Notices Of Meetings

NOTICES OF MEETINGS

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —Met at Jamaica Coffee Ilonso , St . Michael ' s-alloy , Cornhill , E . G ., on Tuesday , tho 30 th ult . There wero in attendance Comps . J . K . Stead Z ., P . Wagnor H ., W . H . Po 3 tans J ., J . Boyd P . Z . Treas ., T . W . Whito S . E ., D . Hal . lett P . S ., F . Browu S . N ., A . H . Lillcy , G . S . Row , J . H . Legott , N . Moss , A . Durrant , C . W . Noehmer , G . Darcy , G . J . Potter , E . L . Walker , J . Constable , G . Newman , J . High , W . Grist , J . B . Sorrel !

J . Seox , E . H . Finney , W . Jetton . At tho last olection Comp . John Constablo had been chosen to occupy tho first chair , but upon solicitation , ho relinquished that position in favour of Comp . J . K . Stead , who Tcheavsed tho exaltation covemony . In pnrsuanco of notice of motion given at a previous meeting tho sum of £ 5 was voted , to be placed on the list of Comp . N . Glncksteiu , who has undertaken a Stewardship for tho next Festival of tho Benevolent Institution . Tho election of oflicers for tho ensuing fortnight resulted as follow : —

Comps . J . Constable Z ., D . nallott H ., F . Brown J ., E . II . Fiuuoy S . N ., W . H . Postans P . S .

Kent Lodge of Instruction , No . 15 . —At tho meeting on Thursday , the 1 st November , at tho Chequers , Marsh-street , Walthamstow . Present—Bros . J . Appleby W . M ., Pullcn S . W ., Hallows J . W ., Bell S . D ., G . Clark J . D ., Haines I . G ., Upward Org ., Piuder Preceptor ; also Bros . Shcppard , Dclvalle , Franklin , Christian , Groomo . Tho

Lodgo was opened in duo form , with solemn prayer ; the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed ; tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sheppard candidate . Bro . Appleby worked tho first , second , third and fourth sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Pullcn S . W . "will prosido at next meeting .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Held at tho Old Rodney ' s Head , 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday , tho 20 th October . Present—Bros . Halford W . M ., Wing S . W ., Kidder J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fennor See , Mill ward S . D ., Powell J . D ., Humphrey I . G-., Christopher Tyler ; Pearcy , Stock , Treiviunard , Burtlo , Gibbs , Hunter , Hallam . Minutes were read and confirmed .

The ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . Hallam as candidate . Lodge advanced to the second degree . Bro . Burtle answered the usual questions , and Avithdrew . Bro . Trewinnard Avas entrusted . Lodge opened in the third degree . The W . M . very ably rehearsed tho ceremony of raising , Bro . Trewinnard acting as

candidate . Lodge resumed to first degree . Bro . Tolmie worked the seventh section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hallam , of Friars Lodge , No . 1349 , Avas duly elected member . Bro . Wing S . W . was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodgo was then closed in duo form and adjourned . Tho Fifteen Sections will be worked in this Lodge on the last Monday in this mouth .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 30 th October , at the Bedford Hotel , Southamptou-buildings , Holborn . Present—Bros . TranterW . M ., Moiry S . W ., Leviscott J . W ., W . G . Dickins J . D . 8 G 0 See , Sandlo S . D ., J . II . Dodson J . D ., Chapman I . G ., Bingemann Preceptor , and several brethren . Lodge being formally opened and minutes

confirmed , Lodge Avas opened iu the second and third degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Coope candidate . After the working of three sections , the W . M . invited the brethren , Avhen three new members wero regularly elected . Bro . Miroy was chosen to fill the chair at the meeting on Tnesday iveek , as in consequence of tho annual banquet taking place next Tuesday no meeting of the Lodge will take place on that evening .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —At tho Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 30 th October . Bros . Sayev W . M ., Pcwsey S . W ., W . Eraser J . W ., Frasei- S . D ., Quinccy J . D ., Harris I . G ., Rudderforth Preceptor , Hollands See , Fcnuer , Maidwell jun ., Campbell , Glass , West , Stamp , Wharman , Cohen . The Lodge Avas opened in duo form , and the minntes road and confirmed .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fenncr candidate Bro . Wharman answered the questions leading to tho second degree , was entrusted , and passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Sayer vacated the chair in favour of Bro . I ' cwscy , who worked tho ceremony of raising in a very satisfactory manner , Bro . Cohen IV . M .

