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Diary For The Week.
J 839—Royal Gloucestershire , Bell Hotel , Gloucester " 998—Welchpool , Railway Station , Welchpool 1096—Lord Warden , Wellington Hall . Deal 1333—Athelstan . Town Hall , Atherstone , Warwick . 1387—Chorlton , Masonic Rooms , Chorlton Cum Hardy 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall . Liverpool , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1528—Fort , Masonic Hall , Newqnav , Cornwall .
1557—Albert Edward , Bush Hotel . Hexham . 1561—Moreciimbe . Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambo , Lancashire . 16-18—Prince of Wales . Freemasons * Hall , Salem-street . Bradford . 1664—Gosforth . Freemasons' Hall , High street , Gosforth . General Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street . Birmingham , at 7 R . A . —Goneral Chapter of Improvement , Masonic Hall , Birmingham , at 5 . 30 K . T . —Loyal Volunteers , Queens Arms Hotel , George-street , Ashton-under-Ly
SATURDAY , 3 rd FEBRUARY . General Committee Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 142—St . Thomas , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate Road , N ., 8 . ( Instruction ) 1276—Star . Five Bells , 155 New Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1278—Burdett Coutts , Lamb Tavern , opposite Bethnal G . Junct ., at 8 . ( Inst . ) 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . ( Instruction )
1659—New Cross , New Cross Hall , New Cross 1572—Carnarvon , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . 1622—Rose , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell 1 B 24—Eccleston . King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1949—Brixton , Brixton HaU , Acre Lane , Brixton R . C 67-Studholme , Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-sauare Sinai Chapter of Improvement , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W . at 8 . 1458—Truth , Private Rooms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath , Manchester
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
NEW CONCORD LODGE , No . 813 . A REGULAR meeting of the members of this excellent Lodge - £ * - was held on Tbnrsday evening , 18 th inst ., at tbe Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there was a goodly muster of tbe brethren and Visitors , nnder the presidency of Bro . Lewis 0 . Haslip , the esteemed Worshipful Master , who was supported bv Bros . Tid .
deman S . W ., Stillwell J . W ., Eev . C . J . Stevens Chaplain , Bonlton P . M . Treasurer , Harper P . M . Secretary , Potter S . D ., Harnett J . D ., A . Perl M . O ., Weedon I . G ., F . Perl Steward , Pierpoint I . P . M ., Bartlett P . M ., Casworth P . M ., Sampson George P . M ., & o . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . Pnrvis Belgrave , Howe W . S . 1155 , Hnbbard P . M . 820 , Sargent P . M . 1099 , and Chubb 186 . Lodge -was opened in accordance with ancient rites , soon after five o ' clockand after Ihe
con-, firmation of the minutes of the last meeting , was advanced to the third degree , when Bro . Adams was raised by the W . M ., who worked the ceremony in a most efficient and praiseworthy manner . Lodge was resumed in the second , and Bros . J . J . Pilley and J . B . Smith were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the rites being most satisfactorily performed . It was announced that Bro . T . J . Cusworth P . M .
was one of the Stewards for the forthcoming Festival of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Girls , and Bro . H . J . Gabb P . M . for the Boys' School , and each appealed to the brethren for assistance in support of his list . The brethren were also reminded that the New CoDcord Lodge of Instruction is held everv Wednosdav ovAtiinw n >
eight o ' clock , at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington , with Bro . Cusworth P . M . as Preceptor , and they were invited to make the attendances as numerous as they conveniently could . At the conclusion of the business , tbe brethren and Visitors partook of a banqnet , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , when admirable arrangements were made for the comfort and enjoyment
ot the gnests . The customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the ohair , and duly honoured , especial referenoe being made to the zeal and assiduity with which the Offioers of the Grand Lodge , Past and Present , promoted the welfare of the Craft . The I . P . M . then proposed , in suitable terms , the health of the Worshipful Master , in doing whioh he said he was perfectly certain the gavel was never held by worthier bands than those of Brother Haslip , to whose
health he asked them to join him in drinking , with the heartiest wisbos for his continued happiness and prosperity . The toast was cordially received , the W . M ., in response , thanking the brethren most sincerel y for tbe honour tbey had done him , and for 'the uniform kindness with which he was always received by them . He had not innch longer to remain in office , bnt as long as he was in the ohair he hoped he might be able to give the same satisfaction to the breth .
