Notices Of Meetings

Burdett Coutts Lodge , No . 1278—The installation meet , ing of this , one of the most flourishing of the Lodges in the Eastern district of the metropolis , was held on the evening of Thursday , the 20 th inst . Bro . G . Ward Verry , who for the last six years has worthily filled the office of Secretary , was the W . M . elect Amongst those who were present on this occasion wero Bro . John

Hervey Grand Secretary , Bro . H . G . Buss Assist . Grand Secretary ; P . M . ' s James Terry , Henry Lloyd , Ashburner , W . Crutch , Toyo , ancl a large contingent of the members , whilst amonsjst the visitors were Bros . J . Newton P . M . 174 , Seddon Org . 174 , E . Killaway 192 , J . L . Culpin 749 , M . Christian 860 , J . Perrin P . M . 1056 , T . Cook 1056 , G . Brooks P . M . 902 , J . Qnincey 1349 , W . W . Morgan 1385 , Clarke 1625 ,

Ac . The Lodge was opened by Bro . William Toye , who was snpported by his officers . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the auditor ' s report was submitted ; it showed tho funds were in 5 most satisfactory condition . Bro . Toye then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . James Terry P . M ., Secretary of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , who had kindly offered to act as Installing

Master . Bro . Henry Lloyd , as Director of the Ceremonies , introduced Bro . G . Ward Verry , and a Board of Installed Masters being formed , tho ceremony was proceeded with . After the salutations , the following were invested as officers for the next year : —Bro . C . K . Crouch S . W ., A . Lazarus J . W ., James Terry P . M . Treasurer ( re-elected ninth time ) , John Berry P . M . Sec , Defriez S . D ., Stnrtevant J . D ., Hadley Prestage

I . G ., Chitson and R . C . Davis W . S ., Jones D . C , Gilchrist Tyler . After some matters of interest to the members had been discussed , the W . M . requested the assistance of tho brethren present to secure the election , in October , of Eleanor Elizabeth Spnrgeon , daughter of a deceased member of the Lodge , who is a candidate for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Reference was also made to the promise the

Lodge had given the Baroness Burdett Coutts to support the case of the son of the late Bro . George Belmore , a candidate for the Boys ' School . The Lodge was then closed . After a short adjournment the brethren re-assembled and partook of an excellent banquet , sup . plied by Bro . Lloyd . On the removal of the cloth , Bro . Verry remarked that , in consideration of the lateness of the hour , he should

not occupy much time in introducing the toasts , but would at once mil npon the brethren to drink the health of Her Majesty the Queen , and with it he would couple Prosperity to the Craft . After the National Anthem , the health of the M . W . the Grand Master was proposed . All around that table knew the interest he had taken in the welfare of the Order ever since his introduction into Freemasonry ,

and all would unite in wishing him health to preside over us . With the next toast—the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers past and present—was associated the names of Bros . Hervey and Buss . The W . M . said that he felt it a very great honour that had been paid him , and also the Lodge , by Bros . Hervey and Buss , who had found time , notwithstanding their multifarious

duties , to come so far East . He trusted it would not be the last time he should have the pleasure of welcoming them in the Burdett Coutts Lodge . Bro . Hervey , on rising to reply , said he should leave Bro . Buss to speak for himself . It was gratifying to him at all times to come among his brethren and fellows , and it was especially gratifying to him to be so cordially received . This was not the first time he had

¦ visited the Burdett Coutts Lodge , indeed he had had the pleasure of placing the senior P . M . in the chair . With regard to the Grand Officers , all were men who had done good suit and service in the Craft ; and it was eminently satisfactory to them to know they were held in such estimation . Bro . Hervey closed his remarks by again thanking tho brethren for the way in which he had been received .

Bro . Buss said that the Grand Secretary had so fully expressed him . self , that little was left for him to say . He had watched , with deep interest , the progress the Lodge had made since its consecration , and he hoped it would continue to prosper . With regard to the present W . M ., he was actuated in all ho undertook by a firm desire to advance the best interests of Freemasonry , and it was gratifying to see so

competent a brother in the chair of tho Lodge . He ( Bro . Buss ) had been present at all the installation meetings , and ho was convinced the Lodge never had a more deserving brother at its head . Bro . Verry was thoroughly competent , unci under his guidance it could not fail to prosper . Bro . Toye , in brief but happy terms , proposed tho health of the W . M ., who on rising said : It was a rule with him ,

when in a difficulty , to endeavour , as speedily as possible , to get out of it . He could at all times manage to speak for others , but it was not such an easy matter to speak for himself . He trusted that during his year of office he might have plenty of work to do . Every Lodge , from time to time , requires an accession to its list of members , to fill up those voids that are created , necessarily , by a variety of causes .

He thanked Bro . Toye for the kind way he had offered the toast , and the brethren for the way in which they had received it , and concluded by expressing a hope that they might have a prosperous year under his Mastership . The next toast on the list was the health of the I . P . M ., to whom the W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , presented a P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . Toye had carried out his duties to the satisfaction

of every member of the Lodge , and all wished he might live long to wear the jewel amongst them . Bro . Toye would thank the brethren ; he could not offer many remarks , but for quantity he would endeavour to make up with quality . He had tried to do his best , and ho was proud to know he had met with their approval . If he could not feel he deserved all the kind things that were said of him , he was none

the less mindful of the kindness that had prompted them . The toast of the Visitors was next offered ; each speaker who replied complimented the Lodge on the satisfactory position it seemed to be in , and thanked the brethren for their hospitality . Bro . James Terry replied for tho Past Masters ; he commenced his remarks by

discoursing , most eloquently , on the modesty of that august body . He next reviewed the special qualifications of each one , and said they were all pleased to enrol Bro . Toye as one of their number . He commented on the energy displayed by the W . M . in all matters ho undertook , and expressed his personal thanks for the way in which Bro . Verry had exerted himself on behalf of the Charities . The Institutions had received over £ 600 through their worthy brother , and he was con .

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vinced that Bro . Verry wonld continue to assist them by his persistent advocacy , and that in this respect all present would warmly support him . The Officers was replied to by Bro . Crouch , and the Tyler then bought tho meeting to a close . Bros . Davis and Hadley Prestage entertained the company with excellent songs .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday last , 27 th Sept ., at 7 . 30 , Bro . Hill being in the chair . The first ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Grammer candidate . The second ceremony was also rehearsed , the Preceptor , Bro . Webb , acting as candidate . The Lodge being resumed to tho first degree , the first , second , and third sections of the lecture wero worked by Bro . Ellis S . W ., assisted by tho brethren .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Held afc the Old Rodney ' s Head , 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday , the 24 th inst . Present—Bros . Powell W . M ., Pearcy S . W ., Trewinnard J . W ., Kidder S . D ., Cleverly J . D ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner Sec ., Hall I . G ., Christopher Tyler , Simmonds , Bnrtle , Millward , Cook , Isaac , Cleverley , & c . Lodge opened in due form , minutes of last meeting read and confirmed ; the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Millward being candidate . Bro . S . W . worked the first aud second , the W . M . the third , and Bro . Isaac the fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Cleverley of Cornwallis Lodge , No . 1107 , was elected a member . Bro . Pearcy was unanimously voted to tho chair for tho ensuing week . Lodge was then closed , and the meeting adjourned until Monday next , the 1 st of October , at 8 p . m .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held at Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , King ancl Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , 21 st September . Present—Bros . A . W . Fenner W . M ., Hogarth S . W ., Hine J . W ., Cleverley S . D ., Kent J . D ., Lane I . G . ; also Bros . Bolton , Townsend , Smith , Crouch , Campbell , Harlow , Pearcy . Lod <» e was opened , minutes read and duly confirmed . Lodge was advanced to second degree . Bro . Smith answered the nsnal questions and was

entrusted . Lodge opened in third degree ; the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Smith acting as candidate . The first section of the lecture was worked by the W . M .., assisted by the brethren . Lodge resumed to first degree ; Bro . Fenner was unanimously elected Preceptor to the Lodge . Bro . Hogarth was chosen W . M . for the ensuing week . The Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

Sincerity Lodge of Instruction , No . 174 . —This Lodge held its regular weekly meeting on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at the Railway Tavern , London . street , E . C . Present—Bros . F . Brown W . M ., Ellis Sec . and S . W ., Webb J . W ., Beedell S . W ., Maidwell J . D ., Westwood I . G . The Lodge having been opened in the three degrees , Bro . Wyatt offered himself as candidate , and was regularly raised by

the acting W . M ., who on the completion of that ceremony resumed the Lodge to the first degree . On tho proposition of Bro . Webb , Bros . W . W . Morgan and W . W . Morgan jun . were elected as honorary members of the Lodge , which compliment having been acknowledged by those brethren , the Lodge was closed . The S . W .

was chosen to preside at the following meeting , and he appointed the officers in rotation . The monthly meeting of the Charity Association in connection with this Lodge was then held , aud a ballot taken for a life governorship , which ballot resulted in favour of Bro . Appleby .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —On Saturday , the 22 nd of September , at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgateroad , Islington , Bros . Powell W . M ., Stock S . W ., Gibbs J . W ., Killick Sec , Halford Treasurer , Fenner S . D ., Groner J . D ., Brasted I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor . Visitors—Bros . S . Waters 700 , Garrod 754 , and Osborn 1602 . Business—The Lodge was duly opened , minutes

confirmed , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . J . Brock candidate . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Byett candidate . The 4 th section of the 1 st lecture was worked by the Preceptor . Bros . Waters , Garrod and Osborn were elected members . It was proposed by Bro . Musto , and seconded by Bro . Stock , that Bros . Pearcy and Killick be elected hon . members ; this was unanimously carried . Bro . Stock was appointed W . M . for the next meeting .

Chigwell Lodge , No . 458 . —On Saturday last this Lodge held its last regular meeting for the year , at the Castle Hotel , Wood , ford , Essex . After the minutes of previous meeting had been confirmed the W . M ., Bro . G . Corbie P . G . J . VV . Essex , proceeded to the business of the evening , which composed the raising of Bros . Buck and Drummond , and the installation of tho W . M . elect , Bro . John Egan , who was

obligated and installed into the chair of King Solomon ; the whole of the ceremonies being rendered in a very efficient manner . After the newly made Master had received the salutations of the brethren , ho appointed his officers as follow : —Bros . G . Corbie P . G . J . W . I . P . M ., VV . H . Glass S . W ., R . Martin J . W ., W . Holloway S . D ., W . Wrenn J . D ., Child I . G ., J . Glass Treasurer , R . Mohn Secretary . There were

present Bros . H . Sayer P . M ., J . Tanner P . M ., 0 . F . Hogard P . M ., F . J . Cox P . M ., nnd D . Reid P . M ., Bros . Buck , Percival , and Drummond . Visitors—Bros . Edgar P . M . 554 , Tucker J . W . 177 , M . Pratt 624 , W . J . Buck 1196 , T . Nicholas J . W . 1457 , J . Perry 869 , Bradgate 55 , W . Giles P . M . 55 . Before the Lodge was closed a P . M . ' s jewel waa

presented to Bro . Corbie , as a token of respect for the manner in which he had fulfilled tho duties of the chair during the pajt year . Tho Treasurer reported the Lodge in a prosperous condition , and it was then closed , and the brethren repaired to the banquet , after which the usual Masonic toasts were given and replied to , and a pleasant evening was spent .