., Williams J . D ., Carr I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . C . Lorkin , Christian , Morgan , Hand , and Greenwood . The Lodge was opened ,

and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Polak answered the qnestions leading to tho third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodgo wns called from labour . On resuming its Masonic duties , Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first and third sections of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was regularly closed to the first degree , when Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for next Tuesday evening .

Star Lodge of Instruction , No . 1255 . —At the Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road . Tho ceremonies of Consecration and Installation were rehearsed in this Lodgo of Instruction on Saturday 14 th June , by Bro . James Terry , P . G . J . W . Herts , P . M . 228 . There

was a largo attendance of brethren , and a most instructive evening was spent . This Lodge of Instruction meets every Saturday evening , and we can assure thoso of onr readers who may pay a visit that they will find competent brethren assembled here to conduct the proceedings .

Loyalty Lodge , No . 1607 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Alexandra Palace , on Saturday , 14 th inst . Lodge was opened by Bro . C . H . Webb W . M ., supported by Bros . C . J . Perceval S . W ., Bedell J . W ., J . Newton P . M . Sec , E . J . Legge P . M . Treas ., Knill S . D ., Jones J . D ., and several members . The minntes having been confirmed , Lodge was advanced , and Bros . Atrill and

Frey passed , and Bros . Perceval jun ., Morgan , and Gittens were Taised . This completing tho business part of the meeting , Lodgo was closed , and the brethren adjourned to tho banquet-hall , where an excellent repast was served . At the conclusion thereof , Bro . Webb W . M . briefly proposed the usual Loyal toasts . Bro . Brown I . P . M . expressed his regret at the near approach of the time which wonld

place him among the Past Masters pure and simple , and hoped that the brethren would therefore specially honour the toast lie , in liia present position , was called upon to propose , as he had but one more occasion on which he would have that honour . The W . M . was deservedly popular among tho members of No . 1607 , and ho therefore called upon them to drink his health . This having been done most

heartily , Bro . Webb expressed the great pleasure he felt at the reception he always met with at the hands of the brethren of the Loyalty Lodge ; he hoped his conduct iu the future would be of snch a nature as to merit a continuance of their kind sentiments . He next gave the health of the Visitors ; this wa 3 a toast which was

looked upon as really the principal one of the evening ; their efforts were over exerted to make their guests enjoy themselves as much as was possible . Bros . Wallington P . M . 8 G 0 , W . W . Morgan jun ., and Thomas replied . The health of the Past Masters was next given ; both had proved themselves true Mason 3 and worthy friends . Their oldest P . M . was well known throughout tho Craft for his exertions

Notices Of Meetings.

on its behalf , and from his position as first Master of the Lodge of Loyalty must ever be respected by its members . Of Bro . Brown ho could only say that no ono was moro ready to assist in any matter than he . Bro . J . Newton , in reply , said he most heartily appreciated the expressions of esteem that had fallen from tho W . M ., and which had been so heartily joined in by the brethren . The memory of his

connection with the Loyalty Lodge , aud the kindness of its members , could never fade from his mind . It had been one of the most pleasurable occupations he had ovor embarked in . Bro . Brown followed ; he had , and always should use , his utmost endeavours to promote the welfare of the Lodge , which he hoped would oontinue to be as prosperous as it was at tho present time . The W . M . said tho

next toast was ono he gave with great satisfaction . It was the duty of every Master to honour tho brethren who assisted him in the ruling of the Lodge ; bnt in this case it was a pleasing duty . Tho Lodge , though in its infancy , even now bade fair to tako up a good position among its fellows . This was in a great measure owing to the support of thoso whoso duty it was to occupy the various positions of trust , and so long as brethren could be appointed who made it a pleasure to

properly perform their duties , tho Lodge was secure . Bro . Perceval S . W . replied . Should it be his good fortune to be elooted to fill the office of W . M ., ho felt assured that , like tho present W . M ., ho could rely on sure support from every momber . Ho thanked tho brethren for the hearty way in which they had responded to tho call of the Officers . After other toasts and some songs , tho brethren separated .

