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Diary For The Week.
1331— Savile , Royal Hotel , Elland 1282—Ancholme , Foresters' Hall , Brigg , Lincolnshire 1284—Brent . Globe Hotel , Topshum , Devonshire 1304—Olive Union . Masonic Hall , Hovncastle , Lincolnshire 1384—Equity , Alforde Chambers , Widnes 1473—Bootle , Town Hall , Bootle , Lancashire 1500—Walpole , Bell Hotel , Norwich 1504—Red Rose of Lancaster , Staikie ' s Arms Hotel , Pariihamnear Burnley
, 1513—Friendly , King ' s Head Hotel , Barnsley 1580— Cranbourne , Red Lion Hotel , Hatfield . Herts , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1894—Cedewain , Public Rooms . Newtown ,. Montgomeryshire 1639—Watling-street , Cosk Hotel , Stoney Stratford , Bucks 1807—Loyal Wye , Bnitth , Breconshire R . A . 187—Charity , Freemasons' Hall , Park Street , Bristol
R . A . 325—St . John , Freemasons' Hall , Islington-square , Salford R . A . 496—Mount Edgcumbe , Masonic Rooms , St . Austell R . A . 587—Howe , Masonic Hall , New Street , Birmingham . R . A . 758—Bridgwater , Freemasons' Hall , Runcorn , Cheshire R . A . 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool M . M . 63—Britannia . Freemasons' Hall . Sheffield .
FRIDAY , 4 th MAY .
Metropolitan Masonic Benevolent Association , 155 Fleet-street , E . C . at 8 . 30 . Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns . The North Pole , 115 Oxford-street , W „ at 8 ( Instruc . ) 144—St . Luke , White Hart , King ' s-road , Chelsea , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 507—United Pilerims . Surrey Masonio Hall . Damhe' -wnU , at , 730 . ( Instruct . ) 706—Florence Nightinga' e . Masonic Hall , William Street , Woolwich 763—William Preston . Jacob ' s Well . Georg 3-st ., Manchester-sq ., at 8 ( Inst . ) 780—R val Alfred . Star and Garcjr , Kew Bridge . ( Instruction )
83- !—Ranelagh . Six Bells , Hamme roith ( Instruction ) 933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 Whitechapel-road . at 8 . ( Instrnction ) 1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , E . O . at 7 . ( Instruction ) US' *—Be ' . grave , Jermvn-street , S . W ., at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1298—Roval Standard . Alwyne Castle , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbury , at 8 . ( In . ) ISflB—nianton . White Hart , Lower Claofcon , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1642—E . Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1789—Ubique , Guardsman Army Coffee Tavern , Buckingham Palace-road , 8 at 730 Instruction
. W ., .. ( ) 1815—Penge , Thicket Hotel , Anerley 1901—Selwvn , East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich . ( Instruction ) R . A . 3—Fidelity , Freemasons' Hall . W . C . R . A . 8—British , Freemasons' Hall , W . C . R . A . 65—Prosperity Chap'er of Improvement , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall St . R . A . 79—Pvthagnrean . Portland Hotel . London-street . Greenwich ( Inst . ) M . M . —Old Kent , Crown and Cushion , London Wall , E . C . ( Instruction ) K . T . 134—Blondel , Freemasons' Tavern , W . C .
44—Friendship , Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester 81—Doric , Private Room . Woodbridge , Suffolk . 127—Union , Freemasons' Hall . Margate 219—Prudence , Masonic Hall , Todmorden . 242—St . George , Guildhall , Doncaster . 306—Alfred . Masonic Hall . Kelsall-street . Leeds 442—St . Peter , Masonic Hall , Peterboroneh 453—Chicrwell , Prince ' s HaU . Buckhurst Hill , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction )
521—Truth , Freemasons' Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , Huddersfield . 539—St . Matthew . Dragon For al . Walsall . 574—Loyal Berkshire of Hope , White Hart Hotel , Newbnry 709—Invicta , Bank-streefc Hall , Ashford SS " —De Grev and R ! p 02 , Town Hall . Ripon 839—Royal Gloucestershire , Bell Hotel , Gloucester 109 B—Lord Warden , Wellington Hall . Deal 1333—Athelstan , Town Hall , Atherstone , Warwick .
