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Royal Alfred Lodge, No. 780.
Gomm had put an end to their companionship . The loss of so dear a friend was a severe one to him , and one which he conld but feel acutely . He hoped he might be able to work with Bro . Blasby in the same friendly spirit as he had worked with their past Treasurer . He had little doubt bat that he should do so , and trusted their united efforts might prove beneficial to the Lodge . The toast
of the Officers was next given ; this having been acknowledged , the W . M . proposed a special one in favour of Bro . Tarling , whose long and faithful discharge of the dutiea of Steward called for some special recognition . The W . M . spoke in the kindest terms of Bro . Tarling , and his sentiments met with a hearty response from the brethren ,
one and all of whom appeared to fully appreciate the way in which the D . of O , attended to their comforts . A reply from Bro . Tarling brong ht the proceedings to an end , and the Tyler ' s toast having been wiven , the brethren separated . Among the visitors present were Bros . Hodgea P . P . S . G . W . Berks and Buoks , Taylor P . M . 5111767
Forrest 355 1993 , Tongue S . D . 534 , Houghton S . W . 1768 2032 , Hales 1624 , Johnson P . "M . 865 946 , Page Organist 1326 , Green 1137 , Edwards J . W . 1662 , Sngg P . M . 452 .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE , No . 1602 . A MEETING of the above B inner Lodge waa held on Friday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Old Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present—Broa . Poulton W . M ., Greenfield S . W ., Allison J . W ., Hollidge Treasurer , Osborn Secretary , Payne S . D ., Larter J . D ., Heyse I . G ., Thomas Tyler , Wright Organist , Dettmer D . C , Homan W . S ., Smith A . W . S ., P . Ms . ' Weston , Norris , and Osborn ; Bros . Dearing , Dresden , Garner , and numerous brethren . Visitors—Rohrs P . M . 946 , Wohlgemuth
P . M . 946 , Kew P . M . 179 , Horst P . M . 15 , Terry P . M . 228 P . G . S . W . Hunts , Western W . M . elect 1693 , Forge W . M . 619 , Ford S . W . 1803 , B . W . Ford J . D . 1803 , Ditton J . D . 1567 , Dickey Secretary 1744 , Sillis S . D . 1744 , Woodman S . W . 1950 , Osborn I . G . 1897 , James S . W . 795 , Horner 1494 , Baynes 1897 , Probert 340 , Martin 382 , and others . Tho Lodge presented an interesting sight with the hand .
some banners of the P . M . ' s and Master elect ranged in order . The minutes of the Lodge having been read and audit approved , P . M . Weston , as acting W . M ., performed the ceremony of raising Bro . Small to the third degree , in bis usual well-known impressive manner , The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with , Bro . Weston P . M . acting as the Installing Master , with the assistance of Bro .
Osborn P . M ., who delivered one of the charges . The work was absolutely faultless , and so well rendered aa to call forth universal praise from the Visitors . The W . M . appointed Bros . Allison S . W ., Payne J . W ., Larter S . D . Bro . Hollidge having resigned the office of Treasurer , held by him for three years , to whioh P . M . Weston had been elected , was appointed Junior Deacon , he being desirous to have a
working collar . The rest of the Officers consequently remain as before . Lodge being closed in ancient form , the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Baker . The usual toasts wore given by the W . M ., who , in returning thanks for his health , whioh was proposed in flattering terms by Bro . Poulton I . P . M ., alluded to the fact that he was the first initiate of the Lodge who had attained the
proud position of its W . M ., and to the good feeling that had existed from the firsfc between the brethren of the Lodge and himself . He also told the brethren thafc as bo was , so to speak , the new bridge , they must not forget the eminent services rendered by the Past Masters as the old bridges to Freemasonry . The W . M . presented I . P . M . Poulton with a valuable jewel , voted by the members , and in
so doing expressed a sincere wish that he would long be spared to the Lodge . Bro . Terry having made a stirring speech in favour of the Old People , and interesting addresses having been given by the Visitors , some of whom spoke of the W . M . as an old and respected friend of many years' standing , the brethren separated , one and all
expressing great satisfaction wifch the whole of the proceedings . Before leaving the table the W . M . was presented with an exquisite and costly bouquet for his lady . The musical arrangements wore nnder the direction of our excellent Bro . Wright . Vocalists—Miss Coyte Turner and Misa Amelia Wright ; Bros . Probert and Payne .
EWELL LODGE , No . 1851 . THE brethren of this Lodge assembled on Satnrday last , at the Snn Hotel , Kingston-on-Thames , at 3 . 30 o ' clock precisely , when the W . M ., Brother George Moss , opened his Lodge , assisted by his Officers and the following Visitors : —W . S . Duukley S . W . 1777 , J . G . Albert 43 , G . Hards 1694 , Charles Coombes 1694 , W . H . Wincrfield J . W . 1360 , W . R . Marston P . M . 55 , T . Yonens 1287 , W . Pendick
W . M . 1321 , M . Hoggs P . M . 63 , G . Lambert P . M . 720 , L . Mills Past Master 49 , C . Pinnock 1658 , W . W . Morgan W . M . 211 . After the minutes of last regular meeting had been read and con firmed , the Report of the Audit Committee was submitted and passed . Tho Worshipfnl Master elect Bro . G . J . Dnnkley P . P . G . Organist Middlesex was then presented , and regularly installed by the retiring Master , who rendered the ceremony most
efficiently . The following brethren were appointed Officers : — Bros . Parker S . W ., Davies J . W ., Baber Treasnrer , Saul Secretary , Sibley S . D ., Rush J . D ., Room D . C , Yonens I . G ., O'Connell Organist , Dupree W . S ., Wedgwood Assistant W . S ., Walkeley Tyler . After the usual addresses and routine work , Lodge was closed , and the brethren repaired to the banquet room , where a capital repast was provided by host Bond . The after-dinner speeches were brief but to
tho purpose , the W . M . displaying those genial qualities that are so characteristic with him , and expressing the intense gratification it afforded him at reaching his present elevated position in the Craffc . The services of the retiring Master received full recognition , and the evening was enlivened by some excellent singing , the W . M .. , by revest , favouring tho meeting with his popular organeophonic selection .
Royal Alfred Lodge, No. 780.
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —A regular meeting took place at the Masonio Hall , Reading , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst . Present—Bros . W . W . Ridley W . M ., R . Dowsett I . P . M ., J . H . Hawkes S . W ., R . C . Prickett J . W ., Stransom Treasurer , Ivey P . M . Secretary W . Raveuscroft S . D ., H . Creed J . D ., T . J . Pulley P . M . D . C , Hickie Org ., Cordrey I . G ., J . Greenaway Assistant Sec , Hemmings Tyler ;
Past Masters Bros . Hurley , W . Ferguson , and J . T . Brown ; Bros . Rhind , Slaughter , Egginton , James , E . VV . Ridley , Kemp , W . Margrett , Bennett , F . Brown . Visitor , Bro . J . F . Tarrant , Southern Star , 1158 . After formal opening of the Lodge , the minntes of the last regnlar meeting were read and confirmed . Broa . F . Brown and R . Kemp , oandidatea for passing to the second degree , gave satisfactory
proof of their proficiency , and were entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second . Bros . Brown and Kemp were readmitted , and passed to the degree of F . C . The whole of the ceremony waa qprreotly per formed by the W . M . The Lodge waa reanmed in the first degree , when the ballot was taken for two joining membera , proving clear in each case . A notice of motion , by P . M . Margrett , waa discussed in his absence , and resulted in another notice of motion , by P . M .
Hurley , offering to the Lodge of Union an increased rent for the hall , on condition that an extended lease be granted . A notice of motion was given , by Bro . Richard Dowsett I . P . M ., " that the sum of ten guineas from the funds of the Lodge be voted to the R . M . I . B ., and that tbe same be added to the list of the W . M . who will represent the Lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Institution . " After tbe usnal ceremonies the Lodge was closed according to antient form and adjourned .
Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —On Thursday , 29 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , Bros . Smith W . M ., Thomas S . W ., Catt J . W ., Speight P . M . Secretary , Penrose S . D ., Banks J . D ., Ingram I . G . ; also Bros . Good P . M ., Greener , & e After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Brother
Penrose candidate . Lodge waa then called off ; on resuming the chair was taken by Bro . Speight P . M ., who rehearsed the ceremony of raising . Lodgo waa resumed , and a hearty vote of thanks waa accorded to Brother Smith for the able manner in whioh he rehearsed the ceremony of initiation .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —A meeting was held on Monday , 26 th inst ., at Bro . Bnker ' s , Cook Tavern , Highbury , N . Bros . Jones W . M ., Crosbie S . W ., Western J . W ., Collingridge Secretary , Trewinnard Preceptor ; P . M . 's Hall , Osborn , Kidder , Cusworth . Lodge was opened , and minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in second degree , aud
the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Cusworth acting as candidate . The W . M . was saluted in the various degrees , aud invested his Officers . Bro . Jones gave the addresses in a very efficient manner . Bro . Talfonr , 228 , was elected a member . Lodge closed and adjourned till Monday , 9 th June , when Bro . Crosbie will take the chair .
The annual meeting of the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey will take place afc Kingston-on-Thames , on Monday , the 16 th June .
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INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL , 28 th APRIL 1875 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY P . M ., consisting of Artist ' s Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Cost Prico by applying to Bro . W . R . NORRIS , 29 Southampton Buildings , W . C , London .
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BRO . R . HIRST engages to provide , at short notice , an efficient Band for Annual Banquets , Dinners , Excursions and Quadrille Parties . For terms apply to " R . Hirst , The Three Crowns , 237 Mile End Road , E . "
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EDUCATION . — HAMBURG . Bro . JOHN A . NEECK , 9 Bundesstrasse , HAMBURG Is prepared to receive into hia Family TWO OR THREE ENGLISH YOUTHS AS BOARDERS During the time they attend School in this City . CAREFUL SUPERVISION , KIND TREATMENT , BEST BODILY & MENTAL CARE . High "References in England and Hamburg . IPIROS ^ IEaTTTS IF ZR IE IE .
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DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dance in a few easy lessons . Private lessons any hoar . Morning and evening classe PROSPECTUS ON APPLICATION ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STEEET , W . BBO . JACQUES WITNMANN TOL BB HAPPT TO TAKE THE MAKAOBMEHT OJ MASONIC BALLS . FIRST-CLASS BANDS PBOVIDBD .
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Royal Alfred Lodge, No. 780.
Gomm had put an end to their companionship . The loss of so dear a friend was a severe one to him , and one which he conld but feel acutely . He hoped he might be able to work with Bro . Blasby in the same friendly spirit as he had worked with their past Treasurer . He had little doubt bat that he should do so , and trusted their united efforts might prove beneficial to the Lodge . The toast
of the Officers was next given ; this having been acknowledged , the W . M . proposed a special one in favour of Bro . Tarling , whose long and faithful discharge of the dutiea of Steward called for some special recognition . The W . M . spoke in the kindest terms of Bro . Tarling , and his sentiments met with a hearty response from the brethren ,
one and all of whom appeared to fully appreciate the way in which the D . of O , attended to their comforts . A reply from Bro . Tarling brong ht the proceedings to an end , and the Tyler ' s toast having been wiven , the brethren separated . Among the visitors present were Bros . Hodgea P . P . S . G . W . Berks and Buoks , Taylor P . M . 5111767
Forrest 355 1993 , Tongue S . D . 534 , Houghton S . W . 1768 2032 , Hales 1624 , Johnson P . "M . 865 946 , Page Organist 1326 , Green 1137 , Edwards J . W . 1662 , Sngg P . M . 452 .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE , No . 1602 . A MEETING of the above B inner Lodge waa held on Friday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Old Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present—Broa . Poulton W . M ., Greenfield S . W ., Allison J . W ., Hollidge Treasurer , Osborn Secretary , Payne S . D ., Larter J . D ., Heyse I . G ., Thomas Tyler , Wright Organist , Dettmer D . C , Homan W . S ., Smith A . W . S ., P . Ms . ' Weston , Norris , and Osborn ; Bros . Dearing , Dresden , Garner , and numerous brethren . Visitors—Rohrs P . M . 946 , Wohlgemuth
P . M . 946 , Kew P . M . 179 , Horst P . M . 15 , Terry P . M . 228 P . G . S . W . Hunts , Western W . M . elect 1693 , Forge W . M . 619 , Ford S . W . 1803 , B . W . Ford J . D . 1803 , Ditton J . D . 1567 , Dickey Secretary 1744 , Sillis S . D . 1744 , Woodman S . W . 1950 , Osborn I . G . 1897 , James S . W . 795 , Horner 1494 , Baynes 1897 , Probert 340 , Martin 382 , and others . Tho Lodge presented an interesting sight with the hand .
