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sent state of efficiency . It was Bro . Hoe ' s uniform courtesy that endeared him to them all —( cheers ) . Bro . Roe , an returning thanks , gave the brethren a short history of the Lodge of Instruction , which though but in its infancy had shown great vitality , and from its appearance to-night might safely be loft to walk alone . Bro . Gomm proposed the health of tho P . M . ' s . Bros . Eoo , Goss , and Gardiner
each returned thanks . Bro . Gardiner expressed himself delighted with the success of the Lodgo of Instruction , he having been its pro . jector . Bro . Gomm then gave the health of tho Visitors and Brethren present , coupling with it the name of Bro . Kyezor 266 , 820 , and a joining member of the Royal Alfred 780 . All present knew Bro . Kyezor , and ho was sure it Avould havo been ungrateful not to havo
taken this opportunity of expressing his grateful acknowledgments to Bro . Kyezor for the vast instruction he had received , as likewise had the other brethren of the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Kyezor was always r < "irly and Avilling to assist in filling up any vacancy , and although nut a P . M ., seemed to have a great knowledge of tho Craft . Bro . Kyezor felt that tho brethren had given him credit for what ho
did not deserve . He certainly had seen a great deal of Craft Masonry , both in Australia and England , during tho last 25 years , and could testify that Masonry was a universal science , and bound men together with a stronger tie than either blood or religion . Ho trusted his conection with the Craft might never bo severed except by death .
During the dinner Bro . Gunner sang a comic song in a very Cleveland humorous manner . Bro . Matthew also enlivened the evening ' s proceedings by his singing . Bro . Gomm then proposed the health of Bro . Host Stanbury , and thanked him for the bountiful repast provided . This brought a most pleasant gathering to a termination .
Lily Lodge of Instruction , No . 820 . —Hold its last meet . ing for this year , on Saturday , at the Greyhound , Richmond . Brethren present—Digby W . M ., Clayton Palmer S . W ., Kyezor J . W ., Harris S . W ., Harrison I . G . Lodge opened in due form ; ceremony of initia . tion rehearsed , Bro . Harrison as candidate . Lodge duly closed , and adjourned till the first Saturday in January 1878 .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Bonner W . M ., Brasted S . W ., Christian J . W ., J . Lorkin S . D ., Forss J . D ., Smyth I . G ., Dallas Sec , P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Lines , Weige , Young , & c Formalities duly observed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lines candidate . Bro . Brasted then took the chair , and Bro . 0 . Lorkin
answered the necessary questions , and was raised ; tho Lodge was then regularly closed down to the first degree . Bro . Bonner resumed the chair , when Bro . Brasted was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks Avas ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Bonner . The Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned nntil Tuesday evening tho 8 th January next . This Lodge Avillmeet in future at 8 o ' clock .
Strawberry Hill Lodge , No . 946 . —The regular meeting was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Grotto Hotel , Cross Deep , Twickenham . Bros . Wolgemuth W . M ., T . Price S . W ., Kipling P . M . as J . W . and P . M . ' s W . Smeed P . P . G . J . W . Middlesex , Molllwham , W . "Waghora , & c . Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed ; the W . M . passed Bro . Do Germain Newman to the second
degree j and Bro . W . Smeed , by the courtesy of the W . M ., raised Bro . Bliss to the third degree ; both ceremonies wero perfectly and impressively delivered . The brethren afterwards partook of a banquet . The W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Smeed responded for the toast of the E . W . Bro . Col . Burdett P . G . M . and tho
rest of the P . G . Officers . Bro . Johnson returned thanks for the P . M . ' s . Bro . Lassam 742 , and Bro . Palmer , Clapton Lodge , responded for the Visitors . The health of the Officers , and Tyler ' s toast were given , and after some singing from Bros . Price , Garrod and Skinner , tho brethren returned to town .
