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Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — ROYAL UNION LODGE , No . 246

AT a recent meeting afc the Masonic Hall , Cheltenham , an interesting presentation was made through the Worshipful Master , Brother R . V . Vassar-Smith , to his infant daughter . Tbe gift consisted of a solid silver bowl and spoon , enclosed in a case of dark blue velvet , lined with light blue silk . Upon the outside of fche case was the emblem of a Past Master of the Order , in silver . The bowl bore the

inscription : — " The gift of tbe Members of the Eoyal Union Lodge , No . 246 , to Dorothy Millicent Vassar-Smith , as a mark of fraternal affection for her father , their Worshipful Master . 21 st March 1888 . " On the reverse of the bowl and upon tbe spoon the child ' s monogram

was engraved . The presentation was made in very happy terms by W . Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , on behalf of the Lodge , and was acknowledged with much feeling by Brother Vassar-Smith . He said that the presentation had come upon him as a perfect surprise , bnfc

afc a moment when he was rejoicing in fche prospect of Mrs . Vassar-Smitb's recovery from the very serious illness by which her life had been threatened . He was sure that his wife would appreciate , as he did , fche kindly intent whioh had dictated the gift , and the graceful manner in which it had been conveyed .

LODGE OP ST . JOHN . No . 1343

THE inaugural meeting of the season of this Lodge , which is held from March fco August , took place on Wednesday , 28 th ult ., at fche King ' s Arms Hotel , Grays . Bro . James Howell W . M . presided , » nd among those present were Bros . C . 0 . Potter I . P . M ., James Everett S . W ., Geo . R . Cobham J . W ., Hind andMott Stewards , H . C . Borradaile Secretary , Herschell , Weyers , Ker , Longland , Heagerty ,

and Cooper . The minutes of last meeting having been read and confinned , Bro . F . Ralph was raised to the sublime degree . The ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . C . C . Potter , and Bro . Ralph was duly invested . The loss of one member by death was reported .

Three brethren were proposed as joining members , and one candidate for initiation was elected . The resignation of three members was accepted , and other business baring been transacted the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

SKELMERSDALE LODGE , No . 1658

THE annual installation meeting of the above Lodge was held on the 22 nd ult ., afc the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , to invest the W . M . Bro . Harcouvt West and the Officers . Bro . Croxton

was passed to the second degree , and Bro . Harcourfc West was installed by the outgoing Master , Bro . J . W . Richardson , in a moct impressive fashion . The newly-installed W . M . then appointed and invested bis Officers with the skill and address for which he has

gained a reputation . Later on a banquet was served in the Pillar Hal ) , by Mrs . Venables , widow of the late Bro . Venables . Abont eighty sat down to this repast , which was served in excellent style . The Masonic toasts were capitally given by the W . M ., who presided . A first-class programme of music was carried out by the following

members : Bros . Boyes , Mackway , Pigeon , Rowlands , A . B . Norman , and J . D . Smith . Bro . Zucker presided at the piano . The W . M . contributed a recitation . The whole affair was an undoubted success , and under the leadership of its popular W . M . this comparatively young bnt prosperous Lodge has certainly a good time before it .

ANTIENT BRITON LODGE , No . 1675

BRO . John Lewis W . M . presided over the regular monthly meeting of the above-named Lodge on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., in the Masonio Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool . There was a large attend . ance of members and visitors . After the disposal of routine and other business , Bro . P . Sleight S . W . was chosen as W . M . elect for the ensuing year , and Bro . Bottomley P . M . was re-elected Treasurer .

Bro . Sleight will be installed at the annual meeting of the Lodge next month . Auditors were also appointed for the year . When all the work had been performed , an original nautical musical sketch , entitled " All at ses , " was presented by the author , Bro . Nicholls , assisted by the brethren of the Lodge , and several members from

No . 2042 . The sketch , which first appeared before the public some months ago , in the cause of charity , abounds in " good things , " both in its libretto and musical numbers , and the concerted pieces

especially commend themselves to the appreciation of any audience . Bro . Nicholls bad the able assistance of Bros . Fargher , Rowlands , Lane , Burt , Williams , Davies , Jones , and Cave ( accompanyist ) , and the entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed by all present .

