Notices Of Meetings.

It . White P . M . ( Secretary ) , J . Bn ' erley Steward , R . Williams Organist , entertained Bro . N . Battersby , lato Junior Warden , at the Chapel House Hotel , Lleaton Chapel , on Thursday , tho 10 th ult ., and presented him with an illuminated address and a Junior Warden's gold jewel , to mark the high estimation in which ho was held by tho brethren of his Lodge , on his leaving England for Australia .

A REGULAR meeting was held on Wednesday , tho 16 th ultimo , there heiugr , as usual in this large and rapidly-growing Lodge , Ion" evening ' s work , the agenda including five raisings , eight passings , three initiations , and one joining member . The various exi"encies of business kept some of the candidates away , but tho " work left was ample enough . Bro . It . Perry W . M . occupied the chair , and was well supported by the following Officers : —Bros . W .

CORINTHIAN LODGE , No . 1382 .

J Milliugton P . M . D . C , J . Carnaby Treasurer , C McLecd I . P . M ., j ] Morrison P . M ., W . Blois acting as S . W ., R . J . Pitt J . W ., A . H . Oakley Secretary , G . A . Saunders S . D ., J . S . Limn J . D ., A . J . Delves I . G J . Williams Tyler . Lodge being duly opened , and minutes read and confirmed , Messrs . Nightscales , Knowles , and Flint wore initiated into the mysteries appertaining to the degree of tho

Apprentice Freemason . The usual questions having been duly put and responded to by Bros . Echevarri and Bailey , tbey were passed to the second degree . Bro . Millington having , after tho usual questions to the candidate , opened the Lodge in the required degree , Brothers Cayley , Corker , and Anthony were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Tho necessary forms having then been passed

through , Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The inner man rejuvenated , the W . M . gave the Queen and Craft , which received the orthodox honours . The W . M . was , in his turn , proposed by the I . P . M . Bro . Cornelius MoLeod , who referred to his excellent management of the Lodge . This was

acknowledged by the W . M . in terms precise and simple . Time being advanced , the remaining toasts were briefly put and replied to . The Initiates , responding for their toast , confined it to one who put the wholo matter in a small nutshell . A very pleasant hour or so proved a reward for the arduous labours of the business transacted in the several previous hours .

LIVERPOOL LODGE , No . 1547 .

THE annual picnic in connection with this Lodge took place on Wednesday , the 16 th ult . This year the resorts selected wore the famous Yorkshire rugged scenery , comprising Malham Tarn ( the source of the river Aire ) and Malham Core , a precipice 28 G feet in height , down which the water of the river falls . A numerous

company of brethren and their wives , together with several visitors , journeyed by Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway to Hellifield , whence they proceeded in conveyances through a beautiful country , passing the villages of Otterburn , Ayrton , and Kirkby . At the latter place there is an ancient church of much historic interest , as being associated with the name of Oliver Cromwell . It is said that in the

17 th century the Protector converted this church into a temporary barracks . The entire company halted here for the purpose of a brief inspection of the sacred edifice . They then completed their journey , arriving at their destination , tho Lister Arms Hotel , Malham , where a substantial dinner had been provided ; but before dinner it was decided to pay a visit to the Tarn , which is within easy access of the

hotel . After tho meal had been partaken of , Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , under the presidency of the newly-elected W . M . Brother R . E . W . Stephenson . Then those of the party who were of an adventurous turn ascended Gordalis Scar to the Tarn above , whilst another portion , including a fair sprinkling of ladies , elected to reach that spot by taking a circuitous route in conveyances , going through tho Morrison estate . Returning to the hotel , tea was

partaken of , and , after a brief rest , the company re-entered tho several conveyances and were driven to Hellifield , where they took train for Liverpool , arriving shortly before 10 o ' clock . These admirable arrangements were carried out under the superintendence of a special committee of the Lodge , consisting of Bros . It . H . Lake , W . Lodge , and F . W . Soldat . Amongst tho visiting brethren present were Bros . J . M . Smythe W . M . 2114 , Hyslop , and Cronshaw .

OGMORE LODGE , No . 1752 .

