Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — LODGE OP FRIENDSHIP , No . 206 , AND MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER , No . 435 .

IN accordance with a time-honoared custom the Brethren and Companions of tho above Lodge aud Chapter held their Annual Dinner , on Thursday , tho 27 th ult . Tho place chosen waa the historic aud picturesque hamlet of Wrotham , iu Kent . Tho arram'emeuts made by the W . M . Bro . Samuel Gammau , and the M . E ° Z . Couip . Francis Harrison , were carried oat to perfection in every detail . The brethren and companions were requested to meet , as far

as practicable , at the Blackwall Pier , to leave by the 11 . 30 a . m . boat for Rosherville . Tho trip down the river was moat enjoyable , the weather being everything- that could be c ' esired . At Rosherville breaks were in waiting to take tbe party to their destination—about eleven miles , through some of tbe most charming parts of the " Garden < _ f England , " which was reached about three o ' clock , dinner

being ordered for fonr . The interval was pleasantly enjoyed iu inspecting tbe many points of interest in Wrotham , more especially the grand old church , whioh to members of the Craft possessed more than ordinary interest from its architectural beanty and great antiquity . The rendezvous was the Ball Hotel , where every preparation was made for the reception of the visitors by Bro . J . E .

Shrubsole , who was most assiduous in his endeavours to make the visit one of real enjoyment . We may here remark that it waa in this hotel , 110 years since , that the Lodge of Friendship was consecrated j as the following extract from tne Bye-Jaws of the Provincial G . Lodge of Kent , testifies : — " Lodge Friendship , No . 206 , now held at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , was originally consecrated at

the Bull Hotel , Wrotham , in the Province of Keut , on the 19 th Jane 1772 . Brother Fuljames was tbe first Worshipful Muster , Lord Petre being Grand Master of England at that time . It was removed to Deptford ( date unknown ) , from thence to St . Katherine Dock Hotel in 1846 , then to the George and Vulture Tavern , Cornhill , in 1849 , and to the Ship ancl Turtle in 1855 . " At

this hotel it is still located . The dinner was served punctually at the hour named . It has been onr province to attend many such pleasant gatherings , but we have seldom the good fortune to sit down to a more recherche spread . The Ball Hotel is noted far and wide for the care whioh is taken of the requirements of the "inner man , " but surely on this day it eclipsed itself , and the wines were of

the choicest , of tbe best and well-known brands . After ample justice had been done , and thanks to the G . A . O . T . U . given , the W . M . gave the Loyal and Masonio toasts nsual on such occasions , which were duly responded to . In proposing Success to the Lodgo of Friendship and the Mount Lebanon Chapter , the W . M . specially referred to the fact that 110 years ago the Lodge of Friendship

was consecrated in that building , and probably the room in which they were assembled was used for the ceremony . The toast having been duly honoured , Bro . Collier , in very felicitous terms , proposed the health of the W . M ., and the M . E . Z ., thanking them for the arduous labours they had bestowed in order to render the day ' s enjoyment complete . He therefore on behalf of himself and the brethren

tentiered his sincere gratitude for the great treat they had experienced that day . The W . M . and M . E . Z , briefly returned thanks ; if the brethren were satisfied with what thoy had done , they felt themselves amply repaid . Bro . Samuel Smith replied on behalf of the Visitors . Amongst those present we noticed Bros ; S . Gam man

W . M ., F . G . Harrison M . E . Z ., H . M . Collier Treasnrer , A . E . Ramsey Secretary , S . Stnart , J . J . Stephens , H . A . Jacobs , C . T . Scrivener , W . Govvland , J . M . Rooney , C . Sraithers , Moore , J . M . Collins , H . Cakrn , Fred . Duun , E . Dodson , H . Webb , Gehlekeu , L . Conbro , J . Badkin , R . Sindell , P . Clay , Myers , T . Smith , A . Gamman , & c .

¦ Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 382 . —On i Monday last , at tho Chequers' Hotel , TJxbridge , Bros . Brooks W . M ., ; Rowles S . W ., Cotton J . W ., Taplin S . D ., Nicholson J . D ., Duffin I . G . anil T yler . After the usual formalities , the ceremonies of passing i and initiation were rehearsed , Bro . Taplin being the candidate for the , latter , and Bro . Nicholson for the former degree . Bro . Rowles S . W . ' . was unanimousl y elected to fill the ohair at tho next meeting . Ijod ge was closed and adjourned until Monday , tho 14 th August .

united Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 507 . —At the meeting of this Lodge of Instruction , held at the Surrey Masonic"all , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 28 th ult ., there were presenting . J . Bate W . M ., R . Poore S . W ., G . W . Knight J . W ., A . R . Cranch T w Sn 3 ith J * * ' a * Hubbarfl LG-. Jolin S . Terry P . M . and Sec , J-VV . Watls P . M ., James Stevens P . M . Hon . Preceptor ; and others . A . very instructive evenim ; resulted from the able workins- of Bro .

P 'e , who rehearsed tho entire ceremonies of the three dogrees , openm g and closing his Lodge respectively iu each . It was a sufficient evening ' s work , and the brethren expressed their satisfaction with wo . Bate ' s zeal aud capacity . Bro . J . B . Sargeant is the W . M . ap-Pointed for the ensuing meeting .

