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Notices Of Meetings.
passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts . Messrs . Linderbaurn , Listen , Sissctt and Davis were initiated into the order . Bros . Hertzberg , Nourick and Skinner were raised to the 3 rd desree , the ceremonv being very creditably performed . Several candidates were proposed for initiation , and a notice of motion was given by Bro . 0 . Roberts I . P . M . that the Initiation Fee should bo raised to £ 10 10 s , and the
joining fee £ 8 fis . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to slight refreshment , when tho usual Loval and Masonic toasts were given . The W . M . proposed tho liea ^ h of II . R . IT . the Prince of Wales the M . W . G . M ., whom he stated every Bro . was proud to see in that position , for the moment he took the Gavel in his hand he showed himself a worthy ruler of the Craft .
( Loud cheers . ) The toast of the Earl of Carnarvon Pro Grand Master was also received with applause , as also was that of the Right W . Bro . the Earl of Skelmersdalo D . G . M . and tho rest of the Grand Officers . The Chairman was proud to say that the Lodge of Joppa had been honoured by tho appointment of Bro . E . P . Albert as Assist . Grand Pursuivant ; ho was one well
fitted for that office ; in fact , if ho was not so , ho would never have been raised to that proud position . Bro . E . P . Albeit returned thanks . The W . M . in proposing the toast of tho Benevolent Fund attached to the Lodgo , said , it had the large snm of £ 1 , 150 , and he informed the brethren that tho newly initiated candidates had each given tho sum of 21 s , Bro . Stransky £ 2 2 s , and Bro . A . Anorhaan ( who is about
leaving this country to go to the Cape of Good Hope ) had given the sum of £ 5 5 s . ( Cheers . ) Every brother wished him a successful voyage and a speedy return . Bro . Spiegel V . P . responded to the toast . Bro . Davis returned thanks for the newly initiated brethren . Bro . 0 . Roberts I . P . M ., in proposing tho toast of tho W . M ., said ho was ono who had performed tho duties of the Lodge in a very efficient manner , and tho brethren were proud to have him to preside over
them . The W . M . brieflly returned thanks . Bro . Harty responded to the toast of the Visitors , who were Bros . Frtiindlich 1017 , W . Jenkins 152 ( Calcutta ) , II . Frost 595 , J . K . Pitt 4 fi 3 , 0 . J . Scales 1507 , J . Rosenthal 1017 , E . J . Harty ( Eclectic Lodge ) , J . Card 125 , Bale ( Amsterdam ) . Tho toasts of the P . M . ' s , Wardens and officers followed , and a very agreeable evening was passed , enlivened by the harmony of Bros . Mayers , Benjamin and Hunt .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —The weekly meeting was held on Wednesday , 5 th May , when amongst those present were Bros . Walker W . M ., Blackball S . W ., D . Posener J . W ., Pitt Sec ., E . Gottheil Preceptor , Constable , Ross W . M . 185 , Hogard P . M . 205 W . M . 453 , Gluckstein P . M . 51 , Morgan , Ac . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read
and confirmed . In consequence of Bro . Constable ' s ballot being arranged for this evening , the standing orders were suspended , and the first , second , third and fourth sections of the first lecture were worked by Bros . "Webb , Posener , Hogard and Becke't respectively , each brother vieing with his fellow to gain the approval of those assembled . Bro . Constable ' s ballot was then proceeded with , particulars of which will be found in another part of oni- issue .
Samaritan Lodge , No . 286 . —The monthly meeting was held on 29 th of April , at the Green Man Hotel , Bacup . Bros . John Crossley W . M . pro tern , James Pilling S . W ., Ilenrv Taylor I . W ., John Wilson S . D ., Robert Stewart J . D ., William Fletcher LG ., John Earnshaw Tyler . Past Masters , Bros . William Blacklcdge , Robert Crossley sen ., James Barker . Visitors , Bros . John Plane and
John Law . The Lodge was duly opened in the first degree , a letter was rend from the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , desiring the Lodge to nominate two or three brethren for tho office of Prov . Grand Pursuivant , and he would appoint one of them to the ollice at the provincial meeting to be held at Darwcn , on 13 th ~ M ; iy next . Past Masters John Taylor , John Pilling , and James Barker wore dnly
nominated . Bro . N . Chadwick , Secretary , was appointed to represent the Lodge at the meeting of the Charity Committee , to be held in tho Freemasons' Hall , at Manchester , ou the Ifh May . The Lodge was then closed . A banquet to celebrate the Installation of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as the R . W . Grand Master of England was afterwards held .
