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Notices Of Meetings.
York Lodge , No . 236 . —The annual meeting of this Lodge , for the election of W . M . and Treas . for the ensuing year , took place on Monday . There was a full attendance of members , and the unanimons suffrages of tho Lodgo fell npon Bro . tho Rev . Wm . Valentine . W . Cowling P . M . was unanimously elected Treasurer , an office which he had held for many years , until last year , when ho was elected to fill the chair of the Lodge in its Centenary year . Bro . J . Eedfaro was re-elected Tyler .
The London Masonic Club . —Tho members of the Lodgo of Instruction held their iirst dinner on Thursday , 29 th November , at 101 Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Present—Bro . Hogg Treasurer in the chair , Bros . J . E . Shand Hon . Secretary , Edoll , Langton sen ., Langton jun ., Shavrett , AVhite , and numerous others . Visitors—Bros .
\ V . M . Stiles 1507 , Turner , Davie , Triggs , & c . Tho customary toasts wero given . Tlio health of the Treasurer and Secretary , Bros . Hogg and Shand , given in conjunction with Success and Prosperity to tho Lodge of Instruction , was drunk with enthusiasm . Tho brethren separated about eleven , after a very pleasant and social ovenincr .
Holmesdale Chapter , No . 874 , Tunbridge Wells . — On Monday last the 1 st Convocation of this Chapter was held at tho Eoyal Sussex Hotel . Present : —Comps . Benjamin Sidney Wilmofc M . E . Z ., AVm . Delves H ., and AVm . Stephens J ., Eowland AV . Delves Scribe E ., AV . B . Bacon Scribe N ., II . D . M . Williams Prin . Soj ., Eev . J . Robinson Prov . Grand J . Kent acting P . Z ., Spencer Janitor .
After the minutes of the Consecration had been confirmed , Bros . Georgo Langridge , Jno . Frederick Bates , and Christopher W . Holt , were duly and severally exalted to the degree of E . A . M . Comp . Stephens gavo tho historical and symbolical lectures , and tho Rev . J . Robinson the mystical . Rules for tho government of tho Chapter
wero read and approved . A vote of thanks was then accorded to Comp . Stephens for presenting a handsome copy of tho volume of the Sacred Law . After the closing of tho Chapter an excellent banquet was served , and tho usual toasts given . Amongst tho visitors were Comps . Pcnn , Grist , High and Sarvcnt , of the Whittiugton Chapter .
William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — On Friday , the 30 th November , at tho Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgeware-i-oad . Bros . Cleghom W . M ., Kidman S . W ., Hayes J . AV ., Braun Sec , Eudderforth Preceptor , Harris S . D ., Hill J . D ., Heath I . G . ; Bros . Kennard , Nichols , Parsons , Godden , Murch , Adair and Tribbel . The Lodgo was opened and the minutes
read and confirmed . Tho first , second and third sections wero worked by Bro . Rndderforth , assisted by the brethren . The AV . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of initiation , Bro . Parsons being candidate . Bro . Kidman was elected AV . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bro . Cleghorn for the able
manner in which ho had presided in the Lodge for the first time . Bro . Eudderforth proposed , and Bro . Brann seconded , and it was carried unanimously that this Lodgo should subscribe the sum of ono guiner for tho purchase of a book of tickets in Bro . Morgan jnn . ' s drawing for tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . A second book was subscribed for amongst the members .
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Met at the Old Eoduey ' s Head , 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday last .
Notices Of Meetings.
Present—Bros . Wing W . M ., Pearcy S . W ., Powell J . W ., Tolmio Preceptor , Crawley S . D ., Mitchell J . D ., Mosley I . G ., Christopher Tyler ; also Bro . Swales , Thompson , Banks , Cook , Simmonds , Fair , bank , J . AV . Smith , AV . Sellis . Usual preliminaries wore duly observed , and the minutes were rend and confirmed . The ceremony of
initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thompson being candidate . I'ho second and fourth sections wore worked by Bro . Pearcy , and tho fifth by tho Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Smith and Sellis , of tho Domatio Lodge , No . 177 , were elected members . Bro . Pearcy was elected AV . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then closed in duo form and adjourned .
