Notices Of Meetings

Many years ago £ 100 had been invested in tho names of three trustees , tho name of one of whom had been wrongly spelt , and tho other two had always been difficult to get at , consequently the dividends had to remain unclaimed for something liko ten years , and tho £ 100 was transferred pursuant to tho law for tho reduction of tho National Debt . Now since Bro . Hogard had undertaken the

Secretaryship of tho Lodge , he , after a wonderful amount of trouble , and tho signing and countersigning of papers in the different " circumlocution " offices , had at length succeeded in having tho £ 100 and dividends re-transferred in favour of tho Lodge . Ho thought that Bro . Hogard well deserved the gratitude of tho brethren for his exertions iu tho matter , and ho therefore moved that a vote of thanks

be recorded on tho minute book of the Loclgo to Bro . Hogard , suitably worded , and signed by the Worshipful Master , to be hereafter presented . This was seconded by Bro . H . M . Harris P . M ., and unanimously carried . A vote of condolence was unanimously carried to Bro . Gompertz , who within a fortnight had lost his father and his wife , leaving eight young children . Tho Lodgo having been duly

closed , tho brethren adjourned to partake of a choice repast , served by Bro . Silver , after which the proceedings wero of tho usnal character . Tho new-fashioned way of lumping the first four toasts was adopted . They aro supposed to bo comprehended in the sentiment , " Loyally to tho Throne and devotion to the best interests of the Order . " This seemed to harmonise with tho views of some , but met

with a mild protest from tho Past Masters . Tho health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . A . M . Cohen P . M ., who said he had a very easy task in submitting the name of the Worshipful Master , and was snro it would bo acknowleged in a manner worthy of tho recipient . Ho Bro . ( Cohen ) was now an old man , and tho Father of the Lodge ; the W . M . was bnt a young man and Mason , and therefore , in Masonry ,

he ( Bro . Cohen ) might call himself tho W . M . s grandfather . In all his long experience , he had never known any Master do the work better , nay , ho might say , nor yet so well , than the present ono . It therefore gave him double pleasure , in all sincerity , to propose this toast , and he was quite sure , in all sincerity it would bo received . The W . M . expressed his thanks and proposed the health of the initiate , who in his turn briefly replied . For the Visitors Bro . Gottheil responded .

Bro . S . M . Harris said a few words on behalf of the P . M . 's . An appeal to support the Benevolent Fund resulted in the following donations : —W . M . 10 s 6 d , A . M . Cohen 10 s Gd , Initiate 21 s . Tho succeeding toasts were severally responded to with delightful brevity , and the proceeding ended . Bros . Rev . V . Rosenstein , Morris Abrahams , Kent and Phillips distinguished themselves by truly excellent singing , while Bro . Alfred Abrahams showed what astonishing harmony might be produced by simple whistling .

United Strength Chapter , No . 228 . —At a convocation of this Chapter , held on Tuesday last , at tho Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , E . G ., Comps . James Terry Z ., John A . Winsland H ., and Robert Griggs J ., the following brethren were successfully balloted for , and ,

in due course , exalted into Royal Arch Masonry : —Bros . Joseph Crump P . M . 228 , Edward Davies P . M . 228 , Richard Pearcy S . D . 228 , George Henry Edis 228 , Arthur James Timothy 87 , James Hill W . M . 228 , William John Hunter 228 , Alfred William Fenner J . D . 1693 , Joseph Stock S . W . 1178 , William Fysh 1288 , and William Cook 177 .

York Lodge , No . 236 . —The celebration of the hundredth year of the existence of this Lodge , which was constituted iu 1777 , will bo observed by a banquet at tho De Grey Rooms , York , on the 6 th proximo . We understand that besides the Prov . Grand Master for North and East Yorkshire , the Earl of Zetland , several leaders of tho Craft havo accepted invitations to be present .