CROOK LODGE , No . 2019

ON Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., a meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Crook , for the purpose of installing Bro . John Graham into the Worshipful Master's chair . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Arrowsmitb , the retiring W . M ., who conducted the ordinary business of the Lodge . Bro . Hardy I . P . M . then performed the installation ceremony in a very satisfactory manner . Bro . Graham appointed

his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Arrowsmith I . P . M ., Milburn S . W ., Wraith J . W ., Rev . F . Newsome Chaplain , Proud Treasnrer , Joel Secretary , Dawson S . D ., Emerson J . D ., Talbot Almoner , Roberton

I . G ., Wanless Dir . of Cers ., Hughes Organist , Linton and Hall Stewards , Dowson Tyler . A banquet was afterwards held at the Surtees Hotel , at which a splendid jewel was presented to the re « tiring Worshipfnl Master .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

ON Thursday , the 29 th ult ., in the Kinnaird Hall Dundee , the brethren of the various Masonio Lodges in Dundee held fcheir annual grand assembly . The hall for fche occasion was very prettily decorated by Mr . John Ronald . The front of the galleries were draped with crimson cloth and elaborated with the shields of the different degrees in the Masonic Order . Each of the shields was

surmounted with bannerettes , which very materially added to the decorative effect . In front of the organ gallery was a fine oil painting of the late Fox Maule , while opposite it , under the clock in front of fche main gallery , was a portrait of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ia fche full regalia of the Grand Master Mason of England . In

addition to the decorations mentioned the front of tho main gallery was draped with blue cloth , over whioh a vari-coloured garland wa ^ hung , and from the roof flags of all nations were suspended , promineat among whioh was the Royal Standard of Scotland , which was hun ~ in the centre of the organ gallery . The decorations were mu ; h

admired by all present , and Mr . Ronald deserves great credit for tro taste be displayed . Tbe grand march was led off shortly after nine o'clock , by Brother Herald ( Arbrotb ) , Provincial Grand Treasurer Over 80 couples took part in the opening dance . Amongst those present were : —Brother David Henderson R . W . M . 47 , John Lewis R . W . M . 49 , James Rattray 78 , Ramsay R . W . M . 158 , James Robertson

R . W . M . 137 , George F . Roger 225 , Matthewson , Mitchell , Reid , Elder , Ac . The organ gallery was set apart for the band , under the leadership of Mr . W . Sellars , and excellent music was provided for the dancing . Brother Guild acted as master of ceremonies , aud he was ably assisted by Brother W . H . Benvie . The Kinnaird Hall has seldom presented such an animated appearance as ifc did this night .

The dance programme was in two divisions . At the interval , and also during the course of the evening , several ladies and gentlemen added by their singing greatly to the pleasnre of all present . The creature comforts of the company were amply provided for by fche .

Bodega Company and Brother John Robertson , Forebank , and in eaoh department the greatest satisfaction was given to tho brethren and their lady friends . The success of the ball was in great measure due to the excellent arrangement by a large Committee of Manage , ment . The assembly terminated at an early hour next morning .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METHAM LODGE . No . 96 .

HPHE brethren held their installation mee'ing at Home Park , » - Stoke , on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., when Bro . W . Amos Staton W . M . elect waa installed by Bro . F . Crouch 16 P . G . Asst . Seo . The W . M . invested the following Officers : —Bros . Henry Rogers I . P . M .,

H . W . Pengelly S . W ., W . J . Sprague J . W ., W . H . Gillman Reg . of Marks , W . H . Blackell Chaplain , W . J . Stanbury Treasurer , Samuel Panter Secretary , W . H . Dillon M . O ., J . VV . Foster S . O ., G . F . Miller J . O ., T . S . May S . D ., John Allen J . D ., W . T . Walter Dir . of Cers ., H . J . Bamfield I . G ., J . Rashbrook Tyler . PRESTON LODGE . No . 143 .

