Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Runge , W . M . elect 1909 ; W . Cartledge , C . W . Warriner , and several other brethren . Visitors : Bros . H . G . Hanson , P . J . G . W . ; R . Fitzhugh , P . P . S . G . W . ; E . St . John Morse , P . G . Chap . ; T . Roberts , W . M . 47 ; C A . Bolton , W . M . 1909 ; W . F . Sanders , W . M . 1 S 52 ; G . W . Downing , W . M . 1405 ; W . Gadsby , W . M . 1179 ; E . Griffiths , P . M . 140 s ; W . Burrows , P . M . 1794 ; C .

Gurden , P . M . 279 ; J . P . Fearfield , 92 , S . W . 2224 ; W . H . Blackburn , 47 ; N . W . Need , 1405 ; W . Hugh , 47 ; T . White , 47 ; H . Bickley , 340 ; H . Clarke , 1405 ; and J . T . Furr , 1405 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . E . Hartshorn , and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . G . T . Alenson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., who ,

in a faultless and most impressive manner , installed the W . M . elect , Bro . J . Levy , in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , this being the fifth consecutive occasion in this lodge that Bro . Alenson has officiated as Installing Master . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . Phelps , S . W . ; S . V . Holgate . J . W . ; W . D . Pratt , S . D . ; F . Wharton . J . D . ; W . Sibley , P . M .,

Treas . ; G . T . Alenson , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Lawson , P . M ., D . C ; H . Kiddier , I . G . ; S . Cass , G . Mycroft , and A . Levy , Stwds . ; and T . Killingley , Tyler . A valuable P . M . jewel was presented by the I . P . M ., Bro . Hartshorn , to Bro . W . J . Rogerson , P . M ., who has recently left the town to take up his residence in London . The gift was suitably acknowledged . The musical portion of the ceremony was most efficiently rendered by several brethren , under the guidance

of Bro . Cockrem , Organist . Three candidates for initiation were proposed and duly seconded . After " Hearty good wishes" were given to the W . M . by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . After the lodge was closed , a most sumptuous banquet was provided and ably served by the Stewardess of the hall , Mrs . Simpson . The usual toasts were all given and duly honoured .

HULL . —De La Pole Lodge ( No . 1605 ) . —The installation of Bro . Henry Hirst , the W . M . elect , as W . M . of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., in the newly-consecrated lodge room , Kingston-square . There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . Bro . Hirst was installed by Lieut .-Col . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W ., Dep . Prov . G . M . The newlyelected Worshipful Master invested the following brethren

as his officers for the year : Bros . John Chaopell , I . P . M . ; Aaron Peat , S . W . ; A . W . Cook , J . W . ; T . R . Ansdell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Lecture Master ; William Stratford , Chap . ; George Jackson , Treas . ; Wm . Hake , Sec . ; J . W . Tindell , P . G . S ., S . D . ; S . Cheesman , f . D . ; W . Dodgson , D . C ; C . W . Cheesman , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; George Taylor , George Petch , George McTurk , D . D . White , and I . Ellis , Stewards ; F . Winter , I . G . ; Thos . Hewson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Tyler . A banquet followed .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . i 6 it ) . ~ An unusually large meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Monday , the Sth inst ., it being the annual gathering for the election of Master . The following were present : Bros . W . B . Dyson , W . M . ; W . Brown , I . P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; M . Millington , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M .,

Treas . ; S . J . Dalton , S . W . ; W . Lackenby , J . W . ; J . Kay , Sec ; W . Storey , J . D . j P . Pearson and F . W . Halliwell , Stwds . ; G . Chapman , D . C . ; W . S . Child , Org . ; ] . H . Shonksmith ,, I . G . ; L Hall , Tyler ; W . Ream , T . Milner , ] . W . Dow , J . Mennell , T . Smith , G . Fletcher , J . L . Spet ' ch , W . A . Pike . G . Tindall , J . Horner , T . H . Vaughan , J . D . Irving , W . H . A . Cootes , t . Procter ,

G . G . Pook , S . J . Scott , and others . Visitors : Bros . ] . Rickard , W . M . 304 ; R . S . Backhouse , 304 ; W . C . Cullen , in , Richmond , Va ., U . S . A . ; T . Laverack , 1991 ; A . W . Turner , 236 , and others . The earlier business consisted of the raising of Bros . Bellerby and Tindall , after which the brethren proceeded to the election of Master for the ensuing year , the result

of the scrolling being that Bro . S . J . Dalton was unanimously elected . Bro . G . Balmford , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Hal ! was re-elected Tyler . Two joining members were proposed , and the lodge was closed amid " Hearty good wishes , " a special message of brotherly goodwill from Bro . W . J . Hughan , of Torquay ,

being given to the W . M . and W . M . elect , by Bro . T . B . Whytehead . At supper , "The Healths of the outgoing and incoming Masters , " were drunk with great enthusiasm , the former being congratulated on his most happy and flourishing year of office , and the latter on his prospect of accession to the chair of so powerful and prosperous a lodge .

