Notices Of Meetings.

Bros . E . W . Garforth I . P . M .. C . H . Johnson S . W ., Geo . W . Pybnrn J . W ., the Rev . Lewis Heath ( vicar of Newland ) Chaplain , S . Moselev P . M . P . J . Prov . G . W ., Lecture Master , C . Copland P . M . P . Prov . G . S . B . Treasurer , James Kay Secretary , Goo . Bohn S . D ., John James King J . D ., John Hare Gibson M . D ., Director of Ceremonies , W . D . Keyworth P . M . P . Prov . G . Supt . Wks . Almoner ; Bros . Paul , C . E .

Stromer . Geo . Spink , and Richard Gale Stewards ; Bro . James Pvbnrn M . D . P . M . Organist , Bro . Frederick W . T . Thorp I . G ., and Bro . Daniel Swallow Tyler . The annnal banquet took place at the Royal Station Hotel , whero a large company assembled under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Hunt , who was supported by the W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master and installing officers , Bros .

Alderman Charles Wells P . M . ( ex-Mavor ) . Aid . J . L . Linton P . M ., Lewis Heath , J . Eraser Holden P . M . P . G . S . D ., T . Sissons P . M . Prov . Grand Regis ., R . E . Harrison P . M , H . Haigh P . M ., M . S . Moseley P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., F . Summers ( ex-Sheriff ) , Dr . Wallis , James Pvbnrn P . M ., Paul Stromer P . M ., Copland P . M ., R . Vivian P . M ., J . Hudson P . M ., John Thompson P . M ., E . W . Garforth I . P . M ., W . M . ' s

of tho Humher , Minerva and Alexandra Lodges . The vice chairs were filed by the Warden . i of tho Lodge , and Dr . J . H . Gibson officiated as Director of Ceremonies . Tho customary Loyal and Craft toasts having been duly honoured , the latter being acknowledged by the W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , the W . M ., Bro . Hunt proposed tho " Mayor and Corporation , "

which was enthusiastically received . Bro . Alderman Wells suitably responded , and in turn proposed , in eulogistic terms , " The Worshipful Master of the Kingston Lodge , " the toast being received with loud and prolonged applause . Bro . W . Hunt , in acknowledging the compliment paid to him , thanked the brethren most heartily for tho warm and cordial manner in which they had been pleased to receive the

proposal made by his Worshipful Bro ., Alderman Wells . He felt exceedingly gratified at being placed in the honourable position he now occupied . It was nearly a quarter of a centnry since he became a Freemason , after some little thought and enquiry into the subject ; and he confessed he was more influenced in that step by an acquaintance with several good and esteemed friends , who were Masons ,

than by anything he could learn or preconceive as to the principles ef tho Craft . ( Hear , hear ) . He knew , some good men in whose footsteps he felt he should bo proud to tread : and during the period ho had been a Mason , he had reason to be thoronghly satisfied with the step he then took . He had filled several offices in connection with his own Lodge in another Province , of which , 18 years ago , he was elected to

fill tho chair of worshipful master ( app . ) He had also , he hoped , done some little service to the province to which he belonged , inasmuch as he was one of the original promoters of a fund which now maintained from 12 to 14 annuitants . In looking back upon his progress and path in life as a Mason , he did not feel that ho had any great reason for regret , except that he had not attained to that excellence that he

might have done , and of which a Mason was capable . He felt that , in Masonry , they had an institution worthy of admiration , for several reasons . It had been mentioned with pride and satisfaction that day , at a meeting of the Subscription Library , that that institution had existed for 100 years . Now Masonry has existed more than a century , and therefore it is to be admired on account of its

age . It is also an excellent institution from its Catholicity ( Hear , hear . ) In this world , and in this country , men were divided into all kinds of sects and parties , both religions and political ; and it really was most refreshing when they could all meet on a common platform , separated from the conflicting influences of partisanship : and where all men were equal . Not only did this grand principle

prevail in this our country , but it extended universally all over the world , wherever tho brethren met . ( Applause . ) He might briefly « ay , that the distinction which had been conferred upon him this day , by his brethren of the Kingston Lodge , is no accession of personal lionour to himself , inasmuch as he had been a P . M . before . But , during the twelve years he had been in Yorkshire , he had felt that

he should like to take some active part m Masonry in this Province . ( Applause . ) Transplanted from his own beautiful county of Devonshire , into this grand and magnificent county of Yorkshire , he felt he should like to do something for the promotion of the interests of the Craft here . ( Applause . ) He , therefore , thanked them most heartily for the honour which they had this day conferred upon

