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Notices Of Meetings.

Lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a very capital banquet , provided by Bro . J . Spencer . The usnal toasts were given , and the brethren separated .

Gilhall Lodge , No . 372 , Ireland . —A meeting of this Loder was held on Thursday , 1 st inst ., at the Lodge Rooms , Princes Street . Dromor , Co . Down , for the purpose of electing the officers for th > - ensuing six months . There were present Bros . John Baml W . M ..

H . W . Hall S . W ., Robert Stewart J . W ., Joseph Knox S . D ., Joseph Baird J . D ., John McCallagh D . C ., . Tames Jackson Steward , Christopher Nelson I . G ., David Conry Tyler , Carlisle Wilson Socrefnrv . John Watson Treasurer , W . Baird Past Master , and Israel Walker , of 203 , Magherally , visitor .

Beadon Chapter , No . 619 . —A Convocation of this Chanter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kenningtr , ; i , on Thnrsdav , tho 15 th inst ., Companions W . H . Green M . E . Z ., R . T . Williams H ., W . Spa : r . ru J ., W . Angus S . E ., & c . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Ballot having on a former occasion been taken , Bros . C . H . Webb , Acacia Lodge , No . 1314 , J . F . Chnbb 1314 , and

Buckworth , St . James s Lodge , No . 7 fi 5 , were duly exalted in Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . D . II . Jacobs P . M . 27 was unanimously elected a joining member . Tho Chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a banquet , provided by Comp . Eaton . The usual toasts were given , and tho janitor ' s Toast concluded a very enjoyable evening .

New Concord Lodge , No . 813 . —This capital working Lodge met , for the first time since the instillation , nt the Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , Bro . Henry John Gabb W . M . in tho chair , supported by the Wardens , Officers and Past Masters ; Bro . W . Main P . M . and Secretary , Sinclair Treasurer , Gallant S . W ., Cusworth J . D ., Salisbury P . M ., & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the

former meeting were read and confirmed . Ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs . B . G . R . Keast and Alfred Keast , which was unanimously in their favour . Bro . Dnnn was raised to the third degree , and Bro . Wright was passed to the second degree , both ceremonies being ably and impressively performed by Bro . IT . J . Gabb the W . M . The ticket for the installation of tho M . W . G . M . was erivon to

Bro . Sinclair , the Treasurer of the Lodge . Tho death of Bro . John Murray was announced . He was initiated in the Lodge on the 21 st of May 1 S 74 , and died on the 27 th March 1875 , deeply regretted . Bro . Cusworth J . D . is a Steward for the Anniversary Festival of the Boys' School on the 30 th June . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a capital supper , provided bv the worthy host .

Bro . H . Gabb . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . John EmmensP . M . P . G . P . returned thanks for the toast of the Grand Officers . Bro . Cusworth J . W . responded to the toast of the Masonic Charities . Bro . W . H . Main P . M . and Secretary returned thanks for the P . M . ' s , and , in the course of ? . very eloquent speech , nrged the necessity of brethren attending Lodges of

Instruction . He directed attention to tho ceremonies that were to be worked on the 21 st instant by Bro . James Terry , at tho new Concord Lodge of Instruction , and said he was sure that all who attended would havo a great Masonic treat . Bro . Fowkes , of the Crystal Palace Lodge , responded as a visitor . He thanked the Lodge for its hospitality , and complimented the W . M . for his able working . Bro . Sinclair responded to the toast of the Officers , and personally thanked

the Lodge tor the honour conferred on him by their presenting him -with the ticket , for the 28 th inst ., for the Albert Hall . This would be an event that would never be forgotten . The Tyler ' s toast followed . Some very capital harmony emanated from Bros . Salisbury , Swales , Baylis and Cusworth . The new Concord Lodge of Instruction is held every Wednesday evening , at 8 o ' clock , at tho Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton .

Lodge of Montefiore , No . 1017 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bros . Grunebanm W . M ., Blum S . W ., Victor M . Myers J . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert P . M . Secretary , Salomon I . G . and P . M ., J . D . Solla , S . V . Abrahams , A . D . Loewenstark , J . Lazarus , S . Pollitzer , & c . The Lodcre was

opened , and the work consisted of one pass ng and one initiation , conducted , by the courtesy of the W . M ., by Bro . Loewenstark P . M . Tho Master Mason ' s ticket for the installation of the M . W . G . M . was unanimously voted to Bro . L . Jacobs , the Treasurer . A notice of motion was given , that the Lodge meeting in future be held on the last Thursday in the month , instead of the second Wednesday . The Lodge was then closed .

Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , on Wed - nesday , 14 th April , when there was a largo attendance of the brethren , among whom we noticed Bros . C . Darbv W . M ., G . Harrison S . W ., J . H . Southwood J . W ., W . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . Treasurer and W . M . elect , King jnn . P . M . and Secretary ^ Holliugsworth S . D .,

King P . M . D C , Kingcombe , Monnery , Hooper , Bigwood , Herring , Hodgkinson , Burley , Port way , Goodacre , Spalding , Washbonrne , Vine , J . Sandilands Ward and others ; while among the visitoisj we noticed Bros . J . Hervey , G . Sec , who is godfather of tho Lodge , and also honorary member ; V . W . Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C , Professor Erasmus Wilson P . G . S . F . E . S ., Dr . Beni . Richardson F . K . S . P . M . St .

Andrew ' s , C . H . Hopwowl M . P . Q . C . P . RG . W . P . M . 203 , F . Elmore 12 , J . Green S . W . 27 , Dr . J . G . Defiiez S . D . 45 , P . E . Van Noonlen Org . 188 , Holland P . M . 172 , Hennell 181 . G . S . Marks and M . Marks 205 , H . Evans 212 , E . J . Sears 299 , Ballard 511 , H . Massey P . M . G 19 , Seymour Smith 742 , T . Gainer P . iM . 890 , E . H . Harvey P . M . 902 , J .

Notices Of Meetings.

Wright W . M . 1158 , R . C . Davis , and Speight Ty ler . Owing to the amount of business , the Lodge was opened at 2 p . m . punctually . The minutes of the last Lodge and two Lodge of Emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Bro . Monnery was raised to the third logree , and Bro . Hooper passed to the second degree . The W . M . then resigned the chair to Brn . King , inn . P . M . and Seoretarv ( the

Installing Master ) , who initiated Messrs . J . Cox , J . Mansell and C . W . Robins into the mysteries of tho Order in his usual perfect manner . The Lodge was resumed to tho second degree , when , after the usual introductory charge , Bro . King P . M . and D . C . presented W . Bro . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . P . M . and W . M . elect for installation . A large board of Installed Masters was then formed , and W . Bro . Hogg was

installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . At the conclusion of the ceremony the new W . M . appointed and invested with the collars of their respective Offices Bros . G . Harrison S . W ., J . H . Southwood J . W ., C . Darbv T . P . M . Treasurer , Bro . G . King jnn . P . M . Seoretarv , Holliugsworth S . D ., J . Sandilands Ward J . D ., Kingcombe I . G ., King P . M . D . C , and Speight Tyler . Bro . King jun ..

the Installing Master , gave the addresses to Master Wardens and Brethren in a most impressive and forcible manner . Bro , P . E . Van Noorden presided at the organ , and played through , out the whole of the ceremonies in his usual effective style . Votes of thanks were passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . G . Harrison S . W . for a very handsome set of W . M ., P . M ., S . W .