"Wost Middlesex Lodge of Instruction . — At the meeting of this Lodge , held on tho 5 th instant , at the Feathers , Ealing , there were present—Bros . Seward W . M ., Fisher S . W ., icworth J . W ., Porter S . D ., Jones J . D ., Murch I . G ., Tink Brown , Stephens , Tucker Treasurer and Preceptor . Tho Lodge was opened and advanced in proper form to the third degree , when the W . M .

rehearsed the ceremony , Bro . Tink Brown candidate . The Lodge was resumed to tho first degree . Bro . Jones gave notice of his intention to call attention to bye-law No . 17 , at tho next meeting , and to move a resolution in regard thereto . On tho motion of Bro . Preceptor , seconded by Bro . Acworth , Bro . Fisher was elooted W . M . for the meeting on the 19 th instant , and the Lodge was then closed iu due form , with solemn prayer .

Frederick Lodge of Unity , No . 452 . —The brethren of this Lodge—ono of the most popular and ably conducted in the Province of Surrey—met for their Installation meeting , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . The brethren wero presided over by tho W . M ., Bro . Charles Henry Edmauds ; who opened his Lodge at half-past four o ' olock , supported by Bros . P . M . ' s J . Walter Sugg , James Robins

( Treasurer ) , Magnus Ohren ( Secretary ) , Arthur Thomas Jeffery ( I . P . M . ); Bros . Charles Pawley , Thomas Ovenden , VV . G . Davis , E . T . Zohrab , E . H . Sugg , F . A . Manning , C . M . Ohren , G . Robins , John Methven , D . W . Sugg , J . C . F . W . Rogers , D . W . Sugg , Charles George Scott , Daniel R . Wise , William George Batchelor , Joseph Steele . The Visitors wero represented by Bros . Farrand

Davies Evoning Star Lodgo , W . W . Morgan Sec . 211 , W . Clouston P . M . Britannic , C . J . Pawley ( late of Britannic ) , H . H . Davis St . Mary's Lodge , J . Pettengill Friendship Lodge . In due conrse , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Ballots wero taken for Mr . Gerald Palmer , proposed by the W . M ., seconded by the Secretary ; and for Mr . Robert George Smith , proposed by the

W . M ., seconded by tho Treasurer ; in each case the result was satisfactory . A telegram was read from the latter gentleman , who regretted his inability to be present on this occasion . Mr . Palmor was introduced , and Bro . Edmands worked tho ceremony in his behalf , performing that task in a careful and impressive manner . Two brethren—Joseph Steele , of the Royal Kensington Lodge No .

1627 ; and William Ackland , of tho St . Mary ' s Lodge No . 63—both proposed by Bro . P . M . Magnus Ohren , and seconded by the W . M . — were ballotted for , and accepted as joining members , and this was followed by somo routine work and tho collection of dues . Tho worthy Treasurer—who , by the way , is a model of industry—having affirmed that his children had ably responded to his " pipe , " Bro .

J . W . Sugg P . M . took tho chair as Installing Master , and the W . M . elect , Bro . Charles Pawley S . W ., was introduced for tho purpose of Installation . Bro . Sugg administered the obligation , and those not qualified to assist at the Board of Installed Masters wero requested to withdraw . On readmission of the brethren , the new W . M . was saluted , and he invested the following as his Officers for tho year : —

Bros . E . H . Sugg S . W ., F . A . Manning J . W ., James Robins P . M . Treas ., Magnus Ohren P . M . Sec , J . C . F . W . Rogers S . D ., J . Methven J . D ., Charles M . Ohren I . G ., Rev . D . J . Drakeford Chaplain , J . W . Sug » P . M . D . C ., Edwin H . Sugg Orgst ., D . W . Sugg Steward , C . T . Speight P . M . ( re-elected ) Tyler . Bro . P . M . J . W . Sugg then proposed , " That a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Charles H . Edmands on his leavin »

tho chair , as a mark of respect from the members . " This was unanimously agreed to ; tho presentation was duly mado , and Bro . Edmands made a suitable acknowledgment . The next business was a notice of motion by Bro . P . M . Magnus Ohren , "That tho members of this Lodge having heard with deep regret that tho widow of our late Bro . W . Clarke Watson ( a subscribing momber of this

Lodge is , through the death of her husband , left in straitened circumstauces , do pledge themselves to use their votes and interest to secure the admission of her youngest child ( a boy of seven ) into tho Masonic School . " And further , " That tho sum of five guineas be voted from the funds of the Lodge to tho Boys' School , tho amount to

be placed on the list of the Steward from this Lodgo servin « - that Charity for 1880 . " After this had been seconded by Brother Zohrab , it was put to the meeting , and carried unanimously . Amongst other matters referred to during the evening was the loss the Lodgo had sustained by the death of Past Master W . Stanley Masterman . The Secretary reported he had sent , as requested by

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Notices Of Meetings.