Lodge Virtue and Silence , No . 332 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , loth April , at tho White Lion Hotel , Hadlcigh . There were present : Bros . A . Atkins W . M ., A . J . Grimwade S . W ., W . C Eltham J . W ., F . Grimwade S . D ., W . Mackney J . D ., S . Cooper I . G . ; P . M . 's W . Hart P . P . G . J . D ., II . Golding P . M ., E . II . Powell , G . P . P . Super ., W . Gardiner P . P . G . P ., J . T . Muriel P . M ., A . K . Laslott
I . P . M ., T . Chisnall Secretary , and Bros . R . Adams , A . Seaborne , Ilitchcock , King , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wore read and confirmed . Tho Lodge was then opened in F . C degree , when Bro . King , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted and retired . The Lodge was then opened iu 3 rd degree , when Bro .
J . King was raised to the sublime degree . The ceremony being rendered by Bro . A . K . Laslett I . P . M . Bro . Hart then gavo remainder of traditional history . Bro . Mackney J . D . proposed that the M . H . ' s ticket for the Installation be given to Bro . F . Grimwade S . D ., which was unanimously agreed to . The Lodge was then closed in harmony .
Drogheda Lodge , . No . 411 , -A regular meeting was hold on the 8 th April at Masonic Hall , Drourhcda . Present , Bros . F . E . Clarke P . M . H . K . T . in abrenec of w ! M . officiated pro tern , J . L Wbitty S . W ., N . Flynn J . W ., J . Dean P . M . ( S . D . pro tern ) , II . Griffin J . D ., C M . McCausland I . G ., Rev . F . Hamian Chaplin , Browne Tyler , Preston Secretary aud Treasurer , pro tem ; Past Masters
Bros . Harbinson , Morton , Parsons and Dyas ; Visitors , Bros . Rudkin 10 , Wilkin 351 , Thomas 351 , Harvey 85 , and Hamilton . Bro . R . B . Daly jun . was raised to high and sublime degreo of M . M . Mr . Charles Wm . Osborne initiate . ! . Two candidates passed ballot , and two new ones were proposed . Bro . Ib . nr . an elected hor . orarv member in recognition of his office as Chaplaiu .
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Churchill Lodge , No . 478 . —The Anniversary Festival was held on Tuesday Evcninsr , 4 th May , at tho Masonic Hall , Oxford ,
where there was an unusually largo and distinguished gathering of tho brethren , among those present being Brother H . R . H . Prince Leopold . A recherche banquet was served at half-past seven .
Grosvenor Lodge , No . 1251 . —The installation meetift-g o ? this Lodsre was held at the Westminster Palace Hotel , on tho 4 th inst , H . Bethell W . M ., J . Cox S . W ., Tlmrklo J . W ., C . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P Secretary , and Past Masters T , Parker , Lowenthal , Meredith , and a very numerous assemblage of tho brethren were present . Tho Lodge was opened and minutes of the regular meeting and the Emergency
Meeting were read and confirmed ; also tho auditors report was read and adopted . A vote of thanks was accorded to the auditors for their able report . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed " , and Bro . C A . Cottebrnne P . G . P . occupied the chair . Bro . Cos S . W , and W . M . elect was then presented to the Lodge , when the brethren were informed that he was the first gentleman initiated in tho Lodge .
Brother Cottebrnne then duly installed him into the chair of K . S ., in his usual careful and perfect manner , eliciting the compliments of all present . There were 18 W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s to witness tho ceremony , and the W . M . having been duly saluted according to ancient form , invested his officers as follow , viz . Bro . Bethell I . P . M ., Thurfsle S . W ., Hughes J . W .. Meredith P . M . Treasurer , 0 . A . Cottebrune F . G . P ,
Secretary , J . Elliott S . D ., Cuntlo J . D ., T . Murley T . G ., F . Godfrey Organist , Pilditch D . C , T . Bull W . S ., Woodstock Tyler , Baker Assistant D . C To judge by the expressions of approval given by tho brethren , the appointment of the officers gavo great satisfaction . Bro . Lowenthal P . M . was appointed Steward for tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at tho next Festival . The Lodge was then
closed , and the brethren , eighty in number , sat down to a very recherche banquet , provided by Mr . Bunyan , that gave unqualified satisfaction . After tho grace had been sung , the W . M . proposed tho Toast of " Her Majesty the Queen . " The W . M . next proposed tho Toast of " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " whoso name was received with loud marks of applause . Tho glee " By Celia ' s
Arbour , " was then sang . Tho W . M . then proposed the Toast of tho " Provincial Grand Master , tho Earl of Carnarvon . " Bro . Montem Smith then sang " Tom Tackle . " The Toast of tho Earl of Skelmersdale Deputy Grand Master , " followed . The W . M . said ho was proud to see Bro . J . Boyd P . G . P . present ; he was also one of the members of Grand Lodge , of whom they were all proud . Bro .
