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Installation Meeting Of The Lodge Of Israel, No. 1502.
mention their names , as time was muoh advanced . He called on the members to hononr the toast of the visiting brethren , ronplinsr with it the names of Bros . Windsor , Lavenstein , and Burnett . Bro . Lavenstein W . M . Lodge of Israel , Birmingham , acknowledged the compliment paid him , and expressed himself hig hly gratified with his visit . The brethren nf his Lodgo looked with considerable
interest on the doings of No . 1502 ; he had come from a distance to witness the installation of his friend and brother the VV . M ., in whose hands he feltsnre the Lodge was safe , and would be conduoted with dignity . He wished Bro . Schonstadt a hearty , happy , and prosperons year . Bro . Windsor W . M . 241 and Bro . Barnett W . M . 249 also returned thanks , expressing the r high opinion of the Lodge , and
the henrty reception they had received from oneand all of the members . Bro . P . M . Robinson P . G . R . very ably proposed the Benevolent Fond in connection with the Lodge ; he appealed to the members for their continued support of this excellent charity . Afterwards the hand , someamonnt of £ 10 xvm collected , and this was thankfnlly acknow . ledged by Bro . B . Lpvy , President of the Fund , who informed the
brethren that the aggregate amonnt now in the possession of this charity was £ 200 . The noxt toast was that of the newly initiated brethren , ably proposed by Bro . P . M . A . J . Henoohsberg , who con . gratulated the W . M . and members on the choice they had made in the admittance into the Craft of sneb worthy members as Bros . Philips , Mamelock , and Robell , who he felt snre would prove worthy
members of the Craft . This toast was briefly acknowledged by the newly initiated brethren . The toast of the P . M . ' s of the Lodge waa given by the S . W ., who remarked , in a few well chosen words , ttmt the P . M . ' s of the Lodge would ever stand high in the opinion of the members , for the zeal each had displayed during his year of office . Bro . B . Levy proposed the Offieors of tho Lodge , whom he eulogised
for the zeal and ability with which they discharged their respective duties ; he also congratulated tho VV . M . on having appointed snch a worthy brother as H . A . Tobins J . W ., who ho felt snre would prove an ornament to tho Lodge , and wonld in dno time ably fill the position of W . M . The Senior and Junior Wardens thanked the brethren for their kindness . The Tyler ' s toast closed the meeting .
Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 . — A regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , ut tho Gnildhall Hotel , Greshamstreet , City . The Lodge was opened by Bro . John Appleby , who was supported by Bros . G . T . H . Seddon S . W ., C . H . Webb as J . W ., John Newton P . M . Secretary , Jones J . D ., F . Brown I . G ., Verry Tyler . Aft er the minutes had been read and confirmed , tho ballot
was taken for Mr . William George Cane , and Mr . William Cecil . In each case the result was satisfactory . Bro . W . Giller , of the Loyalty Lodge , No . 1607 , a candidate for the third degree , was then examined . He exhibited sufficient knowledge of what wns required of him to Warrant his claim for preferment , and the W . M . worked the ceremony of raising , in the candidate ' s behalf , in an eminently
satisfactory way , deriving mnch assistance by tho competency displayed by the Officers of the Lodge . The agenda paper bore the names of three brethren as candidates for the second degree—Bros . Bellman , Mustart and Marshall ; in addition to these the W . M . of tho Loyalty Lodge , which onr readers will remember is an offshoot of the Lodge of Sincerity , had requested Bro . Appleby to pass two candidates for
him , np the Loyalty Lodge would not meet again till April n ? xt . These candidates—Bros . Garden and Burton—w th the three named above , were then examined , entrnsted , and in duo course passed to the degree of F . C . The ceremonial portion of tho day ' s proceedings was then brought to a close by the initiation of Mr . William Cecil . Routine bnsiness now commenced , nnd this proved to be as
beavy as the previous work , that had been transacted . Bro . 'Newton earnestly pleaded tho claims of the sen of a deceased member—Bro . Arthnr—who is desirous of being placed on the list of candidates for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Several members supported Bro . Newton , and the Lodge pledged itself to adopt the case . A letter was read from the members of a Colonial Lodge ,
soliciting funds for building a Masonic Ha'l ; this was discussed , and the consideration of the letter was—wo thiiik wisely—postponed sine die . The next feature requiring notice wns a petition that had been presented by a brother who urged he was in distressed circumstances , and a most exhaustive discussion resulted ; in the end , however , it was decided that the Lodge conld not take action in this case .
