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NOTICE OF MEETINGS .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . A REGULAR meeting of the members of this Lodge was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Friday , 27 th ult . under the presidency of Bro . B . E . Blasby I . P . M ., the acting Worshipful Master . To mark thoir sorrowful appreciation of the loss the Lodge had sustained by the death of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Charles Maton , the brethren appeared in Masonio

mourning . Lodge having been opened in form , the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which an advance was made to the second , when Brother T . A . Hollaad was passed , the work being admirably carried ont by the acting Worshipfnl Master . In the course of the proceedings Bro . Blasby referred in tones of

respectful regard to the late Bro . Charles Maton , who at the time of his decease , a few weeks since , was W . M . of the Royal Alfred Lodge . Some ten or twelve years ago Bro . Maton came into the district of Kew , and started in bnsiness as a bnilder . Naturally , being in the same " line , " he ( the speaker ) and Brother Maton soon became

acquainted with each other , and he had always found their late brother a most straightforward and honourable man in the mode in whioh he carried on his business transactions . He introduced his friend into Freemasonry , and in that sphere he took an active part , alwaya assisting in the work of the Lodge in every way he possibly

conld . He filled the various office ? , and worked np to the chair , but unfortunately , as was well known to most of the brethren , he was overtaken by a serious and trying illness , which culminated in his death . Tbe loss thus sustained by the Lodge it was im ossible to over-estimate , and in testimony of the esteem in which he was held

several of his Masonic friends paid the last tribute of sorrowful respect by following his body to the grave . The brethren would have seen an obituary notice of tho deceased , and an account of the funeral , in a recent issue of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . It was resolved that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the son of their

deceased Worshipfnl Master , expressive of the esteem and regard in whioh he was at all times held by the members of the Royal Alfred Lodge , and of their deep regret at the irreparable loss they had one and all sustained by his removal from amongst them whilst filling the most important office in the Lodge . Amongst the

routine work was a proposition , that will be fully considered later on , to change the days of meeting of the Lodge , which hare been found to clash with other important engagements of the members . The five tickets for admission to the Masonic Jubilee Meeting at the Albert Hall , on the 13 th inst ., were allotted , and after disposing of

some minor business Lodge was closed in harmony . After labour the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , when the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts wero duly honoured , and a very agreeable evening was enjoyed . It may be interesting to note that Bro . Blasby has twice ably filled tbe chair of the Royal Alfred Lodge , and that in

his capacity as Immediate Past Master he has had to fulfil the duties , dnring the greater part of the time , of eaoh of his two successors in office . Bro . Costelow came to the chair , bnt was prevented from attending after the first meeting , and the illness and death of Bro . Maton called his able services once more into requisition ,

so that he will remain in harness to the end of that brother ' s year . It is only due to say that the working of the Lodge is most ably and assiduously aided by its indefatigable Secretary , Bro . W . Hilton P . M ., whose exertions tend to render the duties of the acting "Worshipful Master and his Officers loss onerous than they would

otherwise be . The arrangements made by Bro . Brill , the respected proprietor of the Star ancl Garter , for tho comfort and enjoyment of his gnests were all that could be desired , ancl reflected the utmost credit npon the resources of this old and well known coaching house at Kew Bridge . Before closing cur report , we may say that

Bro . Brill has made full arrangements for the summer season , and we have little doubt that the many Lodges who have made this famous hostelry their trysting-place in the past will again take advantage of the superior accommodation that is ever to be found provided here .

The Worshipful Master was supported by Bros . C . Coombs S . W ., W . Rowe J . W ., W . Eydmann Treasurer ; P . M . ' s W . Hilton ( Secretary ) , Littlewood , and Beckett , and many other members . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . G . Gardner I . P . M . 2020 , Edwards P . M . 1662 , G . S . Graham P . M . P . Prov . G . Organist Middlesex .