1387—Chorlton . Masonic Rooms , Chorlton Cum Hardy 1393—Hamer , Masoviic Hall . Liverpool , a * 8 . ( Instruction ) 1628—Fort . Masonic Hall , Newquav , Cornwall . 1557—Albert Edward , Bush Hotel . Hexham . 1561—Mnrecnmbe . Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambe , Lancashire . 16-J 8— "Prince of Wales . Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street . Bradford .
1664—Gosforth , Freemasons' Hall , High-street , Gosforth . 1725—Douglas , College Gateway , Maidstone General LoJge of Instruction , Masonio Hall , New-street . Birminsham , at 7 R . A . —General Chanter of Improvenaent , T . ' asonic Hall , Birmingham , at 5 . 30 R . A . 214—Hope and Unity , White Hsrt , Romford R . A . 271—Lennox , Royal Pavilion , Brighton R . A . 359—Peace , Freemasons' Hal , AlMon Terrace , Southampton K . T . —Loyal Volunteers , Queens Arms Hotel , George-street , Ashton-under-Ly
SATURDAY , 5 th MAY
General Committee Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 142—St , Thomas , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , i 2 ?~« eroy - Jollv Farme-s' Tavern , Southgate-road , N „ at 8 ( Instruction ) 1275—Star , Five Bells , 155 New Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) } JzT ~ S , Zet , an ( J . Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 ( Instruction ) { 8 2 ^ Eccleaton , King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) Sinai Chapter of Improvement . Union , Air-street . Regent-st ., W ., at 8 } 223—Amherst , King's Arms Hotel , Westerham , Kent i « 2—XT ?*? ' J I ? . vate Booms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath , Manchester 1587—Elhot , Railway Hotel , Feltham
Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
GROVE LODGE . No . 410
' HHE first regalar meeting of this Lodge was held at the Son Hotel , - * - Kingston-on-Thames , on the 21 st instant . Present—Bros . 0 . Greenwood Jan . Provincial Grand Secretary P . P . G . Registrar W . M ., H . J . P . Dumas P . G . D . P . M . acting S . W ., Lister J . W ., Charles Greenwood P . G . S . B . Prov . G . S . W . P . M . Treas ., Jepps P . M . S . D ., T . JHoreton J . D ., and others . Lodge was opened , and the minntes confirmed . Brother Lister was elected Worshipful Master for the ensuln g year . Lodge was then opened in the second and third degrees ,
"" " x > rocner T . Jiiustace Smith was raised to the snblime degree ot Master Mason , the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . and h > s Officers . Upon the Lodge being resumed to the first degree , the VVorsbi pfnl Master proposed Dr . Francis Ferratin Glanville as an initiate , and gave notice that the candidate would be ballotted for , and , " approved , initiated at the next meeting . The Worshipful Master then addressed the brethren , saying it was his painful dnty to announce that since the last meeting , a dear and most esteemed
"rotner had been summoned from amongst them . Brother Alfred Greenland jnn ., after a comparatively short illness , and at the early age of 26 , had joined those who had gone before , and who constituted the Grand Lodge above . To him ( the W . M . ) their departed brother was not only a brother in Masonry , bnt a bosom friend and old schoolmate , so that the brethren could judge for themselves how impossible jt waa to express tbe deep grief with -which he made this
Installation Meetings, &C.