ren m the discbarge of his duties as he had done in the past . He then gave the toast of the Visitors , to whom he extended , on behalf of the Lodge , a very corrHal and hearty welcome . He was qnite sure they would all agree with him that it was a great pleasure to meet Visitors , coming amongst them on every available occasion . Brother C Hnbbardwhose name was associated with the toastbrieflreplied ;
, , y he expressed hia delight in being once moro amongst his friends of this Lodge , and to see that the same hospitality and generosity was dispensed as on all former occasions , whilst their sympath y for the poor had not diminished , as was proved by their considerate grants , of £ 5 each , that evening to two indigent brethren .
ne concluded by expressing a hops that there would bo a large attendance at the annual ball , to be given at Guildhall Tavern , on the 9 th proximo , for the benefit of the Charities , and alluded to the pleasure they had all derived from similar rt-nnions in times gone by . The W . M . in proposing the Past Masters referred to the valuable assistance they had rendered him daring his year of office , and to
everything that was necessary to keep the Lodge in good going order . Bros . Pierpoint , Cusworth—who made a warm appeal on behalf of the Girls' School—and Harper , replied . Others toasts followed , inoludlD S the health of the Treasurer and Secretary , who responded , as also did the Officers , and the list was concluded with the Tyler ' s toast . During the evening some good songs were sung , and the gathering Was characterised by much heartiness and good feeling .
The Great City Lodge, So. 1426.
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , So . 1426 .
THE usnal monthly meeting of the above Lodce was held on Satnrday evpnincr . 13 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , and was nnmeronslv attended . Bro . W . F . Kibble W . M . presided . Bros Keable S . W ., Baker J . W ., Fendick S . D ., Potter J . D ., Skinner I . G ., Headon P . M . Treasurer , Blackie P . M . Sec , Rev . R . J . Simpson Chap ., and Past Masters Freeman , Stevens , & c . The nnmber of Visitors waa smaller than usual . Lodge having been duly opened and the minutes
read , Bro . E . M . Caslon waa questioned as to the progress he had made in the science since his initiation . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and he was passed to the degree of F . C . Lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when Mr . Small , candidate , was impressively initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . Drosoher , one of the Visitors , entered into an explanation
of the Masonio statistics given by him at a previous Lodge , which had elicited articles from time to time in the Freemason . These were received with great satisfaction and loudly applauded . Some other business having been transacted , Lodge waa closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , aud on withdrawal of the cloth the Worshipful Master gave the usual formal toasts . In
response to that of the Pro Grand Master , the Depnty Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Bro . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain and Chaplain of the Lodge , said he thanked the Worshipful Master and the Lodge on behalf of the Grand Officers , past and pre sent , for the compliment whioh had been paid to them , aud which he had no doubt tbey would very much appreciate . He
felt there were few members of the Grand Lodge who were mora cognisant of the difficulties that arose in that great assemblage than the nobleman whose name appeared at tbe bead of tbe toast . It waa qnite clear that in a few years if there was no alteration in the anti . quated rules whioh at present governed Grand Lodge that it would soon resolve itself into confusion worse confounded . He felt sure that
the time would come when they would be compelled to take into consideration the great increase in the number of Lodges , and make the legislation and constitution of the Grand Lodge adequate to tbe increased numbers . He was exceedingly pleased that the Worshipful Master had coupled his name with tbe toast of the Grand Officers , although perhaps he was one of its humblest members ; but much as
he honoured the position given him by the late Earl of Zetland , as Grand Chaplain , he felt much greater pleasure in being year after year chosen as the Chaplain of The Great City Lodge , and for tbe affectionate manner in whioh he was always received by its members . He trusted that Bro . Small , who had that night been initiated , — if they would permit him to nse a bad joke , —would not be a small brother ; be was glad that he bad joined The Great City Lodge , and
trusted and believed that be would not prove an unworthy member . He thought he saw , in the ceremony of initiation , so admirably per . formed by the W . M ., tbe impression that mnst have made upon him . That brought to his mind the toast wbiob be bad been asked by the W . M . to propose , which was usually placed at the foot of the list , and by breaking in upon that rule be believed it would be more honoured in the breach than in tha observance . Bro . Small had received hia
first degree , but there were two others more important , and he might observe that many men had received the first and second , but never obtained the third , for before they could do so the G . A . O . T . U . bad given them notice to quit the world immediately . Their Charities were founded upon the knowledge of this fact , that tbey knew not what was in the hands of the Great Architect of the Universe , and
they knew not what a day would bring forth . The Chanties drew forth their sympathies for their fellow men , for the widow and orphan , who were left , like the leafless tree of the forest ; but these three great Charities , so well known , then came to aid them . He preached no sermon , but reminded them of what was right and true ; to assist in the great work of doing the greatest thing in the code of
Freemasonry ; this was Charity ; and when he found that upwards of £ 40 , 000 was raised in one year towards the support of these Charities he said that was unique . After some further observations to the same purport , he asked the brethren to support the W . M ., who would represent the Lodge at the ensuing Festival of tbe Girls' School . The W . M . returned thanks on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and hoped
the brethren of The Great City Lodge would support him on the . ocoasion whioh had been referred to by Bro . Simpson . Bro . Stevens proposed the health of Bro . Kibble W . M ., and referred to the able manner in whioh he bad discharged his dnties in the ohair . Tha W . M . returned thanks for the very kind manner in which his name was always received . If his duties involved some labour and time ,
they were well spent , and he was amply repaid by the kindly erecting with which he was always received . The Worshipful Master said he had then come to what might be truly termed tbe toast of the evening , a toast to which tbey wished to do the greatest hononr . They had that night admitted amongst them Bro . Small , who had been well and worthily recommended .
