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Notice Of Meetings.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 — At Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue , Basinghall Street , on 31 st March , at 6 ' 30 p . m . Lodge was opened by Bro . Josling W . M . elect of Peace and Harmony Lodgo , No . 60 . Bro . Williams proved proficiency for passing . Lodge opened iu the second . Bro . Josling proved proficiency . Bro . Berry opened the M . M . Lodge , and the
ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Preceptor put the brethren through entry drill . Lodge was then lowered to the first degree , and was subsequently closed , and meeting adjourned to the 14 th April .
Present—Bros . A . S . Josling W . M ., J . L . Barrett S . W ., D . Hills J . W ., J . Eiseman S . D ., H . Whitehouse J . D ., W . Berry I . G ., James Stevens P . M . Preceptor , W . Paddle P . M . Treas ., W . J . Ball Sec , J . Gaskin , S . Smith . F . C . Rush , and others .
Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1571 . —A meeting of the above Lodge was held at Austin's Hotel , 7 London-street Fenchurch-street , on 24 th March , when three were present Bros Blake Worshipful Mastor , Thompson S . W ., Hammond J . W . Minnett J . D ., Dormer I . G ., T . Dnffleld P . M . Preceptor , T . Lewis P . M . Treasurer , Geo . Hughes Secretary . Lodge was opened in due
form , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Westfield candidate . Lodge opened in the second degree ; Brother Smith as candidate to be raised was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Lodge was resumed . Bro . G . Thompson was elected W . M . for next meeting ,
Bro . Thompson thanked the brethren and appointed Officers in rotation . Bro . Duffield proposed that Bro . Lewis beeleoted Treasurer and Bro . Hughes Secretary , and that they be hon . members of tho Lodge of . Instruction . Thia was seconded by Bro . Westfield and carried unanimously . Bros . Lewis and Hughes suitably returned thanks . Nothing further offering , Lodge was closed .
Royal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction , No . 1585 . —A meeting was held on Mouday , 28 th March , at the Railway Hotel , Putney . Bros . Featherstone W . M ., Sapsworth S . W ., Grundy Secretary , Bond Treasurer , Radclyffe I . G . Past Masters Bros . J . Carter , W . Carter , Dawson , Radford , Higerty , Recknell , Williams ; Bros . Walters , Bugler , Gotnpertz , Grant , Gentle . After the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed , the first
ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Gompertz candidate . Bro . Williams proposed and Bro . Dawson seconded , that the resignation of the Preceptorship by Bro . Taylor be accepted , with regret ; and that a vote of thanks bo accorded to him for his past services ; such acceptance and vote of thanks to be communicated bv the Secretary ; carried
unanimously . A discussion arose on the election of a Preceptor , and this brought up the question whether the working of the Lodge was to be on the Stability or Emulation system . Bro . Higerty proprosed and Bro . Radford seconded , that the working of the Lodgo be Emulation . On the motion being put , 13 voted for , and none
against . After some discussion , Bro . Grundy Secretary proposed , and Bro . Bond Treasurer seconded , that Bro . Dawson P . M . 1768 , a member of the Committee of Emulation , with Bros . P . M . 's Radford 1420 , Higerty 1014 , Carter 1014 , and Gompertz 869 , form a Committee of Preceptors for this Lodge of Instruction . This was
put to the meeting aud carried unanimously . The brethren named accepted their appointments , and thanked the Lodge for the honour conferred upon them . Bro . Sapsworth was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and after hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed in accordance with ancient custom .
Duke of Cornwall Lodge of Instruction , No . 1839 . —Held on' Tuesday , the 29 th March , at the Restaurant Bibra , 53 Cannon-street . By the invitation of this Lodge , the members of the Star Lodge of Instruction , of New Cross , attended to work the Fifteen Sections . Bros . Walter Martin P . M . 879 as W . M ., Wm . Beavis P . M . 879 S . W ., J . G . Milbourne S . W . 13 as J . W ., A . G . Dixie
P . M . 1839 I . P . M . There were 86 members present . Bro . Bibra , the proprietor , tried all iu his power to make the visit of such an unexpectedly large number as comfortable as he possibly could , and succeeded in every respect . Each brother present expressed himself highly satisfied with the proceedings of the evening , which passed
off without a hitch , either in the working or in tho entertainment . Tho Worshipful Master took the chair punctually at 6 ' 30 as appointed , the Lodge was opened in due form ; the miuute 3 wero confirmed , and then tho Sections were worked by tho following brethren : — First Lecture—Bros . Anderson , E . Talbot , E . Percival , H .
