Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : a—CONSECRATION OP THE PRINCE'S LODGE , No . 2315 . ON Tuesday , the 27 th ult , this Lodgo , whioh is tho seventh now Lodgo in the Province of West Lancashire duung tho pros-cut year—was duly consecrated , according to ancient custom , at tho Deaf and Dumb Institute , Prince ' s Road , Liverpool . Tho ceremony of consecration was performed by Bro . R . Wylie , P . Prov . G . W ., P . G . D .

Eng ., assisted by several Grand and Provincial Grand Officers . At the conclusion of the ceremony , and the Worshipful Master installed and his Officers invested , the brethren sat down to a sumptuous

banquet , provided at the Grand Hotel , in Mr . P . Eberle ' s best style . The post prandial proceedings were enlivened by the vccal and instrumental efforts of Bros . T . Shaw , 0 . J . Rowlands , D . J . Davies , D . Williams , and the members of the Cambrian Quartette .

THIS thriving Lodge having for the first time indulged in the luxury of a midsummer vacation , resumed work on Monday , the 26 fch ult ., when there was a good attendance of members and visitors afc Gateshead-on-Tyne . The W . M . Bro . Wm . Brown presided , and was supported and assisted by Bros . W . Dalrymple I . P . M .,

LODGE OP INDUSTRY , No . 48

Michael Corbitt Treasurer , Robert Whitfield , J . G . Smith , M . H . Dodd , A . Rhogg , E . Shewbrooks , W . F . Raeburn S . W ., Wm . Richardsou J . W ., M . R . Wright Secretary , Rev . W . Bowker Chaplain , W . J . Jobson S . D ., Geo . Craighill J . D ., Wm . Stafford I . G ., B . Ferry Org ., W . H . Denton and A . Dodda Stewards , A . Simpson , T . Chegwidden , W . Whitfield , G . 0 . Potts , G . Hibbert , T . Campbell , T . Thompson ,

W . H . Knowles , and J . T . Milnes . Amongst the visitors were Bros . J . Fenwick P . M . 908 , W . M . Lyon P . M . 406 , W . F . Carmon P . M . 487 , G . R . Harbottle W . M . 406 , R . Shoylor 406 , H . Soderberg S . W . 1119 , Isaio Taylor J . W . 1342 , Wm . Milnes Secretary 1773 , A . T . Aitobison I . P . M . 24 , H . E . Hollis J . D . 1863 , and others . Bro . J . T .

Milnes , at the special request of Bro . A . E . Sharp W . M . 1119 , waa raised by the W . M ., who performed the ceremony in a very careful and perfect manner . Two propositions for initiation were made , and , other formal business being ended , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board , where the remainder of the evening was spent most harmoniously .

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 328

rnHE first monthly meeting , after the summer recess , was held in -i- the Masonic Hall , Torquay , on Monday last , the W . M . Bro . W . A . Hill being in the chair . Bro . John Tnylor J . D . presented io tho Lodge a copy of the "Masonic Orations of Bro . L . C . Metbam , P . G . D . England , delivered in Devon and Cornwall , with an introduction by

Bro . W . J . Hughan , England , and edited by Bro . John Chapman P . M . 1402 , & c , P . Prov . G . D . Devon" ( author of" The Great Pyramid and Freemasonry . " ) Bro . John Taylor also presented to the Lodge , on behalf of Bro . Hughan , fche following neatly framed engravings : —

" H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , K . G ., " " Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn , Bart ., P . G . M . North Wales and Shropshire , " "Robert Freke Gould P . S . G . D ( England ) , " "Major GeorgeS . Tudor P . G . M . Staffordshire . " A curious engraving of a Mason , engraved and printed in 1801 , nnd re-engraved by F . Compton Price , 1889 .

BROWNRIGG LODGE , No . 1638

A MEETING of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 21 sfc nit ., at tbe Sun Hotel , Kingston-on-Thames , when Bro . H . W . Humphreys W . M . was assisted in the opening of the Lodge hy Bros . W . Drewett S . W ., T . Montague J . W ., Willis S . D ., Bulfzas J . D ., and Pennington as I . G . Bros . G . Moorman I . P . M ., Abel Laurence P . M . Secretary , C . Aldridge P . M . Treasurer , Youldon P . M .,

Rambelow , S . Townsend , J . H . Sumner , Treverton , Gibbons , and others , were also present . Bros . Mann , Heaton , and Whittick were passed to the F . C . degree , and Bro . Band was raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., and this , as well as the preceding ceremony , was admirably performed by the W . M ., who , however had to contend against the

distressing distraction of the noise accompanying a regatta on tie river close by the room in which the Lodge was held . To add to this , heavy storms of rain fell at intervals , so thafc afc times the voice of the W . M . was nearly drowned . The by-laws of the Lodge were put in force in respect of a candidate who had been accepted on

ballot , but had not presented himself within the specified period , and the names of two brethren were ordered to be struck off the register , they being four years iu arrear , and having persistently neglected to reply to any of the applications made to them . In each instance the brother is in respectable circumstances , and could not

plead poverty as an excuse for non payment of dues . By an unanimona vote Bro . W . Drewett was elected W . M . for the year ensuing , and Bro . Oldridge as Treasurer . Bro . W . Lane was again elected Tyler . On the motion of the I . P . M . Bro . Moorman , a P . M . 's jewel

was voted to the outgoing W . M ., to whom well deserved compliments were paid for the excellent working ho had exhibited , and for Iho happy year spent under his rule . Some other business was transacted , and the proceedings were closed . The installation of the new W . M . will tako place on Wednesday , the lUth inst .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1831

r PHE installation of Lieutenant T . Cowd , R . N ., as Worshipful - » - Master of this Lodrje took place on Tuesday , 27 ih ult ., st tho Freemasons' Hall , Commercial-road , Landport . There was a good attendance , including Bros . G . S . Lancaster P . M . 903 , J . W . Gitva P . M . 309 , C . Birch I . P . M . 2074 , W . Miles P . P . G . D . C , W . Gunnell P . P . Supt . Works , W . Bates W . M . 487 , W . Wilkina W . M . 1266 , J . E . Spun-ell J . W . 177 , W . L- ; auiy S . W . 342 , J . W . Willuwtt P . M . 312 ,

Notices Of Meetings.

