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Installation Meetings, &C.

Beeton 778 , G . C . Pulsford 1593 , T . E . Scott 771 . F . H . Edmunds 8 A . Escott . Bros . Pulsford was elected AV . M . for the next meeting . Lodge was then closed until Monday next at six o ' clock . The brethren partook of the annual banquet , Bro . Joseph Langton P . M . 1673 occupying the chair . The excellent manner in which the banquet wns served reflected great credit upon Bro . Harrington the steward of the Club .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —Held at Bro . Maidwell's , Leadenhall-street , 25 th Nov . Present : —Bros . Lay W . M ., Moss S . W ., Chicken J . W ., Biddle S . D ., Shadier J . D ., King I . G ., Roberts , Maidwell , Hollands , Daniel . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Roberts and Daniel , respectively , candidates . Lodge was resumed to the

first degree , and Bro . Moss was elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday . A vote of thanks to Bro . Lay for his proficiency in the chair , the first time in this Lodge of Instruction , was recorded on tho minutes . Bro . Hollands was elected Secretary ancl Bro . Maidwell Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . Moss accepted tho Preceptorship for tho samo term—a fact very gratifying to tho members , as Bro . Moss is well known for his proficiency in ritual . This appointment will doubtless tend to make the " Prosperity " yofc moro prosperous .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , 22 nd inst . Present—Bros . Valentine W . M ., W . Williams S . W ., Brasted J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Greenfield S . D ., Spencer J . D ., Mullord I . G ., Halford Treas . ; also Bros . D . Moss , Carr , Phillips , Giller , Byng , W . Houghton , Gibbs , Ac . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Moss candidate . The W . M . vacated fche chair in favour of Bro . Byng , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Valentine acting as W . M . elect . The ceremony was performed in a very impressive manner . Bro . Moss worked the first , Bio . Pearcy tho second , Bro . Moss tho third sections of the lecture . Bro . W .

High Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 754 . —The annual banquet in connection with this Lodgo was held on AVednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Coach and Horses , Lower Tottenham , under the presidency of Bro . Geo . Burford , the W . M . of the Mother Lodgo . Bro . J . H . Thompson P . M . occupied the vice-chair . About 40 of the brethren sat down to the excellent dinner provided by tho

host , Bro . Mattock , who , on these occasions , never fails to give a hearty reception to his guests . After the Loyal and Masonic : toasts had been given , and the health of the President drank and responded to , the President gave prosperity to the High Cross Lodgo of Instruction and health ancl happiness to its Officers . Iu tho course of his remarks he said he was an old member of the Lodge , but had not

attended so often as he could have wished ; this ho regretted , as ho knew from experience that no one could discharge the duties of a regular Lodge with satisfaction to themselves nnless they attended Lodges of Instruction . Ho recommended all young members to do so . With the toast he would couple the name of tho Preceptor . Bro . Thompson , in reply , thanked the brethren for the hearty

manner in which they had received the toast . lie had held the position since the retirement of Bro . Driscoll , who filled it most ably from the time the Lodge was founded . To Bro . Driscoll he ( Bro . Thompson ) was indebted for tho Masonic knowledge he had acquired . He felt honoured by the members so unanimously placing him in his position , and ifc would always be his earnest desire to promote the

prosperity of the Lodge , ancl to contribute to its good working . Bro . Mailer , the Treasurer , on behalf of the Officers , testified to the sound financial position of the Lodge , in which he took great interest . Bro . Garrod , the Secretary , remarked that since the timeof Bro . Linzell , who was one of the founders ; the Lodge had in no way degenerated ; on the contrary , it had gone on increasing in mi-fibers ; a great many

members attended regularly every Thursday evenimr , and if they conducted the business of their respective Lodges in the same manner he had witnessed some of them rehearse it , it would nofc only be a credit to themselves but also to the Lodgo with which they happened to be connected . Bro . Oxley , tho W . M . elect of the Enfield Lodge , No . 1237 . replied to the toasfc of the brethren from the