£ 10 was then voted from the Benevolent Fntid for the assistance of a brother who needed temporary help . Bro . Seddon S . Warden pressed the claims of the Benevolent Institntion , for which he has accepted a Stewardship ; and Bro . C J . Perceval intimated that he Wonld act as Steward at the next Festival of the Girls' School . Lodgp
Was then closed . There was no banquet , but some of the members spent an hour most pleasantly together . The following were the Visitors : —C . V . Falkner 41 , W . Vf . Morgan 211 , R . Shephard SGI ; Bros . Giller , John S . Burton , and John J . Garden , of 1607 . We regretted to find that the Lodge was in mourning , —in consequence of the lamented death of Bro . J . W . Dunsian Junior Warden .
Palatine Chapter Rose Croix , Manchester . —A meeting of this Chapter was held on Wednesday , the bih November , m the Palatine Hotel . Manchester . Piece-1— S . P . Thomns Rose 30 ° M . W . S ., supported bv Jllus . Bros . Sie | i !< en Smith 31 ° , G . P . Brockbunk 31 ° , John Dttttield 31 ° , Geo . Hit / gin 31 ° , Jas . A . Birch P . M . W . S .. J . Gibb Smith 30 ° , K . II . Hutchinson 30 ° , R . McD . Smith 30 ' , J . F . Hcffynaid 30 ° , B . S . John Joule 30 ° , P . Royle M . D . 30 ° .
John Chadwiek 18 , VV . Gibb LS , and others . Four cai didates were ballotted for and approved , three of whom prefetittd themselve .-fi-r perfection , which ceremony was performed by S . P . James A . Birch , S . P . Coates acting as Raphael . Col . Le Gentlre Starkie , Prov . G . Matter East Lancashire , was bailoiieci for and elected at thismeeting , and it is expected he will shoitly present himself lor perftcrion . At the conclusion of the business the S . P . ' M adjourned { Q banquet , wfeitjfe aa n , su , t | , l VIM Of a SM 8 t ) Mmht character ,
Installation Meeting Of The Lodge Of Israel, No. 1502.
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —The Annual Supper took p ' ace on Tuesday , at Bro . Maidwell ' s , the Heroules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , EC . The chair was token by Bro . Brown W . M ., of the Mother Lodge , who was supported by his I . P . M . Bro . Daniel ; the Secretary of the Lxlgo of Instrnction Bro . Hollands the Proceptor Bro . Sparrow , and the following members and Visitors : —
Bros . Kearney , Lewis , Coe , Strode , James , Brown , Pattison , King , Richards , Biddlr , Sayer , Moss , Hamilton , Wall , Terry , Maidwell , Main , Quincey , Morgan , & c . The Lodgo having been formally opeuod and closed , the brethren adjonrned for the purpose of enjoying the repast , which had been capitally prepared , and was so liberality served by host Maidwell . On the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were given and replied to , the goneral tone of the remarks testifying
to tho happy feeling which exists between the Mother Lodge and the Lodgo of Instruction . In the course of the evening a presentation was made to Bro . Hollands , of some articles for table use , also of a pair of glasses ; and Bro . Brown , who handed the testimonial to the worthy Secretary , happily remarked that he trusted Bro . Hollands would thereby the better be enabled to see tho faces of the members who entertained for him such deep feelings of esteem .
