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Polish National Lodge , No . 534 . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge took place on Thursday , 12 th inst ., under the presidency of Dr . Jackson W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Lancaster S . W ., Smith J . W ., Runtz S . D ., Bieling J . D ., Tongue D . C . and Davis Tyler . Lodge being opened , Dr . W . H . Pardee was examined in the usual manner , and so accurately answered the questions as to

elicit the remark from Bro . Paas , Secretary , that he , as the oldest Past Master of the Lodge , had never before known tho questions to bo so well answered . Bro . Pardee was then entrusted . Lodge opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was performed . All business being ended , Lodge closed in dne form . The brethren had decided to do without their usual banquet , and devote tbe funds to the purpose of paying for the new furniture of the Lodge .

Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , llth January , at the Masonio Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . Blackwell W . M ., W . Ferguson I . P . M ., E . Dowsett S . W ., E . Margrett P . M . as J . W ., J . T . Stransora Treasurer , W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , Hawkes S . D ., Pricketfc J . D ., Hickie Organist , Ravensoroft I . G ., Hemmings Tyler . Past Masters Bros . Danks , Pulley , Welch ;

Members—Bros . Parkes , Collins , Weatherhead , Greenaway , H . Perguson , W . Ridley , Bailey , Knight . Visitor—Bro . A . L . Cooper 1556 . After preliminaries , the ballot was taken for a joining member , who was declared elected . The Lodge was then opened in the socond degree , the W . M . giving the lectnre on the tracing board . This was given with great correctness , and called forth the hearty acclamations

of the brethren . The Lodge was resumed in the first degree , when Bro . P . M . Margrett gave notice , " That the sum of ten guineas from the funds of the Lodge be voted to the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , and that the same be added to the list of the W . M ., who will represent the Lodge at the approaching Festival , * " this was seconded by Bro . Welch . The Secretary called the attention of the

Lodge to the Provincial Grand Lodge vote of ten guineas , which might be added to the list of the W . M . Bro . Margrett said that such a notice was nofc required . The business being ended , the Lodge was closed according to ancient form , after whioh Bro . Mar . grett ga > e an interesting address on the " History of Freemasonry , " which was listened to with much attention , and greatly applauded .

The Qfeat City Lodge , No- 1420 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday evening last , at the Cannon-¦ treet flotel . Bro . Charles Taylor W . M ., Kibble S . W ., Keeble J . W ., Headon P . M . Treasurer , Blaokie P . M . Secretary . The other Pasfc Masters present were Bros . Hamer , Stevens , Seex , Freeman , and Stanway . There were several visitors : —Bros . Moore P . M . 907 ,

Crombie 1567 , Tiddeman J . W . 813 , Southcott 733 , Randall 145 , Storr 22 , Eastgate 1563 , Davis 63 , Bromwell 1633 . In consequence of the Worshipful Master ' s engagements , the Lodge was opened by Bro . James Stevens P . M ., and tbe minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , wnen Bros . John Williams , Benn , and Paul Johannes Metz were

intertogated as to their proficiency in the science . Lodge was then opened in the third , and they were raised to the degree of Master Mason . Soon after the conclusion of this ceremony , the Worshipful Master arrived , and amidst tbe congratulations of the members took the chair . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Mr . Robert Brookman , a candidate , was introduced

and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . On the proposition of Bro . Blackie , twenty-five guineas were voted from the Lodge funds to be placed on the Worshipful Master ' s list , he representing the Lodge as Steward at tho Festival for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Two appeals from distressed Masons were relieved from the Samaritan Fund . Before

the Lodge was closed Bro . Headon P . M . and Treasurer drew the attention of the members to the very beautiful banner which was raised over the Master ' s chair , and said it was the gift of Bro . Headley , one of their members . It was beautifully executed on silk , and he was sure that the brethren would give a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Headley for his valuable present . This was voted

by acclamation , and ordered to be inserted on the minntes . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Dining Sail for refreshment , the Worshipful Master presiding . On the removal of the cloth , he gave fche usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . Bro . Hamer I . P . M . gave tho health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Charles Taylor , which was a toasfc he had had the pleasure of

proposing before . They all knew that he was a most indefatigable worker , but he might say thafc in consequence of his ( Bro . Taylor ' s ) numerous business engagements it rendered ifc exceedingly difficult for him to attend to his duties in fche Lodge . He asked them to drink his health as their Worshipful Master , and ho hoped that every one of them would endeavour to obtain the same exalted position he now

occupied , and maintain the honour and dignity of The Great Cifcy Lodge . The Worshipful Master , in response to the toast of his health , said he could assure them that it gave him great pleasure to acknowledge the toast , which had been so cordially received by the brethren ; he thanked their Immediate Past Master , Bro . Hamer , for the kindly words in Whioh he had spoken of him . He excused his

absence on account of duties which occupied him from an early hour in fche morning nntil a late hour at night , bnt as they had elected him their Worshipful Master he had endeavoured to fill thafc office to the best of his ability , and , therefore , they musfc take the will for the deed . He had been also afflicted with domestic trouble , and ifc Was only a chance thafc he was there that night , as he had been forbidden to go out by his medical attendant . He must , therefore ,