Strickland , W . Beavis P . M ., W . Belchamber , J . G . Milbourne J . W . Second Lecture—Bros . L . Lazarus , C . L . Tokoly , G . Waterman , W . Beavis P . M ., J . G . Milbourne J . W . Third Lecture—J . D . Wilkinson , H . Stockwell , W . Beavis P . M . Shoitly before ten o'clock the whole of the sections were finished , and that iu a most effective rnanuer .
About twenty-fivo members joined this Lodgo of Instruction , amongst thorn being Bros . J . van Praagh I . G . 1608 , Davie 3 1839 , L . Lazarus 879 , Beavis P . M . 879 , Millbouruo J . W . 13 , & c . Bro . Millbonroe replied for the new members . Bro . A . G . Dixie P . M . and Preceptor of the Lodge proposed a vote of thanks to tho W . M . for presiding , and
begged he would accept the honorary membership of the Lodge oi Instruction . Tho Officers and other Brethren who assisted so efficiently wero also thanked . Bro . Spiegel P . M ., a zealous attendant at Lod ges of Instruction , in seconding tho proposition , bore testimony to tho experience of Bro . Dixie ; no words of his conld express the
t'Clighfc and satisfaction it gavo him to hear tho sections worked in such perfection . The Worshipful Master , in responding , expressed the hope that ; the brethren of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge will dc fchem the honour of attending to work the Fifteen Sections . This nivitation was accepted , aud an early dafco fixed for the visit .
The Ages Of Royalty.
THE AGES OF ROYALTY .
WILLIAM I ., King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany , the Nestor of European monarchs , having attained , on 22 nd March , the great age of 90 years , we give the following statmenfc of tbe ages of the rulers of various countries , ranging from the oldest to the youngest , namely : —The German Emperor , aged 90 ; William III .,
King of the Netherlands , aged 70 ; Christian IX ., King of Denmark , aged 69 on 8 th April next ; Victoria , Queen Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India , aged 67 ; Charles , King of Wurtemberg , aged 64 ; Dom Pedro II ., Emperor of Brazil , aged 61 ; Albert King of Saxony , aged 58 ; Oscar II ., King of Sweden and Norway , aged 58 :
Nasr-ed-Din , Shah of Persia , aged 57 ; Francis Joseph , Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary , a ^ ed 56 ; Leopold II ., King of the Belgians , aged 52 on 9 fch April next ; David Kalakaua , King of Hawaii , aged 50 ; Dom Louis , King of Portugal , aged 48 ; Charles , King of Roumania , aged 47 ; Abdul Hamid II ., Sultan of Turkey , aged 44 :
Humbert , King of Italy , aged 43 ; Alexander III ., Emperor of Rassia , aged 42 ; Otto , King of Bavaria , aged 39 ; George , King of the Hellenes ^ aged 41 ; Mahomed Tewfik Pasha , Khedive of Egypt , aged 34 ; Mufcsa Hete , Emperor of Jap in , aged 34 ; Milan , King of Servia , aged 32 j Phra Bat Somdetch Phra C . Yahua , King of Siam , aged 32 ; Kuang
Hsu , Emperor of China , aged 16 ; and Alfonso XIII ., King of Spain ( a minor ) , in his first year . In addition to the above , ifc may be stated that Francois Paul Grevy , President of the French Republio , is in his 80 th year ; and thafc Grover Cleveland , President of the
United States of America , has jasfc completed his 50 fch year , having been born on 18 fch Maroh 1837 . Of the Regents who virtually exercise kingly power , Prince Lnitpold , Regent of Bavaria , is 66 years of age j and Maria Christina , Queen Regent of Spain , is in her 29 th year : — Daily Chronicle .
