Notices Of Meetings

NOTICES OF MEETINGS

Visitations of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow . —Bro . Colonel W . Montgomery Neilson , accompanied by a deputation of nine of his officers , visited the Plantation Lodge 581 , and congratulated Bro . Stobo on tho groat success that had thus far attended them as a young Lodge . He hoped they wonld be very careful of the character of those whom they initiated into the Order .

Bro . Stobo thanked him for his kind remarks , and said he wished to rnle over a good Lodge rather than a large one . The deputation then visited the Union Lodge 332 , and were able to givo Bro . J . MoKirdy and his officers a clean bill of health , and also congratulated thew on their financial and moral prosperity . On Tuesday the oldest Lodge in the Province , St . John No . 3 bis , was visited , and with the like satisfactory result . Bro . Kyle R . W . M . promised that it shonld not deteriorate

during his term of office . The deputation then crossed the passage to Lodge Thistle and Rose No . 73 , where Bro . Kinnaird and his officers wero warmly commended for the work done during the past year by their predecessors in office . The good effected by the Provincial Lodge of Benevolence waa also ably spoken of by Bro . G . Sinolair , Treasurer of that Fund . Bro . Kinnaird thanked the F . 6 . M . and the deputation for the visit , and said he wonld take care that 73 maintained its old prestige , and would be second to none in the Province .

Visitations of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Lanarkshire . — Comp . F . A . Barrow P . G . Superintendent for Lanarkshire , accompanied by Comps . Thos . Halket P . G . T ., Jas . Balfour P . G . Scribe E ., G . W . Wheeler P . G . Scribe N ., T . M . Campbell P . G . 1 st Soj ., G . MaoDonald P . G . 3 rd S ., J . Dnthie P . G . S . of W . and J . M . Oliver P . G . S . B ., visited the Govan Chapter 117 , on Thursday

29 th March . The Chapter was opened by Comps . R . Muir Z ., J . Sutherland H ., J . Miller J ., Allen Scribe E ., C . McKenzie J . of 50 , acting as 1 st S ., Bailie MoFarlane P . Z ., officiating as Treasurer . The P . G . Superintendent , after seeing the Chapter opened , and the books thoroughly examined , expressed his gratification at finding the Chapter in snoh a satisfactory condition . At one timo they had

fallen into bad hands , and ceased working for a time , bnt he was glad to find that the efforts of Bailie McFai-lane to recusoitate it had been so snccessf nl , and that he had got such a worthy successor as Comp . Muir . IE they only persevered , no doubt they wonld soon raise the status of Masonry in Govan . Comps . Muir and McFarlane both acknowledged the compliments that had been paid them , and

proposed that the members of the deputation from P . G . C . should be affiliated aa honorary members . Bailie McFarlane having performed this ceremony , Comp . Wheeler , on behalf of the deputation , returned thanks for the honours thus conferred on them , and promised to do all in his power to assist this . Chapter in its working . On Saturday , the 31 st ult ., the same deputation , accompanied by Comp . W . Smith

P . G . H ., went over to Holytown to visit the Robert Burns Chapter 143 , and saw the Chapter opened by Comps . D . Baker Z ,, J . Nimson H ., R . Reid J ., Wm . McMurdo P . Z . Scribe E ., J . Naismith S . N ., H . Dyer Treas ., J . Menzie 1 st Soj . After a few remarks from the P . G . Scribo E ., in reference to the books , tho Superintendent highly complimented the Chapter on the status they had attained in so short a

time , and situated as they were in an isolated position , ifc was highly satisfactory to find that in three years thoy had had fifty exaltations ; that the work was so creditably performed , and the books so well kept . In Glasgow , where there were so many Masons , they had larger sources from which to draw their supplies , and could also get more assistance in performing the ceremonies , so that it was really gratifying to find

them in such a state . He was sorry to hear that their 1 st Principal Comp . was leaving for England , and would wish him prosperity in his new sphere of usefulness . He had no doubt that their P . Z . Comp . W . W . McMurdo would carry on the affairs of the Chapter till the next onnual election with credit to himself and to the good of the Chapter . Comp . Baker thanked tho P . G . S . for his kind remarks , and also the

rest of the Officers of the P . G . C , for coming so far out to see them . He trusted they would allow themselves to bo enrolled as honorary members . Comp . W . Smith P . G . H . returned thanks . They were pleased with what they had seen of the working of the Chapter , aud duly appreciated tho honour of becoming members . In addition to the deputation some visitors from Glasgow were present .