Eoyal Arthur Lodgo of Instruction , No . 1360 . —At the Prince's Head , Yovk-roacl , Battersea , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . Present—Bros . Collins W . M ., Pnlsford S . W ., Robinson J . W ., Withers Secretary , Sumner Treasurer , Baston S . D ., Channon J . D ., Fa no I . G ., Steed Tyler ; P . M . Bro . G . Davis - 167 ; also Bros . Whitley , Mansell , Goodman , Forres , Maddox , Court , Holloway , Lee , Jones , Eatclid'e , Steward , Saunders , Pother , Carter , Block , McKay , Ackerniau ,
Hancock , Burrell , Leaper , Wise , Piatt , Fortune , Smith , Dawkins , and Morphow . Tho Lodgo was opened with tho usnal formalities . Minutes of tho last Lodgo meeting wero road and confirmed , after which Lodgo was advanced to tho second and third degrees . Tho Fifteen Sections were worked by tho AV . M ., assisted by the following brethren : —FutsT LECTUUI-: —Bros . Carter , Channon , Holloway ,
Leaper , Hancock , Collings , Putsford . SECOND LKCTUIK— Bros . Burrell , AVise , Davis , Steward , Davis . THIRD LKCTUKE— Bros . Halclilfe , McKay , Steward . Tho Lodge was resumed to tho first degreo , when the following brethren were elected members : —Bros . T . Swallow Royal Union 382 , W . Clayton Royal Union 382 , It . Kendall Royal Union 382 , J . Jones Domatio 177 , 11 . Force 1650 , C . R . Fitfc 1056 ,
T . C . Matthews Eoyal Commemoration 1535 , J . J . Channon Zetland 511 , J . J . Channon jun . Zetland 511 , Sharman Southern Star 1158 , G . AV . Durndell 1158 , J . S . Leaper Gooch 1295 . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to tho W . M ., as also to those brethren who had assisted him in working tho sections , after which tho Lodgo was
closed in duo form . Visitors—Bros . Spencer 831 , Reynolds 1411 , Chalfont 1-125 , A . Cox 177 . Refreshments wero liberally provided by the host , Bro . J . Wright , and an hour was aftowards spent most enjoyably .
The Lily Lodge of Richmond ( Instruction ) , No . 820 . —On Saturday , the 1 st of December , at Bro . Palmer ' s , the Greyhound , Richmond , Surrey . Present—Bro . Fisher ( W . M . of tho Eanelagh ) AV . M ., Harris S . W ., Clayton Palmer J . W ., Phillips Sec , Digby S . D ., AVeaver AV . M . of 820 J . D ., AVadc , Phillips W . M . Rose of Denmark Preceptor . Bros . D . Kennedy P . M ., J . Batoman
P . M . < xc . ; Bros , isoble , Blasby , Kyezor , & o . Business—Lodgo opened in due form at 8 p . m . Minutes of last meeting wore confirmed . The first ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Bateman candidate . Lodgo opened in second degree , aud Bro . Noblo was passed . Lodgo was called off ' , and resumed labour in the first degree . Bro . Noble was elected a member ; Bro . Harris appointed W . M . for ensuing week , but most courteously relinquished tho chair in favour of Bro . AVeaver of
W . M . of tho Lily Lod
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THEMEEMASONS'TAVEEJV,GEEATQUEENSTREET,LONDON,¥.0. The admirable and unrivalled accommodation provided at this ISp ; tal : > lis-ihmeut lor $ ©> asomt ^ mquds , ^> , uM ' tc mitr ^ . rioittc pinners , " ^ TeWtng ^ rtaiifasfs , ; £ Bnl ( s , # r . Is too well known to need comment . The entire management has been changed , aud tho Establishment in all its branches thoroughly re-organised . Tho attention of tho Masonic Bod y is directed to the many advantages offered . CUISINE OP THE HIGHEST CHARACTER . WINES PERFECT IN CONDITION AND QUALITY . M . B .-DINNERS PROVIDED FROM 3 ,-. RESTAURANT , WINE , SMOKING AND RETIRING ROOMS . THE FULLEST MEASURE OF PUBLIC COJSTFIIXEN-CE AND SX 73 ?]? ORT ENSURED . ALFRED BEST , PROPRIETOR .