TlHE annual gathering was held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the - - Lodge Room , Bridgend , for the purpose of installing Bro . F . T . Colerid ge Boles as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . A large number of brethren assembled , among the visitors being Bros . M . Jennant D . P . G . M ., J . H . Taylor W . M . 1573 , John M'Clune W . M . 1578 , W . R . Davies I . P . M . 157 S , J . Smith P . P . G . Treasurer , F . 0 . Williams

£ ** , S . Lewis P . M . 1578 , T . Rogers , F . W . Hall , E . Price , W . H . llutchinp , W . Hyslop , W . E . Perry , Birt St . A . Jenner , & c . The Worshi pful Master was duly installed by the retiring Master Brother ^ toucher , after which the W . M . apoointed his Officers , as follow : — ^ ros . T . B . Boucher I . P . M ., E . T . David S . W ., D . M'Lellan J . W ., Jno . ¦ tterdman Treasurer , Robert Scalo Secretary , William Francis S . D ., ¦

*• * - < forester J . D ., W . U . Hitchings I . G ., L . Beha D . G ., William Jones Organist , E . Jenkins and J . S . Harris Stewards , J . Hemming parity Steward , and A . D . Webber Tyler . Arrangements were made by the Officers of the Ogmore Lodge for a dmo to SouthernnoWD , of which the brethren gladly availed themselves . OJ their atura banquet was served at the Wyndham Arms Hotel , by host B « -o . Hyslop .

GROVE LODGE , No . 1 D 57 ,

{ jN Ihursday , the 17 th ult ., about 20 members and friends of this had nT ° dge ' whicn holds its meetings at the Cock In a , II ? ussl Grove , ' ¦ Hf f eir , annaal picnic . The party left Hazel Grove Station at tu t ' W ^^ P ^ - -le-Frifcb , where conveyances were in attendance 8 tnoai to Castleton . Ou arriving , their dinner was served at

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tho Castle Hotel , and after a look round the neighbourhood , the drive was continued to Buxton , where tea was partaken of , at the Barling . ton Hotel . Among tho brethren present were Bros . Wm . R . Clayton I . P . M ., J . II . Foster S . W ., C Higginbotham J . W ., and J . P . Bardsley Secretary . The party arrived home by ten o ' clock .

HUNDRED OF BOSMERE LODGE , No . 1958

" PHE installation of Bro . J . W . Digby , as Worshipful Master for the - * - ensuing year , took place on Tuesday evening , the 22 nd ult ., at tho Masonic Hall , Waterloo-road , Havaut , when there was a good attendance of visitors from Lodges in the district , including Bros . W . Dart P . M . 2074 , T . W . Haydou , S . E . Spriggins W . M . 804 , W . Miller W . M . 1428 , Austin , Wiggins W . M . 2074 , Woodrow P . M . 2074 , Buudy

J . W . 2074 , J . Bassey , A . Stokes 2068 . The installation ceremony was effectively performed by Bro . W . J . Borrow , and Bro . J . W . Digby , tho Worshipful Master , appointed his Officers for the year ensuing , as follows : —Bros . F . Jerome I . P . M ., J . Borrow S . W ., J . T . Hill J . W ., R . Stokes Treasurer , W . J . Borrow Secretary , J . Hill S . D .,

A . Manistre J . D ., H . Auoell I . G ., W . Goodman and W . H . Austey Stewards , and G . Blnokmore Tyler . The business of the Lodge being concluded , the visitors , with the members of the Lodge , adjourned to the Dolphin Hotel , where a banquet was provided by Mr . R . Ellis , and which gave great satisfaction . At the conclusion , an interesting presentation was made to Bro . A . Stokes P . M . of the

Hundred of Boamere Lodge . The present consisted of a handsome marble clock . Bro , F . Jerome , in making the presentation , spoke of tho good services rendered by Bro . Stokes during his term of office , and begged his acceptance of the clock as a mark of esteem and respect from the brethren of the Lodge . Bro . Stokes suitably acknowledged the gift , and the company dispersed at 10 30 .

