Notices Of Meetings.

It was the general impression of the Past Masters that Bro . Edwards wonld conduct the Lodge in a manner that would tend to the happiness and comfort of the members . In reply , Bro . Edwards said if there waa one thing more than another he had looked forward to it was to be placed in the chair of that Lodge . He was surrounded by

many friends , and the hearty acclamations with which they had received allusion to his name gave him great enconragement . Theirs was a "banner" Lodge , and he flattered himself their respective banners produced a very pretty effect . The Lodge prided itself upon always giving a cordial reception to its visitors , and he

thanked the numerous body of guests who had attended to do honour to his installation . Before sitting down he would propose the next toast—the health of the Immediate Past Master , in whose footsteps he should strive to follow . He had been entrusted with a pleasing duty , that of investing Bro . Heath with a Past

Master ' s jewel , unanimously voted by tbe members of the Lodge . He wonld personally add that no Master could have been more worthy of the jewel and of their thanks . Bro . Heath , in a few graceful Sentences , thanked the brethren for the compliment paid him , and assured them of his continned interest in the working of the Lodge .

The Initiate was next complimented , whioh toast was also briefly acknowledged . The contents of the Charity box was , as is usual in this Lodge , put up to auction , and it realised the amount of £ 4 10 s . Bros . Von Joel , Bellerby and Hawkins responded to the toasfc of the Visitors , and then came the toast of the Past Masters , with which

was associated the health of the Treasurer and Secretary . This was duly acknowledged , and then was proposed the toast of the Officers of the Lodge , to whioh the Wardens replied , assuring the Worshipful Master of the interest they felt in their work . Brother Heok S . D . then desired to be allowed to make a few remarks . He thanked

the W . M . for the very eloquent and flattering manner in which he had proposed the toast , and thanked the Brethren for the cordial manner in which they had responded to it . The toast given in honour of the Officers is at all times received in this Lodge with a certain amount of interest : natural and easily understood when we consider

that the honour , the reputation and the well-being of the Lodge depends to a great extent on the efficiency of its Officers . He ( Bro . Heck ) had often heard it said that in the William Preston Lodge the members prided themselves on their good working ; how far they are justified in this was a question not for him to answer ; moreover ,

whether it is to the advantage and well-being of a Lodge that such expressions should too often come to the front is also a question . Undoubtedly , among the Officers are some who take a great interest in the working of the Lodge and the purity of the ritnal therein practised . All mast admire their zeal and assiduity . So long as

the Lodge selects from its members workers with the ability of Bro . Greenslade , the Junior Deacon , tbey may rest assured tbe work would be well done . To quote Bro . Greenslade's own words , when he said that whatever office he might be put into he would make it difficult for any other Brother to do it better : —an Officer who so exerts himself

cannot fail to do credit , and may feel entitled to the compliment just bestowed by the W . M . He ( Bro . Heck ) could scarcely hope successfully to compete with Bro . Greenslade . He was labouring under difficulties as regards our language , nofc thafc he wished to make that an excuse . A Brother accepting office shonld do his duties without

excuses . Moreover , having had tho honour to visit Lodges in this as well as in other countries , he found the ritual of Freemasonry varied , and perhaps he would be pronounced a bold man who would venture to say which version is correct . We call ourselves Freemasons ; even this name sounds well , bufc it should not

be the empty sound alone ; freedom of will shonld ever characterise all those who seek to be admitted , but let it be understood we are not free from the obligations we owe to the State ; each of us ought to be free from vanity and empty pride , free from egotism and selfishness , free from haughtiness , free from

envy and bad sense , free from ambition and dishonesty , and in full possession of the knowlege of ourselves . These are tenets which he trusted might be efficiently practised in the William Preston Lodge . After giving utterance to other excellent sentiments , Bro . Heck concluded by thanking the Worshipful Master for advancing him

as regards office in the Lodge , and assuring the brethren he would do all in his power fco sustain its efficiency . This concluding the programme of the day the Tyler was summoned , and the proceedings were brought to an end with the nsual toast . The musio of the evening was under the direction of Madame

Worrell , who was , as usual , most efficient in her work ; she was assisted by Madame Sutton Shepley , Bro Henry Guy , Bro . D . Sutton Shepley , and Mr . Lovett King . The menu card aud list of toasts for the meeting was a novelty , which calls for approval at our hands . On

the front was an excellent portrait of the W . M ., a fine example of one of the many new processes which have been introduced during the last year or so . The work was executed by Frank Harford , of 135 Fulham-road , who , we doubt nofc , will hear further from some of those who saw this specimen of his work .

ST . AUGUSTINE'S LODGE , No . 972 .