11 HE annual installation was held at the Bull Hotel , Preston , on Monday , 26 th ult ., when Bro . Carter S . W . was duly installed in the chair . The installation ceremony was ably performed by Bros . Greaves P . M . Prov . G . O . and Beattie P . M . P . P . G . S . B . There were also present during the ceremony Bros . Galloway P . G . S . W ., Chadwick Prov . Secretary East Lancashire , Murray , and Provincial Officers

Bradshaw , Nevettand Elton . The following Officers were appointed by the Worshipful Master : —Barber I . P . M ., Beattie Dir . of Cers ., Greaves Organist , Ormandy S . W ., Jolly J . W ., Hayhnrsfc M . O ., Garner

S . O ., Christian J . O ., Elton Treasurer , Higson Secretary , Robinson Reg . of Marks , Jones S . D ., Preston J . D ., Rogerson I . G ., Bosh Steword . A banquet was afterwards served , and an enjoyable social evening spent .

The members of the Pilgrim Lodge , No . 238 , which is the only Lodge in this country working in tho German language , will hold a Mourning Lodge , on Thursday next , in the large Hall of Freemasons' Tavern , in memory of

the illustrious Brother fche late Emperor William , Grand Protector of German Freemasons . The gathering will no doubt prove an interesting attraction to the many German brethren in this country , and will be a fitting memorial to

fche memory of a distinguished Craftsman . We refer our readers to our advertisement pages for farther particulars as to the meeting , and the means of securing admission thereto , as no Brother will be admitted without a card from the Secretary of the Lodge .

A CARD . —AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY is annonnced iu the ' ' Paris Fiearo , " of a valuable remedy for nervous debility , physical exhanstion , and kindred complaints . The discovery was made by a missionary in Old Mexico ; it saved him from a miserable existence

and premature decay . Tho Rev . Joseph Holmes , Bloomsbury Mansions , Bloomsbury Square , London , W . C , will send the prescription , free of charge , on receipt of a self-addressed stamped envelope . Mention this paper .

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Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — ROYAL UNION LODGE , No . 246

AT a recent meeting afc the Masonic Hall , Cheltenham , an interesting presentation was made through the Worshipful Master , Brother R . V . Vassar-Smith , to his infant daughter . Tbe gift consisted of a solid silver bowl and spoon , enclosed in a case of dark blue velvet , lined with light blue silk . Upon the outside of fche case was the emblem of a Past Master of the Order , in silver . The bowl bore the

inscription : — " The gift of tbe Members of the Eoyal Union Lodge , No . 246 , to Dorothy Millicent Vassar-Smith , as a mark of fraternal affection for her father , their Worshipful Master . 21 st March 1888 . " On the reverse of the bowl and upon tbe spoon the child ' s monogram

was engraved . The presentation was made in very happy terms by W . Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , on behalf of the Lodge , and was acknowledged with much feeling by Brother Vassar-Smith . He said that the presentation had come upon him as a perfect surprise , bnfc

afc a moment when he was rejoicing in fche prospect of Mrs . Vassar-Smitb's recovery from the very serious illness by which her life had been threatened . He was sure that his wife would appreciate , as he did , fche kindly intent whioh had dictated the gift , and the graceful manner in which it had been conveyed .

LODGE OP ST . JOHN . No . 1343

THE inaugural meeting of the season of this Lodge , which is held from March fco August , took place on Wednesday , 28 th ult ., at fche King ' s Arms Hotel , Grays . Bro . James Howell W . M . presided , » nd among those present were Bros . C . 0 . Potter I . P . M ., James Everett S . W ., Geo . R . Cobham J . W ., Hind andMott Stewards , H . C . Borradaile Secretary , Herschell , Weyers , Ker , Longland , Heagerty ,

and Cooper . The minutes of last meeting having been read and confinned , Bro . F . Ralph was raised to the sublime degree . The ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . C . C . Potter , and Bro . Ralph was duly invested . The loss of one member by death was reported .