He might well consider this as the turning point in his life . He had travelled a great deal , and in taking the first step that night on his initiation , a wide vista was thrown open to him for future inquiry , and to aid in the completion of an edifice—of which he trusted be might attain the summit , which was the jnst ambition of every Mason . Bro . Smallin returning thanks , said he was deeply impressed with
, the beauty of the ceremony he had passed through , of which he had hitherto little conception ; with that feeling he was highly pleased in having joined Freemnsonry . The W . M . next gave the Visitors , expressing tho happiness the Lodgo felt in seeing them amongst them . Brother Droscher , of tbe Bothesay Lodge , No . 1687 , in responding , said : I am nearly ashamed of tbe honour shown
ma each time I come among you , inviting me as you do to speak on behalf of the visitors . Among my brother visitors there are many who wonld be more ap t than I am to return thanks ; this you must have discovered ere this , for I am not a master in the art of paying compliments . I can bat thank you for the kind reception which we have met with this evening . We will endeavour to follow your example when , in your turn as Visitors , you come to see us in onr
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Diary For The Week.
J 839—Royal Gloucestershire , Bell Hotel , Gloucester " 998—Welchpool , Railway Station , Welchpool 1096—Lord Warden , Wellington Hall . Deal 1333—Athelstan . Town Hall , Atherstone , Warwick . 1387—Chorlton , Masonic Rooms , Chorlton Cum Hardy 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall . Liverpool , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1528—Fort , Masonic Hall , Newqnav , Cornwall .
1557—Albert Edward , Bush Hotel . Hexham . 1561—Moreciimbe . Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambo , Lancashire . 16-18—Prince of Wales . Freemasons * Hall , Salem-street . Bradford . 1664—Gosforth . Freemasons' Hall , High street , Gosforth . General Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street . Birmingham , at 7 R . A . —Goneral Chapter of Improvement , Masonic Hall , Birmingham , at 5 . 30 K . T . —Loyal Volunteers , Queens Arms Hotel , George-street , Ashton-under-Ly
SATURDAY , 3 rd FEBRUARY . General Committee Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 142—St . Thomas , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate Road , N ., 8 . ( Instruction ) 1276—Star . Five Bells , 155 New Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1278—Burdett Coutts , Lamb Tavern , opposite Bethnal G . Junct ., at 8 . ( Inst . ) 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . ( Instruction )
1659—New Cross , New Cross Hall , New Cross 1572—Carnarvon , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . 1622—Rose , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell 1 B 24—Eccleston . King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1949—Brixton , Brixton HaU , Acre Lane , Brixton R . C 67-Studholme , Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-sauare Sinai Chapter of Improvement , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W . at 8 . 1458—Truth , Private Rooms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath , Manchester
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
NEW CONCORD LODGE , No . 813 . A REGULAR meeting of the members of this excellent Lodge - £ * - was held on Tbnrsday evening , 18 th inst ., at tbe Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there was a goodly muster of tbe brethren and Visitors , nnder the presidency of Bro . Lewis 0 . Haslip , the esteemed Worshipful Master , who was supported bv Bros . Tid .
