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652—Holme Valley , Victoria Hotel , Holmfirth . 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 837—De Grey and Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon . 1034— Eccleshill . Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill . 1102—Mirfield , Assembly Rooms , Eastthorpo , Mirfield . 1387—Chorlton , Masonic Rooms , Chorlton Cum Hardy . 1393—Hamer . Mnsonic Hall , Liverpool , at 8 . ( Instruction . )
1528—Fort , Red Lion Hotel , Newquay , Cornwall . 1557—Albert Edward , Bunh Hotel . Hcxhtvm . 1561—Morocambe . Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambe , Lancashire . 1 ( 548—Prince of Wales . Freemasons' Hall . Salem-street . Bradford . 1664—GoRforth , Freemasons' Hall , Highstreet , Gosforth . General Lodgo of Instruction , Mnsonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7 . R . A . —General Chapter of Improvement , Masonic Hall , Birmingham , at 6 . 30
SATURDAY , 5 th JULY .. General Committee Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . 198—Percy . Jollv Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road . N ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1024—Eccleston , G >• ' * venor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1915—Pengn . Thick 't Hotol , Anorley-road , Pengo , at 3 . 30 . ( Consecration . ) Sinai Chapter of instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W ., at 8 . 149—Peace , Private Rooms , Moltham . 615—St . John and St . Paul , Pier Hotol , Erith , Kent 1223—Amherst , King ' s Arms Hotel , AVesterham , Kent . 1453—Truth , Private- Rooms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath , Manchester .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction . —Held at Bro . Spurgin ' s , the Sportsman , City-road , on Monday , the 23 rd inst . Present : —Bros . Halle W . M ., Pelikan S . W ., Beattio J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner Sec ., Weil S . D ., Hallam sen . J . D ., Willison I . G ., also Bros . Boss , Wing , Lardner , Symons , Payne , H . M . Symons , Hirst , H . Gyer . Lodge waa opened in regular form , tho minutes Avere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro .
Fenner being the candidate . Bro . Pelikan worked the first , Bro . Fenner the second , Bro . Hallam sen . the fourth section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . H . M . Symons , of the mother Lodge , was elected a member . Bro . Pelikan was appointed W . M . for next meeting . A vote of thanks was accorded the W . M . for the excellent manner he had filled the chair of W . M . for the first time in this or any othor Lodge , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned .
The Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . — Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday , 24 th June , at Bro . Bond ' s , Tho Bedford Hotel , Southampton BuildingB , Holborn . Present—Bro . Lister W . M ., Willey S . W ., Dodson J . W ., Linscott S . D ., Hallam J . D ., Cornu I . G ., Dickins Sectry ., P . M . Bingemann Preceptor . Bros . Low , Kidder , Tate , Davis , Bond , Baker , and several others . Lodge
was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehoarsed , Bro . Davis being the candidate . The second , third , and fourth sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Hallam . Bro . Davis of Lodge 228 was unanimously elected a member of this Lodge of Instruction . . Bro . Willey was elected W . M .
for the ensuing week , and oppointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Lister , for his able working on this the first occasion in this Lodgo of Instruction . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodge Avas closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned to Tuesday 1 st July .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held its usual meeting at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 21 st , under the presidency of Bro . F . Brasted , who was supported by Bros . J . Lorkin S . W ., Fidler J . W ., Fenner Sec , Hallam acting Preceptor , Gibb 3 S . D ., Williams J . D ., Little I . G ., also Bros . J . A . Powell , McMillan , Parks , Adams , C . Lorkin , Garrod , Davies , and
Fysh . Formalities were gone through ; Bro . McMillan gave satisfactory proof of his proficiency , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in tho third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed by the W . M ., in a very correct manner ; the ceremony being completed by the recital of the traditional history . Bro . Hallam worked the first and third
sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed down to the first . Bro . Littlo of the Guelph Lodge 1685 was elected a member ; Bro . J . Lorkin was elected to preside at the next meeting , which will be the last before the summer vacation . Lodgo was closed and adjourned .