EPPING LODGE , No . 2077

THE above Lodge celebrated its Bummer outing one day last week—when the brethren were accompanied by their lady friends—at tho Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford . After a most enjoyable drive , an excellent banquet was provided , which was done „ araple justice to . Bro . E . F . Moore presided ; he was supported by Bros ; Tyler S . W ., T . Chew J . W ., James Salmon P . P . G . R ., Alfred

Shenstone , H . Jones , Sutton Abbott the Treasurer of the Lodge , and Lewis P . M . Founder . A goodly number of other brethren were at the banquet . Some excellent songs were contributed , and a dance afterwards took place . Tho ladies of the party expressed themselves highly delighted with the general arrangements .

WESTERN DISTRICT UNITED SERVICE LODGE , No . 2258 .

rPHE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms , Carolina J- Place , Stonehouse , on the 16 th ult ., to instal Bro . A . Revill S . W . as W . M . for the year ensuing . The Installing Officer waa Bro . W . Powell P . M . 2258 , assisted by Bros . S . Jew P . M . 2258 P . P . G . Treasurer , and G . S . Strode Lowe P . M . 2258 P . G . Sword Bearer . The Board of Installed Masters was declared closed , and

the Worshipful Master invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Col . J . Philips , C . B ., I . P . M ., Major C . B . Dick S . W ., Lieutenant Allen , R . N ., J . W ., S . Jew Chaplain , D . Cross Treasurer , W . Powell Secretary , A . Jones S . D ., Captain Swanton J . D ., Lieut . Graham I . G ., Siuger D . C , J . Davidson A . D . C , Captain D . Chichester Organist , Lieutenant

Ffinch and Engineer Stewart , R . N ., Stewards , Lieutenant D . Fable A . Steward , James Gidley Tyler , and S . Jew Representative Committee on Petitions and Charity Steward of the Lodge . Prior to the ceremony of installation , a candidate was initiated into Freemasonry . At the close of the meeting tho brethren adjourned to tho

Freemasons' Club , Princess Square , Plymouth , to partake of an excellent banquet , prepared by the manager , Bro . Harvey . A pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . A . Eevill . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and responded to .

Camden Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 704 . —This Lodge of Instruction held its weekly meeting at the Masonic Rooms , 116 High Street , Lewisham , on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., Bro . J . P Axford P . M . W . M ., who was supported by Bros . F . V . Catt S . W ., T . White J . W ., James Stevens P . M . Preceptor , Walter Robin Secretary , C G . Sheppard S . D ., H . R . Trant J . D ., J . E . Coxwell I . G ., S .

Lancaster P . M ., Don , White , and others . The W . M . rehearsed the first ceremony in a very able manner . A period of the evening was devoted to the discussion of many interesting points in the ritual , after which the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony . Brother Walter Robin ( Secretary ) , will discharge the duties of the chair on Thursday next , the 7 th inst .

Merchant Wavy Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 781 . —On Wednesday , the 10 th nit ., the annual outing of this Lodge of Instruction took place . O ' . virg to the inclemency of the weather , tho party , including ladies , did rot exceed forty . The train was timed for Stepney ( where tho greatar portion started from ) at 933 a . m .

The banquet took place at the London Hotel , Southend , at 2 ' 30 . It was served in a manner that redected great credit on the worthy host , and gave universal satisfaction . Another commendable point deserves notice . Although tbs nimber dining fell considerably short ofthat guaranteed , the proprietor , in a liberal spirit , only made his

charges for half the number deficient . Bro . S . W . Timsou W . M , presided , Bro . Shepherd taking the vice-chair . Bro . Timson proposed the Queen and Craft , and Misi Cc-ttor sang the solo part of the Royal Anthem . Bro . Shepherd pre 3033 d the Ladies , to which Bro . Hay . ward responded ; and to that if tie Visitors , proposed by Bro . Hugh

Cottar , Bro . J . J . Berry replied . Among brethren present were the following : — Bros . Breden ( P . M . and Secretary ) , Barges , Brebrouth , Griffiths , Hancock , J . G . Wal'sei , . Captain Rngg , G . Bonner , Bull , Cooper , and Thompson , who ware for the most part noaompanied by their respective ladies .