Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

PORTSMOUTH TEMPERANCE LODGE , No . 2068 .

THE members of this new Lodge may justly be gratified ancl proud afc tho successful result of tho new departure iu Masonry , afc least in this part of the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight , by arranging a picnic for the brethren of fche Lodge ancl their " wives and sweethearts . " The Portsmouth Temperance Lodge , whoso warrant dates 16 th October 1884 , holds its meetings at the Soldiers '

Institute , and has been making wondrous strides since its Constitution , it now mustering some 105 members , with an extremely good show of votes for the Masonio Charities . Lately a warrant was granted for a Royal Arch Chapter in connection with the Lodge , and the Constitution of which will take place shortly . Each quarter

a banquet is held after Lodge bnsiness , but this quarter the idea was mooted by Brother R . G . Pither , Secretary , that a picnio should take its place . A Committee was formed , comprising all the Officers of the Lodge , with the result that the affair passed off on Wednesday with great eclat . At 8 . 30 a . m . upwards of one hundred brethren

assembled at the Soldiers' Institute , High-street , and left in five fourhorse brakes , well supplied by Mr . A . W . White , for Goodwood via Emaworth and Chichester . Thanks to fche Colonel and Officers , the centre brake was occupied by a portion of the baud of the Border Regiment , who played several selections en route . Amongst those

present were Bros . T . Tuffnell W . M ., G . Bevis I . P . M ., J . Palmer P . M ., W . Miller S . W ., Q . Cecconi J . W ., R . G . Pither Secratary , G . Williams S . D ., E . R . Fisher J . D ., G . Woodthorpe I . G ., W . Porter and T . Making Stewards , J . Wells Tyler , G . Reading , P . H . Emanuel , Grigsby , Freake , Biggs , Boyce , Prior , McFail , G . Williams , H , King ,

Cronin , & c The first halt was made afc Farlington , from whence the party went to Emsworth and Chichester , where there was a wait of three quarters of an hour , during which time tho majority of the visitors visited the Cathedral . The band played several pieces during the interval , much to the satisfaction of the farmers and citizens .

Corney Seat , Goodwood , was reached about one o ' clock , where a van containing all the edibles was in waiting for volunteers to help " lay the cloth . " When all was ready the brethren sang grace . Ample justice was done to the fare , comprising salmon , roast beef and mutton , boiled beef , & c , fruit pies , salad , cucumbers , and all kinds of

mineral waters . Dnring dinner some capital pieces were played by the band , and afterwards the W . M ., Bro . Tufnell , on behalf of the Lodge , gave a hearty welcome to the ladies , and he hoped the innovation was the commencement of similar outings . Dancing was indulged in on the lawn , after which all assembled in the pheasantry ,

where Mr . Russell , ef Chichester , took groups of the members of the Lodge together , and also of the whole parfcy . A return was again made for the Seat , and dancing was indulged in , whilst some paid a visit to the course . Afc six o'clock fche return journey was made ( via Funtington ) to Westbourne , where a sumptuous tea was provided at

the Cricketers . After the repast aud grace had been sung , Bro . P . H . Emanuel proposed a vote of thanks to the Committee for making such successful arrangements for the day , especially eulogising Bros . Tufnell and Pither , who had borne the brunt of the work . The Secretary , Bro . Pither , was , as they all knew , a most indefatigable worker ,

and whatever he undertook was done well . Bros . Tufnell aud Pither severally responded . Bro . G . Reading proposed the Wives , Sisters , and Sweathearts of Masons , and Bro . Grigsby responded . Dancing was again indulged in , and the journey home was commenced afc 9 * 15 , the Soldiers' Institute being reached at eleven o ' clock .

SOUTH SAXON LODGE , No . 311 .

AT a recent meeting of this Lodge , held afc the Freemasons' Hall , Lewes , it was unanimously resolved , on the motion of Brother A . Holman , seconded by Bro . Briscoe P . M ., " That Bro . R . Harvey Ellman P . M . 1303 , who is now present , be the recipient of a congratulatory vote from the brethren of this Lodge , he having , during the present year , completed his Masonic Jubilee . The brethren farther

desire the fact to be recorded on the minutes , and they trust ifc may please the Great Architect of the Universe to spare Bro . Ellman for many years to come , that in the companionship of fche brethren he and fchey may continue to enjoy the mutual advantages of

Freemasonry . " A copy of this resolution was forwarded to Bro . Ellman by the Secretary to the Lodge , Bro . Gerard Lloyd . We may add that Bro . Ellman completed the fiftieth year of his connection with Masonry on 7 fch May last .