neighbouring Lodges . In his remarks ho said , through attending this Lodge of Instruction he felt quite prepared to undertake the duties in regular Lodgo which wonld shortly devolve upon him . Tho President , in proposing the toast of tho Masonic Charities , read a letter from Bro . Terry , expressing his regret , through prior engagements , to be present that evening , he ( the President ) should

therefore call upon Bra . Roberts to respond to the toast . Bro . Roberts said that charity wns the very essence and basis upon which the present system of Freemasonry was worked . It could boast of three noblo Institutions , that of the Aged Freemasons , the Boys' and tho Girls'Schools ; this Lodgo , and those in the neiu' -libonrhooil had not been behind in contributing to tho Institutions . Soon after the Lodge

was founded it formed a Masonic Charitable Association , which had become a great success , and was the means of sending up nearly £ 500 . On the closing of this , about two years since , a second Asso . ciation was formed , which was likely to prove even moro successful than the first . Bro . Mailer they were all pleased to see ; ho occupied

a high position in this Association , and with Bro . Thompson as Treasurer and Bro . Garrod as Secretary , ho trusted that the . Asso . ciation might bo the means of sending -nearly £ 1000 to the Institutions . After detailing tho enormous expanse of keeping them up to their present standard of efficiency , Bro . Roberts exhorted every member of tho Craft , as far as they were able , to assist iu supporting

Honghton , of the Highgate Lodge 1360 , was elected a member . Bro . W . Williams was appointed to preside at tho next meeting . A vote of thanks was voted the W . M . for the efficient manner in which ho had discharged the duties of tho chair , for the first time . Lodgo was then closed and adjourned .

Installation Meetings, &C.

the Institutions . Bro . de Passe , of ( he Strangeways Lodtre No . 1219 , replied to the toast of the Visitors . Other leasts followed , and tho harmony of the evening was giratlv enhanced by some excellent songs and lv'cifcnfc'ons . In fact , the time pnsseri away so pleasantly , that the brethren did not separate until a late hour .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —The weekly meeting was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew-bridge , on Friday evening , 21 st instant , at half-past 7 o'clock , Bro . Franckel occupying tho chair , tho Officers heins- Bros . Blasby S . W ., Gomm J . W ., Acworth S . D ., Yonens J . D ., C . E . Botloy I . G . There were also present Bros . J . C . Roo P . M . and Preceptor , Gunner Hon . Sec , Maton ,

J . Wotton , ancl N . AVotton . Lodgo having been opened with due observance of antient custom , the minutes of tho last meeting wero read , confirmed , and signed . Bro . J . Wotton offered himself as can . didate , and the initiation ceiemony was rehearsed . Lodge was advanced , ancl Bro . N . Wotton passed to tho second degree . Lodge was

advanced to third , ancl regularly closed to the first degree , when the dues were collected and Bro . Blasby was unanimously elected to take tho chair on Friday evening , 28 th inst ., afc 6 o ' clock ( tho occasion being the Lodge of Instruction Annual Banquet ) , to which day and hour , after Lodgo was closed , tho meeting was adjourned .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tries-lay , 25 th November . Present—Bros . Ward ell VV . M ., Hand S . W ., Christian J . W ., Smyth S . D ., Clark J . D ., Greenwood I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Allen , C . Lorkin , Collins , Baker , Dallas , Brasted , Webb , Forss , Carr . Bro . Collins , a

candidate for tho second degree , was entrusted and passed . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and resumed to tho second . The W . M . vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Wallington P . M ., who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Allen acting as VV . M . and investing his Officers . Bro . Hand was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Lodge of Montefiore , No . 1017 . —The regular meeting was held on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., afc tho Masonic Hall , Air Street , Regent Street . Bro . J . Lazarns W . M ., L . Salomons S . W ., S . V . Abrahams P . M . as J . W ., L . Jacobs Trea ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Hon . Sec , E . Ellis S . D ., M . Levy J . D ., Syera I . G ., Simmonds D . C ; P . M . ' s Grnnobatim , V . M . Myers , W . H . Gulliford I . P . M ., Do Soll-t , & c . ; the

Visitors were Bros . Gnttman , TT . M . Levy P . M . 188 , L . Lazarus , Benjamin , Wcnheim , & c . Lodge wns opened and the minntes of the former aud an emergency meeting wero road aud confirmed . A ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . David Davis , who was dnlv initiated into the Order . Bro . II » rrnp was raised to tho third degree . Both ceremonies wero perfectly rendered by fche WM . and Officers .

Tho election for VV . M . then took place , and Bro . Lyon J . Salomons was unanimously chosen , a result that elicited loud applause . Bro . Salomons thanked tho brethren for tho honour conferred upon him . Bro . L . Jacobs was reelected Treasurer , and Bro . Smith Tyler . Tho election of a Committee for tho Benevolent Fund , and for auditors

took placo . A candidate was proposed for initiation . Bro . AV . II . Gulliford proposed a cordial vote of thanks to tho VV . M . ; ifc was gra - tifying to witness the admirable manner in which he had performed tho ceremonies . He would likewise propose thafc tho nsual sum be voted from tho funds to present him with a jewel , for the efficient manner in which ho had conducted tho duties of tho chair . This was

seconded by Brother S . V . Abrahams , and carried unanimously . Two distressed brethren wero relieved , and then Lodgo was closed . Tho brethren afterwards sat down to light refreshment . This being an off night , the ordinary rnle as to toasts was dispensed with , but the brethren present drank to the health of tho W . M . elect , wishing him a happy and prosperous year .

Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1096 . —A meeting was hold on Friday , 21 st November , at Lord Warden Hotel , Waltrior . Present—Bros . John Laggett VV . M ., II . R . L . Botting S . W ., J . E . Carpenter J . W ., H . Abram Organist , VV . Cartorfield S . D ., F . R . England J . D ., W . Ryder I . G ., S . Holgnto Tyler ; Past Masters—Bros . T . J . Usher Sec P . P . G . Reg ., Edwd . Kirby Treas . ; Bros . S . AVilley , J . E . Lawrence ,

R . N . Spratling , G . Band , T . Park , John Longhlin . Tho Lodge was opened in usual form to the third degree , and afterwards closed . The VV . M . announced that the advancement of a candidate wns unavoidably postponed in consequence of tho Brother suffering from illness . Several matters in connection with tho Lodge were discussed , ancl the after proceedings wore of a pleasant and entertaining character .

Lodge Of St . Mary , Booking , 1312 . —The annual festival of this Lodge was held ou Tuesday , when tho popular Secretary , Bro . Augustus Porfcway , was installed as VV . M . lor the ensuing year . The ceremony was impressively performed by W . Bro . VeroW . Taylor P . M . 1312 P . P . S . G . W . Essex , and at its close tho respective Officers woro appointed as follows : —Bros . W . Bright S . W ., F . 0 . Luke J . AV .,

RHV . fl . L . Elliot Chaplain P . P . G . Chaplain Warwickshire , VV . N . Tnffnell P . M . 1312 Treas .. T . Mulvn P . M . Sec . G . K . Elliott S . D ., John Hutlny J . D ., W . V . Hislor I . G ., W . Cook Tyler . At tho close of the business fcho brethren sat down to liaiiqm't at I he White Hurt Hotel , the excellency of the viands an I wines aauuring well for tho success of the new management . Among those present , either afc Lodizo or banquet , in addition to tho above-mentioned , woro tho

R . W . D . P . G . M . of the Province the V . W . Bro . the- Rev . S . R . Wigram P . G . Chaplain , VV . Bros . Andrew Durrant P . G . Treas ., T . J . Railing P . G . Soc , A . C . Vcley P . M . 276 P . P . S . G . W ., Jas . Nicholls P . M . 276 P . P . G . S . W ., G . D . Clapham P . M . 1312 P . G . ltogist ., T . Rix W . M . 697 , T . Eustace P . M . 697 , A . F . Ginn W . M . 276 , F . M . Williams VV . M . 151-3 ; Bros . T . G . Mills Sec . 097 , E . H . Iuman , T . Simpson , J . Claydon , G . Pomfrey , & c .

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Installation Meetings, &C.

Beeton 778 , G . C . Pulsford 1593 , T . E . Scott 771 . F . H . Edmunds 8 A . Escott . Bros . Pulsford was elected AV . M . for the next meeting . Lodge was then closed until Monday next at six o ' clock . The brethren partook of the annual banquet , Bro . Joseph Langton P . M . 1673 occupying the chair . The excellent manner in which the banquet wns served reflected great credit upon Bro . Harrington the steward of the Club .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —Held at Bro . Maidwell's , Leadenhall-street , 25 th Nov . Present : —Bros . Lay W . M ., Moss S . W ., Chicken J . W ., Biddle S . D ., Shadier J . D ., King I . G ., Roberts , Maidwell , Hollands , Daniel . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Roberts and Daniel , respectively , candidates . Lodge was resumed to the

first degree , and Bro . Moss was elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday . A vote of thanks to Bro . Lay for his proficiency in the chair , the first time in this Lodge of Instruction , was recorded on tho minutes . Bro . Hollands was elected Secretary ancl Bro . Maidwell Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . Moss accepted tho Preceptorship for tho samo term—a fact very gratifying to tho members , as Bro . Moss is well known for his proficiency in ritual . This appointment will doubtless tend to make the " Prosperity " yofc moro prosperous .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , 22 nd inst . Present—Bros . Valentine W . M ., W . Williams S . W ., Brasted J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Greenfield S . D ., Spencer J . D ., Mullord I . G ., Halford Treas . ; also Bros . D . Moss , Carr , Phillips , Giller , Byng , W . Houghton , Gibbs , Ac . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Moss candidate . The W . M . vacated fche chair in favour of Bro . Byng , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Valentine acting as W . M . elect . The ceremony was performed in a very impressive manner . Bro . Moss worked the first , Bio . Pearcy tho second , Bro . Moss tho third sections of the lecture . Bro . W .

High Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 754 . —The annual banquet in connection with this Lodgo was held on AVednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Coach and Horses , Lower Tottenham , under the presidency of Bro . Geo . Burford , the W . M . of the Mother Lodgo . Bro . J . H . Thompson P . M . occupied the vice-chair . About 40 of the brethren sat down to the excellent dinner provided by tho

host , Bro . Mattock , who , on these occasions , never fails to give a hearty reception to his guests . After the Loyal and Masonic : toasts had been given , and the health of the President drank and responded to , the President gave prosperity to the High Cross Lodgo of Instruction and health ancl happiness to its Officers . Iu tho course of his remarks he said he was an old member of the Lodge , but had not

attended so often as he could have wished ; this ho regretted , as ho knew from experience that no one could discharge the duties of a regular Lodge with satisfaction to themselves nnless they attended Lodges of Instruction . Ho recommended all young members to do so . With the toast he would couple the name of tho Preceptor . Bro . Thompson , in reply , thanked the brethren for the hearty

manner in which they had received the toast . lie had held the position since the retirement of Bro . Driscoll , who filled it most ably from the time the Lodge was founded . To Bro . Driscoll he ( Bro . Thompson ) was indebted for tho Masonic knowledge he had acquired . He felt honoured by the members so unanimously placing him in his position , and ifc would always be his earnest desire to promote the

prosperity of the Lodge , ancl to contribute to its good working . Bro . Mailer , the Treasurer , on behalf of the Officers , testified to the sound financial position of the Lodge , in which he took great interest . Bro . Garrod , the Secretary , remarked that since the timeof Bro . Linzell , who was one of the founders ; the Lodge had in no way degenerated ; on the contrary , it had gone on increasing in mi-fibers ; a great many

members attended regularly every Thursday evenimr , and if they conducted the business of their respective Lodges in the same manner he had witnessed some of them rehearse it , it would nofc only be a credit to themselves but also to the Lodgo with which they happened to be connected . Bro . Oxley , tho W . M . elect of the Enfield Lodge , No . 1237 . replied to the toasfc of the brethren from the

neighbouring Lodges . In his remarks ho said , through attending this Lodge of Instruction he felt quite prepared to undertake the duties in regular Lodgo which wonld shortly devolve upon him . Tho President , in proposing the toast of tho Masonic Charities , read a letter from Bro . Terry , expressing his regret , through prior engagements , to be present that evening , he ( the President ) should

therefore call upon Bra . Roberts to respond to the toast . Bro . Roberts said that charity wns the very essence and basis upon which the present system of Freemasonry was worked . It could boast of three noblo Institutions , that of the Aged Freemasons , the Boys' and tho Girls'Schools ; this Lodgo , and those in the neiu' -libonrhooil had not been behind in contributing to tho Institutions . Soon after the Lodge

was founded it formed a Masonic Charitable Association , which had become a great success , and was the means of sending up nearly £ 500 . On the closing of this , about two years since , a second Asso . ciation was formed , which was likely to prove even moro successful than the first . Bro . Mailer they were all pleased to see ; ho occupied

a high position in this Association , and with Bro . Thompson as Treasurer and Bro . Garrod as Secretary , ho trusted that the . Asso . ciation might bo the means of sending -nearly £ 1000 to the Institutions . After detailing tho enormous expanse of keeping them up to their present standard of efficiency , Bro . Roberts exhorted every member of tho Craft , as far as they were able , to assist iu supporting

Honghton , of the Highgate Lodge 1360 , was elected a member . Bro . W . Williams was appointed to preside at tho next meeting . A vote of thanks was voted the W . M . for the efficient manner in which ho had discharged the duties of tho chair , for the first time . Lodgo was then closed and adjourned .

Installation Meetings, &C.

the Institutions . Bro . de Passe , of ( he Strangeways Lodtre No . 1219 , replied to the toast of the Visitors . Other leasts followed , and tho harmony of the evening was giratlv enhanced by some excellent songs and lv'cifcnfc'ons . In fact , the time pnsseri away so pleasantly , that the brethren did not separate until a late hour .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —The weekly meeting was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew-bridge , on Friday evening , 21 st instant , at half-past 7 o'clock , Bro . Franckel occupying tho chair , tho Officers heins- Bros . Blasby S . W ., Gomm J . W ., Acworth S . D ., Yonens J . D ., C . E . Botloy I . G . There were also present Bros . J . C . Roo P . M . and Preceptor , Gunner Hon . Sec , Maton ,

J . Wotton , ancl N . AVotton . Lodgo having been opened with due observance of antient custom , the minutes of tho last meeting wero read , confirmed , and signed . Bro . J . Wotton offered himself as can . didate , and the initiation ceiemony was rehearsed . Lodge was advanced , ancl Bro . N . Wotton passed to tho second degree . Lodge was

advanced to third , ancl regularly closed to the first degree , when the dues were collected and Bro . Blasby was unanimously elected to take tho chair on Friday evening , 28 th inst ., afc 6 o ' clock ( tho occasion being the Lodge of Instruction Annual Banquet ) , to which day and hour , after Lodgo was closed , tho meeting was adjourned .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tries-lay , 25 th November . Present—Bros . Ward ell VV . M ., Hand S . W ., Christian J . W ., Smyth S . D ., Clark J . D ., Greenwood I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Allen , C . Lorkin , Collins , Baker , Dallas , Brasted , Webb , Forss , Carr . Bro . Collins , a

candidate for tho second degree , was entrusted and passed . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and resumed to tho second . The W . M . vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Wallington P . M ., who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Allen acting as VV . M . and investing his Officers . Bro . Hand was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Lodge of Montefiore , No . 1017 . —The regular meeting was held on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., afc tho Masonic Hall , Air Street , Regent Street . Bro . J . Lazarns W . M ., L . Salomons S . W ., S . V . Abrahams P . M . as J . W ., L . Jacobs Trea ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Hon . Sec , E . Ellis S . D ., M . Levy J . D ., Syera I . G ., Simmonds D . C ; P . M . ' s Grnnobatim , V . M . Myers , W . H . Gulliford I . P . M ., Do Soll-t , & c . ; the

Visitors were Bros . Gnttman , TT . M . Levy P . M . 188 , L . Lazarus , Benjamin , Wcnheim , & c . Lodge wns opened and the minntes of the former aud an emergency meeting wero road aud confirmed . A ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . David Davis , who was dnlv initiated into the Order . Bro . II » rrnp was raised to tho third degree . Both ceremonies wero perfectly rendered by fche WM . and Officers .

Tho election for VV . M . then took place , and Bro . Lyon J . Salomons was unanimously chosen , a result that elicited loud applause . Bro . Salomons thanked tho brethren for tho honour conferred upon him . Bro . L . Jacobs was reelected Treasurer , and Bro . Smith Tyler . Tho election of a Committee for tho Benevolent Fund , and for auditors

took placo . A candidate was proposed for initiation . Bro . AV . II . Gulliford proposed a cordial vote of thanks to tho VV . M . ; ifc was gra - tifying to witness the admirable manner in which he had performed tho ceremonies . He would likewise propose thafc tho nsual sum be voted from tho funds to present him with a jewel , for the efficient manner in which ho had conducted tho duties of tho chair . This was

seconded by Brother S . V . Abrahams , and carried unanimously . Two distressed brethren wero relieved , and then Lodgo was closed . Tho brethren afterwards sat down to light refreshment . This being an off night , the ordinary rnle as to toasts was dispensed with , but the brethren present drank to the health of tho W . M . elect , wishing him a happy and prosperous year .

Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1096 . —A meeting was hold on Friday , 21 st November , at Lord Warden Hotel , Waltrior . Present—Bros . John Laggett VV . M ., II . R . L . Botting S . W ., J . E . Carpenter J . W ., H . Abram Organist , VV . Cartorfield S . D ., F . R . England J . D ., W . Ryder I . G ., S . Holgnto Tyler ; Past Masters—Bros . T . J . Usher Sec P . P . G . Reg ., Edwd . Kirby Treas . ; Bros . S . AVilley , J . E . Lawrence ,

R . N . Spratling , G . Band , T . Park , John Longhlin . Tho Lodge was opened in usual form to the third degree , and afterwards closed . The VV . M . announced that the advancement of a candidate wns unavoidably postponed in consequence of tho Brother suffering from illness . Several matters in connection with tho Lodge were discussed , ancl the after proceedings wore of a pleasant and entertaining character .

Lodge Of St . Mary , Booking , 1312 . —The annual festival of this Lodge was held ou Tuesday , when tho popular Secretary , Bro . Augustus Porfcway , was installed as VV . M . lor the ensuing year . The ceremony was impressively performed by W . Bro . VeroW . Taylor P . M . 1312 P . P . S . G . W . Essex , and at its close tho respective Officers woro appointed as follows : —Bros . W . Bright S . W ., F . 0 . Luke J . AV .,

RHV . fl . L . Elliot Chaplain P . P . G . Chaplain Warwickshire , VV . N . Tnffnell P . M . 1312 Treas .. T . Mulvn P . M . Sec . G . K . Elliott S . D ., John Hutlny J . D ., W . V . Hislor I . G ., W . Cook Tyler . At tho close of the business fcho brethren sat down to liaiiqm't at I he White Hurt Hotel , the excellency of the viands an I wines aauuring well for tho success of the new management . Among those present , either afc Lodizo or banquet , in addition to tho above-mentioned , woro tho

R . W . D . P . G . M . of the Province the V . W . Bro . the- Rev . S . R . Wigram P . G . Chaplain , VV . Bros . Andrew Durrant P . G . Treas ., T . J . Railing P . G . Soc , A . C . Vcley P . M . 276 P . P . S . G . W ., Jas . Nicholls P . M . 276 P . P . G . S . W ., G . D . Clapham P . M . 1312 P . G . ltogist ., T . Rix W . M . 697 , T . Eustace P . M . 697 , A . F . Ginn W . M . 276 , F . M . Williams VV . M . 151-3 ; Bros . T . G . Mills Sec . 097 , E . H . Iuman , T . Simpson , J . Claydon , G . Pomfrey , & c .

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