The following gatherings took place at Freemasons Tavern for the week ending Saturday , 2 nd April : — Monday—Old King ' s Arms Lodge , De Grey and Ripon , Royal Somerset House , Robert Burns Chapter , Eclectic Chapter , Sociefce National Francaise Ball . Tuesday—Lyceum Supper .
Wednesday-Italian Ball , Lodge of Progress , Smeatonian Society , Galloway Dinner . Thursday—Licensed Victuallers' Dinner , Victoria Rifles Lodge , Jerusalem Chapter . Friday—Royal Kensington Lodge , Thistle Lodge of Mark Masters . Saturday—Imperial Federation Lodge .
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INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 28 th APRIL 1875 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY P . M ., consisting of Artist ' s Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Cost Price by applying to Bro . W . R . NORRIS , 2 y Southampton Buildings , C , London . W .
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Price One Shilling , Free by Post on receipt of 24 Halfpenny Stamps , OCCASIONAL PAPERS ON TBE HISTOEY OF PREEMASONRY . Written expressly for delivery in Lodges of Instruction . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDERE WORKS , HERMES HILL , PENTONVILLE N . AND BY ORDER OF ALL BOOKSELLERS . Secretaries of Lodges of Instruction can be supplied carriage free , at 10 / - per dozen .
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DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gcutlomen , who havo never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-danco in a few easy lessons . Private lessons any hour . Morning and ovening classes . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET , BRO . JACQ PKS Wr . viri . v . Y witt DE H . VPPT TO TAKE THE MAJfAGBirEjrr os MASONIO BAILS . FMST-CLASS BANDS PBOVIDBD , PROSPECTUS OS APPLICATION .
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BRO . G , S . GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & c . ( Provincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR Concerts , (* 5 nfci . htnwcufs # glitsmitc ganqiicts . Bro . G . S . Graham ' s Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged for Masonic Banquets , Consecrations and Instillations , & c . For Opinions of the Press and Terms , address—G . S . GUA 1 IAM , Hazeldean , Cornford Grove , Balhain , Surrey .
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Notice Of Meetings.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 — At Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue , Basinghall Street , on 31 st March , at 6 ' 30 p . m . Lodge was opened by Bro . Josling W . M . elect of Peace and Harmony Lodgo , No . 60 . Bro . Williams proved proficiency for passing . Lodge opened iu the second . Bro . Josling proved proficiency . Bro . Berry opened the M . M . Lodge , and the
ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Preceptor put the brethren through entry drill . Lodge was then lowered to the first degree , and was subsequently closed , and meeting adjourned to the 14 th April .
Present—Bros . A . S . Josling W . M ., J . L . Barrett S . W ., D . Hills J . W ., J . Eiseman S . D ., H . Whitehouse J . D ., W . Berry I . G ., James Stevens P . M . Preceptor , W . Paddle P . M . Treas ., W . J . Ball Sec , J . Gaskin , S . Smith . F . C . Rush , and others .
Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1571 . —A meeting of the above Lodge was held at Austin's Hotel , 7 London-street Fenchurch-street , on 24 th March , when three were present Bros Blake Worshipful Mastor , Thompson S . W ., Hammond J . W . Minnett J . D ., Dormer I . G ., T . Dnffleld P . M . Preceptor , T . Lewis P . M . Treasurer , Geo . Hughes Secretary . Lodge was opened in due
form , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Westfield candidate . Lodge opened in the second degree ; Brother Smith as candidate to be raised was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Lodge was resumed . Bro . G . Thompson was elected W . M . for next meeting ,
Bro . Thompson thanked the brethren and appointed Officers in rotation . Bro . Duffield proposed that Bro . Lewis beeleoted Treasurer and Bro . Hughes Secretary , and that they be hon . members of tho Lodge of . Instruction . Thia was seconded by Bro . Westfield and carried unanimously . Bros . Lewis and Hughes suitably returned thanks . Nothing further offering , Lodge was closed .