ST . CLAIR LODGE , No . 2074

A T a meeting of the members , held at the Masonic Hall , Commer--t V cial-road , Landport , on Monday evening , 20 th ult ., Bro . C . V . Birch W . M . presiding , Bro . Harry lumber P . M . was presented with a silver inkstand and fittings in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him as the Treasurer of the Lodge . The W . M ., in making the presentation , dwelt upon the admirable manner in which

Bro . Ember had discharged his duties , and mentioned that he had shown hia interest in the prosperity of tho Lodge by offering to guarantee -6100 towards the expenses incurred in its establishment , ^ ro . Kimber made an appropriate response , referring to tho facfc that the Lodge had now 100 members , ancl was iu a prosperous condition .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODCiE , No . 2184

THE regular meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held on Thursday , 23 rd ult ., afc the Koyal Forest Hotel , Chingford , Essex , present—Bros . ' Georgo WestSekt W . M ., C . T . Lewis P . P . G . Steward ¦ I ' -G . S . B . Essex I . P . M ., C . H . Canning J . W ., Geo . Hughes Secretary ,

A . J . Dale S . D ., T . Ringrose J . D ., H . Carman Dir . of Cers ., J . G . Hammond I . G ., Dickerson Organist , F . J . Eedle Steward ; also Bros . Plater , Beadle , Barnes , Arnotfc , Tayler , McHugh , Poppy , Brame , ^ d Billinghnrst . Visitors—Bros . Harris 2060 , Coliey 157 , Walker 1 * 1-11 , George 1287 , & c . Lodgo was opened iu due form , and tho

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minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was advanced and Bro . Walker was passed . Lodge was then resumed ia the first degree , wheu , the ballot proving unanimous , Messrs . Poppy , McHugh and Brame were regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Order . Both ceremonies were worked by the W . M . in a very

able and efficient manner . Business being ended , Lodge was closed , and the brethren assembled in tho handsome banquet-room . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero given . The proceedings wero enlivened by excellent songs and recitations . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a most enjoyable evening . The next Lodge meeting will be on the fourth Thursday in September .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1227 . —Afc the Three Nuna Hotel , Aldgate , E ., on Monday , 27 th ult . Bros . C . J . Free W . M ., C . Patrick S . W ., E . Hill J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Le Maire S . D ., Bailey I . G . ; also Bros . W . Hayward , D . Moss , L . Simmons . After preliminai * ies , Bro . Hayward answered the questions leading

to the second degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was resnmed to the second , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Moss worked the second section , assisted by Bro . Simmonds ; Bro . Fenner worked the third section , assisted by the brethren . Lodge being resumed to the first degree , Bro . Patrick was elected W . M . for the nexfc meeting . Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

KENTIGERN LODGE , No . 429 ( S . C . )

A MEETING was held in Bro . Renwick ' s Hotel , on Friday , the 10 th ulfc ., when thirty-six brethren sat down fco an excellent dinner , purveyed by Bro . Renwick . On this occasion three brethren were initiated , one of these being a member of a company from Glencorse Barracks . The chair was occupied by the R . W . M . Brother Lang , from Pennicnik .

At the last monthly meeting * of the Blackwater Lodge , No . 1977 , Maiden , Bro . M . W . Meado S . W . was

unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . W . Strufct was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Pearman Tyler . In matters connected with Freemasonry in the Province of Cheshire at the present time there is some amount of

activity . Saturday , 25 th ulfc ., witnessed a large gathering of brethren at Dukinfield , and on the 7 th September a Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at Stockport on the occasion of the visit of the Lord Mayor of London , who

will lay one of the foundation stones of the new Technical Schools , with Masonic honours . The Cheshire Lodge will be represented by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( His Honour Judge Horatio Lloyd ) , the Provincial Grand

Officers and Brethren . The annual meeting has been fixed to take place at Knntsford on the 17 fch September , and no doubt many of the brethren will avail themselves of the opportunity of visiting the Provincial Grand Master at his seat at Tatton in the evenine * .

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