20 o as candidate Bro . Sayer resumed the chair , and closed down in the third and second degrees . Bros . Fenner 1227 , Bro . Cohen W . M . 205 , and Bro . Stamp of tho " Perfect Ashlar" wero elected members . Bro . Pcwsey Avill preside next Tuesday . Tho ceremony of installation will bo ^ worked by Bro . D . Fosencr on Tuesday , 6 th November . Tho auntial supper will take place on tho 20 th November .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —For some time past fickle Fortune has thought fit to play fast and loose with this , erst extremely successful Lodge . Its removal from tho old quarters now proves to have boon ill advised . The wise adage , " Let well alone , " Avas "unfortunately disregarded . Instead of being content with slow but steady progress nnd quiet enjoyment of well established prosperity , an ambition was raised to move in

higher spheres . An aspiration perhaps laudable in itself , bnt which experience , in this instance , has shown to bo not unaccompanied Avith a certain amount of risk ; for ever since the nnhickv step was taken , tho unstable goddess more frequently frowned than smiled , and tho Lodge could find no permanent abiding place . Owing to a variety of causes , tho Lodge has had to shift about from place to place , in a manner Tthich must eventually havo ended in a total collapse , A suggestion to receive the Lodge was everywhere

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eagerly welcomed , but when tho abstemious habits of tho regular attendants was made manifest , discontent ou tho part of the proprietor soon became apparent . At length it Avas resolved to return to the former habitation , tho Railway Tavern , London-street , E . C , and thero tho Lodgo met again in peace and comfort , after an absenco of somo years , on Wednesday , tho 31 st Oct . Bro . Walker occupied the chair , S . Wharman was S . W ., Sayer J . W ., J . Constable

P . M . Treas ., J . K . Pitt See , F . Croaker S . D ., Han-is I . G ., E . Gotthoil P . M . Preceptor , Ctiristophor Tyler ; R . Z . Bloomfield P . M ., W . W . Morgan , Blinkhorn , Fenner , Gomm , & e , & c . The third ceremony was rehearsed , and the first section worked . Bro . W . W . Morgan was elected an ] honorary momber ; ho oxpressed his gratification at receiving tho highest honour it was in the power of tho Lodgo to bestow . Bro . S . Wharman W . M . Kent Lodge No . 15 will occupy the chair on Wednesday next .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Tho meeting on Saturday last , at Bro . Fysh ' s , tho Jolly Farmers , Sonthgate-road , was AVOII attended . Bro . Tolmio presided , while Bros . Saul and Halford respectively filled tho chairs of Senior and Junior Warden . C . K . Killick jun . Sec . After the minntes had been read and confirmed , tho presentation of an elegant set of lovel 3 Avas mado to tho

worthy Secretary , Bro . C . K . Killick jnn ., whose valuable services to this Lodgo of Instruction wo are pleased to see thus recognised by tho members . Tho Fifteen Sections Avere then worked , tho following brethren taking part : —FIRST LECTURE—Bros . J . Lorkin , Brand , Bedwell , Feuner , Ives , Tolmie , Ives . SECOND LECTURE — Bros . Brasted , Powell , Pearcy , Isaac , Saul . THIRD LECTURE . —Bros . I . P . Cohen , J . Stock , Trewinnard . Tho work was well done by all engaged ,

but it special praise is called for , we must certainly award it to Bros . Isaac , Cowen , Trewinnard , and Ives ; tho latter Brother kindly assisted with the 7 th section ( in addition to tho ono sot doAvn for him ) , in place of a brother who was unable to attend . Bros . Posener 15 , Emsley 548 , Bolstridgo and Morgan jun . were elected membeva . A vote of thanlcs Avas unanimously passed to Bro . Tolmio for his valuable services as W . M . After this had been

gracefully acknowledged , a vote of thanks was passed to tho brethren Avho assisted . The Lodge of Instruction was then closed . An hour was afterwards pleasantly spent . Bros . G . Weige , Fysh and others successfully exerted themselves to amuse the company .