Royal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction , No . 1585 . —A meeting was held on Mouday , 28 th March , at the Railway Hotel , Putney . Bros . Featherstone W . M ., Sapsworth S . W ., Grundy Secretary , Bond Treasurer , Radclyffe I . G . Past Masters Bros . J . Carter , W . Carter , Dawson , Radford , Higerty , Recknell , Williams ; Bros . Walters , Bugler , Gotnpertz , Grant , Gentle . After the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed , the first
ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Gompertz candidate . Bro . Williams proposed and Bro . Dawson seconded , that the resignation of the Preceptorship by Bro . Taylor be accepted , with regret ; and that a vote of thanks bo accorded to him for his past services ; such acceptance and vote of thanks to be communicated bv the Secretary ; carried
unanimously . A discussion arose on the election of a Preceptor , and this brought up the question whether the working of the Lodge was to be on the Stability or Emulation system . Bro . Higerty proprosed and Bro . Radford seconded , that the working of the Lodgo be Emulation . On the motion being put , 13 voted for , and none
against . After some discussion , Bro . Grundy Secretary proposed , and Bro . Bond Treasurer seconded , that Bro . Dawson P . M . 1768 , a member of the Committee of Emulation , with Bros . P . M . 's Radford 1420 , Higerty 1014 , Carter 1014 , and Gompertz 869 , form a Committee of Preceptors for this Lodge of Instruction . This was
put to the meeting aud carried unanimously . The brethren named accepted their appointments , and thanked the Lodge for the honour conferred upon them . Bro . Sapsworth was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and after hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed in accordance with ancient custom .
Duke of Cornwall Lodge of Instruction , No . 1839 . —Held on' Tuesday , the 29 th March , at the Restaurant Bibra , 53 Cannon-street . By the invitation of this Lodge , the members of the Star Lodge of Instruction , of New Cross , attended to work the Fifteen Sections . Bros . Walter Martin P . M . 879 as W . M ., Wm . Beavis P . M . 879 S . W ., J . G . Milbourne S . W . 13 as J . W ., A . G . Dixie
P . M . 1839 I . P . M . There were 86 members present . Bro . Bibra , the proprietor , tried all iu his power to make the visit of such an unexpectedly large number as comfortable as he possibly could , and succeeded in every respect . Each brother present expressed himself highly satisfied with the proceedings of the evening , which passed
off without a hitch , either in the working or in tho entertainment . Tho Worshipful Master took the chair punctually at 6 ' 30 as appointed , the Lodge was opened in due form ; the miuute 3 wero confirmed , and then tho Sections were worked by tho following brethren : — First Lecture—Bros . Anderson , E . Talbot , E . Percival , H .
Strickland , W . Beavis P . M ., W . Belchamber , J . G . Milbourne J . W . Second Lecture—Bros . L . Lazarus , C . L . Tokoly , G . Waterman , W . Beavis P . M ., J . G . Milbourne J . W . Third Lecture—J . D . Wilkinson , H . Stockwell , W . Beavis P . M . Shoitly before ten o'clock the whole of the sections were finished , and that iu a most effective rnanuer .
About twenty-fivo members joined this Lodgo of Instruction , amongst thorn being Bros . J . van Praagh I . G . 1608 , Davie 3 1839 , L . Lazarus 879 , Beavis P . M . 879 , Millbouruo J . W . 13 , & c . Bro . Millbonroe replied for the new members . Bro . A . G . Dixie P . M . and Preceptor of the Lodge proposed a vote of thanks to tho W . M . for presiding , and
begged he would accept the honorary membership of the Lodge oi Instruction . Tho Officers and other Brethren who assisted so efficiently wero also thanked . Bro . Spiegel P . M ., a zealous attendant at Lod ges of Instruction , in seconding tho proposition , bore testimony to tho experience of Bro . Dixie ; no words of his conld express the
t'Clighfc and satisfaction it gavo him to hear tho sections worked in such perfection . The Worshipful Master , in responding , expressed the hope that ; the brethren of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge will dc fchem the honour of attending to work the Fifteen Sections . This nivitation was accepted , aud an early dafco fixed for the visit .
The Ages Of Royalty.
THE AGES OF ROYALTY .