Ask thom to excuse any shortcomings on his parfc . He thanked tkeoi most heartily for the undeserved applause they had given him , and wished that every one of them might enjoy prosperity and Happiness during the year , and thafc the prosperity they enjoyed bright enable them to advance the interests of The Great Cifcy Lodge . The Worshipful Master next gave the health of their initiate , Bro . Brookinan ; ho said that they were always glad to receive initiates , bnt they mnst be of the right aorfc . and in Bro . Brookman he knew

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that they had a good ono . Ho asked them fco drink his health , ancl give him a hearty welcome into The Great City Lodge . Bro . Brookman , in reply , said it was impossible for him to make a speech , bat he was obliged to them for drinking his health , and ho hoped ho should always prove himself worthy of fcheir esteem . Tho health of the Visitors was then given , and Bro . Tiddeman , after returning thanks for his reception , alluded to his attendance at the Lodge of

Instruction which was held under the authority of this Lodge ; ho said that at the present time it had fifty-five paying , members , who , by small weekly subscriptions , in four years became Life Governors of all Masonic Charities . Since the establishment of this fund a total of abont £ 600 had been subscribed , and bufc for ifc those Life Governorships could never have existed or been enjoyed . Several other toasts were given , and the evening waa spent in complete harmony .

Paxton Lodge , No . 1886 . —What potent factors harmony and brotherly love , combined with excellence in working the ritual of the Order , are in contributing to the happiness of the members of a Lodge , and the thorough enjoyment of a Masonic evening , may be exemplified in the gatherings of the above Lodge . On the 12 th insfc . a meeting was held at the Masonio Hall , Camberwell , there being

present Bros . W . H . Boswell W . M ., J . M . Klenck P . M . Treasurer , H . E . Frances P . P . G . D . Surrey Secretary , Walker S . D ., F . Goddard J . D ., Partridge I . G ., F . J . Sawyer P . M ., Damanfc , F . Pincote , Harrington , Garland , & C . Visitor—Bro . Sir F . C . Knowles , Bart . 1726 . The business was the passing of Bro . Garland . After the closing , a

very excellent supper was partaken of by the brethren , and cordial responses given to the various toasts . Sir Francis Knowlea testified fco the pleasure ho felt in being the guest of the Lodgo on the kind invitation of Bro . Klenck , and the deep interest he took in all Masonio matters .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Afc the Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 14 th insfc . Present—Bros . A . Ferrar W . M ., Wolf S . W ., Gribble J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , G . Ferrar S . D ., Parkes J . D ., Robinson l . G . j also Bros . R . Defriez , A . M . Marks , Crawley , Lardner , W . Williams , Richardson , Galer , Bird , & o . Lodge opened in regular form , and

minutes wore read and confirmed . Bro . A . M . Marks answered the questions leading fco the second degree , and was entrusted . Lodge opened in the second h and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The first , second , third and fourth sections of the lecture were worked . Bro . Wolf was appointed to preside at the next meeting , after whioh Lodge was closed and adjourned .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — The weekly meeting of the above was held at tbe Feathers' Hotel , Ealing . on 19 th inst . Bros . Green W . M ., 0 . Bellerby S . W ., G . Coop J . W ., C . W . Cunningham S . D ., J . W . Fisher J . D ., T . Smith I . G ., H . Tucker

Preceptor ; also Bros . Porter , Seward , Tilley , Pitt , Owen . After pre . liminaries , the Worshipful Master rehearsed the ceremonies of passing and raising , Bro . Porter candidate in the former , and Bro . Pitt in thafc of the latter degree . Bro . 0 . Bellerby was unanimously elected W . M for Thursday next .

Wellington Lodge , No . 784 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 12 th insfc ., afc fche Public Rooms , Park-street , Deal , to instal Bro . Solly S . W . the WM . elect . The following Visitors were present : —Bros . Emmerson P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., Harrison P . M . P . G . C , Fenwick P . M . P . P . G . S . B . ; also Bros . Baker , Woodruff , Carterfield , Dr . Davey , and many others . Tbe ceremony was performed b y

Bro . Bird P . M . P . P . G . S . W . After which fche Officers wero in . vested as follows : —Bros . J . M . Browning P . M . S . W ., E . L . Bridge jun . J . W ., T . M . Browning P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Hynam P . M . Secretary , J . A . Foster S . D ., J . Elliott J . D ., T . W . Paul D . C , F . Barber Steward . J . Hammond I . G ., W . J . A . Norris Tyler . Broa . W . H Hayman P . M . Secretary , and J . M . Browning P . M . Treasurer , were

each presented with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel for their assiduous duties' for many years in the Wellington Lodge . Alter Lodge closed , the brethren adjourned to Bro . Foster ' s , the Royal Hotel , to the ban . quet , and the evening was much enlivened by some excellent masio and songs from Bros . Plant and Rhodes , of Canterbury , and fche worthy host , Bro . Foster .

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