High Cross Lodge , No . 754 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Seven Sisters ' , Tottenham , on Wednesday . Bro . Stephens the W . M . presided , and after the usual routine business proceeded , after the ballot bad been taken , to initiate Mr . Harry Cooper into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The Bye-Laws of the Lodge wero read , and the name of a gentleman for initiation having
been given , the W . M . closed his Lodge . The brethren adjourned to supper , whioh having been partaken of , the usual toasts wore given . In introducing that of the Queen , the W . M . referred to the kind sympathy that Her Majesty had shown the Ex-Empress of France in her recent bereavement . The toast was heartily received , and was followed by that of H . K . H . tbe Prince of Wales Grand Master , with
this the W . M . coupled the healths of the Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Presant , paying a jnst compliment to their exertions on behalf of Freemasonry . Bro . J . Wells P . M . assumed the gavel , and had great pleasure in proposing the health of tho W . M ., whom ho complimented for his kind and affable manner , and his general ability in conducting tho affairs of the
Lodge . Bro . Stephens was , he observed , very near the end of his term of office , and he hoped that whoever might be appointed as his successor would , if possible , be a better man ; but he was afraid few could give greater satisfaction than their present Master . After a song , the W . M . rose to reply . He tendered his heartiest thanks for the kindness at all times extended towards him , and hoped to merit a continuance of the favours of the brethren . He had done his best in
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the past , and was only too pleased to find that it had met the approval of the members . Hia next duty was a most pleasing one , and one that he felt would merit the heartiest reception from all assembled . It was a great episode in tho career of a Lodge to receive a new member among them , and ho trnsted that the brother who had been initiated that evening would show that he had been impressed with
the ceremony performed on hia behalf . Ho could assure him that the more he looked into Freemasonry the more he would find that the brethren were anxious for the welfare of their follows . Bro . Cooper , in his reply , thanked the brethren for the reception that had been given him . At present he was not in a position to say muoh of Freemasonry , but ho trusted that the more ho saw of ifc the
better he should like it , and finally prove himself worthy of the position that had been accorded him . The next toast tho W . M . had to propose waa that of the Visitors . Ho considered this a moat pleasing part of hia duty , aa he felt assured that each member waa gratified at seeing the guests who had honoured them with their presence . Thoy were not so numerously supported by viaitors as
thoy wore afc the last meeting , but thoy somewhat made up for quantity by quality . He reforred to the exertions the press wore making to advance the cause of Freemasonry by reporting the various meetinga that took place , and thereby giving brethren who were unable to be present an idea of what was taking place . Bros . G . C . Young 820 , J . B . Reid 946 , and W . W . Morgan jun . 1385
( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , responded to the toast . The W . M . next called npon the brethren to drink to the health of the P . M . ' s , whom ho thanked for the assistance they at all times rendered the W . M . in carrying out the duties of the Lodge , and hoped they would be among those present at many future meetings . Bro . Wells returned thanks . He considered it the duty of every Past Master to support
the Master , and regretted that the present ruler had not been better supported than he had . The health of the Officers waa next drunk . Without them the W . M . felt he should have been unable to carry on the affairs of the Lodge—he hoped that he should always havo them to assist him . Bro . S . W . replied , after which the Tyler waa
called , and he gave the conclniag toast of the evening . Among those present wero Bros . H . Stephens W . M ., J . W . Wells , W . Dance , J . Linzell , C . F . Barham , J . Mailer P . M . 's , G . Burford S . W ., J . Farrier J . W ., T . Cunningham Sec , J . H . Thompaon J . D ., J . Garrod D . C , J . Verry Tyler , A . G . Fidler , A . Bridgman , W . T . Turner , W . S . Cooper , W . F . Stevenson , A . W . Huokett , H . Cooper , & c .
High Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 754 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 19 th June , at the Coach and Horses , Tottenham . Present .- —Bros . Peach W . M ., Bryant S . W ., Taverner J . W ., Thompson Preceptor , Garrod Sec , Everdell S . D ., G . Tegg J . D ., Driscoll 1 . 6 ., also Bros . Young , Mattocks , & c . The Lodge was opened in ancient form , and minutes of last Lodge meeting read and
confirmed . The ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Young being candidate . Tho questions leading to the second degree wero answered , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Young again acting as candidate . Bro . Taverner was elected W . M . for next meeting . There being no other Masonic business the Lodgo was closed in ancient form .
Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1096 . —This Lodge held ita usual meeting on Friday , 20 th inst . There were present : —Bros . John Laggett W . M ., E . Kirby I . P . M . and Treasurer , T . Ayling P . M . P . D . C ., F . Leith P . M . Lord of the Manor , Eev . J . B . Harrison P . M . P . G . Chaplain , H . R . Botting S . W ., J . Carpenter J . W ., T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . R . Secretary , W . Carterfield S . D ., F . R .
