Notices Of Meetings.

Normanton , Kayes , Gaggs and Lloyds . Visitors—Bros . Stott P . M . 999 , Baynton P . M . 1213 , Jenkins P . M . 999 P . P . G . S . B ., Cliffe P . M . and Secretary 20-4 , Hey wood P . M . 1387 , Hooper P . P . G . T ., Goldthorpe W . M . 2156 P . P . G . Org ., Cheetham P . M . 993 P . P . G . J . D ., Renshaw S . W . 1387 , and Wadsworth W . M . 1450 . Tho Lodge was opened with prayer at six o ' clock and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . H . E . Lilley , and

being declared favourable he was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., after which Bro . Watson was passed to the second degree . Before the Lodge closed Bros . Cheetham P . P . G . J . D . and Hooper P . P . G . T ., who have been appointed deputies from P . G . Lodge to descant on an extended system of relief in connection with the East Lancashire Systematic Educational and Benevolent Institution , explained to the brethren the requirements for that object and tbe

suggested projects for accumulating the sum desired . It may be mentioned that most of the members of this Lodge belong to a remarkably clever troop of minstrels , from which the Lodge takes its name , and who from time to time have given highly successful performances in aid of various Charitable Institutions , resulting in a net profit of over £ 5000 . Out of this sum only £ 79 has been given to

Masonic Charities , consequently at the united wish of the members of the Lodge the Minnehaha Minstrels have consented to give a grand performance in the Free Trade Hall in aid of the East Lancashire Institution on Saturday , 11 th inst ., and from the energy displayed by members of every Lodge in and around Manchester over ' the sale of tickets , a highly successful concert is anticipated , and a good

round sum handed to the Institution . The performance will be under the patronage of Bros , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Lord Egerton of Tatton , Sir Horatio Lloyd , Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , George Mellon , Esq ., and the Present and Past P . G . Officers . There being no further business the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 8 * 15 , and the brethren sat down to supper in the handsome and comfortable dining-room of the hotel .

Kensington Lodge, No. 1767.

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 .

QUITE a gay and festive appearance was presented by the banqueting-room of this Lodge at Ladbroke Hall , on Friday , the 20 th ult ., when the brethren had the privilege of inviting their lady and gentlemen friends to tho now well-instituted " ladies' banquet . " The presence of the fair sex gave quite a pleasing change to the scene at which the brethren are wont to refresh after labour quite by themselves . Bro . Oliver W . M . presided , and there was a large

assembly present . After the banquet , which was excellently served by Mrs . Linsoott , had been enjoyed , and ( grace " For these and all Thy mercies " admirably sung by Miss F . Wright and Bros . Maokay and Oliver , tbe toast list commenced with the health of the Queen , from the chair , the National Anthem being sung by the same artistes . Then followed the health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . Grand

Master , with song by Bro . Freeman . Tbe toast " Grand Officers , Present and Fast" was well received , after which Miss Florence Wright sang in excellentjvoioe " The Kerry Dancers , " and as an encore " Mavourneen . " The next toast waa that of the Worshipful Master , proposed by P . M . Bro . Norman , and suitably responded to . Then followed a song by Miss Greta Williams , " Come home at last , "

which those who know this young lady ' s excellent singing will not need to be told was simply perfection ; songs by Bros . Miller and Frank Norman , and , by way of variety , some rapid sketching cleverly executed by Mr . Havelook Mason . After an interval of ten minutes , the old farce " Whitobait at Greenwich " was produced , with the following cast : —John Small , Mr . G . Miuto ; Mr . Glimmer ,

Mr . C . Everard ; Benjamin Buzzard , Bro . Barclay ; Sally , Miss Jessie Barclay ; Miss Lucretia Buzzard , Mrs . Barclay . Though put on rather late in the evening , the different characters were well sustained throughout , and the sketch was voted a success . The next toast " The Ladies , " was given by Bro . Norman , and humorously responded to by Bro . Read on their behalf , the proceedings concluding

with a song by Mr . Everard , a duet by Miss Grata Williams and Miss Florence Wright ( who sang together in excellent harmony ) , a song by Bro . Mackay , and a recitation , " The Bashful Man , " by Bro . Turner . Tbe whole of the evening ' s arrangements were carried through successfull y , Bro . Neville , the steward , being most assiduous in his attention to the company , and the ladies were evidently pleased to have the opportunity of an evening ' s amusement amongst " Masonry . "

wieenway ior the weltare ot the Uratt is shewn by tne time and attention he devotes to its service . He is also Preceptor of the Covent Garden and Emblematic Lodges of Instruction , meeting respectively at the Criterion on Thursdays and St . James' Hall Restaurant on Tuesdays . Bro . Greenway is also a member of the Board of Preceptors of the Queen ' s Westminster Lodge .

Manchester Lodge of Instruction , _ To . 179 . —Bro . Joseph Greenway , of the Harrow Lodge , No . 1310 , was unanimously elected Preceptor of this Lodge last week . The energy and zeal of Bro .

Hornsey Lodge of Instruction , No . 890 .--A meeting of this recently constituted Lodge of Instruction was hold on Ihursday , the 26 th insb ., at the Masonic Rooms , Lowisham , S . E ., adjoining the Whito Hart Hotel , High Street , at 8 p . m . Bro . Walter Martin presided as W . M ., and amongst others present during the

evening were Bros . Stevens P . M . S . W ., Pynegar J . W ., Drew P . M . Preceptor , Wimbush Treasurer , Robin Secretary , Pickering W . M . 890 S . D ., Clarke J . D ., Morley I . G ., Blanobard , Homes , Livermore , Harris , Humphrey , & c . The Lodge was worked in the third degree , Bro . Martin rehearsing in his usual effective manner the entire ceremonial , and being ably assisted by his Officers . ^ Notification was given of the intended rehearsal of the ceremonies

consecration and installation by Bro . James Terry P . G . S . B . and Secretary R . M . B . I . on the 16 th inst ., and arrangements were made lor making the occasion of considerable interest to Craftsmen in the district , and securing a large attendance . Tho Lodge was , after the customary routine business , closed in due form .

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