WILLIAM I ., King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany , the Nestor of European monarchs , having attained , on 22 nd March , the great age of 90 years , we give the following statmenfc of tbe ages of the rulers of various countries , ranging from the oldest to the youngest , namely : —The German Emperor , aged 90 ; William III .,
King of the Netherlands , aged 70 ; Christian IX ., King of Denmark , aged 69 on 8 th April next ; Victoria , Queen Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India , aged 67 ; Charles , King of Wurtemberg , aged 64 ; Dom Pedro II ., Emperor of Brazil , aged 61 ; Albert King of Saxony , aged 58 ; Oscar II ., King of Sweden and Norway , aged 58 :
Nasr-ed-Din , Shah of Persia , aged 57 ; Francis Joseph , Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary , a ^ ed 56 ; Leopold II ., King of the Belgians , aged 52 on 9 fch April next ; David Kalakaua , King of Hawaii , aged 50 ; Dom Louis , King of Portugal , aged 48 ; Charles , King of Roumania , aged 47 ; Abdul Hamid II ., Sultan of Turkey , aged 44 :
Humbert , King of Italy , aged 43 ; Alexander III ., Emperor of Rassia , aged 42 ; Otto , King of Bavaria , aged 39 ; George , King of the Hellenes ^ aged 41 ; Mahomed Tewfik Pasha , Khedive of Egypt , aged 34 ; Mufcsa Hete , Emperor of Jap in , aged 34 ; Milan , King of Servia , aged 32 j Phra Bat Somdetch Phra C . Yahua , King of Siam , aged 32 ; Kuang
Hsu , Emperor of China , aged 16 ; and Alfonso XIII ., King of Spain ( a minor ) , in his first year . In addition to the above , ifc may be stated that Francois Paul Grevy , President of the French Republio , is in his 80 th year ; and thafc Grover Cleveland , President of the
United States of America , has jasfc completed his 50 fch year , having been born on 18 fch Maroh 1837 . Of the Regents who virtually exercise kingly power , Prince Lnitpold , Regent of Bavaria , is 66 years of age j and Maria Christina , Queen Regent of Spain , is in her 29 th year : — Daily Chronicle .
The following gatherings took place at Freemasons Tavern for the week ending Saturday , 2 nd April : — Monday—Old King ' s Arms Lodge , De Grey and Ripon , Royal Somerset House , Robert Burns Chapter , Eclectic Chapter , Sociefce National Francaise Ball . Tuesday—Lyceum Supper .
Wednesday-Italian Ball , Lodge of Progress , Smeatonian Society , Galloway Dinner . Thursday—Licensed Victuallers' Dinner , Victoria Rifles Lodge , Jerusalem Chapter . Friday—Royal Kensington Lodge , Thistle Lodge of Mark Masters . Saturday—Imperial Federation Lodge .
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INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 28 th APRIL 1875 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY P . M ., consisting of Artist ' s Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Cost Price by applying to Bro . W . R . NORRIS , 2 y Southampton Buildings , C , London . W .
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Price One Shilling , Free by Post on receipt of 24 Halfpenny Stamps , OCCASIONAL PAPERS ON TBE HISTOEY OF PREEMASONRY . Written expressly for delivery in Lodges of Instruction . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDERE WORKS , HERMES HILL , PENTONVILLE N . AND BY ORDER OF ALL BOOKSELLERS . Secretaries of Lodges of Instruction can be supplied carriage free , at 10 / - per dozen .
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DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gcutlomen , who havo never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-danco in a few easy lessons . Private lessons any hour . Morning and ovening classes . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET , BRO . JACQ PKS Wr . viri . v . Y witt DE H . VPPT TO TAKE THE MAJfAGBirEjrr os MASONIO BAILS . FMST-CLASS BANDS PBOVIDBD , PROSPECTUS OS APPLICATION .
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BRO . G , S . GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & c . ( Provincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR Concerts , (* 5 nfci . htnwcufs # glitsmitc ganqiicts . Bro . G . S . Graham ' s Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged for Masonic Banquets , Consecrations and Instillations , & c . For Opinions of the Press and Terms , address—G . S . GUA 1 IAM , Hazeldean , Cornford Grove , Balhain , Surrey .