Mm . ( Cheers . ) Bro . T . Sissons , Provincial Grand Registrar , then $ ave the health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . E . W . Garforth , though comparatively a yonng Mason , he had worked hard to qualify kmself for the office he had held , with so much credit to himself and benefit to the Lodge , and his willingness , at all times , to forward the interests of the Craft entitled him to the warmest thanks of tho

fcrethren . ( Applause . ) Bro . E . W . Garforth I . P . M . in responding anid , when the brethren selected him to fill the high and honourable position he had just vacated , he determined , so far as his ability and iealth would allow , to moke himself efficient . He had tried to do so , and if his humble efforts had met with the approval of the brethren , and had tended in any way to the progression of the Lodge , he was

amply repaid for any time and trouble he had expended in it . ( Loud applause . ) It is a great satisfaction to himself , being so young a Mason , to occupy the position of a Past Master of the Craft . And let him , as a word of encouragement , say to the young brethren present , that if they laboured to make themselves efficient , they must , sooner or later , reap the reward ; and , by so doing ,

they would also promote the welfare of the Lodge to which they belonged . ( Hear , hear . ) He should be ungrateful , indeed , Were he to pass over those who had been intimately associated with kirn in the conduct of the affairs of the Kingston Lodge . He had fceen well supported by good officers , to whom he was most thankful for the assistance and consideration they had at all times extended

• o him . They must pardon him if he appeared invidious , but he felt onnd to single out one Past Master , Bro . Paul Stromer , who , in his navoidable absence , had filled the principal chair , and had so ably Supported him when he had been present . ( Applause . ) Ho must also give a due meed of praise to their worthy Secretary , Bro . James Kay , who had never been reluctant to give his valuable time and

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exertions to assist in promoting the interests of tho Lodge . ( Applause . ) He trusted that Bro . Hunt would continue to receive the cordial and hearty support of all his officers , aud that his year of office might be both an asroeablo and a successful one . ( Cheers . ) Tho Worshiofnl Master proposed the " Sister Lodges , " the toast being acknowledged bv Bro . Jonathan West , W . M . of Hnmbor Lodsre . No . 57 ; and Bro .

John Brooke , Prov . . T . D ., and W . M . of Minerva LoiVje , No . 2- > 0 . Bro . C . H . Johnson S . W . then gave " Tho Visiting Brethren , " on whose behalf Bro . Thos . Oatos , W . M . of Alexandra Lodge , No . 1511 , responded . Various other toasts were given , and the proceedings were enlivened with some excellent goners , glees , & c . Bro . 0 . H . Hnnt , presiding efficiently at the pianoforte .

Hervey Lodge of Instruction , No . 1280 . —A meeting of tV- Lodge of Instruction was held at the Clifton Arms , Fulham-T" , on Thursday , 25 th November , when the Fifteen Sections were a l > v worked , under the able presidency of Bro . F . G . Baker P . M . and P . Z . 753 and M . E . Z . 1260 , assisted by Bros . Collings S W ., G .