Three brethren were proposed as joining members , and one candidate for initiation was elected . The resignation of three members was accepted , and other business baring been transacted the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

SKELMERSDALE LODGE , No . 1658

THE annual installation meeting of the above Lodge was held on the 22 nd ult ., afc the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , to invest the W . M . Bro . Harcouvt West and the Officers . Bro . Croxton

was passed to the second degree , and Bro . Harcourfc West was installed by the outgoing Master , Bro . J . W . Richardson , in a moct impressive fashion . The newly-installed W . M . then appointed and invested bis Officers with the skill and address for which he has

gained a reputation . Later on a banquet was served in the Pillar Hal ) , by Mrs . Venables , widow of the late Bro . Venables . Abont eighty sat down to this repast , which was served in excellent style . The Masonic toasts were capitally given by the W . M ., who presided . A first-class programme of music was carried out by the following

members : Bros . Boyes , Mackway , Pigeon , Rowlands , A . B . Norman , and J . D . Smith . Bro . Zucker presided at the piano . The W . M . contributed a recitation . The whole affair was an undoubted success , and under the leadership of its popular W . M . this comparatively young bnt prosperous Lodge has certainly a good time before it .

ANTIENT BRITON LODGE , No . 1675

BRO . John Lewis W . M . presided over the regular monthly meeting of the above-named Lodge on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., in the Masonio Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool . There was a large attend . ance of members and visitors . After the disposal of routine and other business , Bro . P . Sleight S . W . was chosen as W . M . elect for the ensuing year , and Bro . Bottomley P . M . was re-elected Treasurer .

Bro . Sleight will be installed at the annual meeting of the Lodge next month . Auditors were also appointed for the year . When all the work had been performed , an original nautical musical sketch , entitled " All at ses , " was presented by the author , Bro . Nicholls , assisted by the brethren of the Lodge , and several members from

No . 2042 . The sketch , which first appeared before the public some months ago , in the cause of charity , abounds in " good things , " both in its libretto and musical numbers , and the concerted pieces

especially commend themselves to the appreciation of any audience . Bro . Nicholls bad the able assistance of Bros . Fargher , Rowlands , Lane , Burt , Williams , Davies , Jones , and Cave ( accompanyist ) , and the entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed by all present .

CROOK LODGE , No . 2019

ON Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., a meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Crook , for the purpose of installing Bro . John Graham into the Worshipful Master's chair . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Arrowsmitb , the retiring W . M ., who conducted the ordinary business of the Lodge . Bro . Hardy I . P . M . then performed the installation ceremony in a very satisfactory manner . Bro . Graham appointed

his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Arrowsmith I . P . M ., Milburn S . W ., Wraith J . W ., Rev . F . Newsome Chaplain , Proud Treasnrer , Joel Secretary , Dawson S . D ., Emerson J . D ., Talbot Almoner , Roberton

I . G ., Wanless Dir . of Cers ., Hughes Organist , Linton and Hall Stewards , Dowson Tyler . A banquet was afterwards held at the Surtees Hotel , at which a splendid jewel was presented to the re « tiring Worshipfnl Master .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

ON Thursday , the 29 th ult ., in the Kinnaird Hall Dundee , the brethren of the various Masonio Lodges in Dundee held fcheir annual grand assembly . The hall for fche occasion was very prettily decorated by Mr . John Ronald . The front of the galleries were draped with crimson cloth and elaborated with the shields of the different degrees in the Masonic Order . Each of the shields was

surmounted with bannerettes , which very materially added to the decorative effect . In front of the organ gallery was a fine oil painting of the late Fox Maule , while opposite it , under the clock in front of fche main gallery , was a portrait of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ia fche full regalia of the Grand Master Mason of England . In

addition to the decorations mentioned the front of tho main gallery was draped with blue cloth , over whioh a vari-coloured garland wa ^ hung , and from the roof flags of all nations were suspended , promineat among whioh was the Royal Standard of Scotland , which was hun ~ in the centre of the organ gallery . The decorations were mu ; h

admired by all present , and Mr . Ronald deserves great credit for tro taste be displayed . Tbe grand march was led off shortly after nine o'clock , by Brother Herald ( Arbrotb ) , Provincial Grand Treasurer Over 80 couples took part in the opening dance . Amongst those present were : —Brother David Henderson R . W . M . 47 , John Lewis R . W . M . 49 , James Rattray 78 , Ramsay R . W . M . 158 , James Robertson