King ' s Cross Lodge , No . 1732 . —This Lodge held Its regular meeting on Saturday last , at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville-road . Bro . J . J . Michael VV . M . presided , and was supported by Bn s . W . M . Stiles S . W ., J . T . Briggs J . W ., H . Stiles S . D ., H Higgins P . M . J . D .. F . Saints-bury Secretary , L . Solomon I . O ., and Daley Tyler , ns well ns bv several members , and the following
Visitors , namelv—Bros . J . N . Thompson J . D . 1695 , T . Gilbert 1507 , T . C . Edmonds 1507 , Louis Bamberger S . W . 1366 , and W . VV . Morgan Seo . 211 . Tho Lodge was opened as usual , and in the course of tbo bnsiness Bros . H . Cash more , J . Patterson , and F . Fle'cher wero raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., while Bros . A . Hubbard and W . Pope were passed . When the duties of tho evening were
concluded , the brethren sat down to a modest dinner . The hill of furo included two sorts of iish , joint , vegetables , cheese , and celery —• well-dressed nnd admirably served , at a charge of half-acrovvii . On the removal of tho cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed from the chair . Bro . Knight , acting I . P . M ., gave the health of the W . M ., and in doing so spoko in
terms of well-merited enlogy of the manner in whioh their president had worked the ceremonies that afternoon . The W . M . acknowledged the toist in snitable terms , thanking both Bro . Knight for the handsome manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren presont for tho cordial manner in which they had greeted the proposition . Bro . Michael added that he was desirous
of fulfilling his duty to the satisfaction of the Lodge , and he shcnld leave no stone untnrncd in order to achieve a success . The toast of the Visitors having been duly acknowledged , that of the I . P . M . Bro . Knight was proposed and most cordially received . Other toasts , such as are customarily given on these occasions , followed , and in clue time the meeting came to an end , the brethren separating with
a sense of pleasure at the very agreeable evening they had spent together . This is a yonng Lodge , but it is a promising one . It has no debts ; its officers work well together ; perfect harmony reigns among the members , and thongh it is by no means strong in numbers , King ' s Cross , No . 1732 , is one of the nicest and most genial to visit that we
have been privileged to make acquaintance with . During the evening Bro . Stiles exerted himself to induce the members to contribute towards his list for the next Festival of the R . M . B . I ., and from what we know of the charitable proclivities of the brethren present , wo doubt not his appeal will bo freely responded to .
Crusaders Lodge , No . 1677 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday 13 tb , at the St . John of Jerusalem . Present—Bros . W . J . Hunter W . M ., Simmons S . W ., T . Goode J . W ., P . M . J . Maples Treasurer , P . M . Defriez Secretary , Rushton Organist , Rothschild S . D ., Mi'lward J . D ., Calderwood I . G ., Verry Tyler ; also Bros . J . Knight P . M .. W . B . Kidder , Gilbert , Farr , Mackio , Carnly ,
Chandler , Taylor , A . Goode , VV . Jackson , P . Jacksou , F . Goode , W . Goode , W . Gay , Moorhonse , Garrod , W . Cook P . G . S . Herts , T . Hyland , J . Callegari , Cummings , Parr , and others . The Visitors were Bros . C . Renter P . M . Cornwallis 1107 P . P . G . D . C Kent , T . H . Simmonds J . W . Cornwallis 1107 , A . W . Fenner S . D . Upton Lodge 1227 , W . Hopekirk P . M . 179 , J . E . Carpenter P . M . Urban Lodge 1196 .
All preliminaries having been observed , Bros . Gilbert , Farr , Mackiej and Carnaby were examined , entrusted , and duly passed to the second degree . On the Lodge being resumed , a ballot was taken for the following gentlemen , who were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft .- —Messrs U . Parry , Charles Hay ward , and Edwin Crefcd . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in a very efficient
manner . In pursuance of notice of motion by Bro . Secretary , the No . 3 Bve-lnw of the Lodge was altered , to the effect that tne subscription he paid annnal ' y , in October , instead of half-yearly us hitherto . After which Lodge wns olosed , nnd the brethren adj > urn id to snpper , which was admirably served by Bro . Ony . The lojal and patriotic toasts were ablv given ; - , hat of the W . M . receiving a most
hi arty greeting . On the health of the vis tors being drunk , B ' 0 . Carpenter resporrVd , congratulating the brethren on their havbg such an effic i ent W . M . to preside over them . Tho initiates also responded . The brethren wero highly pleased with the singing of Bros . Millward . Parry , Carpenter , and Callegari . Bro . P . Jacks m f avoured the brethren wrh a recitation— " Little Jim . " The Tylei ' s toast brought the evening ' s duties to a closo .