Union Lodge , No . 332 . —Held their usual meeting in St . Mark's Hall , Buchanan-street , on 15 th October . Bro . McKirdy R . W . M ., who was supported on tho dais by Bros . D . M . J . B . McNair and P . M . J . Balfour P . G . D . of C , J . Mclnnis R . W . M . 408 , and G . W . Wheeler 73 . A long and interesting discussion took place in reference to tho Mark Lodge conducted by some of tho members of

the Union Lodgo 332 . Bro . McNair expressed his determination to have the decision of the Grand Lodgo on the legality of the present mode of working with a staff of officers apart from those of the Lodge . He therefore protested against the finding of the P . G . L ., which had refused to sanction the bye-laws , although the officers were appointed . The Lodge then proceeded to harmony , when after the Loyal and G . L . toasts , Bro . Balfour responded for the P . G . L .,

expressing a hope that with the new office bearers they would even exceed their former excellent work in the province . That of the Visitors was responded to by Bros . Black 360 , Greir 129 , and Macgregor and Wheeler 73 . Bro . Mclnnis very feelingly proposed the absent Brethren , referring to a brother about to sail next week . Bro . G . W . Wheeler gavo Prosperity to 332 , which was suitably acknowledged by the W . M . Bro . McKirdy .

Panmiire Lodge , No . 720 . —This Lodge met at tho Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday , the 15 th inst . To the regret of the members the W . M . Bro . D . Trnsslcr was unavoidably absent . His position was however worthily filled by Bro . Thomas Poore P . M . and Secretary , who opened the Lodge at tho hour appointed , the following Officers and brethren being present , viz .: —0 . P . McKay S . W ., R , D . Shand J . W ., W . Smith S . D ., McMurray J . D ., W . Mitchell I . G .,

M . Spiegel D . C , Blogg Org ., Lambert Steward , Stcedman P . M . I . G ., The Past Masters were Bros . James Stevens , and C . Pulman . Amongst the members were Bros . Richardson , Wiltshire , Lillcy , King , Pascall , Treves , Ash , Kerr , Whittaker , Mulley , Saunders , Gunner , & c , and Visitors—Bros . P . Hunt 170 , J . Harrison 1585 , and J . W . Clarke 1658 . Bro . Poore P . M . as acting W . M . raised Bro . Ash to the third degree , after which his duties as Secretary requiring

Notices Of Meetings

attention , Bro . James Stevens conducted tho remainder of the businesi . This consisted of the passing of Bros . Mulley to the degree of P . O ., and the initiation of Mr . 0 . W . Galsworthy Anthony into tho Order . Bro . Pulman P . M . having stated his willingness to represent the Lodge at the ensuing Festival of the Boys' School , his kind offer

was accepted , and the consideration of the amount to be roted to head his list of donations was deferred to the next meeting . Candidates wero proposed for initiation in November , and the Lodge was closed . Refreshment followed labour , and under the rule of Bro . Stevens the brethren spent a pleasant hour or two in social converse aud harmony before separating .

William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — Met on Friday , the 12 th October , at the Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgware-road . Present—Bros . W . Hill W . M ., S . Godden S . W ., Nichols J . W ., Brand Secretary , Konnard Treas ., Hall S . D ., Murch J . D ., Rudderforth Preceptor , Hayes I . G . ; also Bros . Lucas , Trimnoll , Heath , Parsons , Chipper , & o . Business—Tho

Lodgo was opened in tho first degree . The minutes were read and confirmed . Tho W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Lucas being the candidate . Bro . Rudderforth worked the second section , likewise tho third . Bro . W . Heath , of tho Londesborongh Lodgo 1681 , was elected a member . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hill for the ablo manner in which he had performed tho duties of the chair .