Hermes Chapter , No . 77 . —The annual Convocation of this popular Chapter took placo on Wednesday , the 11 th of Jnne . The Companions met at the Old Falcon Hotel , Gravesond , at three o ' clock , when tho following were present : —Companions Alexander

Cameron ( P . Z . 180 ) Z ., Edwin C . Woodward H ., Eev . P . M . Holden ( M . E . Z . No . 538 ) J ., C . A . Cottebrnne P . Z . S . E ., T . W . Murphy S . N ., W . C . Hall P . S ., B . Swallow P . Z ., E . Scott P . Z . ; a fair attendance of members , and several Visitors . Tho Chapter was opened , and the minutes of tho last Convocation were read and confirmed . The election for Officials was unanimous , and Comp . Edwin C . Woodward was installed into tho first Principal ' s chair by Comp . Eev . P . M .

nolden P . Z . Tho following aro tho Second and Third Principals and the Officers for the ensuing twelve months : —Comps . Rev . P . M . Holden II ., Alexander Cameron J ., C . A . Cottebrune P . Z . S . E ., T . W . Mnrley S . N ., W . C . Hall P . S ., H . E . Forscntt First Asst . Soj ., J . B . Docker Second Asst . Soj ., George Martin Janitor . Tho ballot

was brought into requisition in behalf of Bro . Matthias Crook , of the Covent Garden Lodge , No . 1614 , proposed by Comp . B . Swallow P . Z ., and seconded b y Comp . E . Scott P . Z . ; and for Bro . Festa , of tho Eanelagh Lodge , No . 834 , for whom the same two Comps . acted as sponsors . Tho result was favourable , bnt a telegram was received from the former candidate regretting that illness prevented his

attendance . Bro . Festa was introduced , and Comp . Cameron conducted tho ceremony of exaltation , much to his edification , and gaining golden opinions from all who were present . On the Chapter being olosed , Comp . Skilleter provided a capital banquet , whioh was served in excellent fashion . Tho M . E . Z . Comp . Woodward , presided , and conducted tho proceedings with his accustomed geniality . Amongst those present as Visitors wero Comps . Belfrage , Morgan , & c .

Percy Lodge of Instruction No . 198 . —At Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , 14 th inst . Present—Bros . McMillan W . M ., C . Lorkin S . W ., Brasted J . W ., Fenner Sec , Hallam sen . acting Preceptor , J . Lorkin S . D ., Fidler J . D ., Gilham I . G ., also Bros . Isaac , Gibbs , Slaiter , Boss , Hallam jun ., and Hirst . All ceremonial was strictly observed . Bro . Slaiter underwent examination , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed .

Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first , Bro . Fenner the second , Bro . Hallam sen . the third , and Bro . C . Lorkin the fourth sections , assisted by the brethren . Bro . C . Lorkin was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodgo was then closed in dne form , and adjourned . It may interest many of our readers to know that Bro . R . Pearcy , tho esteemed Preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction , who has been suffering from a very severe illness , is now making steady progress towards recovery .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —Held its woekly meeting on Tuesday last at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Present : —Bros . Forss W . M ., Clark S . W ., J . Lorkin J . W ., Smyth S . D ., Williams J . D ., Carr I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . C . Lorkin , Christian , Morgan , Hand , and Greenwood . The Lodge was opened ,

and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Polak answered the qnestions leading to tho third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodgo wns called from labour . On resuming its Masonic duties , Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first and third sections of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was regularly closed to the first degree , when Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for next Tuesday evening .