Mrs . Dion Boucicault 1 ms commenced an engagement at the Dtibiin Theatre Royal , and will produce a new pi y written for her by tvlrnurid Falconer , entitled The Banshee . At the terminal ion of her Dnblin season , Mrs . Boncieanlt fails f «/ r New York , and starts on her teweli tow of tUa United . States , Qwotk * and Australia ,
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Installation Meeting Of The Lodge Of Israel, No. 1502.
mention their names , as time was muoh advanced . He called on the members to hononr the toast of the visiting brethren , ronplinsr with it the names of Bros . Windsor , Lavenstein , and Burnett . Bro . Lavenstein W . M . Lodge of Israel , Birmingham , acknowledged the compliment paid him , and expressed himself hig hly gratified with his visit . The brethren nf his Lodgo looked with considerable
interest on the doings of No . 1502 ; he had come from a distance to witness the installation of his friend and brother the VV . M ., in whose hands he feltsnre the Lodge was safe , and would be conduoted with dignity . He wished Bro . Schonstadt a hearty , happy , and prosperons year . Bro . Windsor W . M . 241 and Bro . Barnett W . M . 249 also returned thanks , expressing the r high opinion of the Lodge , and
the henrty reception they had received from oneand all of the members . Bro . P . M . Robinson P . G . R . very ably proposed the Benevolent Fond in connection with the Lodge ; he appealed to the members for their continued support of this excellent charity . Afterwards the hand , someamonnt of £ 10 xvm collected , and this was thankfnlly acknow . ledged by Bro . B . Lpvy , President of the Fund , who informed the
brethren that the aggregate amonnt now in the possession of this charity was £ 200 . The noxt toast was that of the newly initiated brethren , ably proposed by Bro . P . M . A . J . Henoohsberg , who con . gratulated the W . M . and members on the choice they had made in the admittance into the Craft of sneb worthy members as Bros . Philips , Mamelock , and Robell , who he felt snre would prove worthy
members of the Craft . This toast was briefly acknowledged by the newly initiated brethren . The toast of the P . M . ' s of the Lodge waa given by the S . W ., who remarked , in a few well chosen words , ttmt the P . M . ' s of the Lodge would ever stand high in the opinion of the members , for the zeal each had displayed during his year of office . Bro . B . Levy proposed the Offieors of tho Lodge , whom he eulogised
for the zeal and ability with which they discharged their respective duties ; he also congratulated tho VV . M . on having appointed snch a worthy brother as H . A . Tobins J . W ., who ho felt snre would prove an ornament to tho Lodge , and wonld in dno time ably fill the position of W . M . The Senior and Junior Wardens thanked the brethren for their kindness . The Tyler ' s toast closed the meeting .
Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 . — A regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , ut tho Gnildhall Hotel , Greshamstreet , City . The Lodge was opened by Bro . John Appleby , who was supported by Bros . G . T . H . Seddon S . W ., C . H . Webb as J . W ., John Newton P . M . Secretary , Jones J . D ., F . Brown I . G ., Verry Tyler . Aft er the minutes had been read and confirmed , tho ballot
was taken for Mr . William George Cane , and Mr . William Cecil . In each case the result was satisfactory . Bro . W . Giller , of the Loyalty Lodge , No . 1607 , a candidate for the third degree , was then examined . He exhibited sufficient knowledge of what wns required of him to Warrant his claim for preferment , and the W . M . worked the ceremony of raising , in the candidate ' s behalf , in an eminently
satisfactory way , deriving mnch assistance by tho competency displayed by the Officers of the Lodge . The agenda paper bore the names of three brethren as candidates for the second degree—Bros . Bellman , Mustart and Marshall ; in addition to these the W . M . of tho Loyalty Lodge , which onr readers will remember is an offshoot of the Lodge of Sincerity , had requested Bro . Appleby to pass two candidates for
him , np the Loyalty Lodge would not meet again till April n ? xt . These candidates—Bros . Garden and Burton—w th the three named above , were then examined , entrnsted , and in duo course passed to the degree of F . C . The ceremonial portion of tho day ' s proceedings was then brought to a close by the initiation of Mr . William Cecil . Routine bnsiness now commenced , nnd this proved to be as
beavy as the previous work , that had been transacted . Bro . 'Newton earnestly pleaded tho claims of the sen of a deceased member—Bro . Arthnr—who is desirous of being placed on the list of candidates for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Several members supported Bro . Newton , and the Lodge pledged itself to adopt the case . A letter was read from the members of a Colonial Lodge ,
soliciting funds for building a Masonic Ha'l ; this was discussed , and the consideration of the letter was—wo thiiik wisely—postponed sine die . The next feature requiring notice wns a petition that had been presented by a brother who urged he was in distressed circumstances , and a most exhaustive discussion resulted ; in the end , however , it was decided that the Lodge conld not take action in this case .
