Tranquillity Lodge, No. 185.

TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 .

ON Monday evening the brethren of this old aud prosperous Lodge assembled afc the Guildhall Tavern , under the presidency of Bro . S . Boas Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . H . Tipper J . W ., J . M . Levy J . D ., Bloomfeld I . G ., W . D . Bayley P . M . Treasurer , Asher Myers Secretary , S . Rosenfeld D . C , Thompson Steward ; Past Masters J . D . Barnett , "Nathan Moss , S . Barnett , A . E .

Staley , and N . Gluckstein . Amongst the Visitors were Brothers E . Sandell , Rev . S . Jacobs ( Newcastle-on-Tyne ) 406 , I . P . Cohen P . M . 205 , and J . T . Crawford 766 . Minntes oi" the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Saul Nathan was passed , and subsequently Bro .

H . Mayer waa raised to the sublime degree . Having resumed in the firsfc , the ballot was opened for Mr . Max Weinschenk , who had been proposed by Bro . Birn and seconded by Bro . Mayer ; Mr . Sidmund Sulzbacher , nominated by Bro . J . Davis , seconded by Bro . E . Lazarus ; and , as a joining member , Bro . David Hills , proposed by Bro . J . E .

Eisenman , seconded by Bro . A . E . Staley . The voting in each case was unanimous , and Mr . Weinschenk and Mr . Sulzbacher were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order by tho Worshipful Master , who acquitted himself in a most creditable manner . After the business the brethren and visitors sat down to

a sumptuous banquet , superintended by Brother Marchant , whose arrangements were all that could be desired . The customary Loyal and Craft toasts were duly honoured , and amidst an abundance of harmony a very agreeable evening was passed .

United Strength Lodge, No. 228.

UNITED STRENGTH LODGE , No . 228 .

THIS old Lodge resnmed business for the winter session on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavorn , Gresham street , when there was a goodly muster of brethren and visitors , under the presidency of Bro . A . H . Trewinnard W . M ., who was supported by Bros . G . Edis S . W ., J . Quarterly J . W ., J . Terry P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , J . Crump P . M . Treasurer , E . Davies P . M . acting

Secretary , W . Smith S . D ., C Taylor J . D ., H . Langley D . C , J . Carta ' s Org ., F . Sandy I . G . ; P . M . ' s A . Hickman , Alford , R . Griggs , R . H . Halford , J . Hillhouse , J . H . Miller , C . Thomas Prov . Grand Tyler Herts Tyler , and about twenty other brethren . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . 0 . T . Tbornes P . M . 1632 , J . A . Collingridge 1677 , J .

Beuney 75 , J . A . Collings 1693 , & c . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was opened for Mr . Charles Clark , of Highbury , who had been nominated by the W . M ., seconded by Bro . E . Davies . The

voting wa , s unanimous , and tho candidate was duly initiated by the W . M ., who fulfilled his duties in perfect manner . Several joining members wore balloted for and accepted , and after some other bnsiness had been disposed of , the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , at which the customary toasts were duly honoured .

Lodge Of Union, No. 414

LODGE OF UNION , No . 414

rPHE first regular Lodge of the season was held on Tuesday , the -L 20 th inst ., afc tbe Masonic Hall , Reading . Present : —Bros . M . J . Withers W . M ., S . Wheeler jun . I . P . M ., D . H . Witherington S . W ., F . Blackwell J . W ., R . C . Mount P . M . Treasurer , A . W . Parry Secretary , J . W . Martin S . D ., C . G . Hawkes J . D ., J . R . Hay ward Organist , William Sherwood I . G ., J . C . B . Tirbutt acting D . C , C T .

Rayner Steward , W . Hemmings Tyler , Robert Bradley P . M . Prov . Grancl Secretary ; also Bros . W . J . Maurice , F . J . Wellman , B . Rurldock , H . P . Knill , C E . Loveday , Walter Blackwell , & c . Lodge was opened and fche minutes of the last regular Lodge , and Lodges of Emergency in May and September , were read and confirmed . Lod"e

opened in second degree , aud Bro . Charles Edward Loveday having passed the usual examination as to proficiency was entrusted . Lod » e opened in the third , and Bro . Loveday was raised to the sublime degreo of M . M . by the W . M ., tho traditional history being given hy the I . P . M . Bro . Wheeler . The Lodge was resumed in the

second aud first degrees . The Worshipful Master referred to the death of tho senior Past Master of tho Lodge , Bro . W . W . Moxhay , which melancholy event had occurred since the last regular meeting ; ho mentioned the steps he had taken with the desire to show respect to his memory , viz , asking tho brethren to appear in

Masonic mourning and the introduction of mourning emblems into the Lodge . The Chaplain ( Canon Garry ) at his request had written , in the name of the Lodge , a letter of sympathy and condolence to the widow and family of their deceased brother , which

the W . M . read , and also the reply received from Mrs . Moxhay . IL proposed that these letters be entered on tho minutes , and that the brethren also express their sense of the loss they had sustained , bj the following minute : —

" the brethren of ( he Lodge of Union , No . 414 , at this , tho firsfc regular Lodge held since the death of their much lamented and respecte-l Broth-r VV . W . Moxhay P . M . P . P . S . G . W ., desire to place on recor- ' their do > p sense of the loss Freemasonry in Reading , in the Province

ot Berks and Bucks , ami particularly tho Lod <; o of Union , has sustained by the decease of their Senior Past Master , who had for so ninny years acted as Installing Master of the Lodge , and by bis genial and fraternal bearing Lad endeared himself to the brethren . "

Bro . Wheeler I . P . M . cordially seconded this proposal , and it was adopted unanimously . The " Dead March io S ml " was then performed by tho Organist . Business ended , the Lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer . The mourning adopted in the Lodge was drapiug the pedestals and Secretary ' tTtr . b ' e with cloth , and the Wardens' columny aud Deueony' wuttds with crape .

City Of London Lodge, No. 901.

CITY OF LONDON LODGE , No . 901 .

THERE was a large attendance of brethren and visitors at a regular meeting of this Lodge , held at the Guildhall Tavern , City , on Monday evening last , under the presidency of Brother McClelland W . M ., who was supported by Bros . David Hughes I . P . M ., H . Harbord S . W ., Daniel Hughes J . W ., John Hnghes P . M . Treasurer , C . Beaumont P . M . Secretai-y , R . P . Stevens S . D ., J . P . Hoddinotfc

I . G ., R . Clinch D . C , E . C . T . Hand Organist , A . Prince and W . R . Haylock Stewards ; P . M . ' s J . Hughes , G . A . Candy , A . Ginger , and A . Griffiths ; also Bros . G . E . Fimister , J . B . Jackson , G . Lawson , H . Barwell , W . G . Judge , J . Parsons , H . Bnrnell , R . Gillard , F . W . Venner , E . Venner , C Bates , H . Derry , P . Rogers , Whitnell ,

Woodstock Tyler , & o . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . W . J . Godwin 1343 , VV . Drinkler 765 , J . Spencer 765 , G . Gillard 13 S 2 , and others . Lodge was opened in accordance with ancient rites and the minutes of tho last meeting read aud confirmed . The bye-laws wero then considered , and Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when

Bros . J . B . Jackson and T . W . Venner were passed , the ceremony being ably conducted by the Worshipful Master and his Officers . Having opened in the third , Bro . Parsons was raised to the sublime degree , the working being all thafc could be desired . After the transaction of some routine bnsiness , the brethren adjourned for supper ,

which was served in Bros . Hitter and Clifford's best style , under the superintendence of Brother Newton , when the usual loyal and Craft toasts were duly honoured . Tho W . M . gave the Queen and fche Craft , which toasfc was enthusiastically received , after which be said there was another toast the Citv of London Lodge never failed to houour ,

and that was H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Mosfc Worshipful Grand Master . He could say very little to enhance the feelings of admiration they all , in common with other Masons , entertained towards his Royal Highness for his exertions to extend the b'essings of Freemasonry over the world . He bad recently been visiting the

country where ho was first initiated into tho mysteries of tho Craft , and had taken the opportunity of renewing his fraternal regards with the people among whom he first saw the light . Bro . Joseph Spencer was called away on important political business at this juncture , to the great regret of his many friends . The I . P . M .. Bro .

David Hughes , said ho had now the pleasure of proposing the health of their esteemed Worshipful Master . He had so often before expressed the estimation of the brethren for Bro . McClelland and his ability displayed in the working of the ceremonies that he need only say that thev had had a further Illustration of ifc on this occasion .

Bro . McClelland always afforded them a great amount of pleasure and satisfaction by his working iu every respect . They all appreciated his abilities so much that it was only necessary to mention his name iu connection with the toast . Bro . McClelland , on rising to respond , met witb a very cordial reception . Ho thanked the proposer of the

toast for tho kindly way iu which ho had brought his name before the brethren , and the company for tbe way in whioh they had received it . Thoy all knew his feelings respecting the interests and welfare of the City of London Lodge , and he assured them that during his occupatiou of the chair , and ever afterwards , bo should study those

interests as be had done in the past . He looked back upon the pleasant evenings he had spent in connection with this Lodge . He trusted that by his future conduct in support of the Lodge to meet with the same kindly feeling as ho had experienced in the past , and that the affairs of tbe Lodge would always be conducted with the same

harmony and concord as they had hitherto enjoyed . Several othci toasts followed , that of the Visitors being warmly received , and responded to severally by the visiting brethren present , and the proceedings were varied by an excellent selection of vocal and iustru . mental music , Bro . Hand , tho Organist of the Lodge , and Bro . Fimister rendering efficient assistance on the pianoforte .

The Abbey Lodge, No. 2030.

THE ABBEY LODGE , No . 2030 .

HMHIS flourishing Lodgo held its first meeting for the coming yeai A- at the Westminster Town Hall , on Monday , 12 th inst ., undei the presidency of W . H . Baker Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . Burdett-Coutts I . P . M ., II . Bowman Spink P . M ., J . W . Rogers Treasurer , J . E . Shand Secretary , T . Bull as S . W ., R . E . II . Goffin as J . W ,, H . R . Baker J . D ., J . Gibson I . G .. H . Mainwarine

Dunstan D . C , H . Schartau Organist , Rev . R . J . Simpson Chap ., C . C Piper , and G . W . Wheeler , together with about eighty brethren and visitors . The ceremonies in fche Lodge consisted of raising Bros . Cook-son , Richards , FInry , aud Todman , passing Messrs . Joshua Hawkins and Jo . E . Salway , while Messrs . Gammon , Hankin , and

Shrives were admitted into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . It is needless to say that the work throughout gavo satisfaction to the brethren , especially when it is considered thafc this was the first regular meeting of the year . At the conclusion nf the working the brethren and visitors dined together , to the number

of ninety-two , Messrs . Bertram and Roberts , the eminent ; caterers , -supplying it in their very host possible manner . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the toast of the Quean and the Craft , said that Freemasons had from timo immemorial been loyal subjects to Her Majesty , and always would continue so . In connection with the

toast of H . II H . the Prince of Wales Most Worshipful Grand Master , and the other Grand Officers , the Chairman said he bad received a communication from Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Secretary , regrettiug his inability to attend ; he was , though , pleased to see thoir old friend Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . Chaplain and Chaplain

ot the Lodge present . In bis usual eloquent manner the Chaplain responded , bis earnest remarks being listened to with great attention . The P . M . proposed the toast of the Worshipful Master , and said that much credit was clue for the energy disolayed by him in

the formation of the Lodge , and which he had always exhibited siuci ho had beeu in office . The W . M . in suitable terms replied , and proposed the health of their first Master Bro . Lurdett-Coutta The fcoaafc waa received witb enthusiasm ! , and with full Mason k