Star Lodge of Instruction , No . 1255 . —At the Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road . Tho ceremonies of Consecration and Installation were rehearsed in this Lodgo of Instruction on Saturday 14 th June , by Bro . James Terry , P . G . J . W . Herts , P . M . 228 . There

was a largo attendance of brethren , and a most instructive evening was spent . This Lodge of Instruction meets every Saturday evening , and we can assure thoso of onr readers who may pay a visit that they will find competent brethren assembled here to conduct the proceedings .

Loyalty Lodge , No . 1607 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Alexandra Palace , on Saturday , 14 th inst . Lodge was opened by Bro . C . H . Webb W . M ., supported by Bros . C . J . Perceval S . W ., Bedell J . W ., J . Newton P . M . Sec , E . J . Legge P . M . Treas ., Knill S . D ., Jones J . D ., and several members . The minntes having been confirmed , Lodge was advanced , and Bros . Atrill and

Frey passed , and Bros . Perceval jun ., Morgan , and Gittens were Taised . This completing tho business part of the meeting , Lodgo was closed , and the brethren adjourned to tho banquet-hall , where an excellent repast was served . At the conclusion thereof , Bro . Webb W . M . briefly proposed the usual Loyal toasts . Bro . Brown I . P . M . expressed his regret at the near approach of the time which wonld

place him among the Past Masters pure and simple , and hoped that the brethren would therefore specially honour the toast lie , in liia present position , was called upon to propose , as he had but one more occasion on which he would have that honour . The W . M . was deservedly popular among tho members of No . 1607 , and ho therefore called upon them to drink his health . This having been done most

heartily , Bro . Webb expressed the great pleasure he felt at the reception he always met with at the hands of the brethren of the Loyalty Lodge ; he hoped his conduct iu the future would be of snch a nature as to merit a continuance of their kind sentiments . He next gave the health of the Visitors ; this wa 3 a toast which was

looked upon as really the principal one of the evening ; their efforts were over exerted to make their guests enjoy themselves as much as was possible . Bros . Wallington P . M . 8 G 0 , W . W . Morgan jun ., and Thomas replied . The health of the Past Masters was next given ; both had proved themselves true Mason 3 and worthy friends . Their oldest P . M . was well known throughout tho Craft for his exertions

Notices Of Meetings.

on its behalf , and from his position as first Master of the Lodge of Loyalty must ever be respected by its members . Of Bro . Brown ho could only say that no ono was moro ready to assist in any matter than he . Bro . J . Newton , in reply , said he most heartily appreciated the expressions of esteem that had fallen from tho W . M ., and which had been so heartily joined in by the brethren . The memory of his

connection with the Loyalty Lodge , aud the kindness of its members , could never fade from his mind . It had been one of the most pleasurable occupations he had ovor embarked in . Bro . Brown followed ; he had , and always should use , his utmost endeavours to promote the welfare of the Lodge , which he hoped would oontinue to be as prosperous as it was at tho present time . The W . M . said tho

next toast was ono he gave with great satisfaction . It was the duty of every Master to honour tho brethren who assisted him in the ruling of the Lodge ; bnt in this case it was a pleasing duty . Tho Lodge , though in its infancy , even now bade fair to tako up a good position among its fellows . This was in a great measure owing to the support of thoso whoso duty it was to occupy the various positions of trust , and so long as brethren could be appointed who made it a pleasure to

properly perform their duties , tho Lodge was secure . Bro . Perceval S . W . replied . Should it be his good fortune to be elooted to fill the office of W . M ., ho felt assured that , like tho present W . M ., ho could rely on sure support from every momber . Ho thanked tho brethren for the hearty way in which they had responded to tho call of the Officers . After other toasts and some songs , tho brethren separated .

"Wost Middlesex Lodge of Instruction . — At the meeting of this Lodge , held on tho 5 th instant , at the Feathers , Ealing , there were present—Bros . Seward W . M ., Fisher S . W ., icworth J . W ., Porter S . D ., Jones J . D ., Murch I . G ., Tink Brown , Stephens , Tucker Treasurer and Preceptor . Tho Lodge was opened and advanced in proper form to the third degree , when the W . M .

rehearsed the ceremony , Bro . Tink Brown candidate . The Lodge was resumed to tho first degree . Bro . Jones gave notice of his intention to call attention to bye-law No . 17 , at tho next meeting , and to move a resolution in regard thereto . On tho motion of Bro . Preceptor , seconded by Bro . Acworth , Bro . Fisher was elooted W . M . for the meeting on the 19 th instant , and the Lodge was then closed iu due form , with solemn prayer .