WEST HARTLEPOOL . — Stranton Lodge ( No . 1 S 62 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The newly-elected W . M ., Bro . George T . Walker , was installed by Bro . R . W . Simpson , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., in the presence of several eminent visiting brethren . The W . M . appointed the following as his officers : Bros . J . Suggitt , S . W . ; A . M . White , J . W . ;

Taylor , Treas . ; E . Mearns , Sec . ; Abbey , S . D . ; Barlow , J . D . ; T . Metcalfe , D . C ; C J . Smith , Org . ; A . Body , I . G . ; Baumann , Johnson , and Holland , Stewards . A jewel was presented to Bro . Simpson ( who has twice filled the chair ) by Bro . C . S . Lane , and another to Bro . Hurworth , 764 , in recognition of his musical services . At the close of the ceremony a banquet was served at the Roval Hotel .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 145 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Williams , W . M . ; Leng , S . W . ; Penrose J . W . ; Jlutchlngs , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; H . G ! Pitt , S . D , ; Faulkner , J . D . ; Millington , l . G . j Davis , P . M . ; Jackson , Prior , Amos , Dealer , Hick , Wooff , Downer , Waghorn , Emblin , and Wilson . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after . the minutes

of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jackson personating the candidal . The visual questions leading to the Second Degree were put from the chair , and answered by the members . The lodge was called off , a ( I , on resuming , was advanced to the Third Degree , and the ceremonv of raising rehearsed , Bro . Wilson personating the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bros . Wooff and Waghorn were elected joining members of the lodge . Ml business being ended , the lodge was closed .

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MANCHESTER LODGE ( No . 179 ) . —A meeting of this lodge , which has been removed to the Blue Posts , Charlotte-street , Fitzroysquare , was held on Saturday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . Greenwav , W . M . ; Von Joel , P . M ., S . W . ; Dickeson , P . M ., T . W . ; Smith , P . M . 1744 , Preceptor ; G . Wood , S . W . 1 CS 1 , Sec ; Marx , P . M ., S . D . ; Lichenfield , J . D . ; Hughes , P . M ., I . G . ; and several others . in

The lod ^ e was opened duefotm , and the imtvoAss ot the last meeting were read and con 6 rmed . The Preceptor worked the 1 st Section . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Whiting candidate . The W . M . worked the jth Section . Bro . Williams was elected a joining member . The S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , the officers to be in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

STABILITY LODGE ( No . 317 ) . —The weekly meeting of this Iodi ; e was held at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , Coleman-street , EX ., on Friday evening , the 5 th inst . There were present Bros . Carter , W . M . ; W . ] . Charles , S . W . ; B . F . Stratton , J . W . j Wilton , S . D . ; W . Carter , jun ., J . D . ; Hacker , I . G . ; E . Xnderson , jun ., Sec . ; S . Dyball , B . B . Joy , W . Woodthorpe , and W . R . Brooks . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was worked . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was worked . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree . The following members were elected as officers for the four following meetings : Bros . Carter , W . M . ; W . R . Brooks , S . W . ; B . F . Stratton , J . W . ; Wilton , S . D . ; W . Carter , jun ., J . D . ; and Hacker , I . G . The lodge was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the Sth inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; W . T- Coplestone , S . W . ; H . F . Williams , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . G . Coat , acting Sec . ; C . J . C . Walker , S . D . ; C . H . Hopkins , J . D . ; Rice , I . G . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; Pattison , Webb , E . Fox , Swann , Higginson , F . Craggs , Cotton , and Nash . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Higgmson being the candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Pattison having offered himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Pattison being candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Coplestone was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

SOUTHWARK LODGE ( No . 879 ) . —A very interesting and pleasant evening was spent on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at this lodge of instruction , held at the Sir Garnet Wolseley , Rotherhithe Newroad , when some 40 members met to do honour to thrir esteemed Preceptor , Bro . W . Beavis , P . M . and Sec . 879 , and W . M . r 3 io , who recentlv had the distinction of Provincial rank , conferred on him by the Prov . Grand Master of Middlesex . After the ordinary business of the lodge had been transacted ,