On Friday , the 19 th inst ., Bro . Godden W . M ., Nichols S . W ., Halt J . W ., Braun Sec , Rudderforth Preceptor , Murch S . D ., Hayes J . D ., Passingham I . G ., also Bros . Hill , Konnard , Cleghorn , Reid , Evans , Chipper , Adair , Harris , & c . The Lodge was opened in tho first degree ,

and the minutes read and confirmed . Tho W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of initiation . Bro . Hill candidate . Bro . G . Tribbel answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and in due course the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Several sections wero worked by tho worthy Preceptor . Bro . S . Nichols will preside next week .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —Held its weekly meeting , at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 p . m ., on Friday , tho 12 th inst . Bros . Tucker W . M ., Kyezor S . W ., Blasby J . W ., Green S . D ., Irwin J . D ., Costelow I . G ., Harrison Tyler , J . Chambers Roe P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Gomm , Gunner , Rand and other brethren . Tho Lodge was opened with solemn prayer , minutes of last meeting confirmed . Lodge was then opened up in due form

to the third degree , resumed in the first , and Bro . Gunner offered himself as a candidate for initiation . Lodge was then resumed in the second degree ; Bro . Irwin having replied to the questions in a creditable manner , was duly entrusted , and upon the Lodge being resumed in the third degree , Bro . Irwin was raised in a very impressivo style by Bro . Tucker W . M . The Lodge was then closed

down to the first degree , when it was agreed to write a letter of condolence to Bro . Irwin , upon his recent severe loss , —the death of his mother . Bro . Preceptor Roe congratulated tho brethren upon the marked and rapid progress mado by tho Lodge of Instruction , inasmuch as , by the general subcriptions of its members , they were now in possession of aprons and all the tools necessary to tho

working of the Lodge , which in so young a Lodgo was almost unprecedented . He trusted that the instruction received by members and visitors would continue to be as marked . Lodge was then closed in duo form , and adjourned . On Friday , 19 th inst ., Bros . Blasby W . M ., J . C . Roe S . W ., H .

Kyzor J . W ., W . Goss S . D ., Irwin J . D ., Harrison I . G . After preliminaries , the 1 st degree was rehearsed , Bro . Gunner candidate ; also the 2 nd degree , Bro . Irwin candidate . We noticed this Lodgo of Instruction has , in its place on the Master ' s pedestal , a very handsome Bible—the gift , we understand , of Bro . A . W . Fenner , ona of tho honorary members .

Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 781

Tho usual weekly meeting was held on Wednesday last , at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road . Present—Bros . Breeden W . M ., Scheerboom S . W ., Warner J . W ., Clcgg S . D ., Robinson J . D ., Williams I . G ., S . J . Turquand P . M . Preceptor , & c . The business comprised the ceremony of the third degree , after which Lodge was closed down , and the second

section of the first lecture worked . Bros . Morgan and Morgan jun . were elected members , and Bro . Scheerboom chosen W . M . for next meeting . Lodgo was duly closed . A ballot afterwards took placo for a Life Governorship in connection with the Eastern Masonic Charitable Association , the meetings of which are held hero on tho fourth Wednesday of each month .

St . John S , No . 795 . —It has been remarked that tho meetings of this Lodge partake essentially of the character of a family parly , and this may truly be said of the gathering of Wednesday the 17 th inst . Tho brethren assembled at tho Great Western Railway Station , where , by the kindness of the Prov . Grand Master of Berks and Bucks , Bro . tho R . W . Sir Daniel Gooch , a special saloon carriage had

been provided . On arriving at the Royal Mead Hotel , Maidenhead , tho chair was occupied by Bro . Pinto Leite ; J . R . Foulger S . W ., W . Sharpo J . W . and Treas ., H . H . Hodges P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks Sec , Fitz George I . G . ; P . M . 's C . N . Harvey , G . Bubb , T . A . Carr ; Bros . Baker , Pooley , Innes , Stollard , Watson , Rogers , Ludovioi son ., Blake , Ludovici jun ., Dr . White , & c . The brethren

having assembled , the Lodgo was opened and tho minutes of tho last meeting confirmed . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . G . Bubb P . M . 180 , and W . M . elect , was presented to tho Lodge and placed in tho chair by Bro . W . 0 . Parsons P . M . 180 . The newly installed W . M . then appointed the following as his Officers : — Bros . Pinto Leito I . P . M ., J . R . Foulger P . M . S . W ., W . Sharpe J . W .

and Treasurer , H . H . Hodges P . P . G . S . Berks and Bucks Secretary Blake S . D ., Stollard J . D ., Linton I . G ., Cowrie W . S ., Baker D . C ,