Tyne Chapter , No , 991 . —Tho installation convocation of this Chapter was held , by the kind permission of the Principals of Chapter 24 , in the Freemasons' Hall , Grainger-street , Nowcastle-on-Tyne , on Tuesday the 11 th inst . The Chapter being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Comp . E . D . Davis P . Z ., Past Prov . G . H ., then installed the following brethren into their respective
chairs : —M . E . Comps . G . A . Allen Z ., Addersou Potter H ., and M . Guthery J . Tho M . E . Z . then invested the following as his Officers : — Comps . Montgomery E ., J . E . Eobson N ., J . Wood P . S ., Fenniek and Brown A .. S . ; the H . elect of the Darlington Chapter , No . Ill , was also installed into his chair , by Comp . Davis P . Z ., who came specially from Darlington for the purpose . The Chapter was then closed , and
the Companions adjourned to the Queen s Head Hotel , where they sat down to a choice banquet , at which the three principals of Chapter 24 were specially invited . The cloth being removed , the usual Loyal and Eoyal Arch toasts were given from the chair , and received with all honours . The Visitors were P . 0 . Smith Z . 24 , T . Blinkensop H . 2-1 , A . M . Loads J . 24 , G . S . Dean P . S . 24 .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held its usual meeting at Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgate ( nearly opposite the old Great Eastern Eailway Station , Bishopsgate ) , on Friday evening last , the 14 th instant , at eight o'clock . Present—Bros . Lane W . M ., Crouch S . W ., Posener jun . J . W ., Fenner Preceptor ,
Townsend Sec , Simmonds S . D ., Posener sen . J . D ., Hine I . G . ; also Bros . Bolton , Trewinnard , & c . The usual formalities having been gone through , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Trewinnard answered the questions leading to tho second degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was advanced to the second degree . The W . M .
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rehearsed the ceremony of passing , in a very able manner , Bro . Trewinnard candidate . Bro . Lane vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Trewinnard . Bro . Lane answered the usual questions leading to the third degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and tho W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of raising , Bro . Lano
candidate . Lodgo closed in tho third degroo . Bro . Fenner worked tho first section of the second lecture , assisted by tho brethrou . Lodgo closed in second degree . Bro . Crouch was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . Tho Lodgo was then closed in duo form , and adjourned .
Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th December 1877 , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet * . Present—Bros . J . H . Southwood W . M ., J . Sandilands Wand S . W ., E . J . Goodaoro J . W ., Geo . King jun . P . M . and Sec , W . Bro . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . P . M . and Treas ., Spalding S . D ., Burley J . D ., King 1 P . M . and D . C , J . E . Cox and Foot Stewards , Eobins I . G .,
Speight Tyler ; Eeason , W . Gibbs , W . D . Ellis , Salmon , Latreillo , Hooper , Spender , Beeton , and others . Visitor—Bro . J . E . Dawson No . 7 P . G . P . Herts . Business—Tho Lodge opened at 5 o ' clock . Minutes read . Lodge was opened up to the third degree ; Bro . Wand was raised , Lodge resumed to second degree , and Bro . Wilton passed . Lodgo resumed to first degree . Mr . E . North was initiated . Bro .
II . J . Dean was elected and invested as Organist . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . ( Bro . Southwood ) for the very handsome menu cards he presented at tho last banquet , also for tho collar and silver jewel ho presented to the Organist on this occasion . The W . M . graciously acknowledged the compliment . Bros . J . E . Cox and Foot woro appointed Stewards , to collect the amount to purchase the mag . nificent American organ used that evening . A vote of thanks was
proposed to Bro . Buss Asst . G . Sec . for having kindly lent the Lodge a harmonium on previous occasions . After some routine business the Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . Wo should state that tho whole of the ceremonies were Avorked in a most perfect manner , and the musical portions wero sung . This reflected great credit upon those brethren who had attended the rehearsals at the W . M . ' s house . The brethren then adjourned to refreshments , and spont a very enjoyable evening , which was enlivened by some capital singing .