Bro . Walter Martin , P . M . 876 , occupied the chair , and alluded to the indefatigable and willing way in which Bro . Beavis had given instruction to the brethren attending the lodge , and how delighted they all were when they heard of the well-deserved honour he had received ; an honour which the brethren of the Sonthwark Lodge appreciate very highly , as it was trie first time that any of its members had attained that distinction , in addressing Bro . Beavis , Bro . Martin explained how unanimous the brethren were in their

desire to mark in some slight manner the high estimation of his invariable courtesy and kindness on all occasions , and they thought they could not do better than present him with the full dress clothing of Prov . Grand Pursuivant of Middlesex , and , in investing him with it on behalf of the subscribers , he assured Bro . Beavis of their earnest desire for his long-continued health and happiness , and their hope that for many years to come he would wear the clothing with kindly thoughts of the esteem and regard

in which he was held by all the brethren of the lodge . Bro . Beavis , who on rising to respond met with quite an ovation , thanked the brethren for their very valuable and appropriate gift , and assured them that he appreciated very highly the kind feelings which had just been expressed towards him . It was always a pleasure to him to be of service to any member of the lodge , and the many happy hours he had spent in it and the invariable kindness he had received at the hands of the brethren would ever

be in his recollection . The handsome gift they had been pleased to bestow upon him that evening he should consider a tie of affection to the lodge he was so proud of , and for which he had worked , with so much pleasure , and he should always wear their gift with pride and gratification . After again expressing his warmest thanks for the kindness of the brethren , Bro . Beavis resumed his seat amidst hearty applause and congratulations .

The apron , which , together with the collar and gauntlets , was enclosed in a handsome leather case , bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . W . Beavis , P M . and Sec . 879 and W . M . 1310 , Provincial Grand Pursuivant of Middlesex , by the members of the Southwark Lodge of Instruction as a token of their esteem and regard , and in recognition of his valuable services as Preceptor . 4 th October , 1888 . "

CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 1383 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at the George Hotel , Cubitt Town , E ., when there were present Bros . Richardson , W . M . ; McLeod , S . W . ; Penniston , J . W . ; Saunders , S . D . ; Brindley , J . D . ; Goble , I . G . ; Bonner , Sec ; Millington , P . M ., Preceptor ; Delves , P . M . ; Greatorex , T . Russell , Horrocks , Barrett , Chatfield , Clarke , and F . Hill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Horrocks being a candidate

for initiation , the ceremony was worked in a very satisfactory manner . Bro . McLeod then occupied the chair . Bro . Barrett having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Barrett was duly passed in a highly satisfactory manner . The lodge was then closed in the Second Degree . It was proposed , seconded , and carried that £ j Js . be given to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . A letter was read from a brother absent through domestic illness , after which the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . J . M . Scarlett , W . M . ; J . W . Clarke , S . W . ; J . C . Yates , J . W . ; | . Petch , acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; A . Wolter , S . D . ; H . B . Harding , J . D . ; C . H . Stevenson , I . G . ; E . C . Kilsby , P . M . ; J . Duncan , W . E . Sutton , R . Loomes , D . C . Ritchie , and C . Hillier . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Duncan candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Loomes having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , and answered the usual questions , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Loomes candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree , and afterwards in the Second Degree . Bro . Clarke was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . iS 34 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Royal Edward , Mare-street , Hackney . Present : Bros . S . Smither , W . M . ; Baker , S . W . ; Gray , J . W . ; Richardson , Preceptor ; Dignam , Sec . ; Catlin , S . D , ; Forss , J . D . ; Ames , I . G . ; Lee . sen .. Lec . jun ., andShutcr .

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Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very able manner ' Bro . Lee , jun ., candidate . The 1 st and 3 nd Sections of the ' Lecture were very ably worked by Bro . Forss , P . M . The W . M announced that Bro . Fcrss would rehearse the ceremony of Installa " tion on Wednesday , the 7 th prox . All business being ended the lodge was ciosed . '

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1 S 40 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 8 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel Borough , when there were present Bros . H . J . Chapman , W M Herbert Brine , S . W . ; W . Steele , J . W . ; W . Wingham , Preceptor ' ¦ Fred . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; F . Eedle , S . D . ; W . Roots , f r > Wright , I . G . ; Walker , J . Hattersley , H . V . Lloyd , H . C . Bail ' Holliday , Harper , and Bate . ' The lodge was opened in due formand the minutes of the last

, meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Walker having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro Walker as candidate . Bro . Chapman vacated the chair in favour of Bro . F . Eedle . Bro . Roots having answered the usual questions was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Roots as candidate . The

3 nd Section was worked by Bro . H . C . Ball . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . E . H . Walker , 1441 , was elected a joining member . The dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Brine , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Brine returned thanks , and appointed ' the officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1371 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Blackball Railway Hotel , London-street , Fenchurch-street , E . C . Present-Bros . Dormer , W . M . ; Wildbore , S . W . ; Larter , J . W . ; Duffield ' P . M ., Preceptor ; Lewis , P . M ., Treas . ; Colley , Hon . Sec . ; Carey S . D . ; Tichiaz , J . D . ; Gaskell , P . M ., I . G . ; Forss , P . M . ; W Smith , Clarke , Antunovich , and Williams . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Antunovich personating the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favonr of Bro . Forss , P . M ., who ably performed the ceremony of installing Bro . W . Smith , W . M . 328 in the chair according to ancient custom . The lodge was resumed " to the First Degree , and , the newly-installed Master having invested the officers of the lodge , the addresses were delivered in an impressive manner by the Installing Master . The lodge having been

called off and on , Bro , Smith vacated the chair in favour of the W . M . for the evening , Bro . Dormer , who rose for the , first time , ¦ and Bro . Lunt , 917 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and returned thanks . Upon the W . M . rising for the second time Bro . Wildbore was elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting ! Bro . Wildbore returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , when , upon the proposition of Bro . Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor , seconded by Bro . W . Smith , a hearty vote of thanks was unanimously accorded

and ordered to be entered on the minutes to Bro . Forss , P . M ., for the able manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony . Bro . Forss , P . M ., in acknowledging the same , expressed his willingness to give what assistance he could to the lodge at any future time . The W . M . having received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , and no further Masonic business offering , the lodge was closed . The fifth ballot of the Charitable Association in connection with the lodge was taken , and Bro . Button was the fortunate member .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Keene , W . M . ; Hubbard . S . W . ; Heath , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M . S . D . ; Cotton , J . D . ; Fayers , I . G . ; Swann , Dresden , and Turner . ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremonv of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Swann being candidate . " Bro . Dresden

answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was en . trusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremonv of passing was rehea-sed . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and Bro Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting . It was proposed by Bro . Read , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . R . H . Williams , P . M ., hat a letter of condolence be sent to Bro . J . Davis , P . M ., on his recent serious illness , and that it be entered on the minutes , which was carried . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk " road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . H . Purdue , P . M ., W . M . ; F . Woodard , S . W . ; G . E . Higginson , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); Jennings , S . D . ; P . Bick , J . D . ; Arnott , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; W . Williams , P . M . ; D . Stroud , Martineau , L . Cox , Sansom , Cotton , and F . West .

Lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Cox offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Cox being candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , the snd Section of the Lecture was worked by the Deputy Preceptor , assisted by the . brethren . Bro . Woodard was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . aoraj . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . D . Stroud , P . M ., W . M . ; Speigel , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Brown , Sec , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Wimpey , S . D , ; C . Hopkins , l . G . j F . Lawrence , P . M ., W . M . 3013 ; Clark , D . S . Long , and others . The 1 st Section of the First Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . I . Sims , P . M . The W . M . then vacated

the chair in favour of Bro . F . Lawrence , W . M . 3013 . Bro . Clark offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Clark candidate . Bro Long answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Arthur Williams , late Secretary , was elected a honorary member , and the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the 8 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Claphamroad Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Russell , W . M . ; Grover , S . W . ; Smith , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Hi . l , S . D . ; Steele , J . D . ; Evans , I . G , ; Esling , Beaven , Jones , Cole , Poole , West , Luckhurst , Chapman , Hudson , Wood , Limozen , Partridge , and Biorn . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the rst Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Westley . assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Esling having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony 01 passing rehearsed , with Bro . Esling as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation worked by the W . M ., with Bro . Wood as candidate . The W . M . rose tor the first time , and Bros . Biorn . W . M . » j « . and Limozen , i £° 3 >

were elected joining members . Bros . Biorn and Limozen returneu thanks , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the secona time , and Bro . Grover , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The officers were appointed in rotation . The W . M . " » for the third time , and the Secretary was instructed to prepare tn list for the ballot for the surplus funds of the lodge for the 33 " instant . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was close . A meeting of the Benevolent Association was held , and tw ballots were drawn . One fell to Bro . King , and the other to !« " « Allison .