some banners of the P . M . ' s and Master elect ranged in order . The minutes of the Lodge having been read and audit approved , P . M . Weston , as acting W . M ., performed the ceremony of raising Bro . Small to the third degree , in bis usual well-known impressive manner , The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with , Bro . Weston P . M . acting as the Installing Master , with the assistance of Bro .
Osborn P . M ., who delivered one of the charges . The work was absolutely faultless , and so well rendered aa to call forth universal praise from the Visitors . The W . M . appointed Bros . Allison S . W ., Payne J . W ., Larter S . D . Bro . Hollidge having resigned the office of Treasurer , held by him for three years , to whioh P . M . Weston had been elected , was appointed Junior Deacon , he being desirous to have a
working collar . The rest of the Officers consequently remain as before . Lodge being closed in ancient form , the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Baker . The usual toasts wore given by the W . M ., who , in returning thanks for his health , whioh was proposed in flattering terms by Bro . Poulton I . P . M ., alluded to the fact that he was the first initiate of the Lodge who had attained the
proud position of its W . M ., and to the good feeling that had existed from the firsfc between the brethren of the Lodge and himself . He also told the brethren thafc as bo was , so to speak , the new bridge , they must not forget the eminent services rendered by the Past Masters as the old bridges to Freemasonry . The W . M . presented I . P . M . Poulton with a valuable jewel , voted by the members , and in
so doing expressed a sincere wish that he would long be spared to the Lodge . Bro . Terry having made a stirring speech in favour of the Old People , and interesting addresses having been given by the Visitors , some of whom spoke of the W . M . as an old and respected friend of many years' standing , the brethren separated , one and all
expressing great satisfaction wifch the whole of the proceedings . Before leaving the table the W . M . was presented with an exquisite and costly bouquet for his lady . The musical arrangements wore nnder the direction of our excellent Bro . Wright . Vocalists—Miss Coyte Turner and Misa Amelia Wright ; Bros . Probert and Payne .
EWELL LODGE , No . 1851 . THE brethren of this Lodge assembled on Satnrday last , at the Snn Hotel , Kingston-on-Thames , at 3 . 30 o ' clock precisely , when the W . M ., Brother George Moss , opened his Lodge , assisted by his Officers and the following Visitors : —W . S . Duukley S . W . 1777 , J . G . Albert 43 , G . Hards 1694 , Charles Coombes 1694 , W . H . Wincrfield J . W . 1360 , W . R . Marston P . M . 55 , T . Yonens 1287 , W . Pendick
W . M . 1321 , M . Hoggs P . M . 63 , G . Lambert P . M . 720 , L . Mills Past Master 49 , C . Pinnock 1658 , W . W . Morgan W . M . 211 . After the minutes of last regular meeting had been read and con firmed , the Report of the Audit Committee was submitted and passed . Tho Worshipfnl Master elect Bro . G . J . Dnnkley P . P . G . Organist Middlesex was then presented , and regularly installed by the retiring Master , who rendered the ceremony most
efficiently . The following brethren were appointed Officers : — Bros . Parker S . W ., Davies J . W ., Baber Treasnrer , Saul Secretary , Sibley S . D ., Rush J . D ., Room D . C , Yonens I . G ., O'Connell Organist , Dupree W . S ., Wedgwood Assistant W . S ., Walkeley Tyler . After the usual addresses and routine work , Lodge was closed , and the brethren repaired to the banquet room , where a capital repast was provided by host Bond . The after-dinner speeches were brief but to
tho purpose , the W . M . displaying those genial qualities that are so characteristic with him , and expressing the intense gratification it afforded him at reaching his present elevated position in the Craffc . The services of the retiring Master received full recognition , and the evening was enlivened by some excellent singing , the W . M .. , by revest , favouring tho meeting with his popular organeophonic selection .
Royal Alfred Lodge, No. 780.