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CANNONSTREETHOTEL,CANNONSTREET,LONDON,E.G. Has been thoroughly renovated ; tho Railway advantages , in direct communication with the Hotel , render this establishment unequalled in the Metropolis for MASONIC BANQUETS , PUBLIC & PRIVATE DINNERS , BREAKFASTS , & C . DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENTS , PUBLIC MEETINGS , ARBITRATIONS , & c . THE LARGE HALL IS CAPABLE OF SEATING UPWARDS OF TWELVE HUNDRED PEOPLE . "Ytsrroiis AXD FAMILIES visiting LO . VDON , for IONK or SHOUT PERIODS , will find the AProuvrMEN'TS , and ACCOMMODATION U . VIUVAT . T . ED . ., .. _ E . H . RAND , MANAGER .
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THEHOLBORNRESTAURANT,218HIGHHOLBORN. ONE OP THE SIGHTS AND ONE OF THE COMFORTS OF LONDON . Attractions of the Chief PARISIAN KSiTABMSHMKNTS , with the quiet ami order essential to Knslixli Customs . XHTSTNMRS A . 1 STX ) L LnNrCELEOjNTS FROM IXAILY BILL OF IF ^ RE . A TABLE D'HOTE EVERY EVENING FROM 6 TO 8-30 . PRICE " 3 S 6 D , INCLUDING SSUPS , FISH , ENTREES , JQSNT 8 , 8 ¥#£ ETS , DHSiSt , SALA 0 , & c , WSTH DESSERT , This FAVOURITE DINMEB is accompanied by a SELECTION OP HIGH-CLASS IffSTEUMEffTAL MUSIC . COFFEE , TEA , CHESS AND SMOKING ROOMS .
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Notices Of Meetings.
York Lodge , No . 236 . —The annual meeting of this Lodge , for the election of W . M . and Treas . for the ensuing year , took place on Monday . There was a full attendance of members , and the unanimons suffrages of tho Lodgo fell npon Bro . tho Rev . Wm . Valentine . W . Cowling P . M . was unanimously elected Treasurer , an office which he had held for many years , until last year , when ho was elected to fill the chair of the Lodge in its Centenary year . Bro . J . Eedfaro was re-elected Tyler .
The London Masonic Club . —Tho members of the Lodgo of Instruction held their iirst dinner on Thursday , 29 th November , at 101 Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Present—Bro . Hogg Treasurer in the chair , Bros . J . E . Shand Hon . Secretary , Edoll , Langton sen ., Langton jun ., Shavrett , AVhite , and numerous others . Visitors—Bros .
\ V . M . Stiles 1507 , Turner , Davie , Triggs , & c . Tho customary toasts wero given . Tlio health of the Treasurer and Secretary , Bros . Hogg and Shand , given in conjunction with Success and Prosperity to tho Lodge of Instruction , was drunk with enthusiasm . Tho brethren separated about eleven , after a very pleasant and social ovenincr .
Holmesdale Chapter , No . 874 , Tunbridge Wells . — On Monday last the 1 st Convocation of this Chapter was held at tho Eoyal Sussex Hotel . Present : —Comps . Benjamin Sidney Wilmofc M . E . Z ., AVm . Delves H ., and AVm . Stephens J ., Eowland AV . Delves Scribe E ., AV . B . Bacon Scribe N ., II . D . M . Williams Prin . Soj ., Eev . J . Robinson Prov . Grand J . Kent acting P . Z ., Spencer Janitor .
