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Seager wss then elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . A . Keeling was reelected Treasurer . After election of Auditors and a Tyler , the VV . M . called on Bro . J . F . Creswick , P . M ., Sec , to deliver the lecture he bad prepared during the summer recess , on "The house which King Solomon built for the Lord . " The Lecture , which lasted nearly an hour , was listened to throughout with earnest

attention and keen appreciation . Bro . F . Creswick had prepared about a dozen large plans and diagrams , and further , illustration was afforded by many sketches , drawings , and photographs . Without these it would be hard ' y possible to follow the lecture in detail , but an epitome miy be given of the various points touched ; and we may yet hope tosee the lecture with its illustrations published , as it cannot fail

to prove most interesting and instructive to the majority of Masons , whether considered from a biblical , an archeological , or a Masonic point of view . Our brother , having alluded to the tracing board of the Second DegTee , and to the interest all Freemasons must naturally feel in the Temple of Solomon , at once referred to the well-known authorities on the Temples of Jerusalem , and on the history

and topography of the Holy City itself ; paying a high tribute to those whose labours were carried out under the auspices of the Palestine Exploration Committee . He then pointed out that the Tabernacle of Moses was the prototype of the Temple of Solomon ; and traced the unit of measurement , the great cubit , from the cubit of Memphis which was about twenty-one English inches in length . Theactual

plan and section of " the House" with its porch and side chambers or galleiies , were next discussed , and particular notice was taken rf the two great bronze pillars , their actual relative position being proved to be the reverse of that generally received by Freemasons . The materials used in construction were next described , and some idea was given of the decoration and

embellishment of the internal parts . With regard to the exteinal appeerance Bro . Frost Creswick pointed out that until we know the actual style in which the Phoenician artist of IOOO B . C . designed his buildings and elaborated his details we must remain in ignorance as far as regards the elevations of Solomon ' s Temple . The various so-called " restorations " by Wilkins , Canina , and Robins , were then

alluded to , and the probabilities of each discussed . Two plans were exhibited which very clearly showed the rival sites , that is to say the site propounded by the la'e Dr . Fergusson , and the traditional site which places the altar where the Dome of the Rock now stands . Another large plan gave an excellent idea of the House with its surrounding courts , entrances , colonnades , chambers , and walls .

Theactual meaning of the words " entrance of the Temple " in the Third Degree , compared with the same words in the First and Second Degrees , was made very apparent . A graphic description of Mount Moriah was given , and the Cyclopean masonry of the great retaining walls was men tioned , particular attention being directed to the " wailing place " of the lews , and to the stones at the south angle

of the east wall , photos of which were exhibited . A large drawing showed the Masons' marks on the foundation course unearthed in 1 S 68 , at a depth of 75 feet below the present surface , by Bro . Sir Charles Warren . It was pointed out how these marks had been preserved through not less than three thousand years , and the vast accumulation of debris was accounted for . A rapid

sketch of the labour levy and the Phoenician help was then given . The time occupied in building the sacred works was next noticed , and a short allusion to the consecration and dedication of " The House whicb King Solomon built for the Lord , " brought the lecture to a close . The VV . M . and some of the brethren made a few remarks asking various questions , and after a hearty vole of thanks had

been passed and ordered to be entered on the minutes , Bro . Frost Creswick replied , and by aid of the plans and photos still further elucidated the deeply interesting subject under discussion . The lodge having been closed , the brethren enjoyed the good thingsfor which the Mitre is so justly noted , and harmony , with some excellent speeches from the visitors , brought an instructive evening to a pleasant termination .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ij'h inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . J . G . Thomas , W . M . ; Dandridge , S . W . ; Penrose , J . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Faulkner , S . D . ; Leng , J . D . ; Jenkins , I . G . ; Uutchings . P . M ., Preceptor ; Stringer , P . M . ; Williams , Turpin , Borrett , Couldrey , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the minutes had been read , was advanced to the Second De-ree when

the usual questions leading to the Third Decree were ably answered by Bro . Turpin . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony ot raising rehearsed , after which the ceremony of installation was rendered in a very efficient manner by the W . M .. the lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Dandridge , SAV ., was elected VV . M . for the first Thursday in the ensuing month . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . Jn ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 19 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . C . A . Itter , W . M Casely , SAV . ; Passingham , J . W . ; E . Clare , S . D . ; Bartlett ! I . D . j Hall I . G . ; Mulrcy , Preceptor ; Sheppard , P . M ., Sec . ; Reckne , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Bangs , Hoyden , J . W . Lawrence , ] . Powdrell , Endcrhne , Giddings , and D . Harper . 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 . Lawrence candidate . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro Lawrence candidate . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , tliat Bros . Clare and Harper become j lining members . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that the S . W . be W . M . at the next meeting the 2 nd prox ., and the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Masonic Charitable Association was held for the purpose of balloting forlwo Life Subscriberships , both resuitine in favour of Bro . H . Slyman . b

