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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
—* o : — LODGE OF UNION , No . 414 A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge waa held at the Masonic Hall , Greyfriars-road , Reading , on Tnesday , 17 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Michael John Withers Prov . G . J . Deacon W . M ., on which occasion Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z . attended , on the invite of the Lodge , for the purpose of delivering his popular lecture on the ritual and ceremonial of the first degree . The attend .
ance was unfortunately not nearly so large as had been anticipated , an important political meeting having been appointed for the same evening , and regrets and apologies for absence were very numerous . The Chaplain of the Lodge , Bro . fche Rev . Canon Garry , desired special mention of his disappointment in not being able to occupy his
position . Amongst those present were Bros . D . H . Witherington S . W ., F . Blackwell J . W ., Charles Stephens P . M . Prov . G . Treasurer Berks and Bocks , Robert Bradley P . M . Prov . Grand Secretary , Chas Oadea P . M , Albert W . Parry Secretary , John W . Martin S . D ., C . G . Hawkes J . D ., J . H . Hi y ward " Organist , C . F . Rayner Steward acting
I . G ., H . P . Knell , Bernard Rnddock , F . J . Wellman , G . S . Gait , W . G . Millar , Henry Higgs , W . J . Maurice , and other members . Visitors—Bros . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., Alexander Sollar P . M . 414 , T . P . Stevens , C . Slaughter , and W . C . Flanagan P . M ., all of the ( yreyfriars Lodge 1101 , H . G . Sherwin and Walter Black well , both of
the St . Peter ' s Lodge 1024 , R . H . Reilly and F . J . Lawes , both of the Kendrick Lodge 2043 , the Rev . J . D . Dunlafs Cambridge University Lodge , John Millar Panmure Lodge 723 , & c . Lodge waa opened in the firsfc degree , and the previous minutes having been read , and a report from the Permanent Committee received , the
W . M . formally introduced Bro . Stevens to the meeting for fche delivery of his lecture . After a few introductory remarks on the nature and object of his address , tbe lecturer proceeded to explain his views in relation to tbe form of ritual and ceremonial which had been adopted for the general observance of the Craft at the forma .
t on of the United Grand Lodge in 1813 , and in regnlar order , through the ceremonies of opening and initiation , pointed out the many divergencies from such original form which had arisen , mote p . rticularly during the past quarter of a century . For nearly two hours , without intermission , Bro . Stevens rivetted the attention of
his audience whilst giving most lucid explanations of , and reasons for , the numerous points of working in respect of which a perfect understanding is necessary for a full appreciation of the connection of the whole system of Freemasonry , and the relative dependency of its several parts . Most instructive in every respect , the lecturer
could not fail to leave many important points for fnture consideration by his hearers , although it may be said that perfect agreement on all may not follow . Being purely such an address as can only be given when close tyled , it should be heard by Freemasons wherever opportunity for its delivery may arise , and , judging from its
reception on this occasion , and , as we are informed , on many former occasion * - , it shonld be the desire of every good working Lodge to learn from Bro . Stevens " the reason why" for much that they do and say in Masonic ceremonial . At the close of the lecture , on fche pro . position of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Charles Stephens P . M . ancl
Prov . G . Treasurer , a cordial vote of thanks , with complimentary remarks on the address he had given , was unanimously accorded to Bro . Stevens , who acknowledged the same in suitable terms . Propositions for initiation having been made , and greetings exchanged ,
the Lodge was closed in due form , with prayer and harmony , and the brethren adjonrned to the Great Western Hotel , where snpper had been prepared . A pleasant hour or two was passed in social converse , enlivened by song and recitation , before the brethren separated , well pleased with the Masonic work of the evening .
WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE , No . 766 . THB regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , afc the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , under the presidency of Bro . Alfred Le Grand , the Worshipful Master . In the ordinary course , the W . M . for the ensuing year should have been installed at this meeting , bnt in consequence of the sudden resignation of the W . M . elect—who had been unanimously elected at the previous
meeting—there was no installation proper , Bro . Le Grand con . tinning to hold the position of ruler of tho Lodge . Under these circumstances , and in accordance with the wish of many of the brethren , that another opportunity should be given them of inviting the ladies to dine afc one of the banquets held in conjunction with
the Lodge , —which innovation has given so much satisfaction on former occasions , —the Worshipfnl Master decided that the meeting should be a ladies night , accordingly there was a large attendance of ladies at the after proceedings . Lodge was opened by the W . M .,
who was supported by Bros . A . C . Reea J . W ., W . Jerretfc Miller P . M . Treasurer , W . Worrell P . M . Secretary , P . M . 's W . J . Collens , E . Kidman , W . F . Smart ; C . Pay S . D ., W . J . Heath J . D ., G . F . Edwards I . G ., L . G . Reinhardt Tyler , several lay members of tbe Lodge , and the following visitors : —Bros . W . Pennell P . M . 103 ,
C . E . Hatten P . M . 1464 , W . M . Elliott 2000 , H . W . Gushing 1319 Henry Garrod G . Purs . England , J . Lindskogo Hamburg , G . F
Jenkins S . W . 72 , J . L . Apsey J . D . 534 , H . W . Gladwell P . M . 1298 , J . A . Robson I . P . M . 1445 , H . Von Joel 957 , R . F . Ries 144 , R . White 1107 , T . Cull P . M . Treasurer 1446 , N . Goodwin 1768 , J . H . Williams P . M . 1056 , Egbert Roberts Senior Deacon 917 , W . M . By water P . M . 19 , James Kift 1791 . The minntes of the last meeting
having been confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was submitted , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minntes . The ballot was taken for a gentleman seeking admission to Freemasonry , and resulted nnanimonsly in his favonr . Lodge was then closed , and the company sat down to banquet which , as we have said , was
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attended by a large number of ladies . Bro . Le Grand , the W . M .. presided , and after grace , he proposed the toasfc of the Queen , coupled with the Craft . No words were needed , he felt , to ensure a hearty reception to this toast , which was always well received afc meetings of Ensrlishmen . Nowhere was it more loyally responded
to than among Masons , and the W . M . was sure the brethren of the Lodge would , if possible , give it oven greater honour than usual iu the presence of so many ladies . The toast was followed by the National Anthem , and then tho W . M . gave the toasb of tho Most Worshipfnl the Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , coupling with it on this occasion the health of the Princess of Wales and the other
members of the Royal Family . The Prince of Wales was well known to all present as thejruler of the Masonic Order in England , while the Princess and other members of fche Royal Family had one and all endeared themselves , in one way or another , to the country at larpo . The toasfc of the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy
Grand Master , and the rest of fche Grand Officers was next givent Tbe W . M . felt thnt fche brethren who ruled the destinies of the Craft were worthy of every honour that could be accorded them . They had worked zealously in the past , and performed every duty that fell to them to the best of their ability , and with the heartiest good feeling .
Bro . Collens I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . The brethren well knew what was coming when they saw the gavel in his hands , but for the benefit of the ladies he might say he had to propose one of the most important toasts known in Freemasonry—the health of the Worshipfnl Master , the president of the evening . The members
of the Lodge regretted , in a measure , that they were under fche rule of their present chairman , but thafc regret was fortunately tempered witb a great deal of pleasure . The brethren regretted they had lost a brother who bad been regularly elected to the chair of the Lodge , and from whom they expected much , but fchey were pleased in now
having another to preside over them who had proved himself so capable during the past year . One of the most pleasurable duties which had ever fallen to fche lot of Bro . Collens was now before him —to present to the W . M . of the Lodge the Past Master's jewel , voted to him at the lasfc meeting . The jewel was given in recognition of
services rendered , and as the representative of the Lodge Brother Collens begged the W . M . to accept it with the heartiest good wishes of the members . The brethren of the Lodge hoped thafc dnring the coming yoar Bro . Le Grand would receive the samo cordial snpport he had had during the past twelvemonths , and also thafc
the Lodge would receive from him the same good government and management it had enjoyed during tbe year . The W . M . tendered his very cordial thanks for the manner in which the toast just honoured had been proposed by his predecessor , and received by those present . When at the lasfc meeting of the Lodge he had the pleasure
of presiding at their head , the lasfc of his thoughts was that he should again occupy thafc position , much less that he should preside over snch a company as he then saw around him . The presence of the ladies was indeed a gratification to the members of the Lodge , and the general regret seemed to be that such meetings were not more
frequent . Looking around him be felt there was every appearance of prosperity being in store for the Lodge ; he intended to do his utmost on its behalf , and hoped for the co-operation of the members . His presence at their head again was indeed a surprise ; he had been looking forward to retirement from active duties and had almost
decided what he should do as one of the Past Masters of the Lodge . However , events had arisen which upset all these calculations , and there was every appearance now thafc either he or one of those who had filled the chair in the past would have to conduct ; the Lodge for the ensuing year .
Looking back , he had to thank the brethren for tbe cordial snpport they had at all times accorded him , and for the handsome jewel he had jnst received afc tho hands of his predecessor . He again assured the brethren that no effort would be spared on his part to show his appreciation of what had been done , and he hoped for a continuance
of prosperity in the fattire . The next toasfc on tbe list was usually that of the Visitors , but as that evening they were honoured by the presence of so many ladies , he proposed to amend the toast , and give them the health of the Ladies , coupling with it the health of the other guests of the evening . He regretted he had never before had
the pleasure of being present at the Lodge when they had the ladies among them as their guests , business having prevented his attendance on those occasions . From his experience that night he was sorry they had nofc oftener been asked in the past , and further that they had nofc assembled in greater numbers that day . Bro .
Bywater responded . He felt the Worshipfnl Master had erred on this occasion—he had made a very bad choice in selecting him to reply to so important a toasfc as the Ladies . It was not thafc he was unwilling to acknowledge the compliment paid them , but rather that he felt unable to do so adequately . No one could have a stronger
desire to do justice to the toasfc , but many had greater ability . On behalf of the ladies and the other visitors of the evening he returned their most sincere thanks , and hoped ifc might be their privilege to be present again on some future occasion . The next toast , the Worshipful Master said , was one always
cordially received in fche William Preston Lodge—it was the health of the Past Masters . Bro . Le Grand regretted there were not more present that day—illness , he knew , prevented more than one being among them . They had , however , some very good representatives iu thoso who were present , brethren who . were well able to maintain
the reputation of the Lodge and of its Past Masters . Whafc the Lodge wonld be without them he dare nob think—he hoped they would long be among them , and always as welcome as they were at the present time . Bro . Miller , the Treasurer of the Lodge , replied . He had been sighing for the last five vears for another such meeting
as their present one , as he well remembered what a happy evening had then been spent witb the ladies around them . Their success that night had been as great , and he trusted that on many future occasions the ladies and brethren might be a fibred the opportunity of meeting again round the festive board as they had done that night and in years gone by . Bro . Worrell followed , thanking the Master
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
—* o : — LODGE OF UNION , No . 414 A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge waa held at the Masonic Hall , Greyfriars-road , Reading , on Tnesday , 17 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Michael John Withers Prov . G . J . Deacon W . M ., on which occasion Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z . attended , on the invite of the Lodge , for the purpose of delivering his popular lecture on the ritual and ceremonial of the first degree . The attend .
ance was unfortunately not nearly so large as had been anticipated , an important political meeting having been appointed for the same evening , and regrets and apologies for absence were very numerous . The Chaplain of the Lodge , Bro . fche Rev . Canon Garry , desired special mention of his disappointment in not being able to occupy his
position . Amongst those present were Bros . D . H . Witherington S . W ., F . Blackwell J . W ., Charles Stephens P . M . Prov . G . Treasurer Berks and Bocks , Robert Bradley P . M . Prov . Grand Secretary , Chas Oadea P . M , Albert W . Parry Secretary , John W . Martin S . D ., C . G . Hawkes J . D ., J . H . Hi y ward " Organist , C . F . Rayner Steward acting
I . G ., H . P . Knell , Bernard Rnddock , F . J . Wellman , G . S . Gait , W . G . Millar , Henry Higgs , W . J . Maurice , and other members . Visitors—Bros . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., Alexander Sollar P . M . 414 , T . P . Stevens , C . Slaughter , and W . C . Flanagan P . M ., all of the ( yreyfriars Lodge 1101 , H . G . Sherwin and Walter Black well , both of
the St . Peter ' s Lodge 1024 , R . H . Reilly and F . J . Lawes , both of the Kendrick Lodge 2043 , the Rev . J . D . Dunlafs Cambridge University Lodge , John Millar Panmure Lodge 723 , & c . Lodge waa opened in the firsfc degree , and the previous minutes having been read , and a report from the Permanent Committee received , the
W . M . formally introduced Bro . Stevens to the meeting for fche delivery of his lecture . After a few introductory remarks on the nature and object of his address , tbe lecturer proceeded to explain his views in relation to tbe form of ritual and ceremonial which had been adopted for the general observance of the Craft at the forma .