After the minutes of the Consecration had been confirmed , Bros . Georgo Langridge , Jno . Frederick Bates , and Christopher W . Holt , were duly and severally exalted to the degree of E . A . M . Comp . Stephens gavo tho historical and symbolical lectures , and tho Rev . J . Robinson the mystical . Rules for tho government of tho Chapter
wero read and approved . A vote of thanks was then accorded to Comp . Stephens for presenting a handsome copy of tho volume of the Sacred Law . After the closing of tho Chapter an excellent banquet was served , and tho usual toasts given . Amongst tho visitors were Comps . Pcnn , Grist , High and Sarvcnt , of the Whittiugton Chapter .
William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — On Friday , the 30 th November , at tho Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgeware-i-oad . Bros . Cleghom W . M ., Kidman S . W ., Hayes J . AV ., Braun Sec , Eudderforth Preceptor , Harris S . D ., Hill J . D ., Heath I . G . ; Bros . Kennard , Nichols , Parsons , Godden , Murch , Adair and Tribbel . The Lodgo was opened and the minutes
read and confirmed . Tho first , second and third sections wero worked by Bro . Rndderforth , assisted by the brethren . The AV . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of initiation , Bro . Parsons being candidate . Bro . Kidman was elected AV . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bro . Cleghorn for the able
manner in which ho had presided in the Lodge for the first time . Bro . Eudderforth proposed , and Bro . Brann seconded , and it was carried unanimously that this Lodgo should subscribe the sum of ono guiner for tho purchase of a book of tickets in Bro . Morgan jnn . ' s drawing for tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . A second book was subscribed for amongst the members .
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Met at the Old Eoduey ' s Head , 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday last .
Notices Of Meetings.
Present—Bros . Wing W . M ., Pearcy S . W ., Powell J . W ., Tolmio Preceptor , Crawley S . D ., Mitchell J . D ., Mosley I . G ., Christopher Tyler ; also Bro . Swales , Thompson , Banks , Cook , Simmonds , Fair , bank , J . AV . Smith , AV . Sellis . Usual preliminaries wore duly observed , and the minutes were rend and confirmed . The ceremony of
initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thompson being candidate . I'ho second and fourth sections wore worked by Bro . Pearcy , and tho fifth by tho Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Smith and Sellis , of tho Domatio Lodge , No . 177 , were elected members . Bro . Pearcy was elected AV . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then closed in duo form and adjourned .
Eoyal Arthur Lodgo of Instruction , No . 1360 . —At the Prince's Head , Yovk-roacl , Battersea , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . Present—Bros . Collins W . M ., Pnlsford S . W ., Robinson J . W ., Withers Secretary , Sumner Treasurer , Baston S . D ., Channon J . D ., Fa no I . G ., Steed Tyler ; P . M . Bro . G . Davis - 167 ; also Bros . Whitley , Mansell , Goodman , Forres , Maddox , Court , Holloway , Lee , Jones , Eatclid'e , Steward , Saunders , Pother , Carter , Block , McKay , Ackerniau ,
Hancock , Burrell , Leaper , Wise , Piatt , Fortune , Smith , Dawkins , and Morphow . Tho Lodgo was opened with tho usnal formalities . Minutes of tho last Lodgo meeting wero road and confirmed , after which Lodgo was advanced to tho second and third degrees . Tho Fifteen Sections were worked by tho AV . M ., assisted by the following brethren : —FutsT LECTUUI-: —Bros . Carter , Channon , Holloway ,
Leaper , Hancock , Collings , Putsford . SECOND LKCTUIK— Bros . Burrell , AVise , Davis , Steward , Davis . THIRD LKCTUKE— Bros . Halclilfe , McKay , Steward . Tho Lodge was resumed to tho first degreo , when the following brethren were elected members : —Bros . T . Swallow Royal Union 382 , W . Clayton Royal Union 382 , It . Kendall Royal Union 382 , J . Jones Domatio 177 , 11 . Force 1650 , C . R . Fitfc 1056 ,
T . C . Matthews Eoyal Commemoration 1535 , J . J . Channon Zetland 511 , J . J . Channon jun . Zetland 511 , Sharman Southern Star 1158 , G . AV . Durndell 1158 , J . S . Leaper Gooch 1295 . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to tho W . M ., as also to those brethren who had assisted him in working tho sections , after which tho Lodgo was
closed in duo form . Visitors—Bros . Spencer 831 , Reynolds 1411 , Chalfont 1-125 , A . Cox 177 . Refreshments wero liberally provided by the host , Bro . J . Wright , and an hour was aftowards spent most enjoyably .
