Notices Of Meetings.

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227— On Friday , the 10 th iust ., at Bro . Bolton ' s , King aud Qtteeu , Nortou Folgate . Present—Bros . Hallowes W . M ., Groome S . W ., Cleverley J . W ., Townshend Secretaiy , Lane S . D ., Franklin J . D ., Oldroyd I . G . ; P . M . Bro . Gross Preceptor ; also Bros . Pearcy , Hirsch , A . W . Fenuer , Andrewi , Webb , Bolton , Lupinsky , Barnett , Lowles . Lodge opened

in due form , minutes were read and confirmed . Lodgo opened in 2 nd degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Pearcy candidate . Bro . Fenner worked 1 st section of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Groome worked 2 nd section of tho lecture , also assisted by the brethren . Lodge was then closed . Bros . Andrews 1227 , and Lowles of 861 , were elected joining members .

Brownriggg Lodge , No . 1424 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 8 th of November , at the Assembly Rooms , Old Brompton , Kent . Present—Bros . H . Fowler S . W ., J . J . Magse Secretary , C . Walker Treasuror , W . Ramsden S . D ., A . Johnsone J . D ., H . Crisp D . C ., G . Bliss I . G ., J . Drago Tyler . Past Masters Bros . J . Jorvis P . G . S . B . Kent , J . A . Bates ,

P . E . Murphy . Visitors Bros . T . Watson W . M . 1050 , W . Gamon S . W . 20 , W . Evans 251 , T . Ruck 20 , S . Yonng S . W . 184 , W . H . Canham J . W . 184 , E . B . Moody 398 . Business—Tho Lodge was oponcd by Bro . Jorvis P . G . S . B . Kent , and this being the night for election of officers for the ensuing year , the ballot was taken , and Brother H . Fowler was elected W . M ., Bro . C . Walker Treasurer ,

and Bro . Drago Tyler . Bro . Jervis then announced that he would have the pleasure of Installing Bro . Fowler , in the Assembly Rooms , on Wednesday , the 13 th December , at 2 . 30 p . m . Bro . Fowler thanked the Brethren for the honour they had couferred in electing him . During the whole time he had been a member of the Lodge ( which was since its formation ) he had endeavoured to perform tho

duties of the various offices he had held , and he hoped to maintain the high position the Lodgo had in the Province . Bro . Jervis P . M . having passed Bro . Milne , opened tho Lodgo in the Third degree , and vacated tho chair to Bro . T . Watson , W . M . 1050 , who raised Bros . Phillips and Lockett to tho sublime degrco . The Chair was then resumed by Bro . Jervis , and after a Banquet Committee had been appointed , tho Lodge was duly closed .

The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . —This Lodge held its usual meeting on Saturday , tho 11 th inst ., at Cannon-stroet Hotel , E . C . Present—Bros . J . S ' eex W . M ., Stanway S . W ., Freeman J . W ., Moody Sec , Headon P . M . Treasurer , Blackio S . D ., Catchpole J . D ., Taylor D . C ., Hamer I . G . Past Masters—Bros . J . H . Townend ,

Stevens ; and Bros . Colmer , Davis , T . W . Headon , De Lehva , Hartley , Evennett , Hooper , & c Business—Bros . Stephens and Styles were raised ; Bros . Lntticke , Shaw , Oppenheimer and Cartwright passed , and Mr . Cumnor initiated . Two propositions wore handed in , after which the Lodge was closed .

Hemming Lodge , No . 1512 , Hampton . —We have again the pleasure of chronicling another re-union of the brethren of this Lodge , which took place on Thursday evening last , the 16 th inst ., in the Lodge room at the Lion Hotel . Bro . Hurst , who was installed a few weeks ago , made his ddbut in tho chair of K . S ., supported by the following officers : —Bros . E . Hopwood P . M . 141 and 1512 , I . P . M .

and Treasurer , W . Hammond P . M . 201 , 1326 , 1512 , P . P . G . D . Middle , sex Secretary , John Hammond P . M . S . W ., Samuel Hill P . M . J . W ., C . W . Fox S . D ., J . C . Jessett J . D ., J . W . Hiscock acting I . G ., T . C . Walls D . C ., F . W . Kent W . S ., and Gilbert Tyler . Tho minutes of the previous meeting -were read and confirmed . The W . M . then initiated Mr . Julius Schmitz into tho mysteries of Freemasonry . We

congratulate him on his success , evidently no pains had been spared to qualify for the proper discharge of tho duties of his office . We wish we could say as much on behalf of all W . M . ' s on their first appearance Two brothers , whose names were on the summons for passing , not being in attendance , the Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bros . C . H . Hill M . D ., T . Errington , C .

Finch , and H . C . T . Murphy , having duly passed the necessary examination , saluted and retired in the accustomed form . Lodgo being opened in the 3 rd degree , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hopwood I . P . M ., who , on the re-admission of the candidates aforenamed , raised them to the sublime degree of Master Masons . Bros . Wilson P . M ., Etonian , 209 , and

Maynard , Prospect , 24 , were among the visitors . Members present —Bros . P . M . 's Bernard , Sharp , Moody , Aston , Andrews , Day , Wheeler , Knowles , Doctor Hill , Murphy , Finch and Errington . A letter of apology was received by the W . M . from Bro . Ockenden I . G ., who has hitherto never missed a meeting , but who was compelled to absent himself on this occasion through indisposition . Tho business of the evening being concluded , the Lodge was closed , and the

brethren separated in perfect harmony , to discuss an ample repast , carefully and efficiently catered for by the host , Bro . Murphy , On the removal of the cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The W . M ., Bros . Walls , W . Hammond , Jessett and the initiate contributed to the harmony of the occasion , and the Tyler's toast brought a very pleasant evening to an end . The Lodge will not assemble in December . The next meeting will he held on Thursday , 18 th January 1877 .