deman S . W ., Stillwell J . W ., Eev . C . J . Stevens Chaplain , Bonlton P . M . Treasurer , Harper P . M . Secretary , Potter S . D ., Harnett J . D ., A . Perl M . O ., Weedon I . G ., F . Perl Steward , Pierpoint I . P . M ., Bartlett P . M ., Casworth P . M ., Sampson George P . M ., & o . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . Pnrvis Belgrave , Howe W . S . 1155 , Hnbbard P . M . 820 , Sargent P . M . 1099 , and Chubb 186 . Lodge -was opened in accordance with ancient rites , soon after five o ' clockand after Ihe
con-, firmation of the minutes of the last meeting , was advanced to the third degree , when Bro . Adams was raised by the W . M ., who worked the ceremony in a most efficient and praiseworthy manner . Lodge was resumed in the second , and Bros . J . J . Pilley and J . B . Smith were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the rites being most satisfactorily performed . It was announced that Bro . T . J . Cusworth P . M .
was one of the Stewards for the forthcoming Festival of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Girls , and Bro . H . J . Gabb P . M . for the Boys' School , and each appealed to the brethren for assistance in support of his list . The brethren were also reminded that the New CoDcord Lodge of Instruction is held everv Wednosdav ovAtiinw n >
eight o ' clock , at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington , with Bro . Cusworth P . M . as Preceptor , and they were invited to make the attendances as numerous as they conveniently could . At the conclusion of the business , tbe brethren and Visitors partook of a banqnet , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , when admirable arrangements were made for the comfort and enjoyment
ot the gnests . The customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the ohair , and duly honoured , especial referenoe being made to the zeal and assiduity with which the Offioers of the Grand Lodge , Past and Present , promoted the welfare of the Craft . The I . P . M . then proposed , in suitable terms , the health of the Worshipful Master , in doing whioh he said he was perfectly certain the gavel was never held by worthier bands than those of Brother Haslip , to whose
health he asked them to join him in drinking , with the heartiest wisbos for his continued happiness and prosperity . The toast was cordially received , the W . M ., in response , thanking the brethren most sincerel y for tbe honour tbey had done him , and for 'the uniform kindness with which he was always received by them . He had not innch longer to remain in office , bnt as long as he was in the ohair he hoped he might be able to give the same satisfaction to the breth .
ren m the discbarge of his duties as he had done in the past . He then gave the toast of the Visitors , to whom he extended , on behalf of the Lodge , a very corrHal and hearty welcome . He was qnite sure they would all agree with him that it was a great pleasure to meet Visitors , coming amongst them on every available occasion . Brother C Hnbbardwhose name was associated with the toastbrieflreplied ;
, , y he expressed hia delight in being once moro amongst his friends of this Lodge , and to see that the same hospitality and generosity was dispensed as on all former occasions , whilst their sympath y for the poor had not diminished , as was proved by their considerate grants , of £ 5 each , that evening to two indigent brethren .
ne concluded by expressing a hops that there would bo a large attendance at the annual ball , to be given at Guildhall Tavern , on the 9 th proximo , for the benefit of the Charities , and alluded to the pleasure they had all derived from similar rt-nnions in times gone by . The W . M . in proposing the Past Masters referred to the valuable assistance they had rendered him daring his year of office , and to
everything that was necessary to keep the Lodge in good going order . Bros . Pierpoint , Cusworth—who made a warm appeal on behalf of the Girls' School—and Harper , replied . Others toasts followed , inoludlD S the health of the Treasurer and Secretary , who responded , as also did the Officers , and the list was concluded with the Tyler ' s toast . During the evening some good songs were sung , and the gathering Was characterised by much heartiness and good feeling .
The Great City Lodge, So. 1426.
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , So . 1426 .