A . H . Hanoox 1776 , J . Cuyatfc Secretary 1776 , W . Miller WM . 2068 , J . B . Smith W . M . 1883 , H . VV . Townsend W . M . 1903 , Major Stanley P . G . S . W ., W . A . Hill P . M . 309 , J . W . D . Pillow 1903 , Rev T . H . Fitzhardinge Morton W . M . 257 , C . J . Lawrence W . M . 1069 , J . R . S . Wright 342 , W . IT . Sperring W . M . 342 , H . Croucher P . M .

342 , J . W . Bascombo P . M . 801 , J . Hamilton Bridle , Thomas A . Bramsdon Secretary 257 , F . Sanders P . M . 342 , V _ . White jun . S . D . 1776 , A . Taylor 1776 , G . L . Green , W . M . Outridgo P . M . 487 , & o . Tho members of the Duko of Connaught Lodge in attendance comprised Bro * . David T . Rule W . M ., C . W . Boavis Treasurer , Lieut . T .

Cowd , R . N ., J . W ., J . J . Sutor Secretary , B . J . Waterman Dir . of Cers ., H . Cawto I . P . M ., G . Farney Brown P . M . P . G . J . D ., S . R , Ellis P . M ., C . F . Brown , G . Banning , Edward Bramble , Alexander Howell , W . W . Slade , James Kent , A . H . Slade , F . A . Hobbs , I . 8 . Gardner P . M ., W . B . Fogden , & o . Lodge was close tyled at 5 " 30 . The

ceremony of installation was ably performed by the retiring W . M . ( Bro . D . T . Rule ) , and was made all the more impressive by the admirable manner in which the anthems were rendered by a small choir , Bro . Pillow presiding afc the harmonium . The customary hearty good wishes were offered to the incoming W . M ., who , ifc may be

mentioned , on retiring from the service , having completed his term in ono of the Royal yachts , was presented by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales with a handsome gold chronometer watch , as a mark of esteem . The W . M . appointed his Officers , aa nnler : —Bros . T . D . Rule I . P . M ., G . T . Aylen S . W ., J . J . Suter J . W ., 0 . W . Bevis Treas .,

Alex . Howell Secretary , C . F . Brown Dir . pf Cers ., R . J . Waterman S . D ., W . W . Slade J . D ., W . B . Fogden I . G ., J . Kent and E . Bramble Stewards , J . Exell Tyler . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Rule for his services as Installing Master . The banquet was served in the lower hall , and reflected great credit on

the cuisine of the Masonic Club . The W . M . presided , and the usnal Loyal and Masonio toasts followed . Bro . the Rev . T . F . Morton , in introducing the M . W . the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , and the R . W . the Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , made sympathetic reference to the recent

bereavement sustained by the last-named nobleman in the death of his son , a young and promising naval officer , and who was on fche point of becoming a member of tbe Craft , of whioh his father , is so distinguished a member . The Masonio Charities was proposed by Bro . G . F . Lancaster , who made a judicious reference to the London

Charities , and called attention to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight ; Institute , whose Festival is to be held at Portsmouth in November . Bro . Lancaster , who is tbe indefatigable Honorary Secretary of this young but flourishing Institution , which has £ 1 , 200 invested , showed that good value is obtained for the money expended , and made an

appeal for Stewards for the Festival , which was responded to by several members of the Duke of Connaught Lodge . The W . M . had a warm reception on rising fco respond to the Worshipful Master . Bro . J . W . Gieve P . G . Treasurer responded for the Provincial Officer ? . Tbe songs , & c , with whioh the toasts were interspersed and fche skilful accompaniments of Bro . Pillow were muoh appreciated by the company .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

PROY . a . LODGB OF DOBSUflSBtRE . rT \ HE annual Provincial Grand Lodge was beld afc tbe JL Masonic Hall , Wimborne Minster , on Thursdajj the 22 nd nit ., under tbe banner of Sfc . Cufcbberga Lodge ,

No . 99 . Tbe Provincial Grand Master Bro . Rev . W . Mortimer Heath presided . The reports of the Registrar and Treasurer of the province were received and adopted . The Provincial Grand Master addressed the brethren on the progress of Mark Masonry generally and in the

province , and then appointed and invested the Officers for the ensuing year , as follows : — Bro . Sir R . N . Howard ... ... Deputy Master H . F . Harvey ... ... Senior Warden J . F . Hatcbard ... ... Junior Warden R . Patey ... .., ... M . O . H . G . B . Frampton ... ... S . O .

F . Turner ... ... J . O . Rev . W . 0 . Browne ... ... Chaplain W . B . Morgan ... .,. Registrar of Marks W . J . Fletcher ... ... Secretary G . Hahgcod ( elected ) ... Treasurer A . Butler ... ... ... Senior Deacon ft M . Tflonna . InninT Tloftrnn

G . J . Brady ... . " , D . C . T . J . Mason ... ... Sword Bearer J . Downs ... ... Standard Bearer W . H . Hibberd ... ... I . G . R . Simmonds ( elected ) ... Tyler

The brethren afterwards dined together , the Provincial Grand Master presiding , when the usual Masonic toasts were given .

A boy , named Robt . Goddard , was charged afc the Darlington Police Court , last week , