Partial Destruction Of The New York Masonic Temple.

octagon contain doors loading to tho various apartments . Tho mam or eastern door opens into i \ promenade or passage seven foet wide and fourteen feet high , which bounds the asylum of the Templo . This asylum is seventy-eight feet long , — feot wide , twenty-one feet high , and is designed in the French-Gothic stylo of tho fourteenth century . Tho canopied stalls along two of its sides , for tho

accommodation of the Sir Knights , were desigued strictly after this fashion , and also with a view to comfort . They are constructed of black walnut , and olaborately carved in high relief , and upholstered in niaroou leather . Tho stations of the Eminent Commander , Generalissimo and Prelate are surmounted by a lofty grained canopy of fine arches . The water did considerable damago in this part of the building .

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and surest . Ilolloway ' s Pills purify the blood , remove all obstacles to its free circulation through the lungs , relievo tho over-gorged air tubes , and render respirations freo , without reducing the strength , irritating the nerves , or depressing tho spirits ; such are the ready means of saving sufforing when any one is afflicted with cold , coughs , bronchitis , and other chest complaints , by which so many persons are seriously and permanently afflicted in most countries . '

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 551 . ON Tuesday , 18 th Dec , Bro . the Rev . James Jones was installed W . M . of the above Lodge for the ensuing year . There was a capital attendance of tho brethren , including a number of visitors from Portsmouth , Ryde , Shanklin , and Sandown . The ceremony was performed by Bro . G . M . Burt P . M . P . J . G . D . in a most efficient manner . The W . M . invested his Officers as follow : —

Bros . J . Webber S . W ., P . Todham Jones J . W ., W . J . Knight S . D ., T . H . Clough J . D ., Rev . J . A . Alloway Chaplain , G . M . Bart Treasurer , T . H . I . Petherick P . M . Secretary and Organist , G . Brockington I . G ., F . M . Darwin and R . H . Tolman Stewards , and Jeffrey Tyler .

The banquet took place at Cass's , Crab and Lobster Hotel , and was of the most recherche description . Between thirty and forty brethren sat down , and an enjoyable evening was spent . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were doly honoured , and altogether the gathering was one of the most successful whioh the Lodge has held .

Great Northern Lodge, No. 1287.

GREAT NORTHERN LODGE , No . 1287 .

A REGfJLAL meeting of this excelleut working Lodge was held on the 20 th instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , W . C . Bros . T . Owen W . M ., T . E . Bathard S . W ., C . Kempton J . W ., S . Webb P . M . Treasurer , T . H . Staton P . M . Secretary , Cane S . D ., J . B . Lancaster J . D ., J . Edgar I . G ., Morant Organist , Hemming M . C ; P . M . ' s Cleghorn , H . T . Reed , E . Lancaster . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Brother George was

passed to the second degree , and Bros . Davis and Bulling were raised . Both ceremonies were perfectly and impressively rendered . The Bye-Laws were read . The election for W . M . then took place , and Brother C . Kempton J . W . was unanimously chosen . The S . W ., Bro , T . E . Bathard , having signified a desire to retire for the present year . Brother Kempton , in a very neat and appropriate speech , returned

thanks for the unexpected honour paid him by electing him W . M . Brother S . Webb P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , Bro . Rawles Tyler , and Bros . Jackson and Paul were elected Auditors . Bro . S . Webb P . M . proposed and Brother Lancaster P . M . seconded that the sum of ten guineas be given from the funds of the Lodge towards a testimonial to Brother T . H . Staton P . M . and Secretary . This was

carried unanimously . Brother Cleghorn P . M . in supporting tbe motion said every credit was due to Brother Staton for his valuable services as Secretary , a post he had held for seven years , and wherein ho had discharged the duties most satisfactorily . The W . M ., in a very eloquent speech , said he was pleased to present the testimonial . Brother Staton had initiated him some nine years since ,

and he was now Master of the Lodge . During the time Bro . Staton had occupied the post of Secretary he had ably fnlfilled his duties , and had also done noble work for the Charities . He hoped Bro . Staton might be spared for many years to be their Secretary , and now , in the name of the brethren , he presented him with a cheque for £ 60 , which all agreed he well deserved . Brother Staton , in an eloquent

speech , returned thanks . Fourteen years since he assisted in obtaining tho warrant of their Lodge ; his work since had been a labour of love , and while he had health and strength his services were at the command of the brethren . Brothers Lancaster P . M ., Reed P . M ., and S . Webb P . M . supported the remarks of the W . M ., all agreed tbat the testimonial was one Brother Staton well deserved .

Brother S . Webb then proposed that a Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , be supplied from tho fnnds of the Lodge to tho retiring Worshipful Master , for the able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair , and in token of the respect he is held in by every member . Lodge was then closed and the brethren sat down to a very excellent supper provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , and superintended by Brother

E . Dawkins . The Worshipful Master , who presided , proposed the Loyal and Masonic toasts . Brother Cleghorn I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . ; this was the last fcitno be would occupy the chair . Twelve months since he bad predicted the W . M . would do credit to the office ; that bad been fully verified . All the brethren had seen how ably and efficiently every duty required of their W . M . had been accomplished . Tho W . M ., in reply , thanked Brother

Great Northern Lodge, No. 1287.

Cleghorn for his kind remarks . On leaving the chair he trusted tho brethren thought ho had clone his duty , and ho thanked them very heartily for their kindness . The toast of the W . M . eleot was next given ; they had seen him work the three degrees in the Lodge of Instruction ; he would uphold the dignity of tho Lodge . He would ask them to drink to Bro . Kempton ' s health , and to a successful year

of office for him . In roply , Bro . Kempton said a great responsibility had been thrown on him . The Great Northern Lodge is known as a good working Lodge ; he would try and do his best to carry out every detail , and to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors ; he hoped to have tho co-oporation of the Past Masters ; this undoubtedly would render his offioe a success . In speaking to the toast of the P . M . 's

the W . M . said Bro . Cleghorn s good working is proverbial ; Bro . Webb is one of the Founders ; Bro . Staton , whom they all respect , and Bro . Reed were ever kind and genial ; he would ask them to drink the toast with cordinlity . Bro . Cleghorn , in reply , congratulated the brethren on their selection of a Master . Bro . Bathard had taken a consistent view of the situation , and wisely refused it . In the name

of the Past Masters he thanked the members . The toast of the Junior Officers and the Tyler ' s toast was eiven . Bro . U . M . Levy P . M . 188 was present as a visitor . A special musical treat was afforded to the brethren , in the shape of some excellent songs , by Bros . S . Webb P . M ., Adelman , Paul Doughty , Reid , Kempton , Lloyd , and Bulling , Bro . Morant Organist accompanying on the piano .

Sandown Lodge, No. 1869.

SANDOWN LODGE , No . 1869 .

THE installation took place at the Masonio Hall , Sandown , on 20 lh inst ., when Bro . J . Bunt jun ., W . M . elect , was installed for the ensuing year . The attendance of brethren was large , amongst them were Bros . Francis Newman W . M . 1384 P . P . S . G . W ., tbe Rev . P . G . W . Pickering P . G . O . and S . W . Medina 35 , E . TJ . Cust Medina 35 , W . Judd Sec . Chine 1384 , Francis Cooper S . W . Chine 1384 , F .

Rayner I . G . Chine 1384 , S . Wheeler W . M . elect Albany 151 , E . H . Fradd Albany 151 , T . Kentfield W . M . Albany 151 , J . G . C annon Lucknow 532 , J . W . Give S . D . Harmony 309 . The following Officers and brethren were present at the ceremony : —Bros . Latimer H . Saunders W . M . P . P . G . S ., J . Bunt jun . W . M . elect , R . Dampier-Child J . W ., F . W . Brown Secretary , A . Shaw Acting Secretary , A . J . Firth

J . D ., H . C . Rembridge M . C , W . Garland I . G ., A . Callaway Tyler . R . H . Cole , J . W . Bignell , H . M . Barker , G . W . S . Withers , H . Pigeon jun ., and H . Bunt . The ceremonies associated with the installation were performed by Bro . F . Newman P . P . S . G . W ., & c , aud on their completion the W . M ., Bro . J . Bunt jun ., appointed and invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . Latimer H . Saunders I . P . M .,

j R . Dampier-Child S . W ., A . J . Firth J . W ., H . M . Barker Seo ., A . Shaw S . D ., H . Pigeon jun . J . D ., Rembridge I . G ., G . W . T . Withers ' Steward , and A . Callaway Tyler . Other business disposed of , the I Lodge was declared duly closed , and the company repaired to the i Sandown Hotel , where an excellent repast was prepared by Bro . j W . Mew .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , at the Brown Bear , High-street , Dentford . Bros . B . R . Banks W . M ., Ingram P . M . S . W ., J . Bedford Williams J . W ., S . B . Speight P . M . Secretary , W . E . Dilley S . D ., Penrose J . D ., Greener I . G . P . M . 's Hatchings Preceptor , J . W . Freeman , & c . The Lodge was opened , and after the confirmation of the minutes , the

ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . Bro . J . W . Freeman personating the candidate . Lodge was then called off , and , on resuming , was closed to the first degree . Votes of thanks were then accorded to the Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary , for the able manner in which they had discharged their respective duties during the past year .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Meeting held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., on Saturday , tbe 22 nd instant . Bro . Gellen W . M ., Ashton S . W ., G . Ferrer J . W ., A . Ferrer S . D ., Gribbell J . D ., Cross I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor , Galer Secretary ; also Bros . Coben , Kidder , Powell , Turner , Mullord , & c . After preliminaries , Bro . Powell offered himself as candidate , and the ceremony

of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Pearcy worked the first , second , and third , and Bro . Cohen the fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Cross , of the Burgoyne Lodge 902 was elected a joining member . Bro . Ashton was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further having offered for the good of Freemasonry , Lod ° ro was closed in ancient form , and adjourned to Saturday , the 29 th instant .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A meeting was held on Friday , 21 st inat ., at tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present—Bros . Gunner W . M ., B . BlasbyS . W ., Thomas J . W ., C . E . Botley S . D ., Maton J . D ,, F . Botley I . G ., C . Andrews P . M . Preceptor . After formalities had been observed , Bro . C . E . Botley

answered ' the questions leading to the 2 nd degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Maton answered questions loading to the third , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was regularly closed and adjourned until 4 th January 1884 , when Brother B . Blasby will occupy the chair .

New Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1695 . —At the meeting held on the 18 th inst ., at the Hornsey Wood Tavern—Present : Bros . Eldridge W . M ., Morris S . W ., Bolt J . W ., Rerry Secretary , Gush Preceptor , Hall S . D ., Haynes J . D ., Scott I . G . ; also Bros . Fenner , Larchin , Tremere , Knights , Cox , Yeoman and Gregory . The Lodge was opened in due form , and minntes of last meetiug were read aud confirmed . Bro . Fenner offered himself as candidate , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The first