Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Lodge Of Joppa , No- 188 . —A meeting was held on the IStli instant , in lien of tho regular meeting-, —which shonld havo taken place on the 3 rd instant , —nnder the presidency of the W . M . Bro . R . Baker ; L . M . Myers S . W ., J . Benjamin J . W ., J . S . Lyon Treasurer , Albert P . G . P . Sec , Dewsnap as S . D ., Bean as I . G ., A . Dodson P . M . D . C , J . Davis Steward , Wall A . D . C , P . E . Van Noorden Organist

P . M . ' s M . Alexander , H . M . Levy , L . Alexander , S . Hickman , A . Dodson , L . Lazarns , O . Roberts . Visitors—Bros . W . Cnff W . M . 1608 , Dr . Macnlay , No . 1 , Calcntta , John Eny 180 , II . Stow 1922 , J . Myers 205 , W . Lyon 185 , Baker 180 . Lodge was opened , aud the minutes were confirmed . Bro . E . Coombe was passed to the second degree , and Bro . G . M . Lion was raised . The ceremony was

performed in a perfect and impressive manner by the W . M . Bro . Baker consented to act as Steward at the Anniversary Festival for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons , and a notice of motion was given b y Bro . H . M . Levy P . AI . that the sum of £ 10 10 s be voted from the funds , to be placed on his list . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , sixty in nnmber , sat down to a sumptuous 1

and re ' eaercaebanquet and dessert , provided by Bro . W . G . Jennings , and superintended by Bro . M . Silver . The W . M . proposed the usnal Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . E . P . Albert P . G . P . responded for tho Grand Officers . In speaking to the toast of the Benevolent Fund attached to the Lodge , the W . M . announced that Bro . Stransky had given £ 1 5 s , and Bro . Campen £ 5 5 s to that fnnd . Bro . P . M ,

Alexander returned thanks for tho toast . This brother , before resuming his seat , proposed the health of the W . M . ; all who had seen Bro . Baker in the Lodge and at tho banquet table could judge of his ability to perform the duties required of him . In every way he had conduced to the comfort of the members , whom he ( tho speaker ) called npon to hononr tbe toast . Tbe Worsbipinl Master , who

was enthusiastically received , said he could hardly find words to express his gratitude for the manner in which the toast had been proposed . He had to thank , not only tho Past Masters , but every brother for able assistance and co-operation . The W . M . next proposed the toast of the Visitors . He wished them to understand that all were pleased to see them . This night was no

exception ; the Lodge always had a fair attendance of visitors . Bro . Guff W . M . of the Kilburn Lodge , Bro . Dr . Macaulay , John Hny 180 , and others responded . Bro . Cuff , in an able speech , spoke of the working of the Lodge , and of the mode in which charity , the true characteristic of onr Order , bad been exemplified in every respect by the brethren . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the P . M . ' s . They were

a goodly array ; they had all done their duty in every way . He would call on Bro . M . Alexander . After Bro . Alexander had acknowledged tbo compliment , the W . M . gavo the health of the Secretary and Treasurer , and the Senior Warden and Junior Warden , with which latter toast ho coupled the names of the Junior Officers . Bro . L . Myers S . W . returned thanks ; he was followed by Bros . Benjamin J . W ., Blanks , Davis , and A . Dodson P . M ., who said , althongh he held

a minor office , he was always ready to assist the Junior Officers . They had a Lodge of Instrnction connected with the Lodge , that meets every Thnrsday evening , at Champion ' s Hotel , afc 1 o ' clock ; there they can receive any instruction they may require . The Tylers' toast was given . An excellent concert was provided by the W . M ., under the direction of Bro . P . E . Van Noorden , Organist of the Lodge . The artists inclnded Misses Florence Dysart , Dore , Devignes j Bro . Arthur Thomas and Mr . Coleman .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held afc Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Sonthgate-road , Islington , on Saturday , the 15 th instant . Present : —Bros . Gillham W . M ., Perl S . W ., A . Ferrar J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , A . W . Fenner Secretary , G . Ferrar S . D ., A . Tnck J . D ., Stroud I . G . ; also Bros . Brasted , C . Lorkin , Parkes , Marks , Catlin , A . S . Morling , A . Gribbell , Gibbs , Weeden , Green ,

Richardson , H . T . Godolphin , W . W . Morgan , Fysh , C . K . Killick jnn . Lodge was opened in ancient form , and the minntes were read and confirmed . Lodge was advanced , and Bro . C . Lorkin answered the nsual questions leading to the third degree , and was entrusted . Lodge opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . C . Lorkin acting as candidate ; tbe traditional history

was also given . Bro . Pearcy worked the third section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed to the first degree . Bro . Pearcy worked the first section , assisted by Bro . Tuck . Bros . H . L . Godolphin , of the Friars Lodge 1349 , A . Gribbell , of the St . Martin ' sle-Grand Lodge 1535 , and A . S- Morling , St . Barnabas Lodge 948 , were elected members . Bro . Tnck was elected W . M . for the ensning week , and Lodge adjonrned .

