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Notices Of Meetings.
Companions had seen how on a former occasion he had performed his dnties dnring his year of office , and they had seen how ho had performed them on this occasion , and on placing the jewel on his breast ho hoped he might live long to wear it , for he was in every respect worthy of it . Comp . Hill I . P . Z . retnrned thanks for tho valuable gift , and before resuming his seat said : That although he had
received so flattering a testimonial from them , he had a pleasing dntv to perform , and that was to propose tho toast of the " M . E . Z ., " who had been so recently installed , but to jndge what he had done in the St . James ' s Union Lodge , was a credit to himself and satisfaction to tho brethren , and the manner he had acquitted himself on his first occupation of tho chair showed he was qualified to fill that office .
( Cheers . ) The M . E . Z . replied , and in tho courso of his speech hoped , at tho expiration of his year of office , that he might say , with pride , that ho had given them satisfaction . The M E . Z ., in proposing- the toast , of tho " Officers , " spoke of tho duties which they had performed so perfectly . Comp . W . C . Parsons rpturned thanks for the officers .
Comps . W . C . Parsons P . S ., Gallico , Eeed P Z . S . E ., had done thenduties satisfactorily to the Chapter , and each and everyone was worthy to occupy any position in R . A . Masonry . Tho Jauitor's toast concluded a very agreeable evening , Comps . Gallico , Parsons , J . R . Stacey P . Z ., & c , contributing to the harmony .
Lodge 01 Friendship , No . 206 . —An emergency meeting of tho abovo Lodge was held on Friday , tho 21 st inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Load enh all-street . Bros . Waters W . M ., A . Rnmsey S . W ., Taylor J . W ., W . Rnmsoy P . M . Treasnrer , J . Enmsov P . M . Secretary , Stephens S . D ., Squirrell I . G ., aud Past jrasters Gammon I . P . M ., Harrison , & c . Tho Lndgo was opened , and a ballot having on a
former meeting boon taken for tho admission of Captain Boyton ( tho celebrated perfector of the Life Saving Apparatus ) , ho was duly initiated into the Order by Bro . Gammon LP . 31 . in n very perfect manner , while the Captain ' s attention to tho ceremony showed he was fnlly impressed with it . There being no other business , tho Lodge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to slight refreshment . Tho
acting W . M . proposed thonsnal Loyal , Masonic and other toasts . Tho W . M . then stated he had to propose , bo might say , tho toast of the evening , viz .: — " Tho newly initiated Bro . Captain Boyton " —( cheers ) —and in tho conrso of a very excellent speech , adverted to the great services rendered by that gentleman in his efforts to save tho lives of his fellow creatures ; the thanks of all were duo to him , and he wished
him every success in his noble undertaking . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Captain Boyton , on rising , was received with loud and prolonged cheers . After thanking the W . M . and brethren for their kind expressions , ho gave a very interesting account of tho apparatus , and tho success he had met with . Ho referred to tho kind assistance he had received from all quarters , which , in itself , was a great satisfaction , but ho never could
forget that he had been hononved by a letter from Her Most Gracious Majesty the Qneon of England —( loud cheers)—he felt proud and honoured by that notice . lie had received ner 3 Iajesty ' s commands to send a complete apparatus . Ho again thanked the W . M . and brethron , and resumed his seat . Various toasts followed , and the brethren separated , after spending a very interesting and enjoyable ovening .
Tyrawly Lodge , No . 217 . —A meeting was held on tho 12 th of May , at Balliua . Present—Bros . P . L . Potrio W . M ., 31 . Scott S . W ., C . Boyd J . W ., J . Bcatty S . D ., W . Eoid J . D ., J . E . Edmunds I . G ., R . Musso Tyler , J . It . Dudgeon Secretary ; Past Masters Bros . J . Gilbert and J . Smith ; Visitors Bros . Fitzgerald , Cognohn and
M'Nulty . Business transacted—Bro . Captain John Smith was presented with an address , on his leaving this conn try . Notice of motion , Lodge night bo changed from 2 nd Wednesday in each month to 2 nd Monday . The address to Bro . Smith was signed by all the officers and members present , after which the seal of the Lodge was attached : — " To Captain John Smith P . 3 I . 217 . Dear Sir and
Brother , —It is with feelings of sincere and deep regret that yout brethren , tho members of 217 , have accepted your resignation j thereby severing a fraternal connection which has subsisted in peace , love and harmony , since your affiliation , a period of seven years . Wo cannot permit you to depart from amongst as to your far distant homo , iu New Zealand , without convoying to vow onr high estimate
of your unflinching integrity , unswerving devotion , and unremitting attention to every duty and office which jour brethren havo cither delegated or conferred on yon : and wo are fully persuaded that tho true Masonic zeal which you have evinced in the discharge of tho duties of your several offices , and which has included tho highest any Lodgo could confer , will bo as duly appreciated in the land of
your adoption as it has been by your brethren of 217 . Praying that the omnipresent eyo of the Groat Architect of the Universe may over rest on you aud your family in love , and that you , Mrs . Smith and children , may safely bo brought to your destination , Wc are , dear sir and brother , yours fraternally , the Officers and Brethren of Masonic Lodge , 217 . " Brother Smith , in feeling and touching words , replied .
Royal Union Lodge , No . 246 . —A meeting was held cm 19 th May , at the Masonic Hall , Cheltenham . Bros . J . H . H . Howard W . M ., E . Haselton S . W ., A . Court J . W ., J . Bryant S . D ., Robertson Steward , Butler I . G ., Wiggins Tyler , J . Lake Secretary , W . L . Bain Treasurer ; Past Masters Bros . ' Brooksmitb , Forth , Clonck , Eickctts . Business transacted : —Bro . E . Gregory was raised to the sublime degree .
Drogheda Lodge , No . 411 . -A regular meeting was held on 13 th Ma }' , at tho Masonic Hail , Drogheda . Present : —Bros . Jeff era W . M ., Whitty S . W ., Fliiiu J . W ., Glcnny S . D ., Harbinson P . M . ( pro torn J . D . ) , Hannan ( Clerk ) Chaplain , McCunslaud I . G ., Browne Tyler , F . E . Clarke P . ll " . II . K . T . Secretary and Treasurer ; Past Master Bro . Parsons ; Visitors Bros . Horan 77 , Thomas 021 . Archibald 133 , Eager 411 . Business transacted : —Bros . Hatch and
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Carette passed to F . C . degree ; Bro . Knaggs raised to high and snblimo degree . Two new candidates accepted by ballot , one also proposed and seconded . Bro . Secretary bronght tinder discussion the desirability of re-seeking the Royal Arch Warrant , and gave notice of motion on tho subject for next regular night of meeting .
New Concord Lodsce , No . 813 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Rosomarv Branch Tavern , Ifoxton , on Thursday , 20 th May , Bro . H . J . Gabb W . M . in tho chair . Bro . Salisbury P . M . officiated as tho S . W . ( who was absent through domestic affliction ) , T . J . Cusworth . T . W ., R . R . Harper S . D ., G . W . Watkinson J . D ., I . W . Walisby Org ., W . Stead T . G ., W . H . Main P . M . Secretary ,
G . Sinclair Treasnrer , and Past Masters Bros . J . Emmans P . M . P . G . P ., T . Bartlott I . P . M ., Atkins , & o . Tho Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes wore confirmed . Ballots wero taken for the admis . sion of Messrs . Bevans and J . Konst , who were initiated bv the W . M . in a very impressive manner . Bt-o . Cusworth , who is a Steward for the Anniversary Festival for tho Boys' School , had tho sum of ten
guineas placed on his list from the funds of tho Lodge . It was then proposed that tho summer banquet take plaoo at tho Alexandra Palace , on 14 th July ; ladies to be present ; also non-Masonic friends . This proposition having boon carried , tho Lodgo was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet provided by Rro . H . Gabb , which gave great satisfaction to tho brethren and visitors .
Tho usual toasts , both Loyal and Masonic , wer ? given . Bro . J . Emmans P . G . P . responded for the toast of tho Grand Officers ; Bro . Aisworth for th « toast of the Charities . Tho toast of the W . M . was proposod and responded to . Bro . T . Bartlott returned thanks for tho P . M . 's in his usual genial manner . Tho toast of tho visitors followed , who were Bros . Jackson P . M . 172 , Jones 733 , Shaw 1471 , W . Davies 1259 , who severally returned thanks , and paid a verv just
compliment , not only to tho working , but also to the hospitality accorded them . Bro . W . H . Main P . M . Secretary , and Bro . Sinclair returned thanks in their capacities of Secretary and Treasurer . The toasts of tho worthy host and hostess , Bro . and Mrs . Gabb , which was duly honoured , concluded a very agreeable evening . Bros , Hubbard , Vernon and FnuequeK contributed to tho harmony , and Bro , Walisbv presided at tho piano .
St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 1125 , Tiverton . —At the meeting on 20 th inst . there were present Bros . T . Parkhonse W . M ., T . B . Patterson I . P . M ., H Davey P . M . as S . W ., W . IT . Reed jun . J . W ., J . Dickinson Chaplain , G . W . Cockrane S . D ., W . Barf ' lett J . D ., J . B . Crabb D . G , J . Molhuish and B . Taylor Stewards , W . E . Williams as I . G ., A . Andrews Organist , J . Mills P . M . P . G . O . Secretary ; Past
Master Bro . Reed , and Bros . Partridge , H . Melhuish , Martin and Vaughan . Tho minutes of the last regular stated Lodge having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . F . E . Pike and Mr . A . Arbory , two candidates for Freemasonry , and found to be nnanimons in their favour . Mr . Piko being in attendance , was duly initiated into tho mysteries of tho 1 st degree , tho ceremony being
most ably performed by the W . M ., tho musical portion being admirably rendered by Bros . Andrews , II . Melhuish , Williams , Mills , and others . The W . M ., on behalf of himself and tho brethren of this Lodgo who had tho priviledgo of attending the Installation of H . R . II . tho Prince of Wales , presented , as a slight memorial of that grand event , a proof copy of Bro . Harty ' s portrait of our M . W . G . M ., remark , ing that striking and grand as was thespectnelo in itself , the thonghfc
that most impressed itself on his mind was the proof it gave of tho reality and vitality of Freemasonry , that largo and yet select assemblage being brought together , not to discuss or decide any great qnestion , but simply to evince their loyalty to tho Craft , and to pay homage to the Pi ' mco who hart so heartily consented to become their head . A vote of thanks to the donors for their acceptable present , proposed by Bro . Partridge , and seconded by P . M . Bro . Reed , terminated the proceedings .
Blirdett Coiltts Lodge , No . 1278 . —At the regular meeting held on 20 th May , at Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , there wero present Bros . J . G . Harris W . M , W . J . Crutch S . W ., W . Toyo J . W ., C . K . Crouch S . D ., J . W . Hill J . D ., Marx Gross Steward , W . T . Christian B . C ., A . Lazarus I . G ., W . Gilchrist Tyler , G . Ward Vorry P . M .
Secretary , Jas . Terry P . M . and Treasurer . Past Masters Bros . J . Ashbm-ncr and Henry Lloyd . Visitors Bro . W . Stephens W . M . of tlie Ripon , Heimeniiagcr 129 S , and Cambden 901 . Three brethren were raised to the , third degree , a candidate was proposed for initiation , and ( he Lodge closed . Tho brethren then sat down to a cold collation , presided over by tho W . M .
Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 . —The regular meeting of this Lodgo was held on Tuesday , at the Prince Alfred Hotel , Southall . Bro . F . Walters P . G . P . Middlesex P . M . occupied tho chair < C . A . Forrier S . W ., H . J . Webster S . D ., J . W . George J . D ., II . A . D'Arcy as I . G ., W . 11 . ButtersGeld , and several others . Tho Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes were read and confirmed . Passed Bro 3 .
Ecv . A . McAuslanc , E . Madders , and tho Iter . J . Morgan ; raised Bros . H . Kenward and E . Searle 1275 . Bro . Chas . Hor .-dey , F . P . G . Registrar for Middlesex , initiated Rev . T . W . Cave , John Scott jun . and E . Tickner B . A . The election for W . M . for tho onsning year then took place , and Bro . C . Horsley P . P . G . R . was unanimously elected . Bro . F . Wallers P . G . P . jliddlescx was elected
Treasurer in place of Bro . Sillifant P . M . Bro . Laing P . M . was reelected Tyler . Tho Rev . Bro . A . McAuslanc kindly consented to preach a charity sermon in aid of the Boys' School . Bro . F . Walters P . G . P . consented to act as Steward for tho Boys' School Festival , to be hold at the Alexandra Palace , on 7 th July . Bro . G . G . Cusworth
consented to act as Steward for tho Royal Masonic Benovolont Institution iu 1 S 7 C > , and that brother announced his intention to become a Vice President of that Institution . The Installation Meeting will ako place on 29 th June , at half-past 3 punctually . Tho Lodge was then closed . Refreshment followed labour . Among the visitors
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Notices Of Meetings.
Companions had seen how on a former occasion he had performed his dnties dnring his year of office , and they had seen how ho had performed them on this occasion , and on placing the jewel on his breast ho hoped he might live long to wear it , for he was in every respect worthy of it . Comp . Hill I . P . Z . retnrned thanks for tho valuable gift , and before resuming his seat said : That although he had
received so flattering a testimonial from them , he had a pleasing dntv to perform , and that was to propose tho toast of the " M . E . Z ., " who had been so recently installed , but to jndge what he had done in the St . James ' s Union Lodge , was a credit to himself and satisfaction to tho brethren , and the manner he had acquitted himself on his first occupation of tho chair showed he was qualified to fill that office .
( Cheers . ) The M . E . Z . replied , and in tho courso of his speech hoped , at tho expiration of his year of office , that he might say , with pride , that ho had given them satisfaction . The M E . Z ., in proposing- the toast , of tho " Officers , " spoke of tho duties which they had performed so perfectly . Comp . W . C . Parsons rpturned thanks for the officers .
Comps . W . C . Parsons P . S ., Gallico , Eeed P Z . S . E ., had done thenduties satisfactorily to the Chapter , and each and everyone was worthy to occupy any position in R . A . Masonry . Tho Jauitor's toast concluded a very agreeable evening , Comps . Gallico , Parsons , J . R . Stacey P . Z ., & c , contributing to the harmony .
Lodge 01 Friendship , No . 206 . —An emergency meeting of tho abovo Lodge was held on Friday , tho 21 st inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Load enh all-street . Bros . Waters W . M ., A . Rnmsey S . W ., Taylor J . W ., W . Rnmsoy P . M . Treasnrer , J . Enmsov P . M . Secretary , Stephens S . D ., Squirrell I . G ., aud Past jrasters Gammon I . P . M ., Harrison , & c . Tho Lndgo was opened , and a ballot having on a
former meeting boon taken for tho admission of Captain Boyton ( tho celebrated perfector of the Life Saving Apparatus ) , ho was duly initiated into the Order by Bro . Gammon LP . 31 . in n very perfect manner , while the Captain ' s attention to tho ceremony showed he was fnlly impressed with it . There being no other business , tho Lodge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to slight refreshment . Tho
acting W . M . proposed thonsnal Loyal , Masonic and other toasts . Tho W . M . then stated he had to propose , bo might say , tho toast of the evening , viz .: — " Tho newly initiated Bro . Captain Boyton " —( cheers ) —and in tho conrso of a very excellent speech , adverted to the great services rendered by that gentleman in his efforts to save tho lives of his fellow creatures ; the thanks of all were duo to him , and he wished
him every success in his noble undertaking . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Captain Boyton , on rising , was received with loud and prolonged cheers . After thanking the W . M . and brethren for their kind expressions , ho gave a very interesting account of tho apparatus , and tho success he had met with . Ho referred to tho kind assistance he had received from all quarters , which , in itself , was a great satisfaction , but ho never could
forget that he had been hononved by a letter from Her Most Gracious Majesty the Qneon of England —( loud cheers)—he felt proud and honoured by that notice . lie had received ner 3 Iajesty ' s commands to send a complete apparatus . Ho again thanked the W . M . and brethron , and resumed his seat . Various toasts followed , and the brethren separated , after spending a very interesting and enjoyable ovening .
Tyrawly Lodge , No . 217 . —A meeting was held on tho 12 th of May , at Balliua . Present—Bros . P . L . Potrio W . M ., 31 . Scott S . W ., C . Boyd J . W ., J . Bcatty S . D ., W . Eoid J . D ., J . E . Edmunds I . G ., R . Musso Tyler , J . It . Dudgeon Secretary ; Past Masters Bros . J . Gilbert and J . Smith ; Visitors Bros . Fitzgerald , Cognohn and
M'Nulty . Business transacted—Bro . Captain John Smith was presented with an address , on his leaving this conn try . Notice of motion , Lodge night bo changed from 2 nd Wednesday in each month to 2 nd Monday . The address to Bro . Smith was signed by all the officers and members present , after which the seal of the Lodge was attached : — " To Captain John Smith P . 3 I . 217 . Dear Sir and
Brother , —It is with feelings of sincere and deep regret that yout brethren , tho members of 217 , have accepted your resignation j thereby severing a fraternal connection which has subsisted in peace , love and harmony , since your affiliation , a period of seven years . Wo cannot permit you to depart from amongst as to your far distant homo , iu New Zealand , without convoying to vow onr high estimate
of your unflinching integrity , unswerving devotion , and unremitting attention to every duty and office which jour brethren havo cither delegated or conferred on yon : and wo are fully persuaded that tho true Masonic zeal which you have evinced in the discharge of tho duties of your several offices , and which has included tho highest any Lodgo could confer , will bo as duly appreciated in the land of
your adoption as it has been by your brethren of 217 . Praying that the omnipresent eyo of the Groat Architect of the Universe may over rest on you aud your family in love , and that you , Mrs . Smith and children , may safely bo brought to your destination , Wc are , dear sir and brother , yours fraternally , the Officers and Brethren of Masonic Lodge , 217 . " Brother Smith , in feeling and touching words , replied .
Royal Union Lodge , No . 246 . —A meeting was held cm 19 th May , at the Masonic Hall , Cheltenham . Bros . J . H . H . Howard W . M ., E . Haselton S . W ., A . Court J . W ., J . Bryant S . D ., Robertson Steward , Butler I . G ., Wiggins Tyler , J . Lake Secretary , W . L . Bain Treasurer ; Past Masters Bros . ' Brooksmitb , Forth , Clonck , Eickctts . Business transacted : —Bro . E . Gregory was raised to the sublime degree .
Drogheda Lodge , No . 411 . -A regular meeting was held on 13 th Ma }' , at tho Masonic Hail , Drogheda . Present : —Bros . Jeff era W . M ., Whitty S . W ., Fliiiu J . W ., Glcnny S . D ., Harbinson P . M . ( pro torn J . D . ) , Hannan ( Clerk ) Chaplain , McCunslaud I . G ., Browne Tyler , F . E . Clarke P . ll " . II . K . T . Secretary and Treasurer ; Past Master Bro . Parsons ; Visitors Bros . Horan 77 , Thomas 021 . Archibald 133 , Eager 411 . Business transacted : —Bros . Hatch and
Notices Of Meetings.
Carette passed to F . C . degree ; Bro . Knaggs raised to high and snblimo degree . Two new candidates accepted by ballot , one also proposed and seconded . Bro . Secretary bronght tinder discussion the desirability of re-seeking the Royal Arch Warrant , and gave notice of motion on tho subject for next regular night of meeting .
New Concord Lodsce , No . 813 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Rosomarv Branch Tavern , Ifoxton , on Thursday , 20 th May , Bro . H . J . Gabb W . M . in tho chair . Bro . Salisbury P . M . officiated as tho S . W . ( who was absent through domestic affliction ) , T . J . Cusworth . T . W ., R . R . Harper S . D ., G . W . Watkinson J . D ., I . W . Walisby Org ., W . Stead T . G ., W . H . Main P . M . Secretary ,
G . Sinclair Treasnrer , and Past Masters Bros . J . Emmans P . M . P . G . P ., T . Bartlott I . P . M ., Atkins , & o . Tho Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes wore confirmed . Ballots wero taken for the admis . sion of Messrs . Bevans and J . Konst , who were initiated bv the W . M . in a very impressive manner . Bt-o . Cusworth , who is a Steward for the Anniversary Festival for tho Boys' School , had tho sum of ten
guineas placed on his list from the funds of tho Lodge . It was then proposed that tho summer banquet take plaoo at tho Alexandra Palace , on 14 th July ; ladies to be present ; also non-Masonic friends . This proposition having boon carried , tho Lodgo was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet provided by Rro . H . Gabb , which gave great satisfaction to tho brethren and visitors .
Tho usual toasts , both Loyal and Masonic , wer ? given . Bro . J . Emmans P . G . P . responded for the toast of tho Grand Officers ; Bro . Aisworth for th « toast of the Charities . Tho toast of the W . M . was proposod and responded to . Bro . T . Bartlott returned thanks for tho P . M . 's in his usual genial manner . Tho toast of tho visitors followed , who were Bros . Jackson P . M . 172 , Jones 733 , Shaw 1471 , W . Davies 1259 , who severally returned thanks , and paid a verv just
compliment , not only to tho working , but also to the hospitality accorded them . Bro . W . H . Main P . M . Secretary , and Bro . Sinclair returned thanks in their capacities of Secretary and Treasurer . The toasts of tho worthy host and hostess , Bro . and Mrs . Gabb , which was duly honoured , concluded a very agreeable evening . Bros , Hubbard , Vernon and FnuequeK contributed to tho harmony , and Bro , Walisbv presided at tho piano .
St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 1125 , Tiverton . —At the meeting on 20 th inst . there were present Bros . T . Parkhonse W . M ., T . B . Patterson I . P . M ., H Davey P . M . as S . W ., W . IT . Reed jun . J . W ., J . Dickinson Chaplain , G . W . Cockrane S . D ., W . Barf ' lett J . D ., J . B . Crabb D . G , J . Molhuish and B . Taylor Stewards , W . E . Williams as I . G ., A . Andrews Organist , J . Mills P . M . P . G . O . Secretary ; Past
Master Bro . Reed , and Bros . Partridge , H . Melhuish , Martin and Vaughan . Tho minutes of the last regular stated Lodge having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . F . E . Pike and Mr . A . Arbory , two candidates for Freemasonry , and found to be nnanimons in their favour . Mr . Piko being in attendance , was duly initiated into tho mysteries of tho 1 st degree , tho ceremony being
most ably performed by the W . M ., tho musical portion being admirably rendered by Bros . Andrews , II . Melhuish , Williams , Mills , and others . The W . M ., on behalf of himself and tho brethren of this Lodgo who had tho priviledgo of attending the Installation of H . R . II . tho Prince of Wales , presented , as a slight memorial of that grand event , a proof copy of Bro . Harty ' s portrait of our M . W . G . M ., remark , ing that striking and grand as was thespectnelo in itself , the thonghfc
that most impressed itself on his mind was the proof it gave of tho reality and vitality of Freemasonry , that largo and yet select assemblage being brought together , not to discuss or decide any great qnestion , but simply to evince their loyalty to tho Craft , and to pay homage to the Pi ' mco who hart so heartily consented to become their head . A vote of thanks to the donors for their acceptable present , proposed by Bro . Partridge , and seconded by P . M . Bro . Reed , terminated the proceedings .
Blirdett Coiltts Lodge , No . 1278 . —At the regular meeting held on 20 th May , at Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , there wero present Bros . J . G . Harris W . M , W . J . Crutch S . W ., W . Toyo J . W ., C . K . Crouch S . D ., J . W . Hill J . D ., Marx Gross Steward , W . T . Christian B . C ., A . Lazarus I . G ., W . Gilchrist Tyler , G . Ward Vorry P . M .
Secretary , Jas . Terry P . M . and Treasurer . Past Masters Bros . J . Ashbm-ncr and Henry Lloyd . Visitors Bro . W . Stephens W . M . of tlie Ripon , Heimeniiagcr 129 S , and Cambden 901 . Three brethren were raised to the , third degree , a candidate was proposed for initiation , and ( he Lodge closed . Tho brethren then sat down to a cold collation , presided over by tho W . M .
Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 . —The regular meeting of this Lodgo was held on Tuesday , at the Prince Alfred Hotel , Southall . Bro . F . Walters P . G . P . Middlesex P . M . occupied tho chair < C . A . Forrier S . W ., H . J . Webster S . D ., J . W . George J . D ., II . A . D'Arcy as I . G ., W . 11 . ButtersGeld , and several others . Tho Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes were read and confirmed . Passed Bro 3 .
Ecv . A . McAuslanc , E . Madders , and tho Iter . J . Morgan ; raised Bros . H . Kenward and E . Searle 1275 . Bro . Chas . Hor .-dey , F . P . G . Registrar for Middlesex , initiated Rev . T . W . Cave , John Scott jun . and E . Tickner B . A . The election for W . M . for tho onsning year then took place , and Bro . C . Horsley P . P . G . R . was unanimously elected . Bro . F . Wallers P . G . P . jliddlescx was elected
Treasurer in place of Bro . Sillifant P . M . Bro . Laing P . M . was reelected Tyler . Tho Rev . Bro . A . McAuslanc kindly consented to preach a charity sermon in aid of the Boys' School . Bro . F . Walters P . G . P . consented to act as Steward for tho Boys' School Festival , to be hold at the Alexandra Palace , on 7 th July . Bro . G . G . Cusworth
consented to act as Steward for tho Royal Masonic Benovolont Institution iu 1 S 7 C > , and that brother announced his intention to become a Vice President of that Institution . The Installation Meeting will ako place on 29 th June , at half-past 3 punctually . Tho Lodge was then closed . Refreshment followed labour . Among the visitors