The Lily Lodge of Richmond ( Instruction ) , No . 820 . —On Saturday , the 1 st of December , at Bro . Palmer ' s , the Greyhound , Richmond , Surrey . Present—Bro . Fisher ( W . M . of tho Eanelagh ) AV . M ., Harris S . W ., Clayton Palmer J . W ., Phillips Sec , Digby S . D ., AVeaver AV . M . of 820 J . D ., AVadc , Phillips W . M . Rose of Denmark Preceptor . Bros . D . Kennedy P . M ., J . Batoman
P . M . < xc . ; Bros , isoble , Blasby , Kyezor , & o . Business—Lodgo opened in due form at 8 p . m . Minutes of last meeting wore confirmed . The first ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Bateman candidate . Lodgo opened in second degree , aud Bro . Noblo was passed . Lodgo was called off ' , and resumed labour in the first degree . Bro . Noble was elected a member ; Bro . Harris appointed W . M . for ensuing week , but most courteously relinquished tho chair in favour of Bro . AVeaver of
W . M . of tho Lily Lod
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THEMEEMASONS'TAVEEJV,GEEATQUEENSTREET,LONDON,¥.0. The admirable and unrivalled accommodation provided at this ISp ; tal : > lis-ihmeut lor $ ©> asomt ^ mquds , ^> , uM ' tc mitr ^ . rioittc pinners , " ^ TeWtng ^ rtaiifasfs , ; £ Bnl ( s , # r . Is too well known to need comment . The entire management has been changed , aud tho Establishment in all its branches thoroughly re-organised . Tho attention of tho Masonic Bod y is directed to the many advantages offered . CUISINE OP THE HIGHEST CHARACTER . WINES PERFECT IN CONDITION AND QUALITY . M . B .-DINNERS PROVIDED FROM 3 ,-. RESTAURANT , WINE , SMOKING AND RETIRING ROOMS . THE FULLEST MEASURE OF PUBLIC COJSTFIIXEN-CE AND SX 73 ?]? ORT ENSURED . ALFRED BEST , PROPRIETOR .
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CANNONSTREETHOTEL,CANNONSTREET,LONDON,E.G. Has been thoroughly renovated ; tho Railway advantages , in direct communication with the Hotel , render this establishment unequalled in the Metropolis for MASONIC BANQUETS , PUBLIC & PRIVATE DINNERS , BREAKFASTS , & C . DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENTS , PUBLIC MEETINGS , ARBITRATIONS , & c . THE LARGE HALL IS CAPABLE OF SEATING UPWARDS OF TWELVE HUNDRED PEOPLE . "Ytsrroiis AXD FAMILIES visiting LO . VDON , for IONK or SHOUT PERIODS , will find the AProuvrMEN'TS , and ACCOMMODATION U . VIUVAT . T . ED . ., .. _ E . H . RAND , MANAGER .
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THEHOLBORNRESTAURANT,218HIGHHOLBORN. ONE OP THE SIGHTS AND ONE OF THE COMFORTS OF LONDON . Attractions of the Chief PARISIAN KSiTABMSHMKNTS , with the quiet ami order essential to Knslixli Customs . XHTSTNMRS A . 1 STX ) L LnNrCELEOjNTS FROM IXAILY BILL OF IF ^ RE . A TABLE D'HOTE EVERY EVENING FROM 6 TO 8-30 . PRICE " 3 S 6 D , INCLUDING SSUPS , FISH , ENTREES , JQSNT 8 , 8 ¥#£ ETS , DHSiSt , SALA 0 , & c , WSTH DESSERT , This FAVOURITE DINMEB is accompanied by a SELECTION OP HIGH-CLASS IffSTEUMEffTAL MUSIC . COFFEE , TEA , CHESS AND SMOKING ROOMS .