THE installation of Bro . H . F . Pringuer took place on the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Temple , St . Peter ' s-street , Canterbury , in the presence of a numerous company , the ceremony being ably and impressively performed by fche retiring W . M ., Bro . R . Westwood , assisted by Bro . Edwin Beer P . M . D . C . The W . M . having been duly installed , invested his I . P . M ., and appointed his Officers for the

ensuing year . After tbe ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Eoyal Fountain Hotel , where a banqueb was provided by Brother Ward , in his nsual excellent style . Among those present nt the installation and banquet were the following : — -Bro ? . John Noble P . M .,

J . Naylor , J . T . Eeeves P . M ., II . Mad ear W . M ., S . Saunders W . M ., C . M . Driffield , E . Cockersell P . M ., George Briggs P . M ., H . Naylor P . M ., John Wood S . W ., Charles Gnrr , G . R . Stratford , H . Ward P . M ., C . Rabri , F . TT-ill W . M ., L . . 1 . Ad . m-. )¦; . J . T . Adams . James J . White S . W ., W . Ashemieu W . M ., VV . T . Clayuo ; . H . W ., and T . Beckett .

Toxteth Lodge, No. 1356.

TOXTETH LODGE , No . 1356 .

ON Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., the members and their friends had a very pleasant reunion at their Lodge Boom , 80 North Hill . street , Liverpool , which was acknowledged to be one of the most enjoyable this Lodge has held . The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion , and dancing was kept up with great spirit for several hours . Amongst those present were—Bros . Hughes W . M .,

Paull P . M ., Williams P . M . Treas ., Wilson I . P . M ., George P . M ., Hoigate P . M ., Eankiu S . W ., Blair I . G ., Williams and Jones . Brother M'Farlane J . W . was an excellent M . C , the arrangements being efficiently carried out by Bro . Lawranoe Phillips S . W ., who acted aa Hon . Sec . and Treasurer .

PITZALAN LODGE , No . 1432 .

THE annual meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel , Oswestry , on the 15 th ult . The members present were Bros . Akeroyd W . M ., Aylmer Lewis S . W ., Nelson J . W ., Evans J . D ., Eoberts I . G ., Parsons P . M . Secretary , Maolardy P . M . S . D ., Wilson , Johnson , and Edwards . The following visitors also attended : —Bros . Spaull , Owen , Benson , Avery , Ogg , Cartwright ,

Giles , Bott , Dovaston , Dr . Brough , Pay , Jackson , Knight , Hazlett , Brayne , Aston . The usual routine business having been transacted . Bro . Aylmer Lewis was presented by Bro . Maolardy , and duly in . stalled in an impressive manner by the retiring W . M . Bro . Akeroyd , assisted by Bros . Spaull and Parsons . Bro . Lewis appointed the

following Officers : —Bros . Akeroyd I . P . M ., Nelson S . W ., Edwards J . W ., Drew P . M . Treasurer , Parsons Secretary , Eoberts S . D ., Lash , more J . D ., Martin I . G ., Smith , Johnson and Minshall Stewards . Bro . Akeroyd was presented by the Lodge with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , in appreciation of the excellent manner in whioh he had

discharged the duties of W . M . during the past year , and also with a Past Provincial Grand Officer ' s jewel , he having been the last Provincial Grand Organist of the old Province of North Wales and Shropshire . Letters of apology for absence were read from Bros . Sir Offley Wakeman , Bart ., Rowland G . Venables , Sir Watkin Williams Wynn ,

Bart ., Eev . J . B . Meredith , Belton , Major , Edisbury , Salter , and others . The brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet served in Bro . Drew's well-known style . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured . The W . M ., in responding to the toasfc of his health , called attention to the somewhat nnique position in which he

was then placed , having the Acting Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies ( Bro . Spaull ) as the chief guest on hia right , and the Acting Grand Provincial Graud Assistant Director of Ceremonies

( Bro . Akeroyd ) as I . P . M . on hia left , consequently he could not fail in having the ceremonies of the evening carried out according to due and ancient form . Altogether it was one of the most successful meetings held for some years pasfc .

SANDGATE LODGE , No . 1436 . B BOTHER PLEDGE was recently installed W . M . of this Lodge , by his predecessor Bro . W . Terry . The following were the Officers invested : —Bros . Illman S . W ., Rev . Russell Wakefield J . W ., Samson Treasurer , Gosby Secretary , Kennett D . C , Smith S . D ., Simons J . D ., Roper I . G ., and Butcher Tyler .

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THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WILD BE WORKED By the members of the Tredegar Lodge of Instrnction , on Tuesday , the 4 th of December , at seven o ' clock p . m ., at the Duke of Cornwall Lodge of Instrnction , No . 1839 , held at the Queen ' s Arms , Queenstreet , Cheapside . Bros . Musto P . M . 1349 P . Z . 933 W . M ., Stewart

P . M . 1278 S . W ., Da Costa S . D . 1349 J . W . First Lecture—Bros . Allan , Gary , Isaacs , Eschwege , De Casseres , Stewart , and Richardson . Second Lecture—Bros . Fox , Moloney , Moss , Oxley , and Smitb . Third Lecture—Bro ? . B . Da Costa , L . A . Da Costa , and Harris . Bros . Dixie Preceptor , Vallentine Co-Preceptor , Williams Treasurer , Mendelssohn Secretary .

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