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 L-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., at the liagle Tavern . Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . I . Round , W . M S I Humfress , S . W . ; W . J . Mason , J . W . ) F . G . Baker */ P . M . ! Treas . and Preceptor ; J J . Thomas , Sec . ; VV . Chappie , S . D . H . Moss J . IJ . j T . W . Manktelow , I . G . ; C . Stall . brassStwd . h , £ 1- Vo ° ' ' 43 ! D - Stroud , VV . M . 20451 R . Dillon 1517 Bond

W . M . , ; C . A . , H . Ward , H . Wells , ( J . Weston , C . ] ' Biorn , and H . VV . Eastwood . Visitors ; Bros , H . Alexander , V . Wilkes , and | . Smith Kilvert . •' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the Prec . ptor , Bro . Baker , assisted by the brethren . . . he ceremony ot initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Weston candidate . The lodge was called off and on , Bro , Wells , having answered

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the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge wns opened in Ihe Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Wells candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bros . Alexander , Wilkes , and Smith Kilvert were elected joining . members . Bio . S . I . Humfress was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officer * were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty goud wishes , " the lodge was closed . On Tuesday , the 37 th inst ., the ceremony of installation will be rehearsed .

F . XCELSIOR LODGE ( . No . 1153 ) . —The Fifteen Sections were worked at this lodge on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Commercial Dock Tavern , Plough-road , Ro'herhithe , S . E ., when there were present Bros . Millboiirn , W . M . 13 , Preceptor and VV . M . ; Martin , P . M . 870 , S . W . ; Talbot , 65 , J . vV . ; Faulkner , S . D . ; Walters , J . D . 1326 , J . D . ; Dtzarus , J . D . S 79 , I . G . ; R . Borrett , 1559 , Hon . Sec . ; and a numerous assemblage of brethren . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the Sections were worked by Bros . Borrett , Freier , Wells , DuHield , Talbot , and Appleby ( 2 ) . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the Sections were worked by Bros . Wilkinson , Appleby , Martin , Milbourn , and Akers . The

lodge was resumed in the Third Degree , and the Sections were worked by Bros . Walters , Lazarus , and Talbot . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and , on the third rising , hearty votes of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , were given to the W . M . for so ably presiding and to the working brethren for their efficiency . The lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at the- Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . ) . Potter , W . M . ; C . S . Mote , S . W . ; J . R . Ailman , S . W . 1425 , I . W . j G . Read , P . M . 511 , 1767 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M ' 343 , " P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; VV . J . Mason , S . D . ; D . Moss , I . D . ; W . Death , I . G . ; O . W . Battley , Stwd . ; C . T . Thomson , VV . M . 1697 ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; and A . Cornwall .

The lodge was opened in due lorm , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Cornwall being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Thomson being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Mote was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed

the officers in rotation . A communication was read from Bro . Smith thanking the brethren for their vote of congratulation . Bro . Battiey received the hearty congratulations of all present on the ni-th of a Lewis , and acknowledged the compliment on behalf of his wife ami himself in suitable terms , A vote of condolence with Bro . Purdue , P . M . S 34 , was passed on the loss he had just sustained by the death of his wife . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , Present : Bros Kilsby , W . M . ; Cobb , S . W . ; Napper , J . W . ; J . Fetch , C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; Brookman , S . D . j and Duncan , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading from the First to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the

ceremony of pas-ing was rehearsed , Bro . Duncan candidate . Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading from the Second tc the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Duncan candidate . The lo-lge was resumed to the First Degree , Bro . Cobb was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting .

The W . M . elect appointed the officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had worked the ceremonies for the first time in this lodge of instruction . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge \ va- closed , and adjourned until Jan . 3 rd , when a meeting of the Second Islington Masonic Charities Association will also be held .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Blackwall Railway Hotel , Londonstreet , Fenchurch-street , E . G ., when there were present Bros . Blake , W . M . j Gaskell , S . W . ; Carey , T . W . ; Cork , S . D . ; Johns , I . G . ; Driffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Lewis , P . M ., Treas . ; Colley , Hon . Sec . ; Youngman , P . M . ; and Lofius . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the

Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Loftus candidate . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Blake having vacated the chair in lavonr of Bro . Youngman , P . M ., the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Carey , VV . M . elect 1571 , being dnly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the officers were invested , after which Bro . Youngman delivered the addresses in an impressive

manner . Bro . Blake resumed the chair , and rose for the first time , Bros . Cork and Johns were elected joining members , and returned thanks to the brethren . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Gaskell , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the enstdngweck . Bro . Gaskell returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and votes of thanks were

unanimously passed and entered on the minutes to Bro . Youngman for the able and impressive manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremony ot installation , and to Bro . Carey for the able manner in which he had invested the officers . Bros . Youngman and Carey returned thanks . No further Masonic business offering , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadillv , S . W ., on the ijth inst ., when there were present Bros . VV . Brindley , P . M . 160 + ( Section Master ) ; VV . Richards , I . P . M . 1 S 53 , acting as I . P . M . ; \ V . C . Smith , I . P . M . 1563 ( Preceptor ; , S . W . ; T . A . Dickson , W . M . 1614 , | . W . j A . Mullen , 16 I 4 , S . D . ; W . Mann , 144 , J . D . ; F . M . Noakes , 2148 , 1 . 0 . ; G . Reynolds , J . W . t 6 r 4 , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ;

C . Hammond , 141 ; D . Green , J . W . 728 , Port Natal ; C . Hell , 1604 ; R . j . Harnell , 2021 ; T . C . Seary , 1987 ; F , C . Foot , 25 ; J . Wynn , S . W . 201 ; A . Clark , S . W . 2191 ; W , J . Forscutt , VV . M . 144 ; W . Carlisle , 1614 ; G . Cumberpatch , 2 r 9 i ; F . Kedge , 740 , 3191 ; C . Barter , 1623 ; J . Martin , 201 ; G . Stacey , P . M . 209 ; A . H . Aitken , 8 ( S . C ]; T . Thornton , 2090 ; E . Nice , 1 G 24 ; J . H . Watts , 63 , P . M . isor ; W . Warwick , P . M . Sg ; IT . | . Pellatt , 1194 ; B . Solomon , S . W . 1614 ; J . H . Harper , P . M . 7 ; f . Rowe , 2191 ; A . A . Drew , P . M . S 90 ; J .

West , P . M . 890 ; H . G . Marsden , 73 , 2202 ; L . B . Sery , 2020 ; H . G . Cubitt , 2020 ; H . J . Weise , 1446 ; H . C . Ball , P . M . 144 ; G . Foan , 1614 ; VV . Cuiverhouse , 87 ; G . Hauke , P . M . 1071 ; J . D . Graham , ij - 59 ; VV . Baker , 1744 ; R . W . South , 704 ; W . Hancock , 1056 , 2191 ; V . Smith , 1 S 97 ; J . Woodward , 1014 , 3191 ; C . Corby , P . M . 957 ; G . H . Reynulus , i ' 6 i 4 , 2191 ; R . E . Cursun , 1681 ; G . F . Swan , P . M . 1321 ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , ana the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second and Third Degrees . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , when the the Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bros . G . Reynolds , R . J . Harnell ( 2 ) , F . Kedge , j . Watts , A . Bullen , and VV . C . Smith . Lodge called off and on . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree , and the Sections of the Second Lecture were worked by Bro . H . G . Marsden , VV . Hancock , VV . Brindley , C . Corby , and W . C . Smith . Lodge resumed to the Third Degree , and the

Sections of the Third Lecture were worked by Bros . R . E . Cursons , A . Clark , and G . F . Swan . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : —Bro . T . S . Thornton , 2090 , proposed by Bio . B . Solomon , seconded by Bro . VV . C . Smith j and Bro . H . C . Chevalier , 141 , proposed by Bro . T . C . Seary , seconded by Bro . V . Smith . On rising for the third time , Bio . W . C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . W , Brindley for the highly efficient manner in which he had acted