and J . W . 's collars and jewels ; to Bro . Southwood J . W . for the very handsome menu cards for the banquet ; to Bro . Kingcombe I . G . for an engraved copper plate for the Lodge Summonses . The W . M . then presented and invested tho I . P . M ., Bro . C Darby , with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel ( the work of Bro . R . C Davis ) , for his ability in carrying out the duties of W . M . during tho past year . Bro . Darby

acknowledged the honour in a becoming speech . One of the auditors presented tho balance sheet , and read the report , which congratulated the Lodge upon its financial position . This was received and adopted . Bro . Harrison gave notice of motion , that a committee be formed to carry out arrangements for the annual summer banquet . Bro . Southwood J . W . gave tho necessary notice of motion to raise

the initiation and joining fees . A telegram was received from the V . W . Rev . 0 . J . Martyn P G . Chaplain , also letters from Sir-Albert Woods ( Garter ) G . D . C , Bro . Fenn A . G . D . C regretting their inability to be present . After some propositions , tho Lodge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to Simpson's 103 Strand , where they sat down to a most elegant banquet , under the personal

superintendance of Bro . Cathie . The usual toasts were given and responded to . The musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . Seymour Smith , assisted by Bros . P . E Van Noorden and F . Elmore , gave great satisfaction . Bro . G . W . King jnn . P . M . and Secretary has been selected to represent tho Lodge at the

Installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the cost of the com . tnemoration jewel to bo worn by him has been voted from the funds of the Lodge . It was also announced that the brethren of tho Lodge would dine together at Simpson's on tho 28 th , to celebrate the event , but the W . M . ( Bro . Hogg ) will not be able to preside , being one of the privileged few entitled to dine at the Festival .

Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 . —An Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge was held on the 20 th inst . at tho Prince Alfred Hotel , Southall . Bro . F . Walters P . G . P . Middlesex opened tho Lodge , in which he was supported by Bros . 0 . A . Ferrier S . W ., C J . Rushworth J . W ., J . H . Webster S . D ., J . W . George J . D ., H . D'A . rcyas I . G ., Charles Horslcy , P . G . R . Middlesex P . M ., and Bros . Murray ,

Davies , Kennard , & c . Bro . Chas . Horsley then raised Bro . . J . Davies and J . A . Murray ; passed Bro . H . Kerward , and initiated , seriatim , Rev . J . Morgan , Messrs . W . Carter , J . W . Hughes and E . Madders , the several ceremonies being perfectly worked in a very impressive manner . The Lodge was then closed , and refreshment followed , after which the brethren separated .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . —A Lodge of Emergency was held on Thursday , at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville Road . Present—Bros . J . Willing jun . W . M ., R . T . Kingham J . D ., J . J . Michael S . W ., J . Douglass I . G ., T . Williams J . W ., R . Fowler D . C , G . Tims Secretary , G . Scales W . S . Also Bros . Sainsbury , Cheek , Stiles , Hatton , Jones , Cox , Cadott , A . Smith , Rapkin , Side , Horton

Cook , & c , Tritton , Shand . Visitors—Bros . Harris , T . Adams P . G . P ., F . H . Plummer , G . Plummer , Robinson , Read , & c , Horton , Tritton , Shand , Sainsbury and F . H . Plummer . The Lodge was opened and Bro . Robinson of No . 177 was duly raised to third degree and Bro . Read passed to tho second degree . Messrs . Taylor and Simona impressively initiated by the W . M . Bro . T . Adams P . G . P . unanimously

elected honorary member of the Lodge . Bro . Brede of 73 unanimously elected joining member . Bro . Kingham J . D ., one of the founders , received , by unanimous vote the M . M . 's ticket for tho Installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , to mark the appreciotion by the Lodge of his working . The Bye Laws were read , and

emphatically commended to the attention of the brethren by t ! 'o W . M . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was served in that inimitable manner tho Metropolitan Club is famous for . After the usual toasts had been given tho brethren separated .

HOLLOWAY ' PIT . LS . —Tlie Law of Life . —Tho present is a fitting opportunity for drawing attention to the feu- points on which health , hinges . All impurit- ' rs must be expelled from the system immediately their presence is discovered . Wear and tear must he compensated by suitable food , wlu .-h , vrlv . -n thoroughly digested , enriches the blood with its nutritive element ' , and by this mean ' s incites every organ throughout the body to its natural activity , rouses every muscle to its normal strength , confers tone on every vessel , energy on every naive . The a'terativo virtues exerted by Holloway's purifying Pills exactly meet these requirements , and they further exercie distinctive and peculiar powers in steadying tho nerves and regulating the circulation .

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Notices Of Meetings.

Lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a very capital banquet , provided by Bro . J . Spencer . The usnal toasts were given , and the brethren separated .

Gilhall Lodge , No . 372 , Ireland . —A meeting of this Loder was held on Thursday , 1 st inst ., at the Lodge Rooms , Princes Street . Dromor , Co . Down , for the purpose of electing the officers for th > - ensuing six months . There were present Bros . John Baml W . M ..

H . W . Hall S . W ., Robert Stewart J . W ., Joseph Knox S . D ., Joseph Baird J . D ., John McCallagh D . C ., . Tames Jackson Steward , Christopher Nelson I . G ., David Conry Tyler , Carlisle Wilson Socrefnrv . John Watson Treasurer , W . Baird Past Master , and Israel Walker , of 203 , Magherally , visitor .

Beadon Chapter , No . 619 . —A Convocation of this Chanter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kenningtr , ; i , on Thnrsdav , tho 15 th inst ., Companions W . H . Green M . E . Z ., R . T . Williams H ., W . Spa : r . ru J ., W . Angus S . E ., & c . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Ballot having on a former occasion been taken , Bros . C . H . Webb , Acacia Lodge , No . 1314 , J . F . Chnbb 1314 , and

Buckworth , St . James s Lodge , No . 7 fi 5 , were duly exalted in Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . D . II . Jacobs P . M . 27 was unanimously elected a joining member . Tho Chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a banquet , provided by Comp . Eaton . The usual toasts were given , and tho janitor ' s Toast concluded a very enjoyable evening .

New Concord Lodge , No . 813 . —This capital working Lodge met , for the first time since the instillation , nt the Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , Bro . Henry John Gabb W . M . in tho chair , supported by the Wardens , Officers and Past Masters ; Bro . W . Main P . M . and Secretary , Sinclair Treasurer , Gallant S . W ., Cusworth J . D ., Salisbury P . M ., & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the

former meeting were read and confirmed . Ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs . B . G . R . Keast and Alfred Keast , which was unanimously in their favour . Bro . Dnnn was raised to the third degree , and Bro . Wright was passed to the second degree , both ceremonies being ably and impressively performed by Bro . IT . J . Gabb the W . M . The ticket for the installation of tho M . W . G . M . was erivon to

Bro . Sinclair , the Treasurer of the Lodge . Tho death of Bro . John Murray was announced . He was initiated in the Lodge on the 21 st of May 1 S 74 , and died on the 27 th March 1875 , deeply regretted . Bro . Cusworth J . D . is a Steward for the Anniversary Festival of the Boys' School on the 30 th June . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a capital supper , provided bv the worthy host .

Bro . H . Gabb . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . John EmmensP . M . P . G . P . returned thanks for the toast of the Grand Officers . Bro . Cusworth J . W . responded to the toast of the Masonic Charities . Bro . W . H . Main P . M . and Secretary returned thanks for the P . M . ' s , and , in the course of ? . very eloquent speech , nrged the necessity of brethren attending Lodges of

Instruction . He directed attention to tho ceremonies that were to be worked on the 21 st instant by Bro . James Terry , at tho new Concord Lodge of Instruction , and said he was sure that all who attended would havo a great Masonic treat . Bro . Fowkes , of the Crystal Palace Lodge , responded as a visitor . He thanked the Lodge for its hospitality , and complimented the W . M . for his able working . Bro . Sinclair responded to the toast of the Officers , and personally thanked

the Lodge tor the honour conferred on him by their presenting him -with the ticket , for the 28 th inst ., for the Albert Hall . This would be an event that would never be forgotten . The Tyler ' s toast followed . Some very capital harmony emanated from Bros . Salisbury , Swales , Baylis and Cusworth . The new Concord Lodge of Instruction is held every Wednesday evening , at 8 o ' clock , at tho Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton .

Lodge of Montefiore , No . 1017 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bros . Grunebanm W . M ., Blum S . W ., Victor M . Myers J . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert P . M . Secretary , Salomon I . G . and P . M ., J . D . Solla , S . V . Abrahams , A . D . Loewenstark , J . Lazarus , S . Pollitzer , & c . The Lodcre was

opened , and the work consisted of one pass ng and one initiation , conducted , by the courtesy of the W . M ., by Bro . Loewenstark P . M . Tho Master Mason ' s ticket for the installation of the M . W . G . M . was unanimously voted to Bro . L . Jacobs , the Treasurer . A notice of motion was given , that the Lodge meeting in future be held on the last Thursday in the month , instead of the second Wednesday . The Lodge was then closed .

Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , on Wed - nesday , 14 th April , when there was a largo attendance of the brethren , among whom we noticed Bros . C . Darbv W . M ., G . Harrison S . W ., J . H . Southwood J . W ., W . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . Treasurer and W . M . elect , King jnn . P . M . and Secretary ^ Holliugsworth S . D .,

King P . M . D C , Kingcombe , Monnery , Hooper , Bigwood , Herring , Hodgkinson , Burley , Port way , Goodacre , Spalding , Washbonrne , Vine , J . Sandilands Ward and others ; while among the visitoisj we noticed Bros . J . Hervey , G . Sec , who is godfather of tho Lodge , and also honorary member ; V . W . Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C , Professor Erasmus Wilson P . G . S . F . E . S ., Dr . Beni . Richardson F . K . S . P . M . St .

Andrew ' s , C . H . Hopwowl M . P . Q . C . P . RG . W . P . M . 203 , F . Elmore 12 , J . Green S . W . 27 , Dr . J . G . Defiiez S . D . 45 , P . E . Van Noonlen Org . 188 , Holland P . M . 172 , Hennell 181 . G . S . Marks and M . Marks 205 , H . Evans 212 , E . J . Sears 299 , Ballard 511 , H . Massey P . M . G 19 , Seymour Smith 742 , T . Gainer P . iM . 890 , E . H . Harvey P . M . 902 , J .

Notices Of Meetings.

Wright W . M . 1158 , R . C . Davis , and Speight Ty ler . Owing to the amount of business , the Lodge was opened at 2 p . m . punctually . The minutes of the last Lodge and two Lodge of Emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Bro . Monnery was raised to the third logree , and Bro . Hooper passed to the second degree . The W . M . then resigned the chair to Brn . King , inn . P . M . and Seoretarv ( the

Installing Master ) , who initiated Messrs . J . Cox , J . Mansell and C . W . Robins into the mysteries of tho Order in his usual perfect manner . The Lodge was resumed to tho second degree , when , after the usual introductory charge , Bro . King P . M . and D . C . presented W . Bro . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . P . M . and W . M . elect for installation . A large board of Installed Masters was then formed , and W . Bro . Hogg was

installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . At the conclusion of the ceremony the new W . M . appointed and invested with the collars of their respective Offices Bros . G . Harrison S . W ., J . H . Southwood J . W ., C . Darbv T . P . M . Treasurer , Bro . G . King jnn . P . M . Seoretarv , Holliugsworth S . D ., J . Sandilands Ward J . D ., Kingcombe I . G ., King P . M . D . C , and Speight Tyler . Bro . King jun ..

the Installing Master , gave the addresses to Master Wardens and Brethren in a most impressive and forcible manner . Bro , P . E . Van Noorden presided at the organ , and played through , out the whole of the ceremonies in his usual effective style . Votes of thanks were passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . G . Harrison S . W . for a very handsome set of W . M ., P . M ., S . W .