Ln ? a < 5 Um Lodse , NO . 1611 .-A roirnlnr meeting of this J ™? was held at York on 21 th nit . Tho W . M . Bro . G . Simpson Seen 1 ' bnsine 8 s consisted of tlio passing of Bro . Waters to the tion fl 8 ' ¦*"" "" " ahsenco ° f ' Deacons , through indisposithe i i * " ** ® " ^ ud e ] P . M . conducted tho candidate . Before closing

co . o" "fo . btubbs presented a very canons old apron , which haa broth ' - ° P ' ' 8 s , on frora the descendants of a very old deceased var - r *? t *> East Riding . This apron ia covpred with emblems of Present , grees ' and is a veritable antique . Bro . T . B . Wbytr-lva-l ted a framed photograph of Masouic emblems , and a bound

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volume of tho " Voice of Masonry . " Business over , a pleasant party met round the social board , when an agreeable evening was passed , enlivened by songs and recitations .

Brixton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1949 . —The weekly meeting was held on Tuesday evening last , tho 1 st instant , at Bro . Monk ' s , Prince Regent , Dulwicb-road , East Brixton , where there was a good attendance of brethren , Bros . R . Poore W . M ., G . W . Knight S . W ., R . It . Johnstone J . W ., E . A . Francis Preceptor , H . M . Williams Secretary , C . H . Phillips ( Treasurer ) S . D ., II . Hooper J . D ., Joseph

Perry I . G ., Thomas Poore P . M . and P . Z . joint Preceptor , James Warren S . D . Ebury Lodge 1318 , John A . Danks 1669 , E . Bye Jan ., H . Stokes , George Flint , C . G . L . Kipling , and others . The Lodge was opened iu due form , and tho minutes of the previous meeting , road by the Secretary , were duly confirmed . The W . M . proceeded to rehearse tho ceremony of initiation , Bro . Flint as candidate , iu a

masterly manner . Tbe Lodge was opened iu tho second degree , and the W . M . ably rehearsed tho ceremony of passing , with Bro . Kipling aa candidate . The Lodge was closed in the second ( . egree . The following brethren were unanimously elected members : —Bros . James Warreu Ebury No . 134 S , E . Byo jun . Faith No . 111 . Bro . G . W . Knight was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his

Officers in rotation . After hearty good wishes from tho brethren , the Lodge was closed in due form , and the meeting adjourned until the 8 th instant , at eight p . m . The after proceedings were as enjoyable as ever , all the brethren remaining , when the Lodge was closed , for the usual musical and social entertainment . Tho toasts of the Visitors , New Members , Bro . E . A . Francis , Preceptor , were given

with enthusiasm and duly r-sponded to . Dm . II . M . Williams Secretary , in giving ( by permission of tho W . M . ) tho health of Bro . Thomas Poore P . M ., & c , welcomed him on bolialf of the brethren once more to their Lodge , expressing their pleasure on his renewed health and vigour , and their hopes that he would long bo able to attend tho Lodge as often as his other engagements would allow . Bro . Thomas

Poore , in acknowledging the toast , thanked the brethren tor their good wishes , and stated how pleased ho was to attend their Lodge onco more . He was much gratified to hear of the progress of the Lodge as regards now members , the weekly attendance , to witness their earnestness , and the good working of tho Lodge . He hoped

the brethren wonld attend regularly , and thereby profit by the excellent instruction of Bro . Francis . Bros . R . R . Johnstone and Monk delighted the brethren with several songs and vocal duets , while Bro . Williams , the Secretary , presided as usual at the pianoforte . Bros . Kipling nnd Thomas Poore likewise favoured the brethren with recitations . The Lodge offers a hearty welcome to all brethren .

Bro . Jeffenes , No . 720 , has recently been appointed manager of the Granvillf * Hotel , Ramsgate . Since his occupation of that post , he has mado numerons improvements , and the attendance of visitors has wonderfully increased . Oar worthy brother has had a large experience , and doubtless this will be exercised in his new quarters .

The Metropolitan Beer and Wino Trade Charity lately held its forty-eighth annual excursion , at Margate . Many of the visitors dined at Bros . G . Chapman and George ' s establishment , tbe New Imperial Hotel , High-street . The Mayor dined with the committee . Bro . Captain H . E . Davis , of the Royal Assembly Rooms , has

provided a very excellent programme for the amusement of the visitors . Bro . 0 . Frewin ' s band , with several artistes from the Theatre Royal Covent Garden , perform some artistic selections . Last week a juvenile ball waa given , with great success . Bro . R . Coote is the able M . C .

Tbo Hall by the Sea , under tlio proprietorship of Bro . George Sanger , and the able management of Bro . Arthur Reeve , is nightly filled . The band , under the direction of Mr . White , is excellent . Great improvements have been made in the Hall , which is lighted by the Electric Brash Light . A new ceiling is a feituro to be noticed , while artistic medallions adorn the walls . In the menagerie there is

a splendid collection of animals . Crowds flock in by night and day . The artistes engaged arc the charming Sisters Mario ( who nightly receive deserved applause ) , tbe Brothers Wemm , and a wonderful Contortionist , named " Vonare . " Mr . Tnbbs caters in tbe grounds , where swings and outdoor amusements receive a fair share of

patronage . Messrs . Wright , Barringer , and Gus Foster are acquisitions to this vast and popular place of amusement . Bro . J . Arnold makes a very efficient M . C . Bro . George Sanger has just completed the purchase of . i largD plot of ground in the High-street , Ramsgate , for the purpose of erecting an Assembly Rooms and Amphitheatre .

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