Earl of Zetland Lodge , No . 1364 . —Held its first meeting , since the installation of the new W . M ., at the Old TOAVU Hall , Mare , street , Hackney , on Saturday , the 15 th inst ., at 6 p . m . Present—Bros . Maples W . M ., Gompertz S . W ., Fieldwick J . W ., R . A . Wright P . M . Treas ., J . L . Fysh P . M . Sec , Lay S . D ., Cockett J . D ., Fitzgerald I . G . pro tem , Cooper W . S . pro tem . Visitors—Bros . Mao
Millan , Clapton 1365 , and Lake . Tho Lodge was opened and tho minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Stokes answered tho usual questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted and retired . The ballot was then taken for a gentleman residing at Eastbourne . It proved unanimous . The Lodgo was then opened in tho second degree , and Bro . Stokes was passed . The
Lodge resumed to the first , when the candidate was duly initiated into the mysteries of tho Order . A proposition was carried , to tho effect that P . M . collars and jewels be provided , to bo used by tho Past Masters of the Lodge at tho regular meetings ; the samo to become Lodge property . The Lodge was then closed , and tho meeting adjourned to Saturday , 16 th January next .
Sandgate Lodge , No . 1436 . —Held its regular monthly meeting on Monday , the 10 th of December , at the Masonic Hall , Sandgate . Present—Bros . Fred . II . Field W . M ., Adam Keeler S . W ., J . Dickson J . W ., C Gosby P . M . Sec , J . B . Candell S . D ., J . McGonagi ' l J . D ., J . McGovern D . C , E . W . Duncan Steward , J . F . Hodgson I . G .,
W . Batcher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . White P . M . 1331 P . P . G . P . Hants and Isle of Wight , ancl other brethren . The minutes of last Lodge meeting were confirmed . Bros . Brett and Hitchens were then raised ; the ceremony was ably performed by the W . M . The sum of five guineas was . votcd for the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , the W . M . being Steward at next Festival .
Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , 1672 . —On Friday 14 th inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , Goulbourne-road , Notting . hill . Bros . Tettenborn W . M ., Penn S . W ., Adkins" J . W ., Smout jon ^ Sec , Wood S . D ., Smoufc J . D ., Woodmason I . G ., Savage P . M . Preceptor . Bros . Murlis P . M ., Spiegel , Bartle sen ., Bartle jun ., Lichtwitz , Ponlter Newland , & c After opening the Lodge in the first degree , Bro .
Penn took the chair and rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Murlis P . M . being the candidate . Afterwards the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Poulter being candidate , Bro . Murlis proposed that a letter of sympathy be sent to Bro . Parkhouse , tho S . W . of tho Mother Lodge . Several now members joined the Lodge . Bro . Spiegel Avas elected to the chair for next meeting .
Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . — Met at Jamaica Coffee House , St . Michael ' s-alley , Cornhill , E . C , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst . Comps . F . Brown , J . B , Sorrell , and A . A . Drew occupied the chairs of Z ., H ., and J . There were also present Comps . John Boyd Treas ., T . W . White S . E ., J . High S . N ., C W . Noehmer P . S ., E . Gottheil , J . R . Foulger , S . H . P . Moore , J . W . Berrie , G . L . Walker , & c . The ceremony was rehearsed , and tho convocation adjourned to Tuesday , the 8 th January 1878 , at 7 p . m .
HoT . Lowi . T ' s OtKTKEffT AND PtLts . —Few persons are so favoured by circumstances or so fortified by nature as to enable them to pass unscathed the sore trials of an inclement season . AVith catarrhs , coughs , and influenzas every , where abounding , it should be universally known that Holloway ' st Ointment , diligently rubbed upon the chest , checks the worst assaults of these maladies ,
and securely wards off more grave and dangerous diseases of tho throat and lungs . The truth of this assertion must remain unquestioned in the face of thousands of unimpeachable living witnesses , who have personally derived the utmost possible benefits from this treatment when their present sufferings wero appalling and their future prospects most disheartening . Both remedies act admirably together .