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —A regular meeting took place at the Masonio Hall , Reading , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst . Present—Bros . W . W . Ridley W . M ., R . Dowsett I . P . M ., J . H . Hawkes S . W ., R . C . Prickett J . W ., Stransom Treasurer , Ivey P . M . Secretary W . Raveuscroft S . D ., H . Creed J . D ., T . J . Pulley P . M . D . C , Hickie Org ., Cordrey I . G ., J . Greenaway Assistant Sec , Hemmings Tyler ;
Past Masters Bros . Hurley , W . Ferguson , and J . T . Brown ; Bros . Rhind , Slaughter , Egginton , James , E . VV . Ridley , Kemp , W . Margrett , Bennett , F . Brown . Visitor , Bro . J . F . Tarrant , Southern Star , 1158 . After formal opening of the Lodge , the minntes of the last regnlar meeting were read and confirmed . Broa . F . Brown and R . Kemp , oandidatea for passing to the second degree , gave satisfactory
proof of their proficiency , and were entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second . Bros . Brown and Kemp were readmitted , and passed to the degree of F . C . The whole of the ceremony waa qprreotly per formed by the W . M . The Lodge waa reanmed in the first degree , when the ballot was taken for two joining membera , proving clear in each case . A notice of motion , by P . M . Margrett , waa discussed in his absence , and resulted in another notice of motion , by P . M .
Hurley , offering to the Lodge of Union an increased rent for the hall , on condition that an extended lease be granted . A notice of motion was given , by Bro . Richard Dowsett I . P . M ., " that the sum of ten guineas from the funds of the Lodge be voted to the R . M . I . B ., and that tbe same be added to the list of the W . M . who will represent the Lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Institution . " After tbe usnal ceremonies the Lodge was closed according to antient form and adjourned .
Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —On Thursday , 29 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , Bros . Smith W . M ., Thomas S . W ., Catt J . W ., Speight P . M . Secretary , Penrose S . D ., Banks J . D ., Ingram I . G . ; also Bros . Good P . M ., Greener , & e After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Brother
Penrose candidate . Lodge waa then called off ; on resuming the chair was taken by Bro . Speight P . M ., who rehearsed the ceremony of raising . Lodgo waa resumed , and a hearty vote of thanks waa accorded to Brother Smith for the able manner in whioh he rehearsed the ceremony of initiation .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —A meeting was held on Monday , 26 th inst ., at Bro . Bnker ' s , Cook Tavern , Highbury , N . Bros . Jones W . M ., Crosbie S . W ., Western J . W ., Collingridge Secretary , Trewinnard Preceptor ; P . M . 's Hall , Osborn , Kidder , Cusworth . Lodge was opened , and minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in second degree , aud
the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Cusworth acting as candidate . The W . M . was saluted in the various degrees , aud invested his Officers . Bro . Jones gave the addresses in a very efficient manner . Bro . Talfonr , 228 , was elected a member . Lodge closed and adjourned till Monday , 9 th June , when Bro . Crosbie will take the chair .
The annual meeting of the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey will take place afc Kingston-on-Thames , on Monday , the 16 th June .
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INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL , 28 th APRIL 1875 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY P . M ., consisting of Artist ' s Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Cost Prico by applying to Bro . W . R . NORRIS , 29 Southampton Buildings , W . C , London .
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BRO . R . HIRST engages to provide , at short notice , an efficient Band for Annual Banquets , Dinners , Excursions and Quadrille Parties . For terms apply to " R . Hirst , The Three Crowns , 237 Mile End Road , E . "
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EDUCATION . — HAMBURG . Bro . JOHN A . NEECK , 9 Bundesstrasse , HAMBURG Is prepared to receive into hia Family TWO OR THREE ENGLISH YOUTHS AS BOARDERS During the time they attend School in this City . CAREFUL SUPERVISION , KIND TREATMENT , BEST BODILY & MENTAL CARE . High "References in England and Hamburg . IPIROS ^ IEaTTTS IF ZR IE IE .
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DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dance in a few easy lessons . Private lessons any hoar . Morning and evening classe PROSPECTUS ON APPLICATION ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STEEET , W . BBO . JACQUES WITNMANN TOL BB HAPPT TO TAKE THE MAKAOBMEHT OJ MASONIC BALLS . FIRST-CLASS BANDS PBOVIDBD .