J . Boyd P . G . P . returned thanks for tho Grand Officers , and regretted the whole of the brethren who were Master Masons were not ablo to be present to witness such a glorious sight as the Installation . The selection of officers made by the M . W . G . M . had given great satisfaction . ( Cheers . ) Tho S . G . W . the Marquis of Hamilton , tho Right Hon , the Lord Major of London , with other honoured members of the
Craft being amongst those distinguished , was sufficient to show to " the brethren that H . R . H . was truly and eminently qualified to fill his position . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Bethell I . P . M . then proposed tho toast of the W . M . He was ono who every brother was proud to see iu tho chair . Ho had worked his way , and was always ready to do any duty tho Lodgo required of him . Tho W . M . suitably responded , and
proposed tho toast of tho Visitors , amoncrst whom ho said wore many distinguished in the Craft , and included Bro . J . Boyd P . G . P . They were always pleased to see visitors , and he hoped that all would be present on future occasions . Tho glee , " Soldier ' s Love , " was then sung . Bro . C L . Thomas returned thanks for the toast , aud was followed by Bro . E . Laussot . Bro . Chaplin Henry then sang
"I am a Friar of Orders Grey . " Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of the P . M . ' s , and said ho hoped to follow in their footsteps . The brethren had seen what the Past Masters had done , and to mark the manner his predecessor had performed his duties , he had much pleasure in placing on his breast a jewel he might be proud to wear , and he hoped he would live long to carry it . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Bethell
I . P . M ., in the name of tho Past Masters , returned thanks for the toast ; ho had also to thank them personally for the mark of their esteem in giving him so valuable a gift . The toast of the initiates was then proposed , and Bro . Cumbers responded . Tlio W . M . then proposed the Treasurer , Bro . Meredith P . M ., who , in discharging his duties , had given every satisfaction . Bro . 0 . A . Cottebrnne P . M .
P . G . P ., who was the first Master , said he had initiated him . Brother Meredith P . M . briefly returned thanks , and Bro . C A . Cottebrnne P . M . P . G . P . and Secretary followed . Tho toast of the officers followed , tho W . M . stating that every officer be had appointed was able to fulfil every duty required . The toasts having been responded to , tho Tyler ' s toast followed , and a most enjoyable
entertainment was brought to a conclusion . Amongst tho visitors wero Bros . E . J . Copping 933 , J . Boyd P . G . P ., Allport 165 , Thomas P . M . 112 , E . Coles 1319 , II . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Read P . M . 209 , E . J . Scott P . M . 749 , Knight 130 . 1 , Swallow P . M . 382 , Strip 749 , II . Levandor P . G . D . Wilts , M . Bourne P . M . 1349 , Mesroud , H . Norman P . G . S ., McGee Wellington Lodge , Mason P . M . 144 , W . Main P . M . 188 , Ballard 511 , Chaplin Henry , Canton , & c .
Lodge of Asaph , Ho . 1319 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , tho 3 rd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qnccn Street . Bro . II Frewin W . M ., S . Jcykell S . W ., W . A . Tinney J . W ., E . Terry S . D ., It . Tinney T . G . ; and P . M . ' s C . Coote P . G . O . ( Middlesex ) , Jas . Weaver P . P . G . O . ( Middlesex ) , E . S . Jones P . M .,
J . Chamberlin P . M ., and several oilier breturcn . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Coles was raised to the third degree , the ceremony being perfectly and impressively delivered by the W . M ., assisted by the officers . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren separated .