sad announcement . Broth er Greenland had , during his short sojourn amongst them , shewn himself a zealous and efficient worker , he had filled the post of loner Guard with credit , and had it pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to spare him , he would doubtless have continued a bright ornament to the Craft and to the society in which he moved . He had left behind him , not only brother Masons ,
bnt sorrowing parents and relations who mourned the irreparable loss of a dutiful son and an affectionate brother . By them some mark of the appreciation in which he was held by the members of the Lodge would be regarded as a graceful tribute of respect . The W . M . concluded by proposing that the Secretary should be requested to write to the father of their late brother , expressing the deep grief of
the members of the Grove Lodge at the sad news of hia son ' s death , and offering their sympathy and condolence . This was duly seconded by Brother Thurston , and carried unanimously . Lodge was then closed , and the meeting adjourned until 19 th pros . The brethren subsequently partook of a banquet in the Hotel , which was served in Brother Bond ' s best style , and gave the utmost satisfaction to all preseut .
Lodge Of Union, No. 414.
LODGE OF UNION , No . 414 .
CENTENARY OP FREEMASONRY IN READING , AND JUBILEE OP THE LODGE .
ON Tuesday , lyth April , a regalar meeting was held at the Masonio Hall , Reading , when a brilliant assemblage of tha members of the two Reading Lodges , with visitors from various parts of the Province , attended to do honour to this special occasion The Officers consisted of Bros . Ferguson W . M ., Monnt I . P . M . and Treasurer , Wheeler S . W ., Withers J . W ., Rev . N . T . Garry Chaplain ,
Parry Secretary , Withermgton S . D ., Blackwell J . D ., Martin M . C , Tirbnt Orsranist , Bntler I . G ., Webb Steward , Hemmings Tyler ; Past Masters Stephens , Blowers , Hounslow , Bradley , Oades , Morris , Long 663 ; also Bros . Stubington , Braoher , Hisgs , Sydenham , Sherwood , Rayner , Albnry , Tubbs , Hawkes , George Miller , Wellman . Visitors —Bros . Ivey P . M . and Seo . 1101 , Pulley P . M . 340 and 1101 , Weather .
head 1101 , Rev . R . P . Bent P . Grand Chaplain of England I . P . M . Herschel Lodge 1894 , Petty 414 , Whitfield 1101 . Tegg 1101 , Sparrow 1101 , Slaughter 1101 , Hurley P . M . 1101 , Coates 1101 , Creed 1101 , Ferguson P . M . 1101 , Welsh P . M . 1101 , Bnlley P . M . 414 Hon . Member 1101 , Bennett 1101 , Dowsett W . M . 1101 , Blackwell I . P . M . 1101 , Greenaway 1101 , Margrett P . M . 1101 , Ridley S . W . 1101 ,
Ravenscroft J . D . 1101 , Home I . P . M . 1887 , Fisher M . C . 1887 , Ac . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last regular Lodge and Lodge of Emergency were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Louis de L . Simonds , and for Mr . Arthnr Simonds , both of whom were approved and proposed for initiation . The ballot was also taken for Mr . Milton Welling , who was approved . Messrs . L . de
L . and Arthnr Simonds were admitted and initiated into the mys . teries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremony was admirably performed by the W . M . ; the musical part , under the direction of Bro . Tirbnt , considerably added to the effect ; the vocal parts being taken by Bros . Hounslow , Bradley , and Martin . The charge of the first degree was delivered by the I . P . M . Bro . Mount ,
with his usual correctness and precision . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the W . M . read a mosb interesting account of the introduction of Freemasonry into Reading in the year 1783 , and of ita revival in 1833 , by tbe warrant of the Lodge of Union . Since which time there had been a gradual progress of numbers aud influence , till two full blown Lodges have appeared , both now in tbe full tide of
prosperity . Allusion was also made to the great necessity of enlarging the reception rooms ; this will shortly take place , and add materially to the comfort and convenience of the members and their friends . After the customary ceremonies Lodge was closed accord , ing to ancient form , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment to the Great Western Hotel , where an excellent supper was provided
by Bro . Flanagan , whose catering invariably gives unqualified satis . faction . Between sixty and seventy Craftsmen sat down ; the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and responded to . That of the Initiates met with a cordial reception , and was appropriately responded to by the Brothers Simonds . Bro . R . Dowsett proposed , in a feeling speech , the health of the W . M ., who suitably returned thanks , and alluded to the loss of two members of the Grey Friars
Lodge , one of whom left a widow and three children in destitute circumstances . He thought this a good opportunity to pass tha broken column round for their relief . This resulted in the sum of five pounds being contributed , which sum was at once forwarded to the widow . During the evening some excellent singing was contributed by the brethren , particularly we may mention the song by Bro . W . G . Millar , who gave " Tom Bowling " in a masterly style . After spend , ing a very pleasant evening the brethren separated . at an early hour ,.