and J . W . 's collars and jewels ; to Bro . Southwood J . W . for the very handsome menu cards for the banquet ; to Bro . Kingcombe I . G . for an engraved copper plate for the Lodge Summonses . The W . M . then presented and invested tho I . P . M ., Bro . C Darby , with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel ( the work of Bro . R . C Davis ) , for his ability in carrying out the duties of W . M . during tho past year . Bro . Darby

acknowledged the honour in a becoming speech . One of the auditors presented tho balance sheet , and read the report , which congratulated the Lodge upon its financial position . This was received and adopted . Bro . Harrison gave notice of motion , that a committee be formed to carry out arrangements for the annual summer banquet . Bro . Southwood J . W . gave tho necessary notice of motion to raise

the initiation and joining fees . A telegram was received from the V . W . Rev . 0 . J . Martyn P G . Chaplain , also letters from Sir-Albert Woods ( Garter ) G . D . C , Bro . Fenn A . G . D . C regretting their inability to be present . After some propositions , tho Lodge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to Simpson's 103 Strand , where they sat down to a most elegant banquet , under the personal

superintendance of Bro . Cathie . The usual toasts were given and responded to . The musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . Seymour Smith , assisted by Bros . P . E Van Noorden and F . Elmore , gave great satisfaction . Bro . G . W . King jnn . P . M . and Secretary has been selected to represent tho Lodge at the

Installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the cost of the com . tnemoration jewel to bo worn by him has been voted from the funds of the Lodge . It was also announced that the brethren of tho Lodge would dine together at Simpson's on tho 28 th , to celebrate the event , but the W . M . ( Bro . Hogg ) will not be able to preside , being one of the privileged few entitled to dine at the Festival .

Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 . —An Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge was held on the 20 th inst . at tho Prince Alfred Hotel , Southall . Bro . F . Walters P . G . P . Middlesex opened tho Lodge , in which he was supported by Bros . 0 . A . Ferrier S . W ., C J . Rushworth J . W ., J . H . Webster S . D ., J . W . George J . D ., H . D'A . rcyas I . G ., Charles Horslcy , P . G . R . Middlesex P . M ., and Bros . Murray ,

Davies , Kennard , & c . Bro . Chas . Horsley then raised Bro . . J . Davies and J . A . Murray ; passed Bro . H . Kerward , and initiated , seriatim , Rev . J . Morgan , Messrs . W . Carter , J . W . Hughes and E . Madders , the several ceremonies being perfectly worked in a very impressive manner . The Lodge was then closed , and refreshment followed , after which the brethren separated .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . —A Lodge of Emergency was held on Thursday , at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville Road . Present—Bros . J . Willing jun . W . M ., R . T . Kingham J . D ., J . J . Michael S . W ., J . Douglass I . G ., T . Williams J . W ., R . Fowler D . C , G . Tims Secretary , G . Scales W . S . Also Bros . Sainsbury , Cheek , Stiles , Hatton , Jones , Cox , Cadott , A . Smith , Rapkin , Side , Horton

Cook , & c , Tritton , Shand . Visitors—Bros . Harris , T . Adams P . G . P ., F . H . Plummer , G . Plummer , Robinson , Read , & c , Horton , Tritton , Shand , Sainsbury and F . H . Plummer . The Lodge was opened and Bro . Robinson of No . 177 was duly raised to third degree and Bro . Read passed to tho second degree . Messrs . Taylor and Simona impressively initiated by the W . M . Bro . T . Adams P . G . P . unanimously

elected honorary member of the Lodge . Bro . Brede of 73 unanimously elected joining member . Bro . Kingham J . D ., one of the founders , received , by unanimous vote the M . M . 's ticket for tho Installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , to mark the appreciotion by the Lodge of his working . The Bye Laws were read , and

emphatically commended to the attention of the brethren by t ! 'o W . M . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was served in that inimitable manner tho Metropolitan Club is famous for . After the usual toasts had been given tho brethren separated .

HOLLOWAY ' PIT . LS . —Tlie Law of Life . —Tho present is a fitting opportunity for drawing attention to the feu- points on which health , hinges . All impurit- ' rs must be expelled from the system immediately their presence is discovered . Wear and tear must he compensated by suitable food , wlu .-h , vrlv . -n thoroughly digested , enriches the blood with its nutritive element ' , and by this mean ' s incites every organ throughout the body to its natural activity , rouses every muscle to its normal strength , confers tone on every vessel , energy on every naive . The a'terativo virtues exerted by Holloway's purifying Pills exactly meet these requirements , and they further exercie distinctive and peculiar powers in steadying tho nerves and regulating the circulation .

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