£ 10 was then voted from the Benevolent Fntid for the assistance of a brother who needed temporary help . Bro . Seddon S . Warden pressed the claims of the Benevolent Institntion , for which he has accepted a Stewardship ; and Bro . C J . Perceval intimated that he Wonld act as Steward at the next Festival of the Girls' School . Lodgp
Was then closed . There was no banquet , but some of the members spent an hour most pleasantly together . The following were the Visitors : —C . V . Falkner 41 , W . Vf . Morgan 211 , R . Shephard SGI ; Bros . Giller , John S . Burton , and John J . Garden , of 1607 . We regretted to find that the Lodge was in mourning , —in consequence of the lamented death of Bro . J . W . Dunsian Junior Warden .
Palatine Chapter Rose Croix , Manchester . —A meeting of this Chapter was held on Wednesday , the bih November , m the Palatine Hotel . Manchester . Piece-1— S . P . Thomns Rose 30 ° M . W . S ., supported bv Jllus . Bros . Sie | i !< en Smith 31 ° , G . P . Brockbunk 31 ° , John Dttttield 31 ° , Geo . Hit / gin 31 ° , Jas . A . Birch P . M . W . S .. J . Gibb Smith 30 ° , K . II . Hutchinson 30 ° , R . McD . Smith 30 ' , J . F . Hcffynaid 30 ° , B . S . John Joule 30 ° , P . Royle M . D . 30 ° .
John Chadwiek 18 , VV . Gibb LS , and others . Four cai didates were ballotted for and approved , three of whom prefetittd themselve .-fi-r perfection , which ceremony was performed by S . P . James A . Birch , S . P . Coates acting as Raphael . Col . Le Gentlre Starkie , Prov . G . Matter East Lancashire , was bailoiieci for and elected at thismeeting , and it is expected he will shoitly present himself lor perftcrion . At the conclusion of the business the S . P . ' M adjourned { Q banquet , wfeitjfe aa n , su , t | , l VIM Of a SM 8 t ) Mmht character ,
Installation Meeting Of The Lodge Of Israel, No. 1502.
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —The Annual Supper took p ' ace on Tuesday , at Bro . Maidwell ' s , the Heroules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , EC . The chair was token by Bro . Brown W . M ., of the Mother Lodge , who was supported by his I . P . M . Bro . Daniel ; the Secretary of the Lxlgo of Instrnction Bro . Hollands the Proceptor Bro . Sparrow , and the following members and Visitors : —
Bros . Kearney , Lewis , Coe , Strode , James , Brown , Pattison , King , Richards , Biddlr , Sayer , Moss , Hamilton , Wall , Terry , Maidwell , Main , Quincey , Morgan , & c . The Lodgo having been formally opeuod and closed , the brethren adjonrned for the purpose of enjoying the repast , which had been capitally prepared , and was so liberality served by host Maidwell . On the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were given and replied to , the goneral tone of the remarks testifying
to tho happy feeling which exists between the Mother Lodge and the Lodgo of Instruction . In the course of the evening a presentation was made to Bro . Hollands , of some articles for table use , also of a pair of glasses ; and Bro . Brown , who handed the testimonial to the worthy Secretary , happily remarked that he trusted Bro . Hollands would thereby the better be enabled to see tho faces of the members who entertained for him such deep feelings of esteem .