t on of the United Grand Lodge in 1813 , and in regnlar order , through the ceremonies of opening and initiation , pointed out the many divergencies from such original form which had arisen , mote p . rticularly during the past quarter of a century . For nearly two hours , without intermission , Bro . Stevens rivetted the attention of
his audience whilst giving most lucid explanations of , and reasons for , the numerous points of working in respect of which a perfect understanding is necessary for a full appreciation of the connection of the whole system of Freemasonry , and the relative dependency of its several parts . Most instructive in every respect , the lecturer
could not fail to leave many important points for fnture consideration by his hearers , although it may be said that perfect agreement on all may not follow . Being purely such an address as can only be given when close tyled , it should be heard by Freemasons wherever opportunity for its delivery may arise , and , judging from its
reception on this occasion , and , as we are informed , on many former occasion * - , it shonld be the desire of every good working Lodge to learn from Bro . Stevens " the reason why" for much that they do and say in Masonic ceremonial . At the close of the lecture , on fche pro . position of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Charles Stephens P . M . ancl
Prov . G . Treasurer , a cordial vote of thanks , with complimentary remarks on the address he had given , was unanimously accorded to Bro . Stevens , who acknowledged the same in suitable terms . Propositions for initiation having been made , and greetings exchanged ,
the Lodge was closed in due form , with prayer and harmony , and the brethren adjonrned to the Great Western Hotel , where snpper had been prepared . A pleasant hour or two was passed in social converse , enlivened by song and recitation , before the brethren separated , well pleased with the Masonic work of the evening .
WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE , No . 766 . THB regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , afc the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , under the presidency of Bro . Alfred Le Grand , the Worshipful Master . In the ordinary course , the W . M . for the ensuing year should have been installed at this meeting , bnt in consequence of the sudden resignation of the W . M . elect—who had been unanimously elected at the previous
meeting—there was no installation proper , Bro . Le Grand con . tinning to hold the position of ruler of tho Lodge . Under these circumstances , and in accordance with the wish of many of the brethren , that another opportunity should be given them of inviting the ladies to dine afc one of the banquets held in conjunction with
the Lodge , —which innovation has given so much satisfaction on former occasions , —the Worshipfnl Master decided that the meeting should be a ladies night , accordingly there was a large attendance of ladies at the after proceedings . Lodge was opened by the W . M .,
who was supported by Bros . A . C . Reea J . W ., W . Jerretfc Miller P . M . Treasurer , W . Worrell P . M . Secretary , P . M . 's W . J . Collens , E . Kidman , W . F . Smart ; C . Pay S . D ., W . J . Heath J . D ., G . F . Edwards I . G ., L . G . Reinhardt Tyler , several lay members of tbe Lodge , and the following visitors : —Bros . W . Pennell P . M . 103 ,
C . E . Hatten P . M . 1464 , W . M . Elliott 2000 , H . W . Gushing 1319 Henry Garrod G . Purs . England , J . Lindskogo Hamburg , G . F
Jenkins S . W . 72 , J . L . Apsey J . D . 534 , H . W . Gladwell P . M . 1298 , J . A . Robson I . P . M . 1445 , H . Von Joel 957 , R . F . Ries 144 , R . White 1107 , T . Cull P . M . Treasurer 1446 , N . Goodwin 1768 , J . H . Williams P . M . 1056 , Egbert Roberts Senior Deacon 917 , W . M . By water P . M . 19 , James Kift 1791 . The minntes of the last meeting
having been confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was submitted , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minntes . The ballot was taken for a gentleman seeking admission to Freemasonry , and resulted nnanimonsly in his favonr . Lodge was then closed , and the company sat down to banquet which , as we have said , was
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attended by a large number of ladies . Bro . Le Grand , the W . M .. presided , and after grace , he proposed the toasfc of the Queen , coupled with the Craft . No words were needed , he felt , to ensure a hearty reception to this toast , which was always well received afc meetings of Ensrlishmen . Nowhere was it more loyally responded
to than among Masons , and the W . M . was sure the brethren of the Lodge would , if possible , give it oven greater honour than usual iu the presence of so many ladies . The toast was followed by the National Anthem , and then tho W . M . gave the toasb of tho Most Worshipfnl the Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , coupling with it on this occasion the health of the Princess of Wales and the other
members of the Royal Family . The Prince of Wales was well known to all present as thejruler of the Masonic Order in England , while the Princess and other members of fche Royal Family had one and all endeared themselves , in one way or another , to the country at larpo . The toasfc of the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy
Grand Master , and the rest of fche Grand Officers was next givent Tbe W . M . felt thnt fche brethren who ruled the destinies of the Craft were worthy of every honour that could be accorded them . They had worked zealously in the past , and performed every duty that fell to them to the best of their ability , and with the heartiest good feeling .