GEORGE PRICE LODGE , No . 2096 . THE installation rreeting of this Lodge took place at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Thursday , the 26 th May . There were present Bros . Hobbs P . G . S . D . Surrey W . M ., Langton P . G . J . W . Surivy I . P . M ., Ridpath S . W ., Samuel J . W ., Fraser Secretary , Levey S . D ., Goode J . D ., Leaver Organist , Cambridge P . P . G . Organist , Surrey I . G ., Lane Tyler ; also Bros . West D . P . G . M . Surrey , Price P . G . Treasnrer

Surrey , Gn ° dalla , J . C . Leaver , Eev . E . D . L . Harvey , E . C . Leaver , Percival , Wilson , Fraser , nolr ' sworth , Matthev , end Holden . Visitors—Bros . W . Fonl ., ham P . P . G J . W . Northumberl and , R . Clay Sudlow P . P . G . S D . Kent , W . Pile P . G . S . B . Surrey , W . IL Ranson W . M . 1790 . G . H . Moore W . M . 2054 , G . T . Mar-hall P . M . 69 . H . Massey P . M . 019

and 192 S , F . J . Wray P . M . 1257 , Maitland 11 . Dicker P . M . 1470 F C . Atkinson P . M . 1282 , C . E . Penny S D . 1 ISS , G . H . Bishop S . D . 1905 , T . F . Dovvnes 1635 , G . K . Pn-h 1625 , F . Carter 14 , C . F . Pass S . W . 1510 , W . Stevenson Uoyte J . W . 1700 , C . White 1790 , J . Elknm 1668 , Gordon Smith J . W . 14 , A . Lester 1309 , and E . J . Bell 1369 .

Lodge having been opened , the Secretary read the dispensation from the R . W . Prov . Grand Master Surrey , authorising the Lodge to meet on this , instead of the previous day , after which the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Percival was passed fco the second degree . Bro . Ridpath , the W . M . elect , was then presented

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and dnly installed into the chair of K . S . by the W . M . The following brethren were appointed and invested as the Officera for the follow , ing year , viz ., Bros . Samuel S . W ., Levey J . W ., J . 0 . Leaver Treasnrer , Langton Secretary , Harvey Chaplain , Goode S . D ., Cambridge J . D ., Holdsworth Steward , F . W . Leaver Organist , W . Lane Tyler . Bro .

Hoyte J . W . of the Orpheus Lodge , No . 1706 , was proposed as a joining member . The resolntion , of which notice had been given at the last meeting , to alter the clays of meeting from the fourth Wednesday to tho second Saturday , and tho installation meeting from May to June , was unanimously carried . Lodge was then closed , and the

brethren adjourned to the banqu « t table , when the Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . A P . M . 's jewel was presented to Bro . Hobbs , the I . P . M ., for his services dnring the past year . In responding for the Prov . Grand Officers of Surrey , Bro . West , the

D . P . G . M ., complimented the Lodge on what it had done for the Masonic Charities , having been instrumental in collecting , within tho space of twelve months , a sum of nearly eight hundred pounds . An excellent programme of music had been prepared by Bro . Cambridge , which was ably rendered by Bros . Atkinson , Lester and Bell .

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— : o : — JOPPA CHAPTER , No . 188 . BY dispensation of Supreme Grand Chapter a meeting was held on Thursday ( instead of Monday ) , at the Albion Hotel , Aldersgato-street , E . G ., the reason for the change being the consequence of Bank Holiday . Companion L . Lazarus M . E . Z . took the chair at , half-past five . The Chapter was opened in due form by the First Principal , who was assisted by the following : —Comps . J . W .