Kent Lodge of Instruction , No . 15 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Thursday , the 29 th of March , at Bro . Hallows , The Chequers , Marsh-street , Walthamstow . Present—Bros . Franklin , W . M ., Appleby S . W ., F . Hallows J . W ., Christian acting Sec , Finder P . M ., Groome S . D ., Mumford J . D ., Claridgo I . G . ; also Bros . W . G . Hallows , Hunt , Clark , Brown . Tho Lodge was opened in due form .

Ceremony of initiation rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Hunt acting as candidate . Bro . Christian worked the ceremony of passing , Bro . Franklin candidate . Bro . Appleby was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . It was proposed that the following committee bo appointed to take the necessary stops for forming a Masonio Charitable Association in connection with this Lodge of Instruction : —Bros .

Christian President , W . G . Hallows Treasurer , Pinder Sec , and Bros . Appleby , Groome , Badkiu , Mumford , Claridgo , and Franklin . It was further resolved that it be called the Walthamstow Masonic Charitable Association , and that tho meetings shonld be on the third Thursday in every month . A vote of thanks was recorded upon the minutes to the W . M ., for tho able and efficient manner in which he performed tho duties of W . M . Lodge was then closed .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —Brethren are reminded that tho anniversary banquet will take placo at Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , Leadcnhall-atreet , on Thursday evening next , 12 th April , at 7 o'clock . Application for tickets ( price 4 s . each ) should be made to Bro , Maidwell afc once , as the number is imited ,

Notices Of Meetings

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —Held at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on 3 rd instant . Present—Bros . Powell W . M ., Daniel S . W .. Hewlett J . W ., Baxter S . D ., Lees J . D ., Hill I . G ., Ellis , Holloway , Walker , Hollands , Rudderforth , Sayer , Cay , Lipscombe . Tho Lodge was opened in due form . The minutes of the previous meeting confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sayer candidate . Bro . Walker , Hill , and Powell , assisted Bro . Hewlett in working the first , second , and

third sections of the lecture . Bro . Rudderforth assisted Bro . Hewlett in working the fourth , fifth , sixth , and seven sections of tho lecture . Bro . Holloway , of the Kent Lodge , was elected a member . Bro . Daniel was chosen aa W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday . In the absence of Bro . Daniel , Bro . Baxter responded . It was proposed by Bro . Rudderforth , seconded by the'J . W ., that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Powell for the able manner in which he filled the chair for the first time in this Lodge . Carried unanimously .

Cathedral Chapter , No . 67 Glasgow . —At the regular meeting on Tuesday , 27 th March , the Chapter was opened by Comp . David Ronald Z ., assisted by Comps . J . Dnthie P . Z . as H ., Wm . Bilsland as J ., J . Wood T ., J . Mason Scribo E ., J . Goldie S . N ., N . Trnmer 1 st S ., W . Neville 2 nd , J . Muir 3 rd , and H . Crawford Janitor , after which a deputation from the P . G . C , consisting of Comps . W . Smith

P . G . H ., Acting P . G . Superintendents , J . Halket P . G . T ., Jas . Balfour P . G . Scribe E ., G . W . Wheeler P . G . Scribe N ., T . M . Campbell P . G . P . S . G . McDonald 3 rd S ., J . Dnthie P . G . S . of W ., and J . M . Oliver P . G . St . B . The G . S . E . having read a report of the examination of books , & c , the Acting Grand Superintendent congratulated tho Chapter on having exalted 14 Companions in the past year , and also

for the way the business of the Chapter was conducted , bnt advised them to hold some instruction meetings to get tho members posted up , and enable them to fill any office that might be temporarily vacant . Comp . Ronald thanked tho deputation for their visit , and the Grand Scribe E . and Superintendents for their favourable report , hoping he might get as good next year .

