Notices Of Meetings

viviality being paramount . The W . M . proposed tho toasts , both Loyal and Masonio . Bro . E . P . Albert P . G . P ., iu one of his characteristic speeches , eloquently replied on behalf of those distinguished brethren—the Grand Officers . The toast of the Benevolent Fund was responded to by Bro . Lenzberg , the newly qualified V . P ., in a very excellent speech . Bro . H . M . Levy proposed the health of the W . M .,

whom he stated had not had so good an opportunity of showing his Masonio abilities as might have been wished , but he was thoroughly proficient in his Masonic working . Bro . Levy hoped , before he left the chair , Bro . Spiegel wonld have an opportunity of displaying his knowledge . Tho W . M ., in a very excellent speech , returned thanks . The toast of the Visitors was given , and the Worshipfnl Master

expressed the pleasure he felt in proposing that of Bro . Goodman , from the Cape of Good Hope . Ho gave them a hearty welcome , in tho name of the Lodge . Bro . Batchelor very ably responded . The W . M . proposed the toast of the P . M . ' s , to which Bros . H . M . Levy , A . G . Dodson , and E . P . Albert responded . The W . M ., in proposing tho tonst of the Wardens , said the Lodge might be congratulated on

having so good a working Mason as the Senior Warden ; ho hoped to see him in due course occupy the chair of the Lodge . Bros . Hyman and R . Baker having responded , the W . M . proposed the toast cf the newly elected Treasurer , Bro . J . L . Lyon—one who was able in every respect to carry out the dnties of that important office . He is a thorough business man , and the W . M . was sure he would render valuable service to the Lodge . These remarks applied also to their

respected and valued Secretary . The W . M . hoped to have those two brethren among them for many years . Bros . Albert and J . S . Lyon returned thanks for the toast . The Tyler's toast was then given . During the evening Bros . Dodson , Hart , Baum , and Harris contributed to the harmony . The Visitors were Bros . Adolph Goodman Cape of Good Hope , Parker 1474 , Batchelor 153 Gibraltar , Sedausky 48 Gateshead , H . J . Hames 507 .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 29 th October , at Railway-place , Fenchurcbstreet . Present : —Bros . A . F . Lay W . M ., D . Moss S . W ., Fells J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , A . J . Baxter J . D ., Walker Preceptor , D . Posener

I . G ., & c The Lodge was opened iu due form , and the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Walker as candidate . The brethren unanimously elected Bro . D . Moss as W . M . for the next meeting .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Sonthgate-road , on Saturday , the 1 st . inst . Present—Bros . Giller W . M ., McMillan S . W ., Carr J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec , C . Lorkin S . D ., Valentino J . D ., W . Williams I . G . ; also Bros . D . Moss , J . Lorkin , W . Burtle , J . Millington , Richardson , Webb , Peach , Brasted , Fysh , Yates , McDowell , H . Hall , Halford Treas ., & c . Tho ceromony of initiation was rehearsed in a very

creditable manner , Bro . Peach being the candidate . Bros . Pearcy worked the first , D . Moss the second and third , C . H . Webb the fourth sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . McMillan was elected W . M , for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded the W . M . for tho very able manner he had presided—this beiug his maiden attempt to discharge the duties of the choir . Lodge was closed .

York lodge , No . 236 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday evening , the W . M . Bro . A . Buckle presiding , there being also present Bros . Sir James Meek P . M ., Geo . Balmford P . M ., W . Lawton P . M ., J . Todd P . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M ., the officers , and many brethren and visitors . The business consisted in the initiation of Mr . A . Neill , of Leeds . Ballots were also taken for two life member , ships in the Masonio Charities . A candidate was proposed , and tho Lodge was closed at nine p . m .