Great City Lodgo , No . 1428 . —An emergency meeting was hold on 1 st May 1 . S 75 , at City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Bros . N . B . Headoii W . M ., J . H . Towiiend and W . M . Elect S . W ., J . Scex S . W ., G . Blackie as S . D ., C Taylor as J . D ., T . Preston D . C , James Freeman Treasurer as I . G ., W . Steedrnan Tyler , Edward
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Notices Of Meetings.
passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts . Messrs . Linderbaurn , Listen , Sissctt and Davis were initiated into the order . Bros . Hertzberg , Nourick and Skinner were raised to the 3 rd desree , the ceremonv being very creditably performed . Several candidates were proposed for initiation , and a notice of motion was given by Bro . 0 . Roberts I . P . M . that the Initiation Fee should bo raised to £ 10 10 s , and the
joining fee £ 8 fis . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to slight refreshment , when tho usual Loval and Masonic toasts were given . The W . M . proposed tho liea ^ h of II . R . IT . the Prince of Wales the M . W . G . M ., whom he stated every Bro . was proud to see in that position , for the moment he took the Gavel in his hand he showed himself a worthy ruler of the Craft .
( Loud cheers . ) The toast of the Earl of Carnarvon Pro Grand Master was also received with applause , as also was that of the Right W . Bro . the Earl of Skelmersdalo D . G . M . and tho rest of the Grand Officers . The Chairman was proud to say that the Lodge of Joppa had been honoured by tho appointment of Bro . E . P . Albert as Assist . Grand Pursuivant ; ho was one well
fitted for that office ; in fact , if ho was not so , ho would never have been raised to that proud position . Bro . E . P . Albeit returned thanks . The W . M . in proposing the toast of tho Benevolent Fund attached to the Lodgo , said , it had the large snm of £ 1 , 150 , and he informed the brethren that tho newly initiated candidates had each given tho sum of 21 s , Bro . Stransky £ 2 2 s , and Bro . A . Anorhaan ( who is about
leaving this country to go to the Cape of Good Hope ) had given the sum of £ 5 5 s . ( Cheers . ) Every brother wished him a successful voyage and a speedy return . Bro . Spiegel V . P . responded to the toast . Bro . Davis returned thanks for the newly initiated brethren . Bro . 0 . Roberts I . P . M ., in proposing tho toast of tho W . M ., said ho was ono who had performed tho duties of the Lodge in a very efficient manner , and tho brethren were proud to have him to preside over
them . The W . M . brieflly returned thanks . Bro . Harty responded to the toast of the Visitors , who were Bros . Frtiindlich 1017 , W . Jenkins 152 ( Calcutta ) , II . Frost 595 , J . K . Pitt 4 fi 3 , 0 . J . Scales 1507 , J . Rosenthal 1017 , E . J . Harty ( Eclectic Lodge ) , J . Card 125 , Bale ( Amsterdam ) . Tho toasts of the P . M . ' s , Wardens and officers followed , and a very agreeable evening was passed , enlivened by the harmony of Bros . Mayers , Benjamin and Hunt .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —The weekly meeting was held on Wednesday , 5 th May , when amongst those present were Bros . Walker W . M ., Blackball S . W ., D . Posener J . W ., Pitt Sec ., E . Gottheil Preceptor , Constable , Ross W . M . 185 , Hogard P . M . 205 W . M . 453 , Gluckstein P . M . 51 , Morgan , Ac . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read
and confirmed . In consequence of Bro . Constable ' s ballot being arranged for this evening , the standing orders were suspended , and the first , second , third and fourth sections of the first lecture were worked by Bros . "Webb , Posener , Hogard and Becke't respectively , each brother vieing with his fellow to gain the approval of those assembled . Bro . Constable ' s ballot was then proceeded with , particulars of which will be found in another part of oni- issue .
Samaritan Lodge , No . 286 . —The monthly meeting was held on 29 th of April , at the Green Man Hotel , Bacup . Bros . John Crossley W . M . pro tern , James Pilling S . W ., Ilenrv Taylor I . W ., John Wilson S . D ., Robert Stewart J . D ., William Fletcher LG ., John Earnshaw Tyler . Past Masters , Bros . William Blacklcdge , Robert Crossley sen ., James Barker . Visitors , Bros . John Plane and
John Law . The Lodge was duly opened in the first degree , a letter was rend from the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , desiring the Lodge to nominate two or three brethren for tho office of Prov . Grand Pursuivant , and he would appoint one of them to the ollice at the provincial meeting to be held at Darwcn , on 13 th ~ M ; iy next . Past Masters John Taylor , John Pilling , and James Barker wore dnly
nominated . Bro . N . Chadwick , Secretary , was appointed to represent the Lodge at the meeting of the Charity Committee , to be held in tho Freemasons' Hall , at Manchester , ou the Ifh May . The Lodge was then closed . A banquet to celebrate the Installation of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as the R . W . Grand Master of England was afterwards held .
