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Era Mark Lodge , No . 176 . —The regular meeting of this long-established Lodge was held on Friday , the 9 th February , at the Bridge Houso Hotel , Southwark . Bro . John Baxter Langley P . G . J . W . Middlesex and Surrey presided . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballots taken separately wero unanimous in favour of tho admission of Bros . Louis Beck S . D .
1559 , and E Dietrich . The work was done in an ablo manner by the Worshipful Master for the advancement of Bros . Louis Beck , Ernest Dietrich 1524 , and Thomas Williams Adams S . W . 1623 , who seemed fully impressed by the beautiful ancient ceremony . Bro . F . Walters P . G . P . P . M . Secretary read the bye-laws . The ballot was unanimous in favour of Bro . tho Eov . P . M . Holden S . W . being
W . M . H . A . Dubois was re-elected Treasurer . W . Y . Laing , on a show of hands being taken , was re-elected Tyler . On motion made by Bro . Holden P . M ., seconded by Bro . T . llortou J . W ., and unanimously confirmed , it was resolved the usual five guinea Past Master ' s Jewel be given to Bro . J . Baxter Langley W . M . for services
rendered to tho Lodgo as the third W . M ., and one of tho founders . Bros . J . B . Shackleton , B . Meyer , II . Meyer , and C . Beck were recommended by tho Lodge for Provincial Grand Lodge honours . Somo candidates wero proposed for advancement . Tho Lodgo was closed , and adjourned to Friday , 8 th June , to meet at six p . m . Banquet followed . There were not any visitors present .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its regular weekly meeting at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Sonthgate-road , Islington , on Saturday , 10 th Febrnavy . Bros . H . P . Isaac W . M ., A . Rowley S . W ., Bidwell J . W ., Read S . D ., Fenner J . D ., Groner I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor , Halford Treasurer , Killick Hon . Sec . There was a large muster of members , including P . M . ' s Moss , J .
Constable , Purday , Mackey , Vanderlyn , & c . The miuntes of tho previous meeting having been read and confirmed , tho Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Eoss acting as candidato . Tho W . M . worked the 1 st section , Bro . Pearcy the 2 nd , and Bro . Hewlett the 3 rd and 5 th . Bros . Ives 781 and Roberts 192 were elected members . Bro . A . Rowley
was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . It was unanimously agreed that the sum of £ 5 from the Lodge funds bo placed on the list of the W . M . of the United Strength Lodge , No . 228 , for the R . M . B . I . for Aged Freemasons . The annual supper of the Lodge will take place at the above address on Saturday , the 24 th inst ., Bro . G . Cooper , W . M . Percy Lodge , will preside .
Panmure Chapter , No . 720 . —This Chapter held its regular quarterly meeting on Monday , the 12 th of February , at the Horns ' Tavern , Kennington , S . E . Present—Ex-Comps . the Eev . W . B . Church M . E . Z ., Newington Bridges H ., George Waterall J ., James Stevens P . Z . and Scribe E ., M . S . Larlhaui Scribe N ., Thomas Poore P . S ., R . N . Field 1 st A . S ., A . C . Burrell 2 nd A . S ., Gilbert Janitor . Also Past
First Principals Charles Hammerton , Henry Smith aud E . H . Harvey , and Comps . Thomas Meggy , F . W . Levander , S . Poynter , cvc . Visitor Ex-Comp . S . H . Wagstaff H . of the Macdonald Chapter , No . 1216 . The Chapter having been duly oponed by the principals and the companions assembled , a ballot was taken for Bro . M . Keith Frith , barrister , of tho Great City Lodge , No . 1426 , and that proving
unanimous , Bro . Frith was duly introduced and exalted into the order . The officers for tho ensuing year wove then elected , with the following results—viz ., Ex-Comps . Bridges M . E . Z ., Waterall 1 [ ., Larlham J ., James Stevens P . Z . ( ninth re-election ) Scribe E ., Thomas Poore Scribe N ., H . C . Levander P . Z . ( eighth re-election ) Treasnrer , E . N .
Field P . S ., Thomas Meggy Steward , and John Gilbert Janitor . I ho jewel of the Chapter was unanimously voted to the retiring M . E . Z ., the Eev . W . B . Church . Propositions for exaltation at ensuing con-Vocation were received , and the Chapter was dnly closed . Refreshment followed labour , and a most enjoyable evening was , as is usual , whenever tho Panmure Companions meet , spent before separating .