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as Section Master for the first time in this lodge of instructionseconded by Bro . W . Richards , and carried unanimously . Bro . VV . Brindley , in a suitable reply , thanked the hrethren for the vote of thanks , and in doing so said ' he hoped he should not be out o £ place in asking the brethren to record a vote of thanks , also to be recorded on the minutes , for the very able manner in which he had been assisted by those brethren and officers who had helped to work

the Seitionsj at the same time he begged to thank all brethren present for the kind attention they had paid him during the recital of the Sections . Seconded bv Bro . J . Rowe , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering ' for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The brethren on parting , some of whom had come a long distance , expressed themselves as having spent a very enjoyable and instructive evening .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 176 }) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . Keene , VV . M . ; Hubbard , S . W . j Swan , J . W . ; Cochrane , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ); Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); Wilton , S . D . ; Wood , J . D . ; Cotton , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; W . C . WilliamsR . H . Williamsand Bradley

, , ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bro . Bradlev being the candidate in the First , and Bro . R . H . Williams the candidate in the Third Degree . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held oil Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . A . Hardy , VV . M . ; E . Austin , S . W . ; Jennings , J . W . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; Ailman , S . D . ; C . R . Cross , J . D . ; Moss , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Burton , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; losey , P . M . ; T . H . Wood , P . M . ; Nash , Johnston , Walker , Wood-ird , Gilbert , Arnott ,

Martineau , Hagan , Whittell , Craggs , Stroud , Higginson , L . Cox , Hardinge , Cotton , and Sansom . Visitors : Bros . Mote and Moss . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Burton , P . M ., candidate . The 4 U 1 , ist , and and Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Speigel , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . Bros . Mote and Moss were elected joining members . Bro . Austin vvas elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 19 th instant . Present : Bros . J . C . Conway , W . M . j Craggs , S . W . ; R . H . Williams , J . W . j J . Collings , Preceptor ; J . VV . Morlev , Sec . ; Oliver , S . D . ; BarnikelJ . D . ; W . C . WilliamsI . G . anil Sims

, , ; P . M . '" ' ' ' The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting ^ were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . W . C . Williams being the candidate , the W . M .

giving the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was rehearsed by the brethren , the questions being put by the Preceptor . The and Section of the Lecture was rehearsed in a beautiful and impressive manner by the Preceptor . Bro . Craggs was elected VV . M . for the ensuing fortnight , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 17 th inst . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; R . H . Wimpey , S . W . ; J . Davies , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; G . Gardner ; Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; Lingley , S . D . ; VV . G . Cuat , I D . ; M . Speigel . P . M . 158 ; J . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 ; H . Tipper , P . M . 2090 ; E . c ! Mulvey , S . W . 2202 ; F . Craggs , D . Asktt , A . J . Mann , D . Stroud , J . Worth , and C . Hopkins .. Bro . Lundy , 1381 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Speigel offering himself ; as a candidate fir initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony , Bro . Speigel candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Mulvey offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Mulvey being candidate . The VV . M . rendered the traditional history . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Lundy was elected a member , bro . R . H . Wimpey was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 16 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Blades , W . M . ; Coleman , S . W . ; Glover , J . VV . ; B . mlton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Morgan , 3 . D . ; Evans . J . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Dottrel !; Hume , Mann , Clarkson , Edwards , and Brandon . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Mann . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Dottrell being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Hume , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Hume being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Mann vacated the chair , which was re-occupied by tile W . M . Bro . Stimson was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . Coleman was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 19 th inst . Present : Bros . Gibbs , W . M . ; Esling , SAV .-, Perkins , J . W . ; Steele , S . D . ; Wright , J . D . ; Hill , I . G ? W . W . Westley , X ' reas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Partridge , Hampton . Walker , Green , Folkard , and C . Woods . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge vvas opened in the

Second and Third Degrees , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Walker , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Gibbs vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Westley , who resumed the lodge to the Second Degree . Bro . Hampton being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed by Bro . Weslley in his usual correct and impressive manner . Lodge was resumed to the First Degreeand Bro . Gibbs

, took his place as VV . M ., and rose for the first time , and dues were collected . Bro . Westley proposed , Bro . Esling seconded , and it was carried unanimously , that a ballot should take place on the first Monday in February for £$ 5 s . to one of the Masonic Charities . The usual Christmas-box of £ 1 is . was voted to the Tyler . A Committee was appointed to arrange for the annual

supper , the W . M . roseiorthe secondtime , and a vote of thanks was accorded to the VV . M ., Bro . Gibbs , for his efficient work in the chair for the first time in this l'jdge of instruction . Bro . Esling , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the nrst Monday in January . Bro . bsling returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed till Monday , the 2 nd prox ., at 7 . 30 p . m .

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