Lodge Virtue and Silence , No . 332 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , loth April , at tho White Lion Hotel , Hadlcigh . There were present : Bros . A . Atkins W . M ., A . J . Grimwade S . W ., W . C Eltham J . W ., F . Grimwade S . D ., W . Mackney J . D ., S . Cooper I . G . ; P . M . 's W . Hart P . P . G . J . D ., II . Golding P . M ., E . II . Powell , G . P . P . Super ., W . Gardiner P . P . G . P ., J . T . Muriel P . M ., A . K . Laslott
I . P . M ., T . Chisnall Secretary , and Bros . R . Adams , A . Seaborne , Ilitchcock , King , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wore read and confirmed . Tho Lodge was then opened in F . C degree , when Bro . King , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted and retired . The Lodge was then opened iu 3 rd degree , when Bro .
J . King was raised to the sublime degree . The ceremony being rendered by Bro . A . K . Laslett I . P . M . Bro . Hart then gavo remainder of traditional history . Bro . Mackney J . D . proposed that the M . H . ' s ticket for the Installation be given to Bro . F . Grimwade S . D ., which was unanimously agreed to . The Lodge was then closed in harmony .
Drogheda Lodge , . No . 411 , -A regular meeting was hold on the 8 th April at Masonic Hall , Drourhcda . Present , Bros . F . E . Clarke P . M . H . K . T . in abrenec of w ! M . officiated pro tern , J . L Wbitty S . W ., N . Flynn J . W ., J . Dean P . M . ( S . D . pro tern ) , II . Griffin J . D ., C M . McCausland I . G ., Rev . F . Hamian Chaplin , Browne Tyler , Preston Secretary aud Treasurer , pro tem ; Past Masters
Bros . Harbinson , Morton , Parsons and Dyas ; Visitors , Bros . Rudkin 10 , Wilkin 351 , Thomas 351 , Harvey 85 , and Hamilton . Bro . R . B . Daly jun . was raised to high and sublime degreo of M . M . Mr . Charles Wm . Osborne initiate . ! . Two candidates passed ballot , and two new ones were proposed . Bro . Ib . nr . an elected hor . orarv member in recognition of his office as Chaplaiu .
Notices Of Meetings.
Churchill Lodge , No . 478 . —The Anniversary Festival was held on Tuesday Evcninsr , 4 th May , at tho Masonic Hall , Oxford ,
where there was an unusually largo and distinguished gathering of tho brethren , among those present being Brother H . R . H . Prince Leopold . A recherche banquet was served at half-past seven .
Grosvenor Lodge , No . 1251 . —The installation meetift-g o ? this Lodsre was held at the Westminster Palace Hotel , on tho 4 th inst , H . Bethell W . M ., J . Cox S . W ., Tlmrklo J . W ., C . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P Secretary , and Past Masters T , Parker , Lowenthal , Meredith , and a very numerous assemblage of tho brethren were present . Tho Lodge was opened and minutes of the regular meeting and the Emergency
Meeting were read and confirmed ; also tho auditors report was read and adopted . A vote of thanks was accorded to the auditors for their able report . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed " , and Bro . C A . Cottebrnne P . G . P . occupied the chair . Bro . Cos S . W , and W . M . elect was then presented to the Lodge , when the brethren were informed that he was the first gentleman initiated in tho Lodge .
Brother Cottebrnne then duly installed him into the chair of K . S ., in his usual careful and perfect manner , eliciting the compliments of all present . There were 18 W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s to witness tho ceremony , and the W . M . having been duly saluted according to ancient form , invested his officers as follow , viz . Bro . Bethell I . P . M ., Thurfsle S . W ., Hughes J . W .. Meredith P . M . Treasurer , 0 . A . Cottebrune F . G . P ,
Secretary , J . Elliott S . D ., Cuntlo J . D ., T . Murley T . G ., F . Godfrey Organist , Pilditch D . C , T . Bull W . S ., Woodstock Tyler , Baker Assistant D . C To judge by the expressions of approval given by tho brethren , the appointment of the officers gavo great satisfaction . Bro . Lowenthal P . M . was appointed Steward for tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at tho next Festival . The Lodge was then
closed , and the brethren , eighty in number , sat down to a very recherche banquet , provided by Mr . Bunyan , that gave unqualified satisfaction . After tho grace had been sung , the W . M . proposed tho Toast of " Her Majesty the Queen . " The W . M . next proposed tho Toast of " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " whoso name was received with loud marks of applause . Tho glee " By Celia ' s
Arbour , " was then sang . Tho W . M . then proposed the Toast of tho " Provincial Grand Master , tho Earl of Carnarvon . " Bro . Montem Smith then sang " Tom Tackle . " The Toast of tho Earl of Skelmersdale Deputy Grand Master , " followed . The W . M . said ho was proud to see Bro . J . Boyd P . G . P . present ; he was also one of the members of Grand Lodge , of whom they were all proud . Bro .