New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . —The weekly meeting of this successful Lodge of Instruction was held on Wednesday last , at the Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , the chair beinsr occupied by Bro . Western , who was supported by Bros . Ashton S . W ., Marks J . W ., P . M . Cnsworth Preceptor , F . Perl Sec , Weeden S . D ., Pollen J . D ., Chubb I . G . ; also Bros . W . Potter , P . M .
Haslip , Bolton , Allsopp , Gadsby , Read , James , Manger , Lone , Ookel . ford , Dewersby , and others . The customary formalities having beeu observed in opening the Lodge , tho ceremony of initiation was proceeded with , Bro . Lone acting as candidate . Bros . Allsopp and Gadsby then proved themselves qualified to be passed , but were not entrusted , they not having gone beyond the degree of E . Apprentice .
After the Lodge had been called off and on , the W . M . rose , and Bros . Allsopp , Gadsby , Read , and James were unanimously elected members . Bro . Ashton was elected to fill the position of W . M . at the ensuing meeting , and the brethren then dispersed , after having spent a pleasant and instructive evening . Brethren are cordiall y invited to attend this Lodge , aud qualify themselves for any position in their parent Lodge .
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Diary For The Week.
1331— Savile , Royal Hotel , Elland 1282—Ancholme , Foresters' Hall , Brigg , Lincolnshire 1284—Brent . Globe Hotel , Topshum , Devonshire 1304—Olive Union . Masonic Hall , Hovncastle , Lincolnshire 1384—Equity , Alforde Chambers , Widnes 1473—Bootle , Town Hall , Bootle , Lancashire 1500—Walpole , Bell Hotel , Norwich 1504—Red Rose of Lancaster , Staikie ' s Arms Hotel , Pariihamnear Burnley
, 1513—Friendly , King ' s Head Hotel , Barnsley 1580— Cranbourne , Red Lion Hotel , Hatfield . Herts , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1894—Cedewain , Public Rooms . Newtown ,. Montgomeryshire 1639—Watling-street , Cosk Hotel , Stoney Stratford , Bucks 1807—Loyal Wye , Bnitth , Breconshire R . A . 187—Charity , Freemasons' Hall , Park Street , Bristol
R . A . 325—St . John , Freemasons' Hall , Islington-square , Salford R . A . 496—Mount Edgcumbe , Masonic Rooms , St . Austell R . A . 587—Howe , Masonic Hall , New Street , Birmingham . R . A . 758—Bridgwater , Freemasons' Hall , Runcorn , Cheshire R . A . 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool M . M . 63—Britannia . Freemasons' Hall . Sheffield .
FRIDAY , 4 th MAY .