King ' s Cross Lodge , No . 1732 . —This Lodge held Its regular meeting on Saturday last , at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville-road . Bro . J . J . Michael VV . M . presided , and was supported by Bn s . W . M . Stiles S . W ., J . T . Briggs J . W ., H . Stiles S . D ., H Higgins P . M . J . D .. F . Saints-bury Secretary , L . Solomon I . O ., and Daley Tyler , ns well ns bv several members , and the following
Visitors , namelv—Bros . J . N . Thompson J . D . 1695 , T . Gilbert 1507 , T . C . Edmonds 1507 , Louis Bamberger S . W . 1366 , and W . VV . Morgan Seo . 211 . Tho Lodge was opened as usual , and in the course of tbo bnsiness Bros . H . Cash more , J . Patterson , and F . Fle'cher wero raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., while Bros . A . Hubbard and W . Pope were passed . When the duties of tho evening were
concluded , the brethren sat down to a modest dinner . The hill of furo included two sorts of iish , joint , vegetables , cheese , and celery —• well-dressed nnd admirably served , at a charge of half-acrovvii . On the removal of tho cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed from the chair . Bro . Knight , acting I . P . M ., gave the health of the W . M ., and in doing so spoko in
terms of well-merited enlogy of the manner in whioh their president had worked the ceremonies that afternoon . The W . M . acknowledged the toist in snitable terms , thanking both Bro . Knight for the handsome manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren presont for tho cordial manner in which they had greeted the proposition . Bro . Michael added that he was desirous
of fulfilling his duty to the satisfaction of the Lodge , and he shcnld leave no stone untnrncd in order to achieve a success . The toast of the Visitors having been duly acknowledged , that of the I . P . M . Bro . Knight was proposed and most cordially received . Other toasts , such as are customarily given on these occasions , followed , and in clue time the meeting came to an end , the brethren separating with
a sense of pleasure at the very agreeable evening they had spent together . This is a yonng Lodge , but it is a promising one . It has no debts ; its officers work well together ; perfect harmony reigns among the members , and thongh it is by no means strong in numbers , King ' s Cross , No . 1732 , is one of the nicest and most genial to visit that we
have been privileged to make acquaintance with . During the evening Bro . Stiles exerted himself to induce the members to contribute towards his list for the next Festival of the R . M . B . I ., and from what we know of the charitable proclivities of the brethren present , wo doubt not his appeal will bo freely responded to .
Crusaders Lodge , No . 1677 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday 13 tb , at the St . John of Jerusalem . Present—Bros . W . J . Hunter W . M ., Simmons S . W ., T . Goode J . W ., P . M . J . Maples Treasurer , P . M . Defriez Secretary , Rushton Organist , Rothschild S . D ., Mi'lward J . D ., Calderwood I . G ., Verry Tyler ; also Bros . J . Knight P . M .. W . B . Kidder , Gilbert , Farr , Mackio , Carnly ,
Chandler , Taylor , A . Goode , VV . Jackson , P . Jacksou , F . Goode , W . Goode , W . Gay , Moorhonse , Garrod , W . Cook P . G . S . Herts , T . Hyland , J . Callegari , Cummings , Parr , and others . The Visitors were Bros . C . Renter P . M . Cornwallis 1107 P . P . G . D . C Kent , T . H . Simmonds J . W . Cornwallis 1107 , A . W . Fenner S . D . Upton Lodge 1227 , W . Hopekirk P . M . 179 , J . E . Carpenter P . M . Urban Lodge 1196 .
All preliminaries having been observed , Bros . Gilbert , Farr , Mackiej and Carnaby were examined , entrusted , and duly passed to the second degree . On the Lodge being resumed , a ballot was taken for the following gentlemen , who were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft .- —Messrs U . Parry , Charles Hay ward , and Edwin Crefcd . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in a very efficient
manner . In pursuance of notice of motion by Bro . Secretary , the No . 3 Bve-lnw of the Lodge was altered , to the effect that tne subscription he paid annnal ' y , in October , instead of half-yearly us hitherto . After which Lodge wns olosed , nnd the brethren adj > urn id to snpper , which was admirably served by Bro . Ony . The lojal and patriotic toasts were ablv given ; - , hat of the W . M . receiving a most
hi arty greeting . On the health of the vis tors being drunk , B ' 0 . Carpenter resporrVd , congratulating the brethren on their havbg such an effic i ent W . M . to preside over them . Tho initiates also responded . The brethren wero highly pleased with the singing of Bros . Millward . Parry , Carpenter , and Callegari . Bro . P . Jacks m f avoured the brethren wrh a recitation— " Little Jim . " The Tylei ' s toast brought the evening ' s duties to a closo .
Mrs . Dion Boucicault 1 ms commenced an engagement at the Dtibiin Theatre Royal , and will produce a new pi y written for her by tvlrnurid Falconer , entitled The Banshee . At the terminal ion of her Dnblin season , Mrs . Boncieanlt fails f «/ r New York , and starts on her teweli tow of tUa United . States , Qwotk * and Australia ,