York Lodge, No. 236.

YORK LODGE , No . 236 .

THE annual meeting for the Audit of the Accounts took place on Wednesday , 2 nd inst . Lodgo was opened at 7 o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . M . Rooke , who was supported by a number of his officers and brethren . Tho Balance Sheet was presented by Bro . J . Todd P . M . P . P . G . R ., and having been examined , was pronounced to be

eminently satisfactory . After tho close of the Lodge , tho brethren met at supper , ample provision having been mado under the supervision of the Tyler , Bro . Calvert . The cloth having been removed , the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Alderman G . Brown then gave the toast of the R . W . Prov . G . Master , and the P . G . Lodge . Ho said that it had been his privilege on tho

last occasion of the meeting of Prov . G . Lodge in York to afford some entertainment in tho Mansion Honse , which he then had the honour to occupy , and he was sure that his opinion of their chief was that of all -who had seen him presiding in Lodge , that he used his best efforts in the cause of Masonry , and nobly succeeded . Bro . A . Buckle P . M . Past Grand Deacon , responded , and said that he was certainly

proud of the purple which had been conferred upon him , more especially as it brought him into closer association with those brethren who were standing up with him , and because he felt that in him the York Lodge had been honoured . The S . W ., Bro . J . S . Eymer , gavo the health of tbe W . M ., who had already set them , during his short term of office , so good an example , and whose health

he was so glad to see restored to him . The W . M . briefly responded , assuring tho brethren that ho should spare no pains to do his duty by the Lodge in all respects . Bro . Buckle then gave the toast of the evening , the health of the Treasurer of the Lodge . He dwelt upon Bro . Todd ' s many excellent Masonic qualities , and said that in him the successive rulers of the Lodgo had always and would always

find a friend and counsellor . Bro . Todd , in replying , made some reference to the finances , which he was glad to be able to show were in so healthy a condition . He then spoke of the Masonic Charities , and said that their Bro . the Dean of York was going up as Steward to the Benevolent Festival , and he hoped the Lodge would be able to vote a sum to his list . Ho ( Bro . Todd ) hoped to represent the Lodge at

the Girls' Festival , and trusted he would receive the support of the Lodge and brethren . He then gave a sketch of the work of the Lodge daring the past year , and showed that it had contributed a total sum to the Charities of over £ 100 . Bro . T . B . Wytehead P . M . P . P . G . D . C . gave the toast of the Past Masters of the Lodge . He said that since the time he had become a joining member of the Lodge ,

about seven years ago , there had been a succession of Masters who lad done their duty with the utmost credit to themselves and the Lodge ; and if snch conscientious workers could always be secured or the chairs of other Lodges , Masonry would be in a much better position than at present . He was entirely at one with his brother ( Bro . Todd ) on the Charities question , and was delighted at the

substantial work of the Lodge . He trusted that great care , however , would be exercised in the admission of- candidates into Masonry , for from several matters which had lately transpired , as well as from the number of applicants for the benefits of the Institutions , it was too patent that men were joining their ranks for the sake of what they and theirs could get out of Masonry . Such a condition of

affairs , if not discouraged , would prove most damaging to the W . M . Bro . W . H . Gainforth I . P . M . responded , and was followed by Bro . G . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O ., who proposed the Officers of the Lodge . The S . W . replied , and shortly afterwards the proceedings were brought to a close . During the evening songs , duets and glees were

sung by Bros . J . Todd , G . Kirby , W . Smith , G . R . Hitchcock , J , Stead , M . Smith , and others , Bro . Tuke Org . presiding at the piano . Among those present , in addition to the brethren already named were Bros . Sir Jamea Meek P . M ., G . Garbett S . D ., W . Powell I . G . W . Nicholson , J . Young , W . T . Gowland , G . C . Lee , C . Kearsley , J Welburn and J . G . Turner .

Joppa Lodge , No . 188 . —A meeting of the members of this old and flourishing Lodge was held on Monday evening , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , under the presidency of Bro . Richard Baker W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Lewis M . Meyer S . W ., I . Benjamin J . W ., Lewis Lazarus P . M ., M . L . Alexander P . M ., A . G . Dodson P . M ., Henry Hymans I . P . M ., Israel Abrahams P . M ., S . L .

Hickman P . M ., E . P . Albert Past Grand Pur . Secretary , W . Baum I . G ., A . Botibol and Lewis Wall Stewards , George Bean D . C , Yan Noorden Organist , J . T . Woodstock Tyler ; B . J . Hart , W . J . Gardiner , Isaac Botibol , S . Genese , & c . Visitors—Bros . A . M . Broadley P . D . D . G . Master Malta P . M . 1717 , & c , A . Abrahams 205 , R . Baker , L . Norden P . M . 206 , H . J . Phillips W . M . 205 , H . Meyer ( Hamburg ) , Asher L .

Meyer 185 , Charles Bellerby 1612 , H . M . Appleton 861 , W . W Morgan Secretary 211 , William Wyatt ( Brant Lodge , No . 45 , Ontario , Canada ) , H . P . Isaac I . P . M . 1693 , George A . Fletcher W . M . 180 , & c . The minntes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , certain candidates for acceptance into Freemasonry , who had been balloted for and elected , were initiated "into the mysteries

of the first degree . Application for relief was made by a distressed brother , and the Bye-laws of the Lodge Benevolent Fund , which forbids a higher amount than half-a-guinea being given , was in this instance suspended , and the sum of two guineas was voted unanimously . Certain propositions relating to tho Bye-laws of the Benevolent Fund , which , of course , are interesting only to the

Lodge members , came under consideration . We may state , however , that a proposal for dispensing with one of the formularies peculiar to this Lodge was most ably argued at some length , and in the result , an amendment for modifying the particular formulary was accepted . Lodge having been closed , and it being an off-night , the brethren sat

down to a very quiet repast , after which the customary toasts were honoured . It was announced in connection with that of the Ini . tiates , that each of them—including those initiated at a previous meeting , there were eight in all—had presented a guinea to the Benevolent Fund , and further that the Fund amounted to between

York Lodge, No. 236.