Caledonian of Unity Chapter , No . 73 , Glasgow . —Was visited by the P . G . Superintendent and his officers on Wednesday , 28 th March . The Z ., Comp . G . W . Wheeler , opened his Chapter , with J . Kinnaird II ., W . Gunn J ., J . Bannerman T ., J . Balfonr S . E ., J . Youle S . N ., William Hoy 1 st S ., J . Jackson 2 nd , and the rest of the officers . From the report it appeared that there had been 21 exalta . tions during the past year , and the Superintendent was able to report

that not only were the books admirably kept , but the whole of the working of the Chapter was in a highly satisfactory state , and reflected credit upon all its officers . Comp . Wheeler thanked the P . G . S . and the deputation for their visit , and also his own officers , by whose assistance they had been able to obtain so favourable a report .

Doric Lodge , No . 81 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Private Rooms , Doric-place , Woodbridge , Suffolk . Present—Bros . Alfred Barnes W . M ., E . 0 . Moor S . W ., 0 . F . Brown J . W ., W . Wilmshurst Sec , B . D . Gall Treas ., T . Grimwood pro . tern . S . D ., F . Bradbrook J . D ., E . Fitzgerald P . M . P . P . G . S . B . D . C , Richard Allen I . G ., Georgo Hall Tyler . Past

Masters Bros . B . Gall and Phillips . Visitors—Bros . E . Row , of Lodge 555 , and E . Holmes P . M . 114 . Business—The minutes of the previous Lodge read and confirmed . Bros . Ernest St . George and Oobbold were raised ; Goodwin , Samuel , and Johnson passed , and Sir . Henry Eowe , of Wickham Market , initiated . £ 5 granted from

the Lodge Funds for tho relief of a member of this Lodge , who has lately become insolvent . The Lodge members were summoned for 6 o ' clock p . m ., and the Lodge was closed at 9 . 30 , when some of the brethren adjourned to Bro . T . Grimwood ' s , Crown Hotel , to supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given .

Hawton Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 100 , Ivybridge . —The annual meeting was held on Wednesday , 28 th March , when Bro . James H . Toms P . P . G . S . B . was installed W . Master , the ceremony being efficiently performed by W . Bro . J . B . Gover P . M . 50 and 66 , P . P . G . T ., assisted by W . Bros . W . Boxall P . P . G . P ., E . A . Davies P . M . P . P . G . M . O ., James Gidley , and J . Y . Avery . Tho following were the officers appointed : —Bros . W . Boxall I . P . M .,

S . Sandover S . W ., T . Searle J . W ., J . P . Sawyer M . O ., T . E . Scobell S . O ., M . Patterson J . O ., H . Cole Treas ., T . Searlo Sec and R . M ., F . E . Pearce S . D ., J . S . Short J . D ., J . Meathrel I . G ., Thos . B . Ford Tyler , Four brethreu wore proposed for advancement , and it was announced that the affairs of the Lodge were in a very satisfactory state . The lit . Wor . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . Tanner Davey J . P ., was unexpectedly prevented from attending to instal tho W . Master .

Eoyal Arch Lodge , No . 116 , Eutherglen . —Celebrated their 108 th anniversary by a supper , concert and ball , on Friday last . Thero wero about 200 present , J . Hunter R . W . M . in the chair ; the Croupiers were the Wardens , Bros . J . Stono and J . D . Montgomery . Amongst the visitors were Masters of St . John , Ruthcrglcn , Tho Thorntree , aud R . Nisbett , of the Albert Edward , Polmode , and hia Treasurer , J . C . ^ Shand S . D . of the Provincial Lodge of Renfrewshire East . The proceedings wero of an interesting character .

Thetis Chapter , No . 122 , Glasgow . — Held its usual meeting on Monday , 26 th ult , and received a visit from the Provincial Grand Chapter of Lanarkshire , consisting of Comps . F . A . Barrow P . G . Superintendent , T . Halket P . G . T ., James Balfour P . G . Scribe E ., G . W . Wheeler P . G . Soribo N ., T , M . Campbell P . G . 1 st Soj ., G t