Addiscombe Lodge , No . 1556 . —This Lodge met on Saturday , the 11 th of November , at the Alma , Addiscombe . Present—Bros . S . J . Turquand as W . M ., A . Lambert a 3 S . W ., S . W . Lambert as J . W ., H . E . Frances P . P . G . D . Sec , Carpenter I . G . Visitor—Bro . Thomson , province of Kent . The business commenced with the

usual preliminaries , after which Mr . Hornby was initiated , and Bro . Jesse was passed . The work , in the absence of the W . M ., from serious illness , was performed by Bro . Turquand I . P . M ., iu his usual able way . Bro . Masterman P . M . having resigned the office of Treasurer , Bro . Turquand was appointed till the next period of election . The beneficial results of a Lodge of Instruction were apparent in tho cre-

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ditable manner the officers , quite young members of the Lodge , performed their duties . The business of the Lodge would havo been seriously retarded had the junior Brethren not boon so well informed , and their proficiency is a oredit to themselves , as well as to the pre . ceptorship of Bro . Frances , P . G . D . Surrey , to whom thoy are in . debted for their Masonio knowledge .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —The regular meeting of thl Lodge was held on Monday , at the Lodge-room , Micklogate , York , at which Bro . Thos . Cooper P . M . W . M . occupied the chair of K . S ., and the rest of tho officers wore present . The agenda paper presentod a most formidable appearance , containing as it did tho names of four gentlemen to be balloted for as candidates for

initiation , one as a joining member , two initiations , one passing , and two raisings . The ballot proved successful in each case , Messrs . A . Dove and J . W . Craven wero initiated , and Bros . Blenkin and Morgan wero raised . On tho motion of tho S . W ., who remarked on the great importance , at the present day , of the maintenanco of a high-class

Masonic press , the Lodge resolved to subscribe annually to tho FREE MASON ' CHKONICI . E . There was a large muster of tho brethren , and several visitors attended from the York Lodge , 236 , and from Batley , Leeds , and other places . Preliminary steps were taken with a view to hold a banquet before the close of the year .

Unity Lodge . No . 1637 . —The first meeting since the con . Becration was held on Saturday last , at the De Burgh Hotel , West Drayton . Bro . E . C . Woodward P . M . 382 W . M ., T . H . Varley S . W ., C . J . W . Davis W . M . 382 J . D ., as W . M ., W . Coombes P . P . G . S . B . Midd . Secretary , W . Stephens P . M . 1365 S . D ., T . W . Cooper 538 I . G ., W . Smith C . E ., P . G . S . D ., C . Grist Assistant D . C ., S . A . Cooper

382 Steward , and G . StaceyP . M . 382 Organist . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of tho former meeting read and confirmed . Bros . T . A . Adams P . G . P ., and James Terry Prov . G . D . C . Herts ( Consecrating and Installing Officer ) , Seoretary R . M . B . Institution , were eleoted honorary members , in recognition of the valuable

services rendered by them to the Lodge . The following brethren were ballotted for , and elected joining members : —Bros . W . Stephens P . M . 1365 , C . J . W . Davis W . M . Royal Union Lodgo 382 , T . W . Cooper 538 , S . A . Cooper : \ S 2 , W . Grist 1489 , and G . Hino 190 . Bro . T . A . Adams was invested with the collar of I . P . M . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of refreshments .

Railway Traffic Returns.

RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS .

The following statement shows the receipts for traffic on the undermentioned railways for the past week , as compared with the corresponding week in 1875 : — Miles open . Receipts . Bailway . 1870 . 1876 1875

Caledonian 742 J 53 , 563 56 , 113 Glasgow and South Western - . 317 J 19 , 833 17 , 312 Great Eastern 764 £ 49 , 287 43 , 074 Great Northern 555 57 , 724 55 , 103 Great Western .... 2 , 058 123 , 660 118 , 754

Lancashire and Yorkshire •. - 441 £ 73 , 355 70 , 123 London and Brighton .... 379 J 32 , 085 31 , 928 London , Chatham and Dover . - 153 £ 17 , 433 16 , 985 London and North Western - - - 1 , 613 } 172 , 021 168 , 400 London and South Western . . — 35 , 009 32 , 027 London , Tilbury and Southend - - 45 1 , 321 1 , 120

Manchester and Sheffield . . 259 § 31 , 747 33 , 728 Midland 1 , 062 120 , 188 116 , 634 Metropolitan 8 9 , 507 9 , 196 „ „ District .... S £ 5 , 636 5 , 416 „ „ St . John ' s Wood - . 1 J 448 439

North British 870 45 , 883 43 , 450 North Eastern . . . . . 1 , 423-J 119 , 441 122 , 093 North London 12 7 , 447 7 , 185 North Staffordshire Railway ... 191 10 , 437 10 , 721 i . „ Canal ... 118 1 , 498 1 , 449 South Eastern 350 33 , 552 32 , 824

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