Metropolitan Masonic Benevolent Association , 155 Fleet-street , E . C . at 8 . 30 . Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns . The North Pole , 115 Oxford-street , W „ at 8 ( Instruc . ) 144—St . Luke , White Hart , King ' s-road , Chelsea , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 507—United Pilerims . Surrey Masonio Hall . Damhe' -wnU , at , 730 . ( Instruct . ) 706—Florence Nightinga' e . Masonic Hall , William Street , Woolwich 763—William Preston . Jacob ' s Well . Georg 3-st ., Manchester-sq ., at 8 ( Inst . ) 780—R val Alfred . Star and Garcjr , Kew Bridge . ( Instruction )
83- !—Ranelagh . Six Bells , Hamme roith ( Instruction ) 933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 Whitechapel-road . at 8 . ( Instrnction ) 1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , E . O . at 7 . ( Instruction ) US' *—Be ' . grave , Jermvn-street , S . W ., at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1298—Roval Standard . Alwyne Castle , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbury , at 8 . ( In . ) ISflB—nianton . White Hart , Lower Claofcon , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1642—E . Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1789—Ubique , Guardsman Army Coffee Tavern , Buckingham Palace-road , 8 at 730 Instruction
. W ., .. ( ) 1815—Penge , Thicket Hotel , Anerley 1901—Selwvn , East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich . ( Instruction ) R . A . 3—Fidelity , Freemasons' Hall . W . C . R . A . 8—British , Freemasons' Hall , W . C . R . A . 65—Prosperity Chap'er of Improvement , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall St . R . A . 79—Pvthagnrean . Portland Hotel . London-street . Greenwich ( Inst . ) M . M . —Old Kent , Crown and Cushion , London Wall , E . C . ( Instruction ) K . T . 134—Blondel , Freemasons' Tavern , W . C .
44—Friendship , Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester 81—Doric , Private Room . Woodbridge , Suffolk . 127—Union , Freemasons' Hall . Margate 219—Prudence , Masonic Hall , Todmorden . 242—St . George , Guildhall , Doncaster . 306—Alfred . Masonic Hall . Kelsall-street . Leeds 442—St . Peter , Masonic Hall , Peterboroneh 453—Chicrwell , Prince ' s HaU . Buckhurst Hill , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction )
521—Truth , Freemasons' Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , Huddersfield . 539—St . Matthew . Dragon For al . Walsall . 574—Loyal Berkshire of Hope , White Hart Hotel , Newbnry 709—Invicta , Bank-streefc Hall , Ashford SS " —De Grev and R ! p 02 , Town Hall . Ripon 839—Royal Gloucestershire , Bell Hotel , Gloucester 109 B—Lord Warden , Wellington Hall . Deal 1333—Athelstan , Town Hall , Atherstone , Warwick .
1387—Chorlton . Masonic Rooms , Chorlton Cum Hardy 1393—Hamer , Masoviic Hall . Liverpool , a * 8 . ( Instruction ) 1628—Fort . Masonic Hall , Newquav , Cornwall . 1557—Albert Edward , Bush Hotel . Hexham . 1561—Mnrecnmbe . Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambe , Lancashire . 16-J 8— "Prince of Wales . Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street . Bradford .