Harrison J . W ., Goodacre S . D ., Spaldinsr J . D ., Ward I . G ., Kinnr pin . P . M . and Secretary , Kiner , Babor , Cox , Hall , Bigwood , H . Whittick 511 , Powell 753 , Hansford 4 S 7 , Hnnson 1319 , and others . The Lodge was opened at 7 o ' clock p . m ., and after the minutes had been road and confirmed , the W . M . gave the introductory charge , when the first lecture was worked in sections by the following brethren : —

1 st Section by Bro . Goodacre No . 1260 2 nd „ ,, Bro . Hancock ... ... ... ... No . 511 3 rd „ „ Bro . Spalding No . 1260 4 th „ „ Bro . Blyth No . 173 5 th „ „ Bro . Long No . 753 6 th „ „ Bro . Turner No . 003 7 th „ „ Bro . Rogers No . 902 The Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , and the 2 nd lecture , worked by the following brethren : —

1 st Section by Bro . G . Harrison No . 1260 2 nd „ „ Bro . King No . 1260 3 rd „ „ Bro . Baber No . 452 4 th „ „ Bro . Collings No . 511 5 th „ „ Bro . J . D . Conlton No . 382 The Lodge was then opened in tho 3 rd 'degree , " and the 3 rd lecture

worked by the following brethren : — 1 st Section by Bro . King jnn . No . 1260 2 nd „ „ Bro . Conlton No . 382 3 rd „ „ Bro . Rogers No . 902

The Lodge was then resumed to 1 st degree , when Bros . Whittick 511 , and Salmon 1260 , were elected joining members . A vote of thanks was then passed to the W . M ., for his very able working of the fifteen sections , for which Bro . Baker replied ; also to the visiting brethren , for their kind and valuable assistance , for which Bros . Conlton and Rogers returned thanks . Tho Lodge was then closed . We may here state that tho whole of the se 3 tions were worked with great accuracy ; this reflects the greatest credit on those who assisted .

Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Friday , the 26 th of November , at the Red Lion Hotel , Barnet . Present— 'Bros . Hayward Edwards W . M ., James Cutbnsh S . W ., Dr . Livingston J . W ., Askew Secretary , W . Cntbush P . M . Treasurer , R . F . Young S . D ., F . Venables J . D ., Goddard Tyler ;

P . M . Bro . John Lowthin , and a goodly attendance of members . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . James Cutbush was elected W . M . for tho year 1876 , aud Bro . W . Cutbnsh P . M . was re-elected Treasurer . A sli ght repast followed , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

Chiltern Lodge , No . 1470 . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting on Tuesday , the 30 th of November , at the Town Hall , Dunstable . Present—Bros . F . Howell W . M ., Haselgrove S . W ., Randall as J . W ., Middleton Secretary , Saunders as S . D ., Otway J . D ., Russell D . C ., Harris Chaplain , Cutler as I . G ., Day Tyler ; Bros . Warren ^ Teale , Pallans , & c . Visitor—Bro . Farr , No . 475 . Business—Tho bye-laws were read aloud , and subscribed to , and the W . M . then

worked the following sections , assisted by the brethren , namely : First Lecture , 1 st section , the S . W ., 2 nd , the J . W ., 3 rd , the I . G . j Second Lecture , 1 st section , the S . W ., 3 rd , the J . D ., 5 th , the S . D . ; Third Lecture , 3 rd section , the Chaplain . The whole were well done , and a very interesting and instructive evening was spent . A joining member was proposed , likewise a candidate for initiation , and the Lodge was closed .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —A meeting was held at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville-road , King's Cross , on Friday , the 26 th November . Bros . Berrio W . M ., Scales S . W ., Kingham J . W ., Shaw S . D ., Rapkin J . D ., Side I . G ., Adams P . G . P . Preceptor , Willing P . M . Treasurer , S . Stiles Secretary-Tims P . M ., Jones , Blease , Fowler , Walters , Saintsbury , Tettenborn

Read , & c . The Lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer , and the minutes of last meeting were road and confirmed . Lodge opened in 2 nd degree . Bro . Walters having offered himself as candidate for raising , was examined , entrusted , and withdrew . Lodge opened in 3 rd degree . Lodge resumed in 1 st degree , and the 1 st and 2 nd sections of the 1 st lecture were worked by tho

brethren ; under the able direction of Bro . Adams P . G . P . Preceptor . Bro . Scales was unanimously appointed W . M . for ensuing meeting . This was the evening appointed by the bye-laws to examine the inventory of the furniture , & c , which were verifiedand approved by the brethren . The whole of the furniture and accessories necessary for this Lodge of Instruction are amply provided , and are of an elegant