Notices Of Meetings

Hemming Lodge , No . 1512 , Hampton . — The third Thursday in October has passed , but not without scoring , perhaps , the most successful meeting we have had tho pleasure to record of this prosperous young Lodge . Established exactly three years ago , with a prospective limit of 40 members , this number has been enrolled , and tho Lodge now includes many who are proficient in the

Ritual of the Craft , consequently , tho Lodgo may now consider itself second to none in the Province for its efficient rendering of tho various ceremonies of our Order . On Thursday week , tho 18 th inst ., tho brethren wero summoned for 3 o ' clock , and by that time a considerable number had arrived . Tho Worshipful Master , Bro . John Hurst , proceeded to opon his Lodgo , Bros . J . Hammond S . W ., S . Hill J . W .,

E . Hopwood I . P . M . and Treasurer , Wm . Hammond Secretary , C . W . Fox S . D ., Jessett J . D ., and Ockenden I . G . Tho minutes of tho last regular meeting , and of an emergency hold on tho 19 th of April , were read and confirmed . Tho report of tho Audit Committee was also read , and unanimously adopted , thero remaining a good balance in favour of tho Lodge funds after tho payment of all claims . A

ballot was taken , and resulted unanimously in favour of Messrs . Henry John Jones and Joseph Colo . The latter gentleman was not present , but a satisfactory reason was offered , accounting for his absence . The W . M . at once proceeded with the ceremony , and admitted Mr . Jones to Masonio light . Bros . G . Forward and A . D . Tozer having been examined , were entrusted and retired . The Lodge

being opened ou tho square , tho two candidates wero re-admitted , and in due course passed to tho degree of F . C ., tho W . M . performing both ceremonies in a very efficient manner , reflecting credit on him as a young Mason . Tho names of two brethren wero on tho summons for raising , and ono candidate was present , bnt owing to tho press of work , this portion of the business was postponed . Bro . Hurst now

handed the gavel to Bro . H . E . Frances P . P . G . D . Surrey , P . M . 452 , & c , the Installing Officer , and tho installation of tho W . M . elect ( Bro . John Hammond ) commenced , Bro . Hopwood having charge of tho west , Bro . Hill retaining his chair in the south , and Bro . F . Walters P . J . G . D . Middlesex acting as Director of Ceremonies . In dno timo the Lodge was opened in tho third degree , and those

brethren who have not yet succeeded in exchanging thoir rosettes for tho more exalted emblems retired ; a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . John Hammond most impressively inducted into the chair of King Solomon . Ou tho re-admission of the brethren , he was proclaimed Worshipful Master of the Hemming Lodgo , and saluted according to ancient custom . The W . M ., with a few appropriate

remarks to each , then invested hisOfficors for tho year ensuing , viz .: — Bro . John Hurst I . P . M ., C . W . Fox W . M . 1326 S . W ., C . J . Jessett J . W ., E . Hopwood P . M . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , re-elected Treasurer , W . Hammond P . M . P . P . G . D . Middlesex , reappointed Secretary , T . W . Ockenden Sec 165 G S . D ., T . C . Walls J . W . 1381 P . G . Org . J . D ., F . W . Kentl . G ., J . E . Hunt D . C , J . W . Hiscox W . S ., Moody A . W . S .,

J . Gilbert P . G . T . re-elected Tyler . Bro . Frances was highly complimented for his excellent rendering of tho Installation ceremony . It was proposed and seconded , and unanimously agreed to by the brethren , that ho be made an honorary member of the Lodgo . Votes of thanks for valuable services , as Secretary and Treasurer , during tho past year wero heartily endorsed to Bros . W . Hammond and E . Hopwood

respectively . Bro . D . B . Paw P . M ., formerly Treasurer , was elected an honorary Past Master , and the intelligence that indisposition was the canse of his absence from tho meeting was received by the brethren with many expressions of regret and sympathy . Bro . Sam . Hill , who has also rendered valuable service to the Lodge , was likewise elected an honorary P . M . One very gratifying portion of tho proceedings yet

remains to bo recorded , i . e . the presentation of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Brother Hurst , as a slight token of appreciation of his services during the year of his Mastership . Bro . Hurst thanked tho brethren in feeling terms . All other business being disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to a banquet , well provided by tho host , Bro . Murphy . On the removal of the

cloth , the W . M ., with commendable brevity , and speaking directly to the point , gave the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Hurst , tho I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , alluded to Bro . John Hammond ' s long experience as a Mason , tho active part he had taken during past years in advancing the interests of the Craft , both in Middlesex and in the neighbouring

province of Surrey . He congratulated him on being again exalted to the high position of Master of a Lodge , and heartily wished him ( what thero is every prospect of his enjoying ) a most successful year of office . Tho toast was received with great enthusiasm . The W . M ., in reply , expressed his gratification for the hearty manner in which his name had been received ; he trusted their good wishes for a

prosperous year would be realised . The health of the I . P . M was next commended to tho notice of the brethren , the W . M . congratn lating Bro . Hurst on tho result of his year of office , and hoping ho would be spared many years to wear the jewel that had just been presented to him . Bro . Hurst thanked the brethren for tho read y help and support he had received at their hands ; tho year of office

