Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

LODGE OF UNITY , No . 71 . — : o : —

THE 141 st installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , London-road , Lowestoft , on the ISfch ulfc ., when Brother Wilton was installed in the chair . The ceremony was impressively rendered by Bro . Hodgson . The Officers appointed were Bros . Russell I . P . M ., Kersey S . W ., Smith J . W ., Jeokels Secretary , Henderson Treasurer . Everitt S . D ., Freeman J . D ., Hodgson

Dir . of Cers ., Blackburne I . 6 ., Symes Tyler . After the ceremony the outgoing Worshipful Master , Bro . Russell , was presented with a P . M . 's jewel , as a token of esteem from the brethren . Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn honoured the Lodge with his presence . The visitors

present were Bros . Binckes , Mann , Blackmore , Brooke , Roberts , Garnham , T . W . Ward , Bales , Chaston , C . Ward , Pearse , Riden , Parker , Holliday , Blunderfield , Havers . The brethren subsequently adjourned to the Suffolk Hotel to a banquet .

PALATINE LODGE , No . 97 .

AT Sunderland , on Thursday , tho 11 th nit ., Bro . Cnstopher M . Wake W . M . intimated that the invitation conveyed to the Prov . Grand Master , on the occasion of the recent Provincial Grand Lodge meeting at Gateshead , to hold the next armnal meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge in Sunderland , had been considered by Sir Hod worth

Williamson P . G . M . and accepted . The Provincial Grand Lodge would , therefore , be held at Sunderland next year , when he had no doubt the brethren would make fitting arrangements to give a becoming reception to the Lodge . The intimation was received with much satisfaction .

FIDELITY LODGE , No . 269 .

ON the 18 th ult ., about 300 members assembled in the Town Hall , Blackburn , to celebrate the entrance of this old Lodge npon the second century of its existence . Amongst those who took part in the proceedings were—Bros . Col . Le Gendre N . StarkieR . W . P . G . M ., W . Coddington , M . P ., P . P . G . W ., J . H . Sillifcoe P . G . Standard Bearer of England P . P . G . W ., John Chadwick P . G . Standard Bearer P . G .

Secretary , Rev . E . Bigoe Bagot Prov . Chaplain , and many other distinguished members of the Craft . A short history of the Lodge was read by Bro . Preston P . M ., after which the R . W . P . G . M . presented the centenary warrant to tho W . M . Bro . Openshaw . The Lodge was adjourned , and went in procession to the Parish Church , where a

special service was held , and an eloquent sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . E . Bigoe Bagot . Ar . tho close a collection was made , in aid of tho Masonic Charities . The brethren returned in procession to the Lodge-room , when the Lodge was closed . About 80 of the brethren were entertained at a bauquet at the Old Ball Hotel .

LODGE OF FIDELITY , No . 445

THE fifty-second anuiversarv of the above Lodge was celebrated at the Pomfret Hotel , Towcester , on the 18 th nit ., and was made additionally interesting by reason of the installation of Bro . T . Oldham from the Office of Past Master to Worshipful Master . There

was a largo gathering of brethren . The installation ceremony was gone through in a most , impressive manner by Bro . Jones , who installed the Worshipful Master according to the ancient custom of the Craft . Subsequently a banquet took place .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 455

ON the 11 th nit ., the members celebrated their Jubilee by a soiree dansante , at the Corn Exchange . The Lodge was opened in due form at seven o'clock by Bro . J . White Greasley W . M ., the

Officers and brethren present being : —Hanger , Coles , Marlow , Toller , Burges , Lewis , East , Noble , Marriott , Webb , Lerman , Lamett 1764 , Phimmer 47 , Rawlins 1330 , Parker , Fisher , Knight 737 , who received the Provincial Grand Officers the Earl of Enston P . G . M . and Rev . the

Hon . Courtenay J . Vernon P . G . C . with due ceremony . The W . M . gave a brief history of the Perseverance Lodge , and the Earl of Euston , in response to the customary salutations , addressed a few words to the brethren , advising them as to the steps which shonld be taken to raise and consolidate their Lodge . The Lodge was closed in the usual way and at nine o'clock dancing commenced .

