New Concord Lodge Ball.

NEW CONCORD LODGE BALL .

THE annual ball of this Lodge , No . 813 , was hold on 10 th mat ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen St ., London , under the presidency of Bros . R . R . Harper W . M . of the Lodge , who was supported by Bro . S . George the S . AV ., Vico President , and a strong list of Stewards . Tho gathering waa a most enjoyable one , and wo think

all present enjoyed themselves . After tho supper tho usual toasts were honoured . Bro . Harper in proposing the health of tho Stewards said that everyone knew that tho success or failure of gatherings liko this mainly depended on the ability and energy of tho Stewards . He flattered himself ho had secured brethren who had one and all

devoted themselves to ensuring complete success , a result ho thought , beyond question , they had achieved . Bro . George replied , and then proposed the health of the President , to whom he said was due tho honour of making the gathering what it really was . All who knew him wero aware of his natural geniality , and he conld assure those who did not , that no man existed who was more entitled to tho respect

of his fellows than their W . M . Tho President briefly responded . He felt amply repaid for any trouble he had taken in tho arrangements for tho evening by glancing at the pleasant faces he saw around him . He then proposed the toast of tho evening—the Ladies . Personally , ho thanked them for their attendance . He hoped the arrangements that had been made for their enjoyment had

given satisfaction , and also that on many future occasions ho should have an opportunity of welcoming them . Bro . Johnson , who throughout tho evening acted as M . C , responded . The reputation of the Freemasons' Tavern for ball suppers is too well known to call for mention , and wo are also aware that Bro . Best always desires that his guests shonld thoroughly enjoy what is put before them . To do this

comfortably a little time ia needed , aa Bro . Best is doubtless aware , and perhaps he will take an opportunity of impressing this fact on the memory of his waiters , whose anxiety on this occasion somewhat affected tbe guests . Dining is , we believe , a fine art j so is cramming birds for the early markets . We have tried the former , but havo no desire to extend our researches in tho direction of tho latter , more especially if we aro to bo tho victims operated on .

The Great City Lodge, No. 1426.

THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 .

THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday evening , 14 th February , at the Cannon-street Hotel . Bros . Geo . W . Blackio W . M ., R . Freeman I . P . M . ( in the absence of Bro . Catch , pole ) S . W ., Hnmer J . W ., N . B . Hen don Treas . and acting Sec . The first business was the raising of Bro . Wood to the third degree , the ceremony being most efficientl y performed by the W . M . The next

item on the list was the passing of Bro . Murdoch , and this was followed by the initintion of Mr . Jury into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . On the W . M . rising for the second time , Bro . Headon said that ho had received a letter from Bro . Moody , the Secrelary , resigning his office . It was dated from Blackpool , 1 st February , and was as follows : —

My Dear W . M ., —As it is almost certain that dnring the whole of the present year I shall be away from London , I feel that I cannot continue to do justice to the office of Secretary ; and as I shonld be very sorry for the interests of the Lodge to suffer from tho want of proper attention , I havo decided , after serions consideration , and with much reluctance , to resign into vour bands the collar you

EO kindly invested me with . To this were added a few observations as to how tho work might be carried on until his successor could bo appointed . Bro . H . Thompson P . M . wished to know whether fho decision to which Bro . Moody had come was irrevocable , or whether the causes that had drawn it forth wero only temporary . Bro . Headon P . M . and Treas .

said he believed that they were not temporary , and that indeed Bro . Mocdy had for some time past contemplated retiring from the office of Secretary . Bro . H . Thompson said that being so , he would , with the permission of Bro . Headon , who proposed merely to move that Bro . Moody ' s resignation be accepted , substitute for it the following resolntion , viz .: — " That the resignation of Bro . Moody of his

office of Secretary be accepted , but this Lodge cannot bnt express its most sincere regret at the retirement of so useful and able an Officer ; and although no longer officially connected with them , this Lodge trusts that ho may be long blessed with health , happiness , and prosperity , and continue for many years to be a member of The Great City Lodge . " He said ho need offer no observations in

support of this motion , as he believed the kind and genial manners of Bro . Mocdy were so well known and appreciated that he shonld find no dissentient to it . Bro . Freeman I . P . M . said he should havo great pleasure in seconding the motion , and after a few observations from one cr two members , the motion was put and unanimously agreed to , and Bro . Hendrn undertook

immediately to communicate the terma of tho resolution to Bro . Mocdy . Bro . Headon said he had also received a letter from Bro . Catchpole Senior AVarden , in which he also stated that in consequence of his almost continuous absence from London he felt compelled to resign his office as Senior Warden of the Lodge . This resignation was received with regret . Bro . Headon said he had

received a communication in reference to the existing distress in Ireland , soliciting subscriptions towards the Mansion House Fund . Now , the only fund which they had available for such a purpose was the Samaritan , and he moved that the sum of ten guineas be voted from it to he applied to tbe Mansion House Fund for relieving the distress in Ireland . Bro . Freeman I . P . M . seconded tho motion , which

was agreed to with but ono dissentient . Bro . Headon then brought forwaid a motion of which he had given notice at tho last Lodge , " That the sum of twenty-five guineas be voted from the funds of the Lodge to be placed on the list of Bro . Blackie W . M ., who represents this Lodgo as Steward at tho next Festival for the benefit of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . " After a few observations this

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was also put and agreed to . Tho Lodge waa then closed in due form , and with solemn prayer . Thero waa no banquet , but most of tho members assembled afterwards , when various questions woro discussed , with a view of promoting the welfare of the Lodge , and several practical suggestions were thrown out , having for their object the extension of its usefulness and tho continuation of its proceedings with economy .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 17 th February . Broa . F . Carr W . M ., Christian S . W ., E . Williams J . W ., Clark S . D ., Smyth J . D ., Baker I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , F . Brasted acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas , Polak , Pettit , Allen , Hand , Fraser , Welford , and others . After preliminaries , Bro . Fraser waa interrogated , entrusted , and raised to the sublime desrree of Master

Mason . Bro . Allen worked the first and third sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Fraser and Bro . Welford were elected members . Bro . Christian waa appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . The Fifteen Sections will bo worked at this Lodge by the brethren of the Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction qn Tuesday evening next , at seven o ' clock , by invitation . AU Masonio business being ended , the Lodgo was olosed with solemn prayer , and adjourned .

St . Barnabas Chapter , No . 948 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 12 th February , at the Chapter Rooms , Linslade , Leighton Buzzard . Present—Compp . F . Howell M . E . Z ., H . Poynter P . Z . aa H ., Mickley J ., Fountaine P . Z . Scribe E . and Treas ., J . McCubbin P . Z . Scribe N ., M-Dowall Principal Soj ., Gibbs Janitor . Visitors—Comps .

Williams P . Z . and MoLean . Business—Chapter opened , minutes read and confirmed . Ballot for Bro . Knight , Lodge 948 , unanimous . He waa admitted and exalted . Comp . Williams , at the desire of tho M . E . Z ., gave the mystic lecture . Chapter olosed . Companions afterwards dined together . Comp . Morgan , of the Elephant and Castlo Hotel , catered to tho great satisfaction of the Companiona .

Beaudesert Lodge , No . 1087 . —A meeting waa hold on Friday , 13 th February , at the Corn Exchange , Leighton Buzzard . Present : —Bros . Green W . M ., Holdom S . W . and Treas ., Grafton J . W ., Gotto P . M . Sec , Willis S . D ., McCubbin P . M . J . D ., Sandall I . G ., Gibbs Tyler ; Bros . Spiers , Flatten . Visitors Bros . H . Poynter P . M . 1087 and 948 , J . McCubbin P . M . 948 , C . J . Morgan 948 , and H . Willis

948 . Tho Lodge was opened in ancient form ; Bro . Flatten , a candidate for tho second degree was examined and entrusted , and on his re-admission was passed , Bro . P . M . Gotto performing the ceremony . Bro . Spiera , a candidate for tho third was raised , and the working tools presented , and their uses , operative and speculative , explained by Bro . H . Poynter P . M . The AV . M . now resumed his collar and chair ,

and closed tho Lodge in the three degrees . It was announced to the Brethren by Bro . Sandall , the Treasurer of tho Subscription Fnnd for raising a memorial stone over the grave of tho late W . M . Bro . Harris , that tho list waa now complete , and a snb-committoo was appointed to select the pattern tho memorial should tako . Tho brethren afterwards dined together at Bro . Pickering ' s .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held at the King and Queen , Norton Folgato , E . C , on Thursday , 12 th instant . Bros . Peacock W . M ., Patrick S . AV ., Legg J . W ., Fenner Proa , Hine S . D ., Serjeant J . D ., Klein I . G . ; also Broa . Silvas , Looffier , Andrews ,

Gieseke . The Lodgo was opened to tho second degree , and the W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of installation , Bro . Hine being the candidate . The third section of tho lecture was worked by Bro . Fenner , assisted by Bro . Patrick . Bro . Patrick waa appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodgo was closed and adjourned .

Enfield Lodge , No . 1237 . —The regular meeting of thia Lodge was held on Monday , 9 th inst ., at the George Hotel , Enfield , under the presidency of Bro . Oxlcy , the W . M ., who was assisted by tho following Officers : —Bros . Taverner S . W ., Peach J . W ., Mathison Treas ., Thompson Sec , Pooro S . D ., Bryant J . D ., Fidlor I . G ., Very Tyler . Visitors : —Bros . Thorn W . M . 554 , Jaffa AV . M . 1579 , G .

Tegg 1579 , Leaman 1707 , and Garrod 754 . The usual formalities having been duly observed in opening , the Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and tho W . M . then raised Bro . F . 0 . Herbert , after which the Lodge was resumed in the first degree . Tho ballot was taken and proved in favour of Mr . Thomas Evans , who was that evening a candidate for Freemasonry , and he being in attendance

was duly initiated into tho mysteries of the Order . Other business of a minor character being disposed of , tho Lodgo was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , presided over by the W . M ., who gave the Loyal , Masonio , and other toasts , which wero severally replied to , and a very enjoyable evening spent , the brethren separating at an early hour .

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . —A meeting was held on 11 th inst ., at Bro . Smith's , Salmon and Ball , Betbnal-grcen . Present—Bros . Clark W . M ., Abrahams S . W ., Lazarus J . W .. Smith Treas ., Hand S . D ., Ward I . G ., Hogg P . M . Preceptor ;

also Bros . Loveday , Britton , M . Christian , & c . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Loveday candidate . Lodge was resumed to first degree . Bro . Christian worked first , second and third , and Bro . Hogg fourth sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Abrahams was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —Held at Bro . Pavitt's , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , E ., on Tuesday , 17 th February . Bros . Worsley W . M ., Myers P . M S . W ., Watkins J . W .,