J . Boyd P . G . P . returned thanks for tho Grand Officers , and regretted the whole of the brethren who were Master Masons were not ablo to be present to witness such a glorious sight as the Installation . The selection of officers made by the M . W . G . M . had given great satisfaction . ( Cheers . ) Tho S . G . W . the Marquis of Hamilton , tho Right Hon , the Lord Major of London , with other honoured members of the
Craft being amongst those distinguished , was sufficient to show to " the brethren that H . R . H . was truly and eminently qualified to fill his position . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Bethell I . P . M . then proposed tho toast of the W . M . He was ono who every brother was proud to see iu tho chair . Ho had worked his way , and was always ready to do any duty tho Lodgo required of him . Tho W . M . suitably responded , and
proposed tho toast of tho Visitors , amoncrst whom ho said wore many distinguished in the Craft , and included Bro . J . Boyd P . G . P . They were always pleased to see visitors , and he hoped that all would be present on future occasions . Tho glee , " Soldier ' s Love , " was then sung . Bro . C L . Thomas returned thanks for the toast , aud was followed by Bro . E . Laussot . Bro . Chaplin Henry then sang
"I am a Friar of Orders Grey . " Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of the P . M . ' s , and said ho hoped to follow in their footsteps . The brethren had seen what the Past Masters had done , and to mark the manner his predecessor had performed his duties , he had much pleasure in placing on his breast a jewel he might be proud to wear , and he hoped he would live long to carry it . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Bethell
I . P . M ., in the name of tho Past Masters , returned thanks for the toast ; ho had also to thank them personally for the mark of their esteem in giving him so valuable a gift . The toast of the initiates was then proposed , and Bro . Cumbers responded . Tlio W . M . then proposed the Treasurer , Bro . Meredith P . M ., who , in discharging his duties , had given every satisfaction . Bro . 0 . A . Cottebrnne P . M .
P . G . P ., who was the first Master , said he had initiated him . Brother Meredith P . M . briefly returned thanks , and Bro . C A . Cottebrnne P . M . P . G . P . and Secretary followed . Tho toast of the officers followed , tho W . M . stating that every officer be had appointed was able to fulfil every duty required . The toasts having been responded to , tho Tyler ' s toast followed , and a most enjoyable
entertainment was brought to a conclusion . Amongst tho visitors wero Bros . E . J . Copping 933 , J . Boyd P . G . P ., Allport 165 , Thomas P . M . 112 , E . Coles 1319 , II . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Read P . M . 209 , E . J . Scott P . M . 749 , Knight 130 . 1 , Swallow P . M . 382 , Strip 749 , II . Levandor P . G . D . Wilts , M . Bourne P . M . 1349 , Mesroud , H . Norman P . G . S ., McGee Wellington Lodge , Mason P . M . 144 , W . Main P . M . 188 , Ballard 511 , Chaplin Henry , Canton , & c .
Lodge of Asaph , Ho . 1319 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , tho 3 rd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qnccn Street . Bro . II Frewin W . M ., S . Jcykell S . W ., W . A . Tinney J . W ., E . Terry S . D ., It . Tinney T . G . ; and P . M . ' s C . Coote P . G . O . ( Middlesex ) , Jas . Weaver P . P . G . O . ( Middlesex ) , E . S . Jones P . M .,
J . Chamberlin P . M ., and several oilier breturcn . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Coles was raised to the third degree , the ceremony being perfectly and impressively delivered by the W . M ., assisted by the officers . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren separated .
Great City Lodgo , No . 1428 . —An emergency meeting was hold on 1 st May 1 . S 75 , at City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Bros . N . B . Headoii W . M ., J . H . Towiiend and W . M . Elect S . W ., J . Scex S . W ., G . Blackie as S . D ., C Taylor as J . D ., T . Preston D . C , James Freeman Treasurer as I . G ., W . Steedrnan Tyler , Edward