THE usnal monthly meeting of the above Lodce was held on Satnrday evpnincr . 13 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , and was nnmeronslv attended . Bro . W . F . Kibble W . M . presided . Bros Keable S . W ., Baker J . W ., Fendick S . D ., Potter J . D ., Skinner I . G ., Headon P . M . Treasurer , Blackie P . M . Sec , Rev . R . J . Simpson Chap ., and Past Masters Freeman , Stevens , & c . The nnmber of Visitors waa smaller than usual . Lodge having been duly opened and the minutes
read , Bro . E . M . Caslon waa questioned as to the progress he had made in the science since his initiation . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and he was passed to the degree of F . C . Lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when Mr . Small , candidate , was impressively initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . Drosoher , one of the Visitors , entered into an explanation
of the Masonio statistics given by him at a previous Lodge , which had elicited articles from time to time in the Freemason . These were received with great satisfaction and loudly applauded . Some other business having been transacted , Lodge waa closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , aud on withdrawal of the cloth the Worshipful Master gave the usual formal toasts . In
response to that of the Pro Grand Master , the Depnty Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Bro . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain and Chaplain of the Lodge , said he thanked the Worshipful Master and the Lodge on behalf of the Grand Officers , past and pre sent , for the compliment whioh had been paid to them , aud which he had no doubt tbey would very much appreciate . He
felt there were few members of the Grand Lodge who were mora cognisant of the difficulties that arose in that great assemblage than the nobleman whose name appeared at tbe bead of tbe toast . It waa qnite clear that in a few years if there was no alteration in the anti . quated rules whioh at present governed Grand Lodge that it would soon resolve itself into confusion worse confounded . He felt sure that
the time would come when they would be compelled to take into consideration the great increase in the number of Lodges , and make the legislation and constitution of the Grand Lodge adequate to tbe increased numbers . He was exceedingly pleased that the Worshipful Master had coupled his name with tbe toast of the Grand Officers , although perhaps he was one of its humblest members ; but much as
he honoured the position given him by the late Earl of Zetland , as Grand Chaplain , he felt much greater pleasure in being year after year chosen as the Chaplain of The Great City Lodge , and for tbe affectionate manner in whioh he was always received by its members . He trusted that Bro . Small , who had that night been initiated , — if they would permit him to nse a bad joke , —would not be a small brother ; be was glad that he bad joined The Great City Lodge , and
trusted and believed that be would not prove an unworthy member . He thought he saw , in the ceremony of initiation , so admirably per . formed by the W . M ., tbe impression that mnst have made upon him . That brought to his mind the toast wbiob be bad been asked by the W . M . to propose , which was usually placed at the foot of the list , and by breaking in upon that rule be believed it would be more honoured in the breach than in tha observance . Bro . Small had received hia
first degree , but there were two others more important , and he might observe that many men had received the first and second , but never obtained the third , for before they could do so the G . A . O . T . U . bad given them notice to quit the world immediately . Their Charities were founded upon the knowledge of this fact , that tbey knew not what was in the hands of the Great Architect of the Universe , and
they knew not what a day would bring forth . The Chanties drew forth their sympathies for their fellow men , for the widow and orphan , who were left , like the leafless tree of the forest ; but these three great Charities , so well known , then came to aid them . He preached no sermon , but reminded them of what was right and true ; to assist in the great work of doing the greatest thing in the code of
Freemasonry ; this was Charity ; and when he found that upwards of £ 40 , 000 was raised in one year towards the support of these Charities he said that was unique . After some further observations to the same purport , he asked the brethren to support the W . M ., who would represent the Lodge at the ensuing Festival of tbe Girls' School . The W . M . returned thanks on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and hoped
the brethren of The Great City Lodge would support him on the . ocoasion whioh had been referred to by Bro . Simpson . Bro . Stevens proposed the health of Bro . Kibble W . M ., and referred to the able manner in whioh he bad discharged his dnties in the ohair . Tha W . M . returned thanks for the very kind manner in which his name was always received . If his duties involved some labour and time ,
they were well spent , and he was amply repaid by the kindly erecting with which he was always received . The Worshipful Master said he had then come to what might be truly termed tbe toast of the evening , a toast to which tbey wished to do the greatest hononr . They had that night admitted amongst them Bro . Small , who had been well and worthily recommended .
He might well consider this as the turning point in his life . He had travelled a great deal , and in taking the first step that night on his initiation , a wide vista was thrown open to him for future inquiry , and to aid in the completion of an edifice—of which he trusted be might attain the summit , which was the jnst ambition of every Mason . Bro . Smallin returning thanks , said he was deeply impressed with
, the beauty of the ceremony he had passed through , of which he had hitherto little conception ; with that feeling he was highly pleased in having joined Freemnsonry . The W . M . next gave the Visitors , expressing tho happiness the Lodgo felt in seeing them amongst them . Brother Droscher , of tbe Bothesay Lodge , No . 1687 , in responding , said : I am nearly ashamed of tbe honour shown
ma each time I come among you , inviting me as you do to speak on behalf of the visitors . Among my brother visitors there are many who wonld be more ap t than I am to return thanks ; this you must have discovered ere this , for I am not a master in the art of paying compliments . I can bat thank you for the kind reception which we have met with this evening . We will endeavour to follow your example when , in your turn as Visitors , you come to see us in onr