William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — his Lodge h eld its usual meeting on Friday , the 9 th of February , at Bro . Kennard ' s , Upper George-street , Edgwarc-road . Present—Bros . Geo . Tribblo W . M ., Godden S . W ., Hayes J . W ., Braun Sec , Eudderforth Preceptor , Eeddio S . D ., Nichols J . D ., West I . G . Also present Bros . Murch , Kennard , Cleghorn , Coatcs , Davison , Parsons , Ridley ,
Webster . Business—The Lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer . The minutes were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the first section of tho lecture . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Murch being the candidate . Bro . Coates noxt answered tho questions for passing , and was entvnsted . Bro . Endderforth then worked the second section of tho lecture . Bro . Eeddio was elected a member of
the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . S . W . Godden was appointed W . M . for the ensuing Friday . Bro . West proposed , and Bro . Reddie seconded , that the subject of establishing a Benevolent Fiu-1 in connection with this Lodge of Instruction should be taken into consideration at tho next meeting . The Secretary announced tho Masonic
Charity Ball to bo held at the Agricultural Hall , ou the 2 Sth inst ., and invited the brethren to attend . Bofr-re closing , the W . M . complimented the Lodge upon the solemn attention paid by the brethren to the working of the beautiful ceremonies and lectures . The Lodge was then closed .
Windsor Castle Lodge , No . 771 . —The annual Festival of this Lodge took place ou Tuesday , tho 13 th of February , in tho Masonic Hall , St . Alh . ins-street , Windsor , when Bro . Thomas Edward Scott , the S . W . of tho Lodge , was installed ;; 3 W . M . Bro . Scott has long beon identified with Freemasonry , and , from his connection with the members of the Royal Family , both at Frogmore Houso and Cumberland Lodge , it was most gratifying to his friends here to kuow that his Masonic exertions had finally brought him to occupy
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the highest honour that his Lodge could bestow upon him . The retiring Master , Bro . W . H . Cutler , of Salt-hill , Bucks , was invested with tho collar of I . P . M ., aud was presented with a most beautiful P . M . ' s jewel . Tho officers for tho ensuing year were appointed in rotation , Bro . the Eev . Arthur Eobins being the only officer that was re-elected , as Chaplain of the Lodge . Tho ceremonial of installation
was earnestly rendered by Bro . John S . Tolly , Sec . and P . M . The banquet was served at the Castle Hotel , by Bro . Fleck . The meeting throughout was characterised by the greatest unanimity of feeling , not only by the members of the Lodge , but by the numerous and distinguished brethren from the neighbouring provinces who honoured the Festival by their presence .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The weekly meeting of the above Lodge took place at Bro . Allen ' s , Eoyal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday , 13 th Febrnary . Bro . Defriez W . M ., Barker S . W ., Johnson J . W ., Lovelock S . D ., Smith J . D ., Porrin I . G ., Worsley Secretary , P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Wardell , Bonnor , Hewlett , Crossby , Saunders , Wright , Williams , & c . Tho
Lodge was opened with solemn prayer . Tho minutes of the last meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . Crossby having answered the necessary questions , the Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Hewlett worked the 1 st section of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren , and the 3 rd with tho W . M . The Lodgo was closed in tho 2 nd degree . Bro .
Hewlott worked tho 3 rd and 4 th sections of tho lectnro . Bro . Barker was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensning week , and appointed his officers in rotation ; he will work tho 3 rd ceremony , for the first time . We hope he will have a good attendance ; he has been but eight months a Mason , and has gone through tho other two ceremonies with credit , and thero is no doubt that his presidency next week will
bring a good muster . Bro . Saunders gave notice of motion respecting the 4 th bye-law , which will como on for discussion . Tho Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned till Tuesday , the 20 th inst . The W . M . stated that Bro . Hewlett would work the 15 sections on the 25 th inst ., at Bro . Yetton ' s , Eising Sun , Globe-road , Bethnal Green , at 7 precisely . The well-known preceptor , Bros . T . J . Barnes P . M . 554 and 933 as S . W ., and Bro . T . Austin P . M . 933 and 1445 as I . P . M .