Zetland Chapter , No . 236 . —The regular meeting of this Chapter was held at York ou Wednesday , when tho following Companions , amongst others , were present—Sir James Meek M . E . Z ., Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett H ., G . Balmford J ., J . G . Turner S . E ., J . M . Meek S . N ., A . Buckle P . S ., E . Davison P . Z ., J . Todd P . Z . and Treas ., T . Smurthwaite P . Z ., T . Cambridge Organist , T . B . Whytehead , T . J .

Wilkinson , Cattell , T . M . Richey , Kirby , Rooke , & c Amongst the Visitors were Comps . W . Watson Z . 734 , J . Hanly ( 4 th Dragoon Guards ) , Dixon 543 , & c . The business consisted in the exaltation of Bros . Hanson , Draper and Border of the York Lodge , tho ceremony being performed by M . E . Comp . Sir James Meek , in a deeply impressive manlier . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the Steward ' s

list of Comp . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , who had given notice that he pnrposed representing the Chapter at the next Benevolent Festival . After tho close of the Chapter the Companions met at supper , and a pleasant evening was passed , in the conrso of which Comp . Whytehead read an interesting paper on some early minutes of the Grand Chapter of All England at York , extending as far back us the year 1762 .

Eton Lodge , Congleton , Cheshire , No . 533 . —The annual meeting of this flourishing Lodge took place on tho 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , aud was of more than usual interest , inasmuch as it was the day fixed on which the W . M . Bro . John Bradbury P . M . was to be installed in the chair . The brethren besan to assemble

at , 2 p . m ., and at 2 . 30 the acting W . M . Bro . I urmvall , took the chair , and opened the Lodge with the usual solemnities . There was a large nnmber of the brethren present , including the following Visitors : —Bros . Vernon 450 P . P . G . S . B . Staffordshire , Stanhope Bull 321 P . G . S . W ., McKinley 424 , Moore 295 , Maydew 295 , Dodd 1558 ; Bros . Wood , Gaskell , Jackson and Astle , all P . M . ' s 267 , Macclesfield

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Bros . Cokayne W . M . 267 , Dr . Cranswick P . M . 999 , "Wood S . W . 726 , Jackson 418 , Leech S . W . 295 , Broad S . W . 460 , Ac . Bro . John Bradbury P . M . was duly installed into the chair by Bro . Cokayne P . M . anil P . P . G . S . B ., assisted by tho P . M . ' s present , in his usual correct and highly improssivo manner , the other Officers adding to its beauty by the perfect style in which each performed his part .

Tho newly installed Master at once appointed the following Officers : — Bros . Daniel S . W ., Cotterill J . W ., the Rev . J . E . Colyer Chaplain , Dr , Beales P . M . Treasurer , W . Blackshaw P . M . Secretary , Garaide S . D ., Wingate J . D ., S . Blackshaw P . M . Director of Ceremonies , G . Barlow Organist , Orrey I . G ., Dr . Beales P . M . and John Broadhurst Stewards . Such an excellent staff of Officers is tho best assurance that the high

reputation so justly and deservedly earned by this Lodge will be fully maintained during the ensuing year . Superior music was introduced during tho ceremony by Bro . G . Barlow P . P . G . C , who presided at the harmonium , which , if possible , added to its beauty , and certaiuly promoted and enhanced its effectiveness . The business of the evening being ended , the Lodge was closed in due and ancient form

at five p . m . Tho brethren then adjourned to the banqnetting hall , where the installation banquet was served in becoming style by Mrs . Hopkins . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero given and responded to . A warm eulogy was passed on the Treasurer Bro . Dr . Beales , for tho efficieut manner in which he had performed his duties Dr . Beales responded , in a very happy and appropriate speech . The

Rev . Dr . Cranswick , in replying to the toast of the Chaplain of the Lodge , in most eloquent terms urged tho brethren to practise out of the Lodge those excellent principles they were taught in it . Song followed song , and harmony prevailed until the " time for trains and carriages " arrived , when the brethren separated , well satisfied with their successful and harmonious meeting .