just expired would ever live in his memory as one of tho most pleasing periods of his Masonic career . The W . M ., in giving tho health of the Installing Officer , referred to the long-continued term of friendship that had existed between Bro . Frances and himself during past years . It was from this valued friend he first acquired a knowledge of his alphabet in Masonry . He was indebted to him

for whatever other knowledge of tho mystic art he now had the good fortune to possess . He further acknowledged the courtesy of the Past Masters of the Lodge in enabling him to invito his old friend to instal him into tho chair of K . S . Bro . Frances expressed his high appreciation of the unexpected compliment paid him by his election as an honorary member ; he was pleased with the working ho had

witnessed , and was sure while tho Lodge continued " Hemming , it would never be sewn up . " Bro . Jones responded as the Initiate , and Bro . Captain Kain P . P . G . Sec Warwick for the Visitors , the latter , in the course of his speech , alluded to tho pleasure he had experienced during the afternoon in observing such careful and excellent working . In the intervals between tho speeches some capital songs and a reci-

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tation were contributed by Bros . Crawford , Walls , Hurst , De Fernex , Knowles , Ockenden , & c . Tho next regular meeting will take place ou Thursday , 15 th November . Besides the brethren already named tho following were present : Visitors—Bros . J . Wilson P . M . 209 , H . Kyezor J . D . 820 , W . J . E . Hope Kirk 1586 , R . W . Forge 165 G , C . R . Fitt 1 C 56 . Members—B . Sharp P . M . and P . G . Steward Middlesex , Gaveron , W . A . Messenger , H . Tagg , Murphy , Chilcott , Day , Wheeler , Hole , & c

London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction ( Held at "The Club , " 101 Queeu Victoria-street , E . G . )—Met on Monday , 22 nd inst ., where a large number of Club and Lodgo of Instruc tion members wero present . Bros . J . A . Reid 1673 W . M ., Nelson Reed S . W ., J . E . Shand Sec , C . E . Smith J . W ., Barnett S . D ., Turner J . D ., Triggs I . G ., Joseph Langton ( Langton Lodgo 1673 ) , J . Edell

( London 108 ) , J . White , H . Wood , Banman , and Woolton ( La Tolerance ) , and other members . Visitors—Bros . Smallpiece P . M . and Sec . Emulation Lodgo of Improvement , Eastgate and Ward 1503 , 0 . Sawyer 1619 , & o . Lodgo opened and minutes of last meeting wero road and confirmed . Tho first ceremony , and three sections of tho lecture appertaining to tho degree wore worked by the W . M " .,

assisted by Bro . Smallpiece aud tho brethren . Bro . Shand proposed , S . W . Reed seconded , and it was unanimously carried , that Bro . Smallpiece bo elected Preceptor . Bro . S . W . Reed proposed , and Bro . Shand seconded , that Bro . Hogg bo re-elected Treasurer , which was carried . Bro . Joseph Langton proposed , and Bro . Edell seconded , that Bro . Shand be re-elected to tho office of Secretary ;

both brethren in doing so referred to tho zeal , perseverance , and punctual attendance of their Secretary during the past year . Tho W . M . said he could endorao the expressions of Bros . Langton and Edell , and after putting the motion it was carried unanimously . Bro . Reed S . W . was elected W . M . at next meeting , after which Lodgo closed in perfect harmony .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday last , at the Metropolitan Club , King ' scross . Present—Bros . Side W . M ., Smith S . W ., Kingham J . W ., Stiles Sec , Scales S . D ., Johnson J . D ., Edmonds I . G ., Adams P . G . P .

Preceptor , & c . Business—Lodge was formally opened , aud minutes confirmed . Initiation ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Johnson candidate . Lodgo advanced , and Bro . Tapson was raised . The first and second sections of the first lecture were worked . Two new members wero elected , and Bro . Smith chosen W . M . for next Tuesday .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —Held at tho Havelock Tavern , Albiou-road , Dalston , on Wednesday evening , 17 th inst . Present—Bros . Brasted W . M ., Maples S . W ., Dignam J . AV ., C . Lorkin S . D ., Dolafons J . D ., Brown I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor , G . Ferrar Treas ., E . Dietrich Secretary , and Bros . Marsh , Poole , Pollak , E . George , Watkins , R . Olley , Lee , Loeffler , Norman ,

& o . Tho Lodge was opened in ancient form at 8 p . m ., and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . After opening in tho second degree , Bro . Marsh was interrogated and entrusted . Tho Lodgo was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Marsh was raised , tho W . M . doing his work in his usual impressive manner . The Lodgo was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Leo worked the

sections , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Loeffler and Norman wero elected members . Bro . Lee will work the installation ceremony on tho first Wednesday in November . On Wednesday , 24 th inst . Bros . Maples W . M ., Dignam S . W ., C . Lorkin J . W ., Delafons S . D ., Brown J . D ., J . Lorkin I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor , G . Ferrar Treas ., E . Dietrich Sec , and Bros . McMillan , Pollack . 0 . Dietrich , Brasted , Beasly , R . Olley , F . Beenson , Little ,

Dexter , Lee , Bonner , Shelford . The Lodge was opened in ancient formats p . m ., and the minutes of tho previous meeting were rend and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by tho W . M ., in a most able manner , Bro . Beasly being candidate . Bro . B . Oily was interrogated , and answered tho usual questions leading from the 1 st to the 2 nd degree . Bros . Lee and Fieldwick then worked the sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Dignam was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week .

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