Tyne Lodge / No . 991 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , tho 8 th of February , at the Masonio Hall , Willington Quay . Present—Bros . C . Jarvis W . M ., Jas . Montgomery S . W ., Wm . Glad , stone J . W ., Wm . Morton Secretary , Michael Guthrie Treasurer , M . W . Grundy S . D ., Jas . Brown J . D ., Geo . Turnbnll and J . Turner Stewards , Aaron Sagar I . G ., Geo . Heslop T yler . Past Masters Bros . Allan , Guthrie and Eobertson . The business consisted of the installation of W . M ., and appointment of officers for the ensuing year .
Grey Friars , Lodge No . 1101—This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 14 th of February , at the Masonio Hall , Beading . Present—Bros . Edward Margrett W . M ., Arthur Welch S . W ., Wm . Georgo Flanagan J . W ., Wm . P . Ivoy P . M . Secretary , John Stransom Treasurer , Jno . Early Danks S . D ., Wm . Ferguson J . D ., Thomas Newman Steward , Edwd . J . Blackwell I . G ., Wm .
Hemmtngs Tyler . Past Masters Bros . G . Chancellor , Prov . G . Troas . Berks and Bucks , J . T . Brown P . P . G . S . of W . Berks and Bucks . Members—Bros . Hunt , Hilder , Creed , Bailey , Rose , Pulley , Rhincl , Tabor , Hawkes , Brigham . Visitors from tho Alfred Lodge , 340 , Oxford , Bros . J . Pratt W . M ., Juggins P . M ., C . Park P . M ., F . W . Ansell S . D ., F . F . B . Evans Secretary , J . M . Dormor , W . Park ; ditto from Union 414 , Bro . S . A .
Pncock W . M ., S . Bradley S . D ., M . J . Withers ; other visitors , Bros . C . C . Gold 723 , Bcuham S . W . 723 , E . Nichols 1046 , J . G . Jessett 1512 , A . Mitchell 65 , Grand Lodge Scotland . On the W . M . taking tho chair , and opening the Lodge , tho hall had moro the appearance of an installation meeting than that of a regular monthly . The brethren from Oxford , Aldorshot , aud the Mother
Lodge , with tho other visitors , in their provincial grand regalia , gave the assembly a brilliant appearance . After tho minutes of tho last regular Lod ge were read and confirmed , tho Lodge was opened in tho second degree . Bro . Edwin Hunt replied to the questions leading to the third degree in a most satisfactory manner , and retired . The Lodge was opened in the third degree .
Bro . Hunt was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . It is almost superfluous to say that the W . M . performed this ceremony in the most perfect manner , and ho was well supported by his officers . Tho lecture was given in a masterly mauner , and called forth tho acclamations of tho assembly ; indeed , from the first time Bro . Margrett commenced his duties , it was evident that first-class
working would mark his year of office . The Lodge was closed down to the second and the first degrees , when the W . M . announced the unprecedented success of the Festival of tho H . M . B . I ., at which ho attended as Steward to represent tho Lodge . By tho contributions of the members and other brethren , ho was enabled to obtain a V . P . in thi name of the Master of 1101 for tho " old men , " and leaving 15 guineas
as a nest egg towards making the W . M . a V . P . of tho " widows . " This announcement was received with cheers . Bro . Juggins P . M . 340 expressed tho great pleasure experienced b y his brothers and himself at this visit ; he felt that Sir Daniel Gooch , the P . G . M . of Berks aud Bucks , may well be proud of such a Lodgo as the Grey Friars . After receiving nominations for joining and initiations , the Lodge was closed .
Israel Lodge of Instruction . —The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Rising Sun , Globe-road , Bethnal-green , on Sunday evenmg , 25 th February , at seven o ' clock precisely . Bros . Hewlett W . M ., 141 ; T . J . Barnes S . W ., P . M . 544 and 933 ; Appleby J . W ., S . W . 174
T . Austin I . P . M ., P . M . 903 aud 1445 . First lecture by Bros . Lovelock , Calver , Appleby , Ashbtirner , Rudderforth , Webb , Williams . Second lectnre b y Bro 3 . Taylor , Burr , Defriez , Myers , Baxter . Third lecture by Bros . Lazarus , Job , Cohen . Bro , W . Musto Hon , Sec ,
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Meetings Held, &C
Era Mark Lodge , No . 176 . —The regular meeting of this long-established Lodge was held on Friday , the 9 th February , at the Bridge Houso Hotel , Southwark . Bro . John Baxter Langley P . G . J . W . Middlesex and Surrey presided . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballots taken separately wero unanimous in favour of tho admission of Bros . Louis Beck S . D .
1559 , and E Dietrich . The work was done in an ablo manner by the Worshipful Master for the advancement of Bros . Louis Beck , Ernest Dietrich 1524 , and Thomas Williams Adams S . W . 1623 , who seemed fully impressed by the beautiful ancient ceremony . Bro . F . Walters P . G . P . P . M . Secretary read the bye-laws . The ballot was unanimous in favour of Bro . tho Eov . P . M . Holden S . W . being
W . M . H . A . Dubois was re-elected Treasurer . W . Y . Laing , on a show of hands being taken , was re-elected Tyler . On motion made by Bro . Holden P . M ., seconded by Bro . T . llortou J . W ., and unanimously confirmed , it was resolved the usual five guinea Past Master ' s Jewel be given to Bro . J . Baxter Langley W . M . for services
rendered to tho Lodgo as the third W . M ., and one of tho founders . Bros . J . B . Shackleton , B . Meyer , II . Meyer , and C . Beck were recommended by tho Lodge for Provincial Grand Lodge honours . Somo candidates wero proposed for advancement . Tho Lodgo was closed , and adjourned to Friday , 8 th June , to meet at six p . m . Banquet followed . There were not any visitors present .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its regular weekly meeting at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Sonthgate-road , Islington , on Saturday , 10 th Febrnavy . Bros . H . P . Isaac W . M ., A . Rowley S . W ., Bidwell J . W ., Read S . D ., Fenner J . D ., Groner I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor , Halford Treasurer , Killick Hon . Sec . There was a large muster of members , including P . M . ' s Moss , J .
Constable , Purday , Mackey , Vanderlyn , & c . The miuntes of tho previous meeting having been read and confirmed , tho Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Eoss acting as candidato . Tho W . M . worked the 1 st section , Bro . Pearcy the 2 nd , and Bro . Hewlett the 3 rd and 5 th . Bros . Ives 781 and Roberts 192 were elected members . Bro . A . Rowley
was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . It was unanimously agreed that the sum of £ 5 from the Lodge funds bo placed on the list of the W . M . of the United Strength Lodge , No . 228 , for the R . M . B . I . for Aged Freemasons . The annual supper of the Lodge will take place at the above address on Saturday , the 24 th inst ., Bro . G . Cooper , W . M . Percy Lodge , will preside .
Panmure Chapter , No . 720 . —This Chapter held its regular quarterly meeting on Monday , the 12 th of February , at the Horns ' Tavern , Kennington , S . E . Present—Ex-Comps . the Eev . W . B . Church M . E . Z ., Newington Bridges H ., George Waterall J ., James Stevens P . Z . and Scribe E ., M . S . Larlhaui Scribe N ., Thomas Poore P . S ., R . N . Field 1 st A . S ., A . C . Burrell 2 nd A . S ., Gilbert Janitor . Also Past
First Principals Charles Hammerton , Henry Smith aud E . H . Harvey , and Comps . Thomas Meggy , F . W . Levander , S . Poynter , cvc . Visitor Ex-Comp . S . H . Wagstaff H . of the Macdonald Chapter , No . 1216 . The Chapter having been duly oponed by the principals and the companions assembled , a ballot was taken for Bro . M . Keith Frith , barrister , of tho Great City Lodge , No . 1426 , and that proving
unanimous , Bro . Frith was duly introduced and exalted into the order . The officers for tho ensuing year wove then elected , with the following results—viz ., Ex-Comps . Bridges M . E . Z ., Waterall 1 [ ., Larlham J ., James Stevens P . Z . ( ninth re-election ) Scribe E ., Thomas Poore Scribe N ., H . C . Levander P . Z . ( eighth re-election ) Treasnrer , E . N .
Field P . S ., Thomas Meggy Steward , and John Gilbert Janitor . I ho jewel of the Chapter was unanimously voted to the retiring M . E . Z ., the Eev . W . B . Church . Propositions for exaltation at ensuing con-Vocation were received , and the Chapter was dnly closed . Refreshment followed labour , and a most enjoyable evening was , as is usual , whenever tho Panmure Companions meet , spent before separating .