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sent state of efficiency . It was Bro . Hoe ' s uniform courtesy that endeared him to them all —( cheers ) . Bro . Roe , an returning thanks , gave the brethren a short history of the Lodge of Instruction , which though but in its infancy had shown great vitality , and from its appearance to-night might safely be loft to walk alone . Bro . Gomm proposed the health of tho P . M . ' s . Bros . Eoo , Goss , and Gardiner
each returned thanks . Bro . Gardiner expressed himself delighted with the success of the Lodgo of Instruction , he having been its pro . jector . Bro . Gomm then gave the health of tho Visitors and Brethren present , coupling with it the name of Bro . Kyezor 266 , 820 , and a joining member of the Royal Alfred 780 . All present knew Bro . Kyezor , and ho was sure it Avould havo been ungrateful not to havo
taken this opportunity of expressing his grateful acknowledgments to Bro . Kyezor for the vast instruction he had received , as likewise had the other brethren of the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Kyezor was always r < "irly and Avilling to assist in filling up any vacancy , and although nut a P . M ., seemed to have a great knowledge of tho Craft . Bro . Kyezor felt that tho brethren had given him credit for what ho
did not deserve . He certainly had seen a great deal of Craft Masonry , both in Australia and England , during tho last 25 years , and could testify that Masonry was a universal science , and bound men together with a stronger tie than either blood or religion . Ho trusted his conection with the Craft might never bo severed except by death .
During the dinner Bro . Gunner sang a comic song in a very Cleveland humorous manner . Bro . Matthew also enlivened the evening ' s proceedings by his singing . Bro . Gomm then proposed the health of Bro . Host Stanbury , and thanked him for the bountiful repast provided . This brought a most pleasant gathering to a termination .
Lily Lodge of Instruction , No . 820 . —Hold its last meet . ing for this year , on Saturday , at the Greyhound , Richmond . Brethren present—Digby W . M ., Clayton Palmer S . W ., Kyezor J . W ., Harris S . W ., Harrison I . G . Lodge opened in due form ; ceremony of initia . tion rehearsed , Bro . Harrison as candidate . Lodge duly closed , and adjourned till the first Saturday in January 1878 .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Bonner W . M ., Brasted S . W ., Christian J . W ., J . Lorkin S . D ., Forss J . D ., Smyth I . G ., Dallas Sec , P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Lines , Weige , Young , & c Formalities duly observed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lines candidate . Bro . Brasted then took the chair , and Bro . 0 . Lorkin
answered the necessary questions , and was raised ; tho Lodge was then regularly closed down to the first degree . Bro . Bonner resumed the chair , when Bro . Brasted was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks Avas ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Bonner . The Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned nntil Tuesday evening tho 8 th January next . This Lodge Avillmeet in future at 8 o ' clock .
Strawberry Hill Lodge , No . 946 . —The regular meeting was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Grotto Hotel , Cross Deep , Twickenham . Bros . Wolgemuth W . M ., T . Price S . W ., Kipling P . M . as J . W . and P . M . ' s W . Smeed P . P . G . J . W . Middlesex , Molllwham , W . "Waghora , & c . Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed ; the W . M . passed Bro . Do Germain Newman to the second
degree j and Bro . W . Smeed , by the courtesy of the W . M ., raised Bro . Bliss to the third degree ; both ceremonies wero perfectly and impressively delivered . The brethren afterwards partook of a banquet . The W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Smeed responded for the toast of the E . W . Bro . Col . Burdett P . G . M . and tho
rest of the P . G . Officers . Bro . Johnson returned thanks for the P . M . ' s . Bro . Lassam 742 , and Bro . Palmer , Clapton Lodge , responded for the Visitors . The health of the Officers , and Tyler ' s toast were given , and after some singing from Bros . Price , Garrod and Skinner , tho brethren returned to town .