Dewsnap 2 nd Principal , L . M . Meyers 3 rd Principal , J . Lazarus P . Z . Treasurer , J . M . Emanuel P . Z . S . E . Later on the following Companions were present : —S . Jacobs S . N ., Liebmann P . S ., W . Littanr P . Z ., H . P . Isaac P . Z , H . Saqni , I . Botibol , A . Botibol , W . S . Lyon , J . S . Lyon , S . Jewell , J . B . de Mesquita , Joseph Davis , Jacques

Wynman , and several others . Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The election of Principals took place , and resulted as follows : —Comp . J . W . Dewsnap M . E . Z ., L . M . Meyers H ., H . P . Isaac J ., M . S . Emannel P . Z . S . E ., J . Lazarus P . Z . Treasurer , Liebmann Principal Sojourner , Henry Davis 1 st A . S ., W . S . Lyon

2 nd A . S . The following Companions were elected as Auditors , and to serve on the Board of General Purposes : —S . Jewell , Jos . Davis , and S . Lyon . It was proposed by Comp . L . M . Meyers , and seconded by Comp . J . S . Lyon , that a sum be voted for a jewel to the M . E . Z ., for the excellent manner in which he had again fulfilled

the duties of the chair as M . E . Z . of the Joppa Chapter . This was nnanimously agreed to . The labours of the evening being ended , the Chapter was closed , until the last Monday in November , and the Companions retired to the banqueting-rooui , where an excellent repast was provided . Later on the regular toasts were given and replied to .

WILLIAM PRESTON CHAPTER , No . 766 . A CONVOCATION of this Chapter was held on Thursday ,

20 th May , at tho Cannon Street Hotel , Comps . J . C . Radford M . E . Z ., T . Wifkinson J ., H . Garrod P . Z . and Treasurer , W . Worrell P . Z . and S . E ., Le Grand S . N ., W . . Tuques P . S ., C . L . Kenneby First A . S ., G . Busier Second A . S .. Dr . Kompstor P . Z . ; and the following Visitors : —E . Kelmar P . Z . 742 , H . Thompson P . Z . 619 , J . Morgan

342 , Heath 91 , Cooper 1446 . Tho minutes of the last Convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Worrell read two dispensations , granted on his application by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . A communication had been made to the Grand S . E . netting forth a difficulty which had arisen on account of an inability to follow the

regular Order in filling the three Principals' chairs , and His Royal Highness , by granting the dispensations , had relieved them , so that the bnsiness might be proceeded with . A copy of these dispensations was ordered to be entered on the minutes . This being the usual period for the installation and appointment of Officers , the First

Principal ' s chair was assumed by Comp . H . Garrod P . Z ., who did tho duty of installing Comp . T . Wilkinson as M . E . Z ., Comp . Alfred Le Grand as H ., and Comp . Georgo Bugler as J . The whole of these ceremonies were most ably performed , and Comp . Garrod received the warmest congratulations on the way in which they had beeu

discharged . The other Officers appointed were Comps . H . Garrod Treasnrer , W . Worrell S . E ., W . Jnques S . N ., C . L . Kennaby P . S ., L . G . Reinhirdt Janitor . The M . E . Z . received hearty congratulations from every Companion present npon the elevated position at which he had arrived ; all wishing him tho greatest amonnt of success

during his year of office ; for this he returned thanks . Tha M . E . Z . said that his first duty was n very pleasing one , as ifc was io present Comp . Radford P . Z . with the jewel , which had been voted to him by the Companions of tho Willium Preston Chapter as tin

acknowledgment of the services ho had rendered while occupying tho chair of First Principal during his year of office , and he trusted that he might bo blessed with health for many years to wear it . The jewel , which was a very beautiful one , bore tho following inscription : —

Present e d by tho William Preston Chapter , to Companion J . C . RADFORD P . Z ., as a token of esteem and affection , and for his excellent working iu ih-i chair for tbe years 1 S 8 G and 18 S 7 . " Comp . Ralford thanked the Companions most sincerely for their lendid

sp gift , but at the same time he must say that ho had not given such attention as he should have liked to tho duties of his office , but he promised his successor to render him all tbe assistance that was in his power . Comp . Dr . Kempson P . Z . rose aud said that he had great pleasure in informing the Companions