Frederick Lodge of Unity , No . 452 . —The brethren of this Lodge—ono of the most popular and ably conducted in the Province of Surrey—met for their Installation meeting , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . The brethren wero presided over by tho W . M ., Bro . Charles Henry Edmauds ; who opened his Lodge at half-past four o ' olock , supported by Bros . P . M . ' s J . Walter Sugg , James Robins

( Treasurer ) , Magnus Ohren ( Secretary ) , Arthur Thomas Jeffery ( I . P . M . ); Bros . Charles Pawley , Thomas Ovenden , VV . G . Davis , E . T . Zohrab , E . H . Sugg , F . A . Manning , C . M . Ohren , G . Robins , John Methven , D . W . Sugg , J . C . F . W . Rogers , D . W . Sugg , Charles George Scott , Daniel R . Wise , William George Batchelor , Joseph Steele . The Visitors wero represented by Bros . Farrand

Davies Evoning Star Lodgo , W . W . Morgan Sec . 211 , W . Clouston P . M . Britannic , C . J . Pawley ( late of Britannic ) , H . H . Davis St . Mary's Lodge , J . Pettengill Friendship Lodge . In due conrse , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Ballots wero taken for Mr . Gerald Palmer , proposed by the W . M ., seconded by the Secretary ; and for Mr . Robert George Smith , proposed by the

W . M ., seconded by tho Treasurer ; in each case the result was satisfactory . A telegram was read from the latter gentleman , who regretted his inability to be present on this occasion . Mr . Palmor was introduced , and Bro . Edmands worked tho ceremony in his behalf , performing that task in a careful and impressive manner . Two brethren—Joseph Steele , of the Royal Kensington Lodge No .

1627 ; and William Ackland , of tho St . Mary ' s Lodge No . 63—both proposed by Bro . P . M . Magnus Ohren , and seconded by the W . M . — were ballotted for , and accepted as joining members , and this was followed by somo routine work and tho collection of dues . Tho worthy Treasurer—who , by the way , is a model of industry—having affirmed that his children had ably responded to his " pipe , " Bro .

J . W . Sugg P . M . took tho chair as Installing Master , and the W . M . elect , Bro . Charles Pawley S . W ., was introduced for tho purpose of Installation . Bro . Sugg administered the obligation , and those not qualified to assist at the Board of Installed Masters wero requested to withdraw . On readmission of the brethren , the new W . M . was saluted , and he invested the following as his Officers for tho year : —

Bros . E . H . Sugg S . W ., F . A . Manning J . W ., James Robins P . M . Treas ., Magnus Ohren P . M . Sec , J . C . F . W . Rogers S . D ., J . Methven J . D ., Charles M . Ohren I . G ., Rev . D . J . Drakeford Chaplain , J . W . Sug » P . M . D . C ., Edwin H . Sugg Orgst ., D . W . Sugg Steward , C . T . Speight P . M . ( re-elected ) Tyler . Bro . P . M . J . W . Sugg then proposed , " That a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Charles H . Edmands on his leavin »

tho chair , as a mark of respect from the members . " This was unanimously agreed to ; tho presentation was duly mado , and Bro . Edmands made a suitable acknowledgment . The next business was a notice of motion by Bro . P . M . Magnus Ohren , "That tho members of this Lodge having heard with deep regret that tho widow of our late Bro . W . Clarke Watson ( a subscribing momber of this

Lodge is , through the death of her husband , left in straitened circumstauces , do pledge themselves to use their votes and interest to secure the admission of her youngest child ( a boy of seven ) into tho Masonic School . " And further , " That tho sum of five guineas be voted from the funds of the Lodge to tho Boys' School , tho amount to

be placed on the list of the Steward from this Lodgo servin « - that Charity for 1880 . " After this had been seconded by Brother Zohrab , it was put to the meeting , and carried unanimously . Amongst other matters referred to during the evening was the loss the Lodgo had sustained by the death of Past Master W . Stanley Masterman . The Secretary reported he had sent , as requested by

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