Bro . Collens I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . The brethren well knew what was coming when they saw the gavel in his hands , but for the benefit of the ladies he might say he had to propose one of the most important toasts known in Freemasonry—the health of the Worshipfnl Master , the president of the evening . The members
of the Lodge regretted , in a measure , that they were under fche rule of their present chairman , but thafc regret was fortunately tempered witb a great deal of pleasure . The brethren regretted they had lost a brother who bad been regularly elected to the chair of the Lodge , and from whom they expected much , but fchey were pleased in now
having another to preside over them who had proved himself so capable during the past year . One of the most pleasurable duties which had ever fallen to fche lot of Bro . Collens was now before him —to present to the W . M . of the Lodge the Past Master's jewel , voted to him at the lasfc meeting . The jewel was given in recognition of
services rendered , and as the representative of the Lodge Brother Collens begged the W . M . to accept it with the heartiest good wishes of the members . The brethren of the Lodge hoped thafc dnring the coming yoar Bro . Le Grand would receive the samo cordial snpport he had had during the past twelvemonths , and also thafc
the Lodge would receive from him the same good government and management it had enjoyed during tbe year . The W . M . tendered his very cordial thanks for the manner in which the toast just honoured had been proposed by his predecessor , and received by those present . When at the lasfc meeting of the Lodge he had the pleasure
of presiding at their head , the lasfc of his thoughts was that he should again occupy thafc position , much less that he should preside over snch a company as he then saw around him . The presence of the ladies was indeed a gratification to the members of the Lodge , and the general regret seemed to be that such meetings were not more
frequent . Looking around him be felt there was every appearance of prosperity being in store for the Lodge ; he intended to do his utmost on its behalf , and hoped for the co-operation of the members . His presence at their head again was indeed a surprise ; he had been looking forward to retirement from active duties and had almost
decided what he should do as one of the Past Masters of the Lodge . However , events had arisen which upset all these calculations , and there was every appearance now thafc either he or one of those who had filled the chair in the past would have to conduct ; the Lodge for the ensuing year .
Looking back , he had to thank the brethren for tbe cordial snpport they had at all times accorded him , and for the handsome jewel he had jnst received afc tho hands of his predecessor . He again assured the brethren that no effort would be spared on his part to show his appreciation of what had been done , and he hoped for a continuance
of prosperity in the fattire . The next toasfc on tbe list was usually that of the Visitors , but as that evening they were honoured by the presence of so many ladies , he proposed to amend the toast , and give them the health of the Ladies , coupling with it the health of the other guests of the evening . He regretted he had never before had
the pleasure of being present at the Lodge when they had the ladies among them as their guests , business having prevented his attendance on those occasions . From his experience that night he was sorry they had nofc oftener been asked in the past , and further that they had nofc assembled in greater numbers that day . Bro .
Bywater responded . He felt the Worshipfnl Master had erred on this occasion—he had made a very bad choice in selecting him to reply to so important a toasfc as the Ladies . It was not thafc he was unwilling to acknowledge the compliment paid them , but rather that he felt unable to do so adequately . No one could have a stronger
desire to do justice to the toasfc , but many had greater ability . On behalf of the ladies and the other visitors of the evening he returned their most sincere thanks , and hoped ifc might be their privilege to be present again on some future occasion . The next toast , the Worshipful Master said , was one always
cordially received in fche William Preston Lodge—it was the health of the Past Masters . Bro . Le Grand regretted there were not more present that day—illness , he knew , prevented more than one being among them . They had , however , some very good representatives iu thoso who were present , brethren who . were well able to maintain
the reputation of the Lodge and of its Past Masters . Whafc the Lodge wonld be without them he dare nob think—he hoped they would long be among them , and always as welcome as they were at the present time . Bro . Miller , the Treasurer of the Lodge , replied . He had been sighing for the last five vears for another such meeting
as their present one , as he well remembered what a happy evening had then been spent witb the ladies around them . Their success that night had been as great , and he trusted that on many future occasions the ladies and brethren might be a fibred the opportunity of meeting again round the festive board as they had done that night and in years gone by . Bro . Worrell followed , thanking the Master