William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — his Lodge h eld its usual meeting on Friday , the 9 th of February , at Bro . Kennard ' s , Upper George-street , Edgwarc-road . Present—Bros . Geo . Tribblo W . M ., Godden S . W ., Hayes J . W ., Braun Sec , Eudderforth Preceptor , Eeddio S . D ., Nichols J . D ., West I . G . Also present Bros . Murch , Kennard , Cleghorn , Coatcs , Davison , Parsons , Ridley ,
Webster . Business—The Lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer . The minutes were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the first section of tho lecture . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Murch being the candidate . Bro . Coates noxt answered tho questions for passing , and was entvnsted . Bro . Endderforth then worked the second section of tho lecture . Bro . Eeddio was elected a member of
the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . S . W . Godden was appointed W . M . for the ensuing Friday . Bro . West proposed , and Bro . Reddie seconded , that the subject of establishing a Benevolent Fiu-1 in connection with this Lodge of Instruction should be taken into consideration at tho next meeting . The Secretary announced tho Masonic
Charity Ball to bo held at the Agricultural Hall , ou the 2 Sth inst ., and invited the brethren to attend . Bofr-re closing , the W . M . complimented the Lodge upon the solemn attention paid by the brethren to the working of the beautiful ceremonies and lectures . The Lodge was then closed .
Windsor Castle Lodge , No . 771 . —The annual Festival of this Lodge took place ou Tuesday , tho 13 th of February , in tho Masonic Hall , St . Alh . ins-street , Windsor , when Bro . Thomas Edward Scott , the S . W . of tho Lodge , was installed ;; 3 W . M . Bro . Scott has long beon identified with Freemasonry , and , from his connection with the members of the Royal Family , both at Frogmore Houso and Cumberland Lodge , it was most gratifying to his friends here to kuow that his Masonic exertions had finally brought him to occupy
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the highest honour that his Lodge could bestow upon him . The retiring Master , Bro . W . H . Cutler , of Salt-hill , Bucks , was invested with tho collar of I . P . M ., aud was presented with a most beautiful P . M . ' s jewel . Tho officers for tho ensuing year were appointed in rotation , Bro . the Eev . Arthur Eobins being the only officer that was re-elected , as Chaplain of the Lodge . Tho ceremonial of installation
was earnestly rendered by Bro . John S . Tolly , Sec . and P . M . The banquet was served at the Castle Hotel , by Bro . Fleck . The meeting throughout was characterised by the greatest unanimity of feeling , not only by the members of the Lodge , but by the numerous and distinguished brethren from the neighbouring provinces who honoured the Festival by their presence .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The weekly meeting of the above Lodge took place at Bro . Allen ' s , Eoyal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday , 13 th Febrnary . Bro . Defriez W . M ., Barker S . W ., Johnson J . W ., Lovelock S . D ., Smith J . D ., Porrin I . G ., Worsley Secretary , P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Wardell , Bonnor , Hewlett , Crossby , Saunders , Wright , Williams , & c . Tho
Lodge was opened with solemn prayer . Tho minutes of the last meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . Crossby having answered the necessary questions , the Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Hewlett worked the 1 st section of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren , and the 3 rd with tho W . M . The Lodgo was closed in tho 2 nd degree . Bro .
Hewlott worked tho 3 rd and 4 th sections of tho lectnro . Bro . Barker was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensning week , and appointed his officers in rotation ; he will work tho 3 rd ceremony , for the first time . We hope he will have a good attendance ; he has been but eight months a Mason , and has gone through tho other two ceremonies with credit , and thero is no doubt that his presidency next week will
bring a good muster . Bro . Saunders gave notice of motion respecting the 4 th bye-law , which will como on for discussion . Tho Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned till Tuesday , the 20 th inst . The W . M . stated that Bro . Hewlett would work the 15 sections on the 25 th inst ., at Bro . Yetton ' s , Eising Sun , Globe-road , Bethnal Green , at 7 precisely . The well-known preceptor , Bros . T . J . Barnes P . M . 554 and 933 as S . W ., and Bro . T . Austin P . M . 933 and 1445 as I . P . M .