Tyne Chapter , No , 991 . —Tho installation convocation of this Chapter was held , by the kind permission of the Principals of Chapter 24 , in the Freemasons' Hall , Grainger-street , Nowcastle-on-Tyne , on Tuesday the 11 th inst . The Chapter being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Comp . E . D . Davis P . Z ., Past Prov . G . H ., then installed the following brethren into their respective
chairs : —M . E . Comps . G . A . Allen Z ., Addersou Potter H ., and M . Guthery J . Tho M . E . Z . then invested the following as his Officers : — Comps . Montgomery E ., J . E . Eobson N ., J . Wood P . S ., Fenniek and Brown A .. S . ; the H . elect of the Darlington Chapter , No . Ill , was also installed into his chair , by Comp . Davis P . Z ., who came specially from Darlington for the purpose . The Chapter was then closed , and
the Companions adjourned to the Queen s Head Hotel , where they sat down to a choice banquet , at which the three principals of Chapter 24 were specially invited . The cloth being removed , the usual Loyal and Eoyal Arch toasts were given from the chair , and received with all honours . The Visitors were P . 0 . Smith Z . 24 , T . Blinkensop H . 2-1 , A . M . Loads J . 24 , G . S . Dean P . S . 24 .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held its usual meeting at Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgate ( nearly opposite the old Great Eastern Eailway Station , Bishopsgate ) , on Friday evening last , the 14 th instant , at eight o'clock . Present—Bros . Lane W . M ., Crouch S . W ., Posener jun . J . W ., Fenner Preceptor ,
Townsend Sec , Simmonds S . D ., Posener sen . J . D ., Hine I . G . ; also Bros . Bolton , Trewinnard , & c . The usual formalities having been gone through , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Trewinnard answered the questions leading to tho second degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was advanced to the second degree . The W . M .
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rehearsed the ceremony of passing , in a very able manner , Bro . Trewinnard candidate . Bro . Lane vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Trewinnard . Bro . Lane answered the usual questions leading to the third degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and tho W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of raising , Bro . Lano
candidate . Lodgo closed in tho third degroo . Bro . Fenner worked tho first section of the second lecture , assisted by tho brethrou . Lodgo closed in second degree . Bro . Crouch was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . Tho Lodgo was then closed in duo form , and adjourned .
Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th December 1877 , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet * . Present—Bros . J . H . Southwood W . M ., J . Sandilands Wand S . W ., E . J . Goodaoro J . W ., Geo . King jun . P . M . and Sec , W . Bro . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . P . M . and Treas ., Spalding S . D ., Burley J . D ., King 1 P . M . and D . C , J . E . Cox and Foot Stewards , Eobins I . G .,
Speight Tyler ; Eeason , W . Gibbs , W . D . Ellis , Salmon , Latreillo , Hooper , Spender , Beeton , and others . Visitor—Bro . J . E . Dawson No . 7 P . G . P . Herts . Business—Tho Lodge opened at 5 o ' clock . Minutes read . Lodge was opened up to the third degree ; Bro . Wand was raised , Lodge resumed to second degree , and Bro . Wilton passed . Lodgo resumed to first degree . Mr . E . North was initiated . Bro .
II . J . Dean was elected and invested as Organist . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . ( Bro . Southwood ) for the very handsome menu cards he presented at tho last banquet , also for tho collar and silver jewel ho presented to the Organist on this occasion . The W . M . graciously acknowledged the compliment . Bros . J . E . Cox and Foot woro appointed Stewards , to collect the amount to purchase the mag . nificent American organ used that evening . A vote of thanks was
proposed to Bro . Buss Asst . G . Sec . for having kindly lent the Lodge a harmonium on previous occasions . After some routine business the Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . Wo should state that tho whole of the ceremonies were Avorked in a most perfect manner , and the musical portions wero sung . This reflected great credit upon those brethren who had attended the rehearsals at the W . M . ' s house . The brethren then adjourned to refreshments , and spont a very enjoyable evening , which was enlivened by some capital singing .