Chapter of Rectitude , No . 581 . —The last regular meeting of this Chapter was hold at the Corporation Hotel , Tipping-street , Ardwick , Manchester , on Thursday evening week , when tho following Companions wer e present : Julius Arensberge Z . P . G . S . B . E . L ., John Hayes H ., Henry Darbyshire J ., Joseph Wilkinson Treasurer and Acting E ., Thomas Tyers P . Z ., Taylor Topham A . S ., Henry

Booth , James Burton , John Brown , P . H . Nicholls J ., and Visiting Companions James Hall P . Z . P . P . G . P . S . E . L ., John Gallagher Z . No . 325 . The minutes of the last regular Chapter having been read and confirmed , E . Z . said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present to Comp . James Hall P . Z . a very handsome gold jewel and collar , which had been contributed for

by the members of the Rectitude Chapter as a token of esteem for Comp . James Hall , and in recognition of tho very many services rendered to the Chapter by this highly esteemed Companion . It was confidently hoped that ho might be long spared to wear the jewel , and that ho would continue to honour the Chapter with his visits . Furthermore , it afforded him very great pleasure to say that the Comps .

of the Chapter had unanimously decided to mako Comp . Hall an honorary member of the Chapter , and he hoped by the help of the Most High he would long be spared to enjoy that honorary membership , and concluded by adorning his neck and breast with the collar and jewel . Comp . Hall ( who was very heartily applauded ) , in receiving the jewel , said : —Companions , I am very thankful for your

kind expressions , and also for tho very handsome jewel aud collar which , as your E . Z . says , has been so unanimously given to mo by the Companions generally . I do assure yon that I have always taken a deep interest in Royal Arch Masonry , and anything I may have done for you in tho past I will readily and most willingly do in the future , if my health will permit . I esteem most highly the great

honour you have conferred on me by honorary membership , and I assure you that , from this fact alone , I shall feel more than ever that I am one of you , and will more than ever try by example and precept to stimulate tbe Officers and Companions to efficiency , so that when the Chapter is visited , as it will no doubt be , by P . G . Officers , those Officers will go away pleased , and be able to say that the Officers

and Companions of the Rectitude Chapter aro well up to their work and have plenty of it to do . Companions , from my heart I sincerely thank you . The election of Officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , when the following Companions were duly elocted : — Tho first , second , and third principals were appointed to again serve in their several chairs for another year , owing to the fact that

amongst the Companions there did not happen to be a Companion eligible . Comp . JohnBrown waselected to the office of Scribe E ., Comp . Wilkinson as Treasurer ; Comp . Emanuel Nelson as P . S . Comp . Thomas Tyers P . Z ., seeing that an efficient N . was wanted , very generously offered to take that office , which was most readily given to him , with hearty expressions of gratitude , by tho E . Z ., and loud

acclamations by the Companions . Comp . Nicholls was re-appointed Janitor . On the motion of Comp . Jnlins Arensburg E . Z ., seconded by Comp . Burton , Comps . Thomas Tyers P . Z . and Henry Darbyshire J . were appointed Auditors . The Chapter was then closed in due form aud with solemn prayer , at 8-30 p . m . Comp . Julius ArensbcrgE . Z .,

having given the visitors his usual hearty invitation , the Companions sat down at the festive board to a grand supper , which was put upon the table by the comely hostess , Mrs . Langford , in her usual neat style and pleasing manner . Supper over , the usual Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured , and the proceedings closed at 10-45 p . m .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , ou Tuesday , Bros . Carr W . M ., J . King S . W ., Polak J . W ., Baker S . D ., Wardcll J . D ., Williams I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , Smyth Treas ., C . Lorkin Acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas , Allen , Hand , Moss , C . Lorkin , Clark

Woodding . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hand candidate . Lodge advanced , aud Bro . Christian was raised . Bro . Hubbert of Lodge 1025 was elected a member . Bro . J . King was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week , and nominated his Officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the Lodge was closed .