Tyne Lodge / No . 991 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , tho 8 th of February , at the Masonio Hall , Willington Quay . Present—Bros . C . Jarvis W . M ., Jas . Montgomery S . W ., Wm . Glad , stone J . W ., Wm . Morton Secretary , Michael Guthrie Treasurer , M . W . Grundy S . D ., Jas . Brown J . D ., Geo . Turnbnll and J . Turner Stewards , Aaron Sagar I . G ., Geo . Heslop T yler . Past Masters Bros . Allan , Guthrie and Eobertson . The business consisted of the installation of W . M ., and appointment of officers for the ensuing year .
Grey Friars , Lodge No . 1101—This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 14 th of February , at the Masonio Hall , Beading . Present—Bros . Edward Margrett W . M ., Arthur Welch S . W ., Wm . Georgo Flanagan J . W ., Wm . P . Ivoy P . M . Secretary , John Stransom Treasurer , Jno . Early Danks S . D ., Wm . Ferguson J . D ., Thomas Newman Steward , Edwd . J . Blackwell I . G ., Wm .
Hemmtngs Tyler . Past Masters Bros . G . Chancellor , Prov . G . Troas . Berks and Bucks , J . T . Brown P . P . G . S . of W . Berks and Bucks . Members—Bros . Hunt , Hilder , Creed , Bailey , Rose , Pulley , Rhincl , Tabor , Hawkes , Brigham . Visitors from tho Alfred Lodge , 340 , Oxford , Bros . J . Pratt W . M ., Juggins P . M ., C . Park P . M ., F . W . Ansell S . D ., F . F . B . Evans Secretary , J . M . Dormor , W . Park ; ditto from Union 414 , Bro . S . A .
Pncock W . M ., S . Bradley S . D ., M . J . Withers ; other visitors , Bros . C . C . Gold 723 , Bcuham S . W . 723 , E . Nichols 1046 , J . G . Jessett 1512 , A . Mitchell 65 , Grand Lodge Scotland . On the W . M . taking tho chair , and opening the Lodge , tho hall had moro the appearance of an installation meeting than that of a regular monthly . The brethren from Oxford , Aldorshot , aud the Mother
Lodge , with tho other visitors , in their provincial grand regalia , gave the assembly a brilliant appearance . After tho minutes of tho last regular Lod ge were read and confirmed , tho Lodge was opened in tho second degree . Bro . Edwin Hunt replied to the questions leading to the third degree in a most satisfactory manner , and retired . The Lodge was opened in the third degree .
Bro . Hunt was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . It is almost superfluous to say that the W . M . performed this ceremony in the most perfect manner , and ho was well supported by his officers . Tho lecture was given in a masterly mauner , and called forth tho acclamations of tho assembly ; indeed , from the first time Bro . Margrett commenced his duties , it was evident that first-class
working would mark his year of office . The Lodge was closed down to the second and the first degrees , when the W . M . announced the unprecedented success of the Festival of tho H . M . B . I ., at which ho attended as Steward to represent tho Lodge . By tho contributions of the members and other brethren , ho was enabled to obtain a V . P . in thi name of the Master of 1101 for tho " old men , " and leaving 15 guineas
as a nest egg towards making the W . M . a V . P . of tho " widows . " This announcement was received with cheers . Bro . Juggins P . M . 340 expressed tho great pleasure experienced b y his brothers and himself at this visit ; he felt that Sir Daniel Gooch , the P . G . M . of Berks aud Bucks , may well be proud of such a Lodgo as the Grey Friars . After receiving nominations for joining and initiations , the Lodge was closed .
Israel Lodge of Instruction . —The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Rising Sun , Globe-road , Bethnal-green , on Sunday evenmg , 25 th February , at seven o ' clock precisely . Bros . Hewlett W . M ., 141 ; T . J . Barnes S . W ., P . M . 544 and 933 ; Appleby J . W ., S . W . 174
T . Austin I . P . M ., P . M . 903 aud 1445 . First lecture by Bros . Lovelock , Calver , Appleby , Ashbtirner , Rudderforth , Webb , Williams . Second lectnre b y Bro 3 . Taylor , Burr , Defriez , Myers , Baxter . Third lecture by Bros . Lazarus , Job , Cohen . Bro , W . Musto Hon , Sec ,