£ 900 and £ 1 , 000 . Bro . Broadley P . D . D . G . M . Malta , in replying for the Visitors , spoke in eloquent terms of tho work that waa being done in his District , especially in tho classic neighbourhood around Tunis , where ancient Carthago once reared its proud head , and where the Lodge of " Ancient Carthage " now meets . He also heartily

congratulated tho Lodgo ou tho efficient manner in which the duties of the evening had been carried out , and the enthusiasm exhibited by all present . It is needless to say that the toast of the W . M . experienced a very hearty reception . Tho Tyler ' s toast brought the evening to a close .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday , 8 th February , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Pownallroad , Dalston . Bros . Wardell W . M ., Clark S . W ., Christian J . W ., Dignam S . D ., Larter J . D ., Catling I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , Wallington P . M . Preceptor , Smyth Treasurer ; also Bros . Brasted , Edwards , Collins , & o . Lodge was opened in due form .

and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Edwards , a candidate for passing , was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed . The Lodge was opened in the third , and resumed to the second , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . P . M . Wallington , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Wardell acting as W . M

The investiture of Officers followed , and Bro . P . M . Wallington gave tho customary addresses in a very able manner . Bro . Edwards assisted Bro . C . Lorkin to work the first section of the lecture . Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonio bnsiness being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form . We are glad to hear that

Bro . P . M . Wallington has been able to resume his Preceptorship . Illness has prevented his attendance for the last four weeks . The Fifteen Sections will be worked at this Lodge of Instruction on Tuesday , 22 nd inst . Bro . Webb P . M . 1607 and 177 will preside . Brethren are invited to attend .

Islington Lodge of Instruction , No . 1471 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 8 th inst ., at the Moorgate Tavern , 15 Finsburypavement . Present—Bros . H . C . Sanders W . M ., Holness S . W ., Halestrap J . W ., J . L . Mather Preceptor , C . G . Sparrow Sec , Med - win S . D ., Couchman I . G ., and several others . After preliminaries ,

the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Button candidate . Bro . J . L . Mather then took the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . H . C . Sanders the W . M . elect of the Mother Lodge acting as candidate . Bro . Holness was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge closed and adjourned .

west Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — Meeting at the Feathers' Hotel , Ealing , on Thursday , the 3 rd instant . Present : —Bros . G . Coop W . M ., J . Green S . W ., C . E . Porter J . W ., Hamilton S . D ., A . Jones J . D ., T . Smith I . G ., H . E . Tucker Treasurer and Preceptor , J . Wells Secretary , H . Stephens , E . C . Botley , F . Botley , G . S . Wright , C . Bellerby . The work of the evening

comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation , Bro . G . S . Wright candidate . Lodge was opened in second and third degrees , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . C . E . Botley candidate . Bro . J . Green was appointed W . M . for the 17 th inst . The Officers of the mother Lodge occupied their respective places on the 10 th inst . The regular meeting of the Lodge will be held this day ( Saturday ) .

Trinity College Lodge , No . 1765 . —The regular meeting was held on the 3 rd instant , at No . 13 Mandeville-place , nnder the presidency of Bro . J . A . Hammond W . M ., Stark S . W ., Dr . Keene J . W ., Gabriel Treas ., J . Stedman L . Mus . Secretary , Hoare S . D ., B . Turner J . D ., G . F . Hammond I . G ., W . J . Jennings Organist , A . W . ¦ Hoare Steward , G . Harrison Tyler j P . M . Professor E . Lott

P . P . G . J . W . Jersey . The Visitors were—Bros . A . J . Muckelow 1658 , F . Corder 732 , Shand W . M . 1563 , Taylor 1865 , Tate 1653 , Ward 1563 , J . Docker W . M . 1687 , T . Loring 171 , F . Ward , A . W . Williams P . M . 1509 , F . Low 181 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . A ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . John Mills ; being

unanimous in his favour , he was duly initiated . The resignation of a brother was accepted , with regret . The W . M . stated the Lodge had now been in existence three years , and he felt great pleasure in announcing that he would act as a Steward at the Anniversary Festival for the Boys' School ; he hoped the brethren would support him . The W . M . then gave a very excellent account of the Charities ,

and Bro . Turner J . D . stated that Bro . Ridpath would give ten guineas , to be placed on the list of the Worshipful Master . The brethren also voted the sum of ten guineas from the funds . The name of a candidate for initiation was announced by the Secretary . Lodge was closed until the first Tuesday in March . The brethren afterwards partook of a cold collation and dessert , provided by Messrs .

Withers and Englefield . The W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . A new overture , composed by Bro . Stark , was played by Bros . Stark and Turner . It received great applause for its artistic merits . Bro . Professor E . Lott I . P . M . then rose ; he had great pleasure in proposing the toast of the W . M . ; all respected and were proud of him ; the duties of his office were ably fulfilled , and he ( the speaker ) was sure they would continue so to bo . After a song

— " The Sea Rover" —by Bro . Frank Ward , the W . M . returned thanks ; Bro . Lott had said they ought to be proud of him ; he mi ght say in return he was proud of them . He had heartily to thank the brethren for placing him in his present position . In proposing the toast of the Initiate , the W . M . said that Bro . Mills was a very old friend of his ; if he was as good a Vinson as he had proved himself a friend , the Craft would be proud of him . The E . A . Song was sung by Bro . Turner . Bro . Stark then delighted the brethren with the overture