1664—Gosforth , Freemasons' Hall , High-street , Gosforth . 1725—Douglas , College Gateway , Maidstone General LoJge of Instruction , Masonio Hall , New-street . Birminsham , at 7 R . A . —General Chanter of Improvenaent , T . ' asonic Hall , Birmingham , at 5 . 30 R . A . 214—Hope and Unity , White Hsrt , Romford R . A . 271—Lennox , Royal Pavilion , Brighton R . A . 359—Peace , Freemasons' Hal , AlMon Terrace , Southampton K . T . —Loyal Volunteers , Queens Arms Hotel , George-street , Ashton-under-Ly
SATURDAY , 5 th MAY
General Committee Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 142—St , Thomas , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , i 2 ?~« eroy - Jollv Farme-s' Tavern , Southgate-road , N „ at 8 ( Instruction ) 1275—Star , Five Bells , 155 New Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) } JzT ~ S , Zet , an ( J . Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 ( Instruction ) { 8 2 ^ Eccleaton , King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) Sinai Chapter of Improvement . Union , Air-street . Regent-st ., W ., at 8 } 223—Amherst , King's Arms Hotel , Westerham , Kent i « 2—XT ?*? ' J I ? . vate Booms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath , Manchester 1587—Elhot , Railway Hotel , Feltham
Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
GROVE LODGE . No . 410
' HHE first regalar meeting of this Lodge was held at the Son Hotel , - * - Kingston-on-Thames , on the 21 st instant . Present—Bros . 0 . Greenwood Jan . Provincial Grand Secretary P . P . G . Registrar W . M ., H . J . P . Dumas P . G . D . P . M . acting S . W ., Lister J . W ., Charles Greenwood P . G . S . B . Prov . G . S . W . P . M . Treas ., Jepps P . M . S . D ., T . JHoreton J . D ., and others . Lodge was opened , and the minntes confirmed . Brother Lister was elected Worshipful Master for the ensuln g year . Lodge was then opened in the second and third degrees ,
"" " x > rocner T . Jiiustace Smith was raised to the snblime degree ot Master Mason , the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . and h > s Officers . Upon the Lodge being resumed to the first degree , the VVorsbi pfnl Master proposed Dr . Francis Ferratin Glanville as an initiate , and gave notice that the candidate would be ballotted for , and , " approved , initiated at the next meeting . The Worshipful Master then addressed the brethren , saying it was his painful dnty to announce that since the last meeting , a dear and most esteemed
"rotner had been summoned from amongst them . Brother Alfred Greenland jnn ., after a comparatively short illness , and at the early age of 26 , had joined those who had gone before , and who constituted the Grand Lodge above . To him ( the W . M . ) their departed brother was not only a brother in Masonry , bnt a bosom friend and old schoolmate , so that the brethren could judge for themselves how impossible jt waa to express tbe deep grief with -which he made this
Installation Meetings, &C.
sad announcement . Broth er Greenland had , during his short sojourn amongst them , shewn himself a zealous and efficient worker , he had filled the post of loner Guard with credit , and had it pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to spare him , he would doubtless have continued a bright ornament to the Craft and to the society in which he moved . He had left behind him , not only brother Masons ,
bnt sorrowing parents and relations who mourned the irreparable loss of a dutiful son and an affectionate brother . By them some mark of the appreciation in which he was held by the members of the Lodge would be regarded as a graceful tribute of respect . The W . M . concluded by proposing that the Secretary should be requested to write to the father of their late brother , expressing the deep grief of
the members of the Grove Lodge at the sad news of hia son ' s death , and offering their sympathy and condolence . This was duly seconded by Brother Thurston , and carried unanimously . Lodge was then closed , and the meeting adjourned until 19 th pros . The brethren subsequently partook of a banquet in the Hotel , which was served in Brother Bond ' s best style , and gave the utmost satisfaction to all preseut .
Lodge Of Union, No. 414.
LODGE OF UNION , No . 414 .
CENTENARY OP FREEMASONRY IN READING , AND JUBILEE OP THE LODGE .
ON Tuesday , lyth April , a regalar meeting was held at the Masonio Hall , Reading , when a brilliant assemblage of tha members of the two Reading Lodges , with visitors from various parts of the Province , attended to do honour to this special occasion The Officers consisted of Bros . Ferguson W . M ., Monnt I . P . M . and Treasurer , Wheeler S . W ., Withers J . W ., Rev . N . T . Garry Chaplain ,
Parry Secretary , Withermgton S . D ., Blackwell J . D ., Martin M . C , Tirbnt Orsranist , Bntler I . G ., Webb Steward , Hemmings Tyler ; Past Masters Stephens , Blowers , Hounslow , Bradley , Oades , Morris , Long 663 ; also Bros . Stubington , Braoher , Hisgs , Sydenham , Sherwood , Rayner , Albnry , Tubbs , Hawkes , George Miller , Wellman . Visitors —Bros . Ivey P . M . and Seo . 1101 , Pulley P . M . 340 and 1101 , Weather .