ST . CUTHBERT'S LODGE , No . 630

ON Friday , the 19 th instant , the brethren of this Lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John , at Howden , when Bro . T . C . Turton S . W . was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year by G . IT . Auderton P . M . P . P . G . Sword Bearer . The ceremony was impressively rendered , there being a large attendance of Visitors from Hull , Selhy , Goole , York , Thorne , Crowle , & c . The W . M . invested the

following Officers : —Bros . Briggs I . P . M ., Rev . G . L . M . llees S . W ., Shaw J . W ., Rev . W . Hutchinson Chaplain , Anderson Treasurer , Rowntree Secretary , Coulson S . D ., Brearley J . D ., Emmett I . G ., Akitt Tyler . Afterwards the brethren adjourned to Bowman ' s Hotel , where Host Walmsley served a banquet in oxcolleut style .

SCIENTIFIC LODGE , No . 840 ,

THE installation meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Wolvcr . ton , on the 15 th nit . Lodge was duly opened by the presiding W . M . Bro . Pnrslow , and after the usual business had been transacted the W . M . for the ensuing yoar , Bro . Jones , was installed into his office by Bro . Robinson . The W . M . invested his Officer ? , ns follow : —

Bros . PnrslowI . P . M ., F . R . Harnett S . W ., Clewitt J . W ., Rev . W . H . L . Harnett Chaplain , Robinson Treasurer , Culverhonse Secretarr , Holton S . D „ Hippersley J . D . and Organist , Graham I . G ., Bull Steward , Busby D . C ., aud Bonser Tyler . Lodge having been closed In due and ancient form , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting

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room , where Bro . Hicks , assisted by Mrs . Hicks and a capital staff of waiters , catered for a splendid repast , which gave full satisfaction to all the brethren . Amongst the visitors worn tho following : —Jordan 1310 , Rev . H . John Ha ch 150 , Warwick 618 , Lino 88 , 1416 , Jones 445 , Mnlford 415 , Knight 445 , Pike 1699 , Bull , & c .

FOUR CARDINAL VIRTUES LODGE , No . 979

THE installation of Bro . John Knott , Mayor-elect of Crewe , aa Worshipful Master , was influentially attended . Thero were upwards of thirty Past and Present Provincial Grand Lodge Officers present , including Bro . Newhouse P . G . Secretary . Bro . Dean Sntcliffe , the outgoing Worshipful Mastpr , performed tho ceremony of installation , and he was subsequently the recipient of a handsome

P . M . s jewel , in recognition of his Masonic worth and valuable services to the Lodge . The Offioers invested for tho year were : — Bros . Leech S . W ., Jackson J . W ., Badger Treasurer , Hunt Secretary , Welch S . D ., Vickiss J . D ., Fineberg I . G ., Clarke , Hawthorn and Stelfox Stewards . An excellent banquet was served at the Royal Hotel .

SIR WATKIN LODGE . No . 1477

THE installation meeting of the above Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , 15 th nit . Bro . Sydney Freme Clement W . M . installed his successor , Bro . Davies , the ceremony being most ablv pprformed . The following brethren were invested : — Bros . Clement I . P . M ., Bolton S . W ., Adams J . W ., Protheroe Treas ., Corbett Organist , Young S . D ., Jones J . D ., Berosford I . G ., Edwards ,

Ellwood and Bellamy Stewards , Smith Tyler . Bro . Clemont was then presented with a handsome P . M . 's jewel , a compliment which he acknowledged in a brief , though appropriate speech . The newly , installed Worshipful Master having closed the Lodge , the brethren adjourned to the Black Lion Hotel Assembly Room , where a banquet awaited them , admirably catered for by Bro . J . S . aud Mrs . Swift .

LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1760

THE installation ceremony took place on the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Scarborough . Bro . R . Hamper was installed W . M ., and the Officers invested were ¦ . —Bros . J . Bowes I . P . M ., T . H . Pexton S . W ., A . G . Welbnrn J . W ., IT . A . Williamson P . M . P . P . G . R . Chaplain , J . Knazss P . M . P . G . A . D . C . Treasurer , J . E . Lnpton D . C . Secretary , E . H . Hackers P . M . P . G . A . D . C , F . Flotc . i-er S . D ., F . G .

Pexton J . D ., Charles E . Bradlev I . G ., W . F . ockton S . S ., E . F . Hanes J . S ., G . E . Royle Organist , R . Nicholson Almoner . The W . M . elect was installed by Bro . G . Chambers P . M . assisted bv Bro . J . Bowes I . P . M . The enstomary banquet took place at the Castle Hotel , the newly-installed W . M . presiding .

ATLINGWORTH LODGE , No . 1821

THE installation meeting of the above Lodge was held on the 15 th nit ., at the Masonic Rooms , Royal Pavilion , Brighton . There was a large attendance nnder the Mastership of Brother R . Pearce . The chief business was the installation of Bro . Anscombe , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Berry , and the charges given by Bros . Burfield and Berry . The Worshipful Master appointed hia

Officers , as follow : —Bros . Pearce I . IMVT ., Billinghnrst S . W ., Lelew J . W ., Tooth Chaplain , Peters Treasurer , Newsome Secretary , Stair S . D ., Embling J . D ., Loader Dir . of Cers ., Thomson T . G ., ' Bullock Organist , Markham and Thornton Stewards , Hughes Tyler . Bro . T .

Berry was elected Charities' Steward . All business being ended , Lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqneting-room , where they sat down to an excellent banquet , supplied in admirable style by Bro . Sayers , of Weston-road , Brighton .

CARNARVON LODGE . No . 1909

ON the 15 th nit ., Bio . Runge , Worshipful Master , was installed at the Mnsonio Hall , Goldsmith-street , Nottingham . The ceremony iv » q performed by Bro . Bolton I . P . M . The following brethren were appointed as Officers : —Bros . Leman S . W ., Walker J . W ., Fonlkps Chaplain , Spalding P . M . Treflsnter , Salsbuvy P . M .

Secretary , Willis P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Gath S . D ., Byng J . D ., Donbleday I . G ., Harrison and Hooton Stewards , Benham Tyler . Among tho visitors worn Bros . Fitzhugh , Dr . Hatherley , Perry , Hanson , Howard , Roberts W . M . 47 .

ST . THOMAS'S LODGE . No . 1914

THE installation of Bro . Willdig took place at the Lorlge-room , the Harecastle Hotel , K'dsgrove , on the 9 th nit . The installation ceremony was performed in a very nble mannpr by th ° retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Evans , in the presence of abint thhty brethren . 'Die Worshipful Master appointed tho following brethren as Officers for the ensuing year : — -Bros . Marsh S . W .. Tennatit J . W .. Rev . V .

Lichfield Chaplain , Storey Treasurer , Woodcock P . M . Kerr-tiirv , 1 ' ev . V . Lhhfii-M S . D ., Nail J . D ., Bott T . G ., Jenkins Steward , [^ m Tyler . In addition to tho members of 'he Lodge tho following Visiting brethren were present : —Bros . Samuel P . M . 293 and 909 , Kent 546 , Townsend P . M . 117 , Davenport , Norris 451 , Mastennan 26 , and IJodsoti 546 . A banquet i ' ollowed .

AGRTCOLA LODGE . No . 1991

AN event of more than ordinary interest in the Masonic history of this city took p ' ace nt tho building 1 itely vacated by tho Liberal Club , in Castlegate , York , on the 22 nd u 1 r ., when the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of the Province of North and East Yorkshire , tho Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland dedicated the l'ooms to Masonic purposes . The Agricola Lodge was constituted ufc

the Queens Hotel , lork , on the 12 th April 1883 , the consecration ceremony being performed by the M . W . Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Province of North and East Yorkshire , Bro . Dr . Bell , who was assisted on the occasion by Bros . Peck P . G . Sec , Whytehead 1611 , Rev . W . C . Lukis Chaplain , and many Provincial Grand Officers