Notices Of Meetings.

officers of rank . P . M . Bro . John Thompson felt gratified in presenting his first annual statement , as it showed such success and progress as was almost unparalleled in any young Lodge . It was started just a year ago with only 13 members , and ho could now boast of 42 ; tho Lodge had paid a very heavy sum for expenses , which was always incidental to a new Lodge , and still it completed its year with a

balance in hand . Tho election of W . M . for tho ensuing year was then proceeded with , and the choice of the brethren fell unanimously on Bro . Benjamin L . Wells , who had officiated as S . W . during the past year . P . M . Bro . John Thompson was re-elected Treasnerer and Bro . Crier Tyler . A vote of thanks to the retiring Master , for his praiseworthy efforts in conducting the affairs of the Lodge , was

proposed b y P . M . Bro . Charles Wells ( ex-Mayor of Hull ) , and seconded by Bro . J . Brooke Prov . S . J . D . and W . M . of the Minerva Lodge , No . 254 . This was carried with acclamation , and W . M . Bro . Oates briefly acknowledged the compliment paid to him . The ceremony of installation will take place on Wednesday , the 12 th of next month , when

a large and influential attendance is expected . At tho conclusion of the Lodge business , the usual loyal and Craft toasts were honoured , and the proceedings were enlivened with some excellent songs , one being an impromptu , written by a member of the Lodge ,. and was received by the brethren with hearty applause .

Addiscombe Lodge , No . 1556 . —An emergency meeting of this Lodgo was held on the 11 th instant , at the Alma Tavern , Addiscombe . Present—Bros . S . T . Turquand W . M ., T . F . Mnllett S . W ., J . Parsons Smith J . W ., W . S . Masterman acting P . M ., H . E . Frances P . G . D . Treasurer , Gray S . D ., Pill J . D ., L . Turquand I . G . and thirteen other brethren , including Bros . Pettitt No . 95 , and Broomtmll No .

778 , who were visitors , when Bros . Lowno and Wheeler were abl y raised to the snblime degree of Master Masons . Bro . Foster was passed to the second degree , and Bros . Godwin , Colstor and Davis were dnly initiated into tho Order . At the consecration of the Lodge , in August last , there were only seven members , since that period twelve brethren have been initiated , and two joining members have

also been added , making the number on the roll at tho present time twenty-one ; this largo increase in so short a period fully justifies the brethren who exerted their influence in forming this Lodge , and proves that such a stop was absolutely necessary to meet the requirements of the neig hbourhood . An excellent banquet was provided , to which the brethren did justice , after which the nsnal Masonic toasts

were duly given , and responded to most heartily . Bro . Broomhall , in his reply on behalf of himself and brother visitor , expressed his pleasure and surprise , that in a country Lodgo the ritual and ceremonies were worked with such accuracy , order , and solemnity , equal indeed to any working he had heard in a London Lodge . Tho brethren separated with general congratulations and hearty good wishes .

Duke of Connaught Lodge . 1658 . —This new Lodge held its second regular meeting at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell . on Thursday , tho 19 th inst . Present—Bros . W . Snowden W . M ., W . S . Cackett S . W ., T . Sleap J . W ., J . Dann P . M . ' and Secretary , W . Mitchell S . D ., A . ltunacres J . D ., J . Kemp I . G ., W . Chalk W . S ., F . GeiderTyler ; also Bros . C . E . Power , T . Taylor , C Sims , E . Pearman , W . Rowlands , J . E . Pentreath , G . Harris , J . H . Swan , J . Emins ; also Visitors , Bros . C B . Wright , Asaph 1319 , S . J . Harvey , Royal

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Jubilee 72 , C . E . Towell , Victoria 1356 , J . M . Walters , Westbourne 133 , T . T . Dryson , Royal Union 382 . Tho Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes confirmed . The W . M . vacated the chair , and Bro . P . M . Dann officiated . Bros . Power , Taylor , Sims , Pearman and Pentreath were duly passed to the degree of Follow Craft . A ballot was taken for Bro . W . Rowlands , of the Royal Jubilee Lodge , No . 72 , as a joining

member , which being unanimous , Bro . Rowlands was admitted and enrolled as a member of the Lodge . Ballots were taken for Messrs . G . Harris , J . H . Swan and J . Emins , and those gentlemen were regularl y initiated . The W . M . resumed the chair . The Secretary read a copy of a communication from Grand Lodge , dated 7 th December 1839 . Bro . Sleap J . W . moved that the question of raising the initiation fee , from five to seven guineas , be taken into consideration .

Bro . Mitchell S . D . seconded the motion , which was carried by a large majority . Bro . John Morgan Walters , of the Westbourne Lodge , No . 733 , was proposed as a joining member . Candidates for initiation were proposed . All Masonic business being ended , tho Lodge was closed aud adjourned till tho second Thursday in January next . The brethren then went to refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero honoured , and the remainder of the evening was spent in a most happy and convivial manner .

Morecambe Lodge , No . 1561 , Lancaster . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the North Western Hotel , Morecambe , on the 3 rd inst ., Bro . Dr . J . D . Moore WM . occupying the Master ' s chair . Thero were several members present from the Lancaster Lodges . Bros . Ward and Bannister were passed from Entered

Apprentices to Follow Craftsmen , and at the close of the charge the W . M . ( Bro . Dr . Moore ) gave a lecture on the Second Degree , which was highly appreciated by those prosent . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Stovey 2 S 1 , for his presont to tho Lodge of an oil-cloth . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and the Lodge was closed in peaco and harmony .

City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 . —The second meeting of this Lodge , since its consecration , was held on tho 9 th inst ., at tho Cafe Royal , Air-street , Regent-street . The W . M . and officers were all in their respective places . Bros . Swallow W . M . ( P . M . of the Royal Union Lodge , Uxbridgo ) , the Rov . P . M . Hoklen S . W ., White J . W ., C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P . Treasnrer , Scott ( P . M . 749 ) Secretary ,

Phillip S . D ., Turner J . D ., W . 0 . Parsons ( W . M . 180 ) I . G ., Shand D . C , Hutchinson W . S ., and Bros . Willis , Gibson , Worrell , & c . The Lodge was opened , and tho minutes were confirmed . Bros . Bishop , Turner , Browning and Hart being duly qualified , wero passed to the 2 nd degree , and Mr . Gardner was balloted for , accepted , and initiated into tho Order . Tho working was perfectly rendered , and with duo

solemnity . The byo-hiws proposed were submitted to the Lodgo by tho Secretary , when it was proposed by Bro . W . C Parsons I . G ., and seconded b y Bro . Shand D . C , " That the same should be printed , and a copy sent to every brother of the Lodge , so that they should bo fully discussed at the next meeting . " This was carried unanimously . The

Lodge was then closed until the second Thursday in January . A very excellent banquet followed , and after tho removal of the cloth tho W . M . presided , giving the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and a most enjoyable evening was passed . Bro . Lancaster S . W . 1201 was present as a visitor .

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