head 1101 , Rev . R . P . Bent P . Grand Chaplain of England I . P . M . Herschel Lodge 1894 , Petty 414 , Whitfield 1101 . Tegg 1101 , Sparrow 1101 , Slaughter 1101 , Hurley P . M . 1101 , Coates 1101 , Creed 1101 , Ferguson P . M . 1101 , Welsh P . M . 1101 , Bnlley P . M . 414 Hon . Member 1101 , Bennett 1101 , Dowsett W . M . 1101 , Blackwell I . P . M . 1101 , Greenaway 1101 , Margrett P . M . 1101 , Ridley S . W . 1101 ,
Ravenscroft J . D . 1101 , Home I . P . M . 1887 , Fisher M . C . 1887 , Ac . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last regular Lodge and Lodge of Emergency were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Louis de L . Simonds , and for Mr . Arthnr Simonds , both of whom were approved and proposed for initiation . The ballot was also taken for Mr . Milton Welling , who was approved . Messrs . L . de
L . and Arthnr Simonds were admitted and initiated into the mys . teries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremony was admirably performed by the W . M . ; the musical part , under the direction of Bro . Tirbnt , considerably added to the effect ; the vocal parts being taken by Bros . Hounslow , Bradley , and Martin . The charge of the first degree was delivered by the I . P . M . Bro . Mount ,
with his usual correctness and precision . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the W . M . read a mosb interesting account of the introduction of Freemasonry into Reading in the year 1783 , and of ita revival in 1833 , by tbe warrant of the Lodge of Union . Since which time there had been a gradual progress of numbers aud influence , till two full blown Lodges have appeared , both now in tbe full tide of
prosperity . Allusion was also made to the great necessity of enlarging the reception rooms ; this will shortly take place , and add materially to the comfort and convenience of the members and their friends . After the customary ceremonies Lodge was closed accord , ing to ancient form , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment to the Great Western Hotel , where an excellent supper was provided
by Bro . Flanagan , whose catering invariably gives unqualified satis . faction . Between sixty and seventy Craftsmen sat down ; the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and responded to . That of the Initiates met with a cordial reception , and was appropriately responded to by the Brothers Simonds . Bro . R . Dowsett proposed , in a feeling speech , the health of the W . M ., who suitably returned thanks , and alluded to the loss of two members of the Grey Friars
Lodge , one of whom left a widow and three children in destitute circumstances . He thought this a good opportunity to pass tha broken column round for their relief . This resulted in the sum of five pounds being contributed , which sum was at once forwarded to the widow . During the evening some excellent singing was contributed by the brethren , particularly we may mention the song by Bro . W . G . Millar , who gave " Tom Bowling " in a masterly style . After spend , ing a very pleasant evening the brethren separated . at an early hour ,.
New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . —The weekly meeting of this successful Lodge of Instruction was held on Wednesday last , at the Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , the chair beinsr occupied by Bro . Western , who was supported by Bros . Ashton S . W ., Marks J . W ., P . M . Cnsworth Preceptor , F . Perl Sec , Weeden S . D ., Pollen J . D ., Chubb I . G . ; also Bros . W . Potter , P . M .
Haslip , Bolton , Allsopp , Gadsby , Read , James , Manger , Lone , Ookel . ford , Dewersby , and others . The customary formalities having beeu observed in opening the Lodge , tho ceremony of initiation was proceeded with , Bro . Lone acting as candidate . Bros . Allsopp and Gadsby then proved themselves qualified to be passed , but were not entrusted , they not having gone beyond the degree of E . Apprentice .
After the Lodge had been called off and on , the W . M . rose , and Bros . Allsopp , Gadsby , Read , and James were unanimously elected members . Bro . Ashton was elected to fill the position of W . M . at the ensuing meeting , and the brethren then dispersed , after having spent a pleasant and instructive evening . Brethren are cordiall y invited to attend this Lodge , aud qualify themselves for any position in their parent Lodge .