Whittington Lodge , No . 862 . —The first meeting of the Season of the above Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Monday evening last , Worshipful Brother R . P . Tato occupying the chair . After the election of Officers for the ensning twelvemonths , and other routine business had been proceeded with , tho brethren adjonrned to the Old Bell , Holborn , to a banquet . Amongst the

numerous brethren , including visitors , who sat down , were W . M . Bro . Tate ( in the chair ) , Bro . S . Gorlden I . P . M ., and Bros . J . Weaver and T . Kingston P . M . 's of 862 , the W . M . elect Bro . J . S . Brown , occupying the S . W . chair . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Irvine Harle I . P . M . 1180 , and P . P . G . Pm \ cf Hampshire and Isle of Wight , W . IT . Marston P . M . of Nos . 55 and 1599 , A . E . Gladwell W . M . of No . 172 . The usnal Loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , were

enthusiasticall y honoured , and the toast of tbe Visitors was ably responded to . During the evening various excellent songs were sung , Bro . Harle presiding at the pianoforte . It would be bnt bare justice to remark that the banquet was served in a most excellent manner by the respected proprietress of the hotel , Miss Bnnyer , to the entire satisfaction of the whole of the brethren , the dessert being of a specially rtchercM description .

Notices Of Meetings.

King ' s Cross Lodge , No , 1732 . —The first regular meeting of the season was held on the 15 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Sf root , under the presidency of tho W . M . Bro . Henry Stiles ; Bros . H . Higgins S . W ., L . Solomons J . W ., J . J . Michael P . P . G . P . Kent Treasnrer , F . Saintsbnry Sec , L . Jacobs S . D ., C . B . Pntland I . G ., B . Kanffir . ann D . C , Fletcher W . S ., W . R . Yates Steward . P . M . ' g I . T . Briggs , T . W . Knight P . P . G . D . C Kent , W . M . Stiles ; Visitors —B . Ellis 1209 , A . Shippey 1107 , J . E . Edmonds 1507 , J . Mason P . M .

1507 P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Side W . M . 1507 , J . Storey P . P . G . Superintendent of Works Kent , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . After preliminaries , Bro . C . S . Mote was passed to the second degree , and Mr . W . Chilverd was balloted for , nnanimously accepted , and duly initiated into the Order by tho W . M ., whoso working was a pleasure to listen to . Great credit is also due to the Officers for their able assistance . Bro . L . Solomon J . W . announced his intention to act

as Steward at the next Annual Festival for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . Briggs I . P . M . stated that he served as Steward at the last Festival for tho Girls' School , and he was proud to say , that through tbe contributions of tho brethren , tbe Lodgo was a Life Governor of that Institntion . Hearty good wishes wore given by the brethren and Visitors and then Lodge was closed . The

brethren sat down to an excellent dinner , provided in Bro . Clornow ' s best style . Grace having been said , tho W . M . proposed tho Loyal and patriotic toasts . Bro . Briggs I . P . M . rose , with much pleasure he bad to bring before their notice the W . M . This he considered was the toast of the evening , for the W . M ., since he had occupied the chair , showed he was the right man in tho right placo . Masonry is

a progressive science ; during tho last nine months tho W . M . had progressed . Still , however eloqnent ho ( Bro . Briggs ) might be , he conld nofc find words vaove than to ask them to drink tbe health of their Master . The W . M ., who was enthusiastically received , thanked the brethren for the kind manner they had received the toast . This was the first meeting held since March ; ho was gratified in seeing

tbe manner in whicb tbe toast bad been received . During the recess he had gone on a tour ; he was pleased to be with them all again . Before resuming his seat he had to thank Bro . Briggs I . P . M for his kind assistance . He would also call on the brethren heartily to drink his health . Bro . Briggs rose to reply . After thanking the W . M . for his kind acknowledgments , he expressed his gratification afc the

way the brethren had honoured this toast . He trusted all would progress liko the W . M . Tbe Initiates were r . ext honoured—Bros . Chilverd and Mote—the latter waa initiated at the last meetingwhom all were proud to see with them . Brother Mote said he hardly considered himself an initiate ; he was nnable to be present at their last gathering . He had been associated with Freemasons

m various parts of the world , and he was sure he should never regret his association with tho King ' s Cross Lodge . Bro . Chilverd had to thank Bro . Michael and the W . M . for his introduction into this Lodge , which he was sure he should never regret . With the toast of tho Visitors was coupled the name of Bros . Side , H . Mason and H . M . Levy . Bro . Mason spoke eloquently of the

R . M . B . I ., and thanked the Jnnior Warden for consenting to act as a Steward . Bro . H . M . Levy followed ; he was pleased to hear the remarks of the last Brother . The Boys' and Girls ' Schools had an election twice a-year , and perhaps it might be beneficial if tbe poor old men and women should be equall y dealt with . He hoped steps wonld be taken to bring this abont .

Bro . Briggs had now permission of the W . M . to propose a toast ; it was the Provincial brethren of Kent , whom they were prond to see among them ; two of them were members of the Lodge , while Bro . Storey was a visitor . Tho Province of Kent was known for its good working , and its association with the Charities , and they were pleased to see their friends from Kent not only on this , bufc on all occasions . Bro . J . J . Michel P . P . G . P . Kent , in an excellent

speech , responded . He was followed by Bro . J . Knight P . P . G . D . C , and Bro . Storey Past Prov . Grand Superintendent of Works . Bro . Mason also added a few words . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the P . M . ' s ; he wonld couple with it the name of the worth y Secretary , Bro . Saintsbnry ; he need not say how ifc was due to their assistance that the Lodge had flourished . After this had been suitably acknowledged , tbe Officers were complimented , and then the T yler gave his toast .

The installation of Principals of tho Enfield Chapter , No . 1237 , will take place on Monday next , at the Court House , Enfield . The Companions are requested to assemble at 4 . 30 p . m .

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