England J . D ., Henry Abrams Organist , F . Haslip I . G ., E . Rea , H . Webb , W . Norris , D . Fraser , G . Band , S . Holgate Tyler ; Visitor—Bro . W . I . Spicer P . M . 569 . Lodgo was opened punctually afc eight o ' clock , and the minutes of last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot Avas taken for Bro . Charle 8 Cruchley Domatic 177 , and found to be unanimous in his favour . Bro . G . Band ,
being a candidate for the second degree , was duly examined ; he answered most satisfactorily , and retired . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the W . M . iu a most impressive manner passed Bro . Band . Bro . J . W . gave the charge , and Bro . S . W . the antient lecture , in finished style . A word of praise is due to the whole of the Officers for the steady and efficient manner in which they performed their several duties . Lodgo was closed in the second
degree . Bro . Usher P . M . announced that he had accepted the offico of Steward at the forthcoming Festival on the 25 th inst . ; he mado an urgent appeal to the brethreu to assist him in his efforts . Bro . T . Ayling proposed , and Bro . E . Kirby seconded , that five guineas out of the Lodge funds be placed on Bro . Usher ' s list;—carried unanimously . Lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren spent a most pleasant hour together .
Eoyal Standard Lodge of Instruction , No . 1298 . — The 330 th meeting was held at the Alwyne Castle , Canonbury , on Friday , 20 th June . Present : —Bros . Ager W . M ., Boas S . W ., Lockwood J . W ., Cull Preceptor , Rowley S . D ., Mendelsohn J . D ., Beattie I . G ., G . H . Hunter Secretary pro tern , and other brethren , whoso names were dnly entered in the attendance book . The Lodge
was opened in the first degree , aud the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Potter , having offered himself as a candidate for raising , was examined as to his proficiency as a F . C ., and entrusted ; the ceremony of raising was then rehearsed . Bro . Preceptor worked the first , second , and third sections of tho lecture in the third degree . Bro . Preceptor was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —The members met at Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning Towu , on Tuesday . Bros . Worsley W . M ., Smith S . W ., Shepherd W . M . 1319 J . W . The
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Diary For The Week.
652—Holme Valley , Victoria Hotel , Holmfirth . 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 837—De Grey and Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon . 1034— Eccleshill . Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill . 1102—Mirfield , Assembly Rooms , Eastthorpo , Mirfield . 1387—Chorlton , Masonic Rooms , Chorlton Cum Hardy . 1393—Hamer . Mnsonic Hall , Liverpool , at 8 . ( Instruction . )
1528—Fort , Red Lion Hotel , Newquay , Cornwall . 1557—Albert Edward , Bunh Hotel . Hcxhtvm . 1561—Morocambe . Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambe , Lancashire . 1 ( 548—Prince of Wales . Freemasons' Hall . Salem-street . Bradford . 1664—GoRforth , Freemasons' Hall , Highstreet , Gosforth . General Lodgo of Instruction , Mnsonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7 . R . A . —General Chapter of Improvement , Masonic Hall , Birmingham , at 6 . 30
SATURDAY , 5 th JULY .. General Committee Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . 198—Percy . Jollv Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road . N ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1024—Eccleston , G >• ' * venor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) 1915—Pengn . Thick 't Hotol , Anorley-road , Pengo , at 3 . 30 . ( Consecration . ) Sinai Chapter of instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W ., at 8 . 149—Peace , Private Rooms , Moltham . 615—St . John and St . Paul , Pier Hotol , Erith , Kent 1223—Amherst , King ' s Arms Hotel , AVesterham , Kent . 1453—Truth , Private- Rooms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath , Manchester .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Strong Man Lodge of Instruction . —Held at Bro . Spurgin ' s , the Sportsman , City-road , on Monday , the 23 rd inst . Present : —Bros . Halle W . M ., Pelikan S . W ., Beattio J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner Sec ., Weil S . D ., Hallam sen . J . D ., Willison I . G ., also Bros . Boss , Wing , Lardner , Symons , Payne , H . M . Symons , Hirst , H . Gyer . Lodge waa opened in regular form , tho minutes Avere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro .
Fenner being the candidate . Bro . Pelikan worked the first , Bro . Fenner the second , Bro . Hallam sen . the fourth section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . H . M . Symons , of the mother Lodge , was elected a member . Bro . Pelikan was appointed W . M . for next meeting . A vote of thanks was accorded the W . M . for the excellent manner he had filled the chair of W . M . for the first time in this or any othor Lodge , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned .
The Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . — Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday , 24 th June , at Bro . Bond ' s , Tho Bedford Hotel , Southampton BuildingB , Holborn . Present—Bro . Lister W . M ., Willey S . W ., Dodson J . W ., Linscott S . D ., Hallam J . D ., Cornu I . G ., Dickins Sectry ., P . M . Bingemann Preceptor . Bros . Low , Kidder , Tate , Davis , Bond , Baker , and several others . Lodge
was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehoarsed , Bro . Davis being the candidate . The second , third , and fourth sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Hallam . Bro . Davis of Lodge 228 was unanimously elected a member of this Lodge of Instruction . . Bro . Willey was elected W . M .
for the ensuing week , and oppointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Lister , for his able working on this the first occasion in this Lodgo of Instruction . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodge Avas closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned to Tuesday 1 st July .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held its usual meeting at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 21 st , under the presidency of Bro . F . Brasted , who was supported by Bros . J . Lorkin S . W ., Fidler J . W ., Fenner Sec , Hallam acting Preceptor , Gibb 3 S . D ., Williams J . D ., Little I . G ., also Bros . J . A . Powell , McMillan , Parks , Adams , C . Lorkin , Garrod , Davies , and
Fysh . Formalities were gone through ; Bro . McMillan gave satisfactory proof of his proficiency , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in tho third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed by the W . M ., in a very correct manner ; the ceremony being completed by the recital of the traditional history . Bro . Hallam worked the first and third
sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed down to the first . Bro . Littlo of the Guelph Lodge 1685 was elected a member ; Bro . J . Lorkin was elected to preside at the next meeting , which will be the last before the summer vacation . Lodgo was closed and adjourned .
High Cross Lodge , No . 754 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Seven Sisters ' , Tottenham , on Wednesday . Bro . Stephens the W . M . presided , and after the usual routine business proceeded , after the ballot bad been taken , to initiate Mr . Harry Cooper into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The Bye-Laws of the Lodge wero read , and the name of a gentleman for initiation having
been given , the W . M . closed his Lodge . The brethren adjourned to supper , whioh having been partaken of , the usual toasts wore given . In introducing that of the Queen , the W . M . referred to the kind sympathy that Her Majesty had shown the Ex-Empress of France in her recent bereavement . The toast was heartily received , and was followed by that of H . K . H . tbe Prince of Wales Grand Master , with
this the W . M . coupled the healths of the Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Presant , paying a jnst compliment to their exertions on behalf of Freemasonry . Bro . J . Wells P . M . assumed the gavel , and had great pleasure in proposing the health of tho W . M ., whom ho complimented for his kind and affable manner , and his general ability in conducting tho affairs of the
Lodge . Bro . Stephens was , he observed , very near the end of his term of office , and he hoped that whoever might be appointed as his successor would , if possible , be a better man ; but he was afraid few could give greater satisfaction than their present Master . After a song , the W . M . rose to reply . He tendered his heartiest thanks for the kindness at all times extended towards him , and hoped to merit a continuance of the favours of the brethren . He had done his best in
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the past , and was only too pleased to find that it had met the approval of the members . Hia next duty was a most pleasing one , and one that he felt would merit the heartiest reception from all assembled . It was a great episode in tho career of a Lodge to receive a new member among them , and ho trnsted that the brother who had been initiated that evening would show that he had been impressed with
the ceremony performed on hia behalf . Ho could assure him that the more he looked into Freemasonry the more he would find that the brethren were anxious for the welfare of their follows . Bro . Cooper , in his reply , thanked the brethren for the reception that had been given him . At present he was not in a position to say muoh of Freemasonry , but ho trusted that the more ho saw of ifc the
better he should like it , and finally prove himself worthy of the position that had been accorded him . The next toast tho W . M . had to propose waa that of the Visitors . Ho considered this a moat pleasing part of hia duty , aa he felt assured that each member waa gratified at seeing the guests who had honoured them with their presence . Thoy were not so numerously supported by viaitors as
thoy wore afc the last meeting , but thoy somewhat made up for quantity by quality . He reforred to the exertions the press wore making to advance the cause of Freemasonry by reporting the various meetinga that took place , and thereby giving brethren who were unable to be present an idea of what was taking place . Bros . G . C . Young 820 , J . B . Reid 946 , and W . W . Morgan jun . 1385
( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , responded to the toast . The W . M . next called npon the brethren to drink to the health of the P . M . ' s , whom ho thanked for the assistance they at all times rendered the W . M . in carrying out the duties of the Lodge , and hoped they would be among those present at many future meetings . Bro . Wells returned thanks . He considered it the duty of every Past Master to support
the Master , and regretted that the present ruler had not been better supported than he had . The health of the Officers waa next drunk . Without them the W . M . felt he should have been unable to carry on the affairs of the Lodge—he hoped that he should always havo them to assist him . Bro . S . W . replied , after which the Tyler waa
called , and he gave the conclniag toast of the evening . Among those present wero Bros . H . Stephens W . M ., J . W . Wells , W . Dance , J . Linzell , C . F . Barham , J . Mailer P . M . 's , G . Burford S . W ., J . Farrier J . W ., T . Cunningham Sec , J . H . Thompaon J . D ., J . Garrod D . C , J . Verry Tyler , A . G . Fidler , A . Bridgman , W . T . Turner , W . S . Cooper , W . F . Stevenson , A . W . Huokett , H . Cooper , & c .
High Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 754 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 19 th June , at the Coach and Horses , Tottenham . Present .- —Bros . Peach W . M ., Bryant S . W ., Taverner J . W ., Thompson Preceptor , Garrod Sec , Everdell S . D ., G . Tegg J . D ., Driscoll 1 . 6 ., also Bros . Young , Mattocks , & c . The Lodge was opened in ancient form , and minutes of last Lodge meeting read and
confirmed . The ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Young being candidate . Tho questions leading to the second degree wero answered , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Young again acting as candidate . Bro . Taverner was elected W . M . for next meeting . There being no other Masonic business the Lodgo was closed in ancient form .
Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1096 . —This Lodge held ita usual meeting on Friday , 20 th inst . There were present : —Bros . John Laggett W . M ., E . Kirby I . P . M . and Treasurer , T . Ayling P . M . P . D . C ., F . Leith P . M . Lord of the Manor , Eev . J . B . Harrison P . M . P . G . Chaplain , H . R . Botting S . W ., J . Carpenter J . W ., T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . R . Secretary , W . Carterfield S . D ., F . R .
England J . D ., Henry Abrams Organist , F . Haslip I . G ., E . Rea , H . Webb , W . Norris , D . Fraser , G . Band , S . Holgate Tyler ; Visitor—Bro . W . I . Spicer P . M . 569 . Lodgo was opened punctually afc eight o ' clock , and the minutes of last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot Avas taken for Bro . Charle 8 Cruchley Domatic 177 , and found to be unanimous in his favour . Bro . G . Band ,
being a candidate for the second degree , was duly examined ; he answered most satisfactorily , and retired . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the W . M . iu a most impressive manner passed Bro . Band . Bro . J . W . gave the charge , and Bro . S . W . the antient lecture , in finished style . A word of praise is due to the whole of the Officers for the steady and efficient manner in which they performed their several duties . Lodgo was closed in the second
degree . Bro . Usher P . M . announced that he had accepted the offico of Steward at the forthcoming Festival on the 25 th inst . ; he mado an urgent appeal to the brethreu to assist him in his efforts . Bro . T . Ayling proposed , and Bro . E . Kirby seconded , that five guineas out of the Lodge funds be placed on Bro . Usher ' s list;—carried unanimously . Lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren spent a most pleasant hour together .
Eoyal Standard Lodge of Instruction , No . 1298 . — The 330 th meeting was held at the Alwyne Castle , Canonbury , on Friday , 20 th June . Present : —Bros . Ager W . M ., Boas S . W ., Lockwood J . W ., Cull Preceptor , Rowley S . D ., Mendelsohn J . D ., Beattie I . G ., G . H . Hunter Secretary pro tern , and other brethren , whoso names were dnly entered in the attendance book . The Lodge
was opened in the first degree , aud the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Potter , having offered himself as a candidate for raising , was examined as to his proficiency as a F . C ., and entrusted ; the ceremony of raising was then rehearsed . Bro . Preceptor worked the first , second , and third sections of tho lecture in the third degree . Bro . Preceptor was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —The members met at Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning Towu , on Tuesday . Bros . Worsley W . M ., Smith S . W ., Shepherd W . M . 1319 J . W . The