R . W . M . 137 , George F . Roger 225 , Matthewson , Mitchell , Reid , Elder , Ac . The organ gallery was set apart for the band , under the leadership of Mr . W . Sellars , and excellent music was provided for the dancing . Brother Guild acted as master of ceremonies , aud he was ably assisted by Brother W . H . Benvie . The Kinnaird Hall has seldom presented such an animated appearance as ifc did this night .

The dance programme was in two divisions . At the interval , and also during the course of the evening , several ladies and gentlemen added by their singing greatly to the pleasnre of all present . The creature comforts of the company were amply provided for by fche .

Bodega Company and Brother John Robertson , Forebank , and in eaoh department the greatest satisfaction was given to tho brethren and their lady friends . The success of the ball was in great measure due to the excellent arrangement by a large Committee of Manage , ment . The assembly terminated at an early hour next morning .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METHAM LODGE . No . 96 .

HPHE brethren held their installation mee'ing at Home Park , » - Stoke , on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., when Bro . W . Amos Staton W . M . elect waa installed by Bro . F . Crouch 16 P . G . Asst . Seo . The W . M . invested the following Officers : —Bros . Henry Rogers I . P . M .,

H . W . Pengelly S . W ., W . J . Sprague J . W ., W . H . Gillman Reg . of Marks , W . H . Blackell Chaplain , W . J . Stanbury Treasurer , Samuel Panter Secretary , W . H . Dillon M . O ., J . VV . Foster S . O ., G . F . Miller J . O ., T . S . May S . D ., John Allen J . D ., W . T . Walter Dir . of Cers ., H . J . Bamfield I . G ., J . Rashbrook Tyler . PRESTON LODGE . No . 143 .

11 HE annual installation was held at the Bull Hotel , Preston , on Monday , 26 th ult ., when Bro . Carter S . W . was duly installed in the chair . The installation ceremony was ably performed by Bros . Greaves P . M . Prov . G . O . and Beattie P . M . P . P . G . S . B . There were also present during the ceremony Bros . Galloway P . G . S . W ., Chadwick Prov . Secretary East Lancashire , Murray , and Provincial Officers

Bradshaw , Nevettand Elton . The following Officers were appointed by the Worshipful Master : —Barber I . P . M ., Beattie Dir . of Cers ., Greaves Organist , Ormandy S . W ., Jolly J . W ., Hayhnrsfc M . O ., Garner

S . O ., Christian J . O ., Elton Treasurer , Higson Secretary , Robinson Reg . of Marks , Jones S . D ., Preston J . D ., Rogerson I . G ., Bosh Steword . A banquet was afterwards served , and an enjoyable social evening spent .

The members of the Pilgrim Lodge , No . 238 , which is the only Lodge in this country working in tho German language , will hold a Mourning Lodge , on Thursday next , in the large Hall of Freemasons' Tavern , in memory of

the illustrious Brother fche late Emperor William , Grand Protector of German Freemasons . The gathering will no doubt prove an interesting attraction to the many German brethren in this country , and will be a fitting memorial to

fche memory of a distinguished Craftsman . We refer our readers to our advertisement pages for farther particulars as to the meeting , and the means of securing admission thereto , as no Brother will be admitted without a card from the Secretary of the Lodge .

A CARD . —AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY is annonnced iu the ' ' Paris Fiearo , " of a valuable remedy for nervous debility , physical exhanstion , and kindred complaints . The discovery was made by a missionary in Old Mexico ; it saved him from a miserable existence

and premature decay . Tho Rev . Joseph Holmes , Bloomsbury Mansions , Bloomsbury Square , London , W . C , will send the prescription , free of charge , on receipt of a self-addressed stamped envelope . Mention this paper .

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