De Burghi Chapter , No . 424 . — The annual Convocation of this old and flourishing Chaptor Avas held on 2 oth Oct ., at 31 Denmark-street , Gateshead-on-Tyne . There was a good attendance of members and visitors . After the minutes of the last Chapter Avero read and confirmed , E . Comp . J . E . Robson was in . stalled as Z ., M . Guthrie as H „ and G . A . Allen P . Z . as J . The

installing chief was E . Comp . E . D . Davis , Past Prov . G . H . Tho whole of the ceremonies were conducted in an efficient and impressive manner . The M . E . Z . then invested his Officers as follow .- —Comps . Clappatn P . Z . Treasurer , J . Wood E ., Corbett N ., Montgomery P . S ., Whitlaw A . S . The sum of £ 5 5 s was unanimously voted from the Chapter towards tho Indian Famine Relief Fund . The Treasurer ' s

report Avas presented ; it showed a balance in his hands of £ 40 . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the installing chief for his services . The Chapter was then closed , aud the Comps . adjourned to tho Grey Horso Hotol , where they sat down to a choice repast . The cloth being removed , the M . E . Z . gavo the usual Loyal and R . A . toasts , which were duly honoured . M . E . Comp . Davis , in proposing tho

health of the Principals and Success to the Chapter , said he was confident the Principals would distinguish themselves in the Chapter ns they had done in their respective Lodges . The M . E . Z ., in replying , thanked the Companions for the honour done him ; ho trusted ho might havo a prosperous year , and that ho should conduct the affairs in a creditable ' manner . The M . E . Z .

gavo tho health of tho Installing Principal , which was duly replied to . On rising to give the Officers , the M . E . Z . remarked they had a bright example beforo them in E . Comp . Davis ; all he should say was , " go thou and do likewise" This toast was replied to by Comp . J . Wood E . The Visitors was given by Comp . Allen J ., and replied to by Comps . Smith , Blinkensop , Salmon , and Harris .

E . Comp . Davis most boautifnlly recited the "Battle of Blenheim , " and Comp . Walker , from Durham Cathedral , kindly gave somo excellent harmony , which rendered tho evening very enjoyable . The Janitor ' s toast brought to a close a most delightful gathering . The Visitors were E . Comps . P . O . Smith Z . 24 , T . Blinkensop H . 24 , R . Lock Treas . 40 G , R . G . Salmon 40 G , W . Foster 991 , and S . M . Harris -100 .

Lodge La Tolerance , No . 538— Met on Thursday , 1 st Nov . at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qncen-strcefc , Lincolns-inn-fielcls . Bro . Wood W . M ., Wolters S . W ., Quitman J . W ., J . Kench P . M . Treas . E . Child See , T . Cooper S . D . P . M . ' s C . Burmoister and Lindas ; also Bros . Beaumont , Skinner , Mickle , Cromer , and Shubrook . Formalities being duly observed , Mr . De Benares was ballotted for

and in course initiated . Bro . Langdon was passed to the 2 nd degree . In accordance with notice of motion , the sum of £ 3 3 s was voted to the Lodge of Instruction attached to this Lodge , for the purpose of defraying incidental expenses attending the transfer of the Royal "Union Lodgo of Instruction to La Tolerance . The Lodge was then closed . Bro . W . J . Parish W . M . 1 G 01 was present as a visitor .

William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — Kohl its usual meeting on Friday , 2 Gth October , at the Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgwarc-road . Present—Bros . J . Mnrch W . M . , Hall S . W ., Hayes J . W ., Brann See , Rudderforth Preceptor , Tribbel S . D ., Parsons J . D ., Hill I . G . ; also Bros . Harris , Kennard , Cleghorn , Chipper , Evans , & c . Business—The Lodgo was opened iu due form , and the minutes wore read and con .