Earl of Zetland Lodge , No . 1364 . —Held its first meeting , since the installation of the new W . M ., at the Old TOAVU Hall , Mare , street , Hackney , on Saturday , the 15 th inst ., at 6 p . m . Present—Bros . Maples W . M ., Gompertz S . W ., Fieldwick J . W ., R . A . Wright P . M . Treas ., J . L . Fysh P . M . Sec , Lay S . D ., Cockett J . D ., Fitzgerald I . G . pro tem , Cooper W . S . pro tem . Visitors—Bros . Mao
Millan , Clapton 1365 , and Lake . Tho Lodge was opened and tho minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Stokes answered tho usual questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted and retired . The ballot was then taken for a gentleman residing at Eastbourne . It proved unanimous . The Lodgo was then opened in tho second degree , and Bro . Stokes was passed . The
Lodge resumed to the first , when the candidate was duly initiated into the mysteries of tho Order . A proposition was carried , to tho effect that P . M . collars and jewels be provided , to bo used by tho Past Masters of the Lodge at tho regular meetings ; the samo to become Lodge property . The Lodge was then closed , and tho meeting adjourned to Saturday , 16 th January next .
Sandgate Lodge , No . 1436 . —Held its regular monthly meeting on Monday , the 10 th of December , at the Masonic Hall , Sandgate . Present—Bros . Fred . II . Field W . M ., Adam Keeler S . W ., J . Dickson J . W ., C Gosby P . M . Sec , J . B . Candell S . D ., J . McGonagi ' l J . D ., J . McGovern D . C , E . W . Duncan Steward , J . F . Hodgson I . G .,
W . Batcher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . White P . M . 1331 P . P . G . P . Hants and Isle of Wight , ancl other brethren . The minutes of last Lodge meeting were confirmed . Bros . Brett and Hitchens were then raised ; the ceremony was ably performed by the W . M . The sum of five guineas was . votcd for the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , the W . M . being Steward at next Festival .
Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , 1672 . —On Friday 14 th inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , Goulbourne-road , Notting . hill . Bros . Tettenborn W . M ., Penn S . W ., Adkins" J . W ., Smout jon ^ Sec , Wood S . D ., Smoufc J . D ., Woodmason I . G ., Savage P . M . Preceptor . Bros . Murlis P . M ., Spiegel , Bartle sen ., Bartle jun ., Lichtwitz , Ponlter Newland , & c After opening the Lodge in the first degree , Bro .
Penn took the chair and rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Murlis P . M . being the candidate . Afterwards the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Poulter being candidate , Bro . Murlis proposed that a letter of sympathy be sent to Bro . Parkhouse , tho S . W . of tho Mother Lodge . Several now members joined the Lodge . Bro . Spiegel Avas elected to the chair for next meeting .
Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . — Met at Jamaica Coffee House , St . Michael ' s-alley , Cornhill , E . C , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst . Comps . F . Brown , J . B , Sorrell , and A . A . Drew occupied the chairs of Z ., H ., and J . There were also present Comps . John Boyd Treas ., T . W . White S . E ., J . High S . N ., C W . Noehmer P . S ., E . Gottheil , J . R . Foulger , S . H . P . Moore , J . W . Berrie , G . L . Walker , & c . The ceremony was rehearsed , and tho convocation adjourned to Tuesday , the 8 th January 1878 , at 7 p . m .
HoT . Lowi . T ' s OtKTKEffT AND PtLts . —Few persons are so favoured by circumstances or so fortified by nature as to enable them to pass unscathed the sore trials of an inclement season . AVith catarrhs , coughs , and influenzas every , where abounding , it should be universally known that Holloway ' st Ointment , diligently rubbed upon the chest , checks the worst assaults of these maladies ,
and securely wards off more grave and dangerous diseases of tho throat and lungs . The truth of this assertion must remain unquestioned in the face of thousands of unimpeachable living witnesses , who have personally derived the utmost possible benefits from this treatment when their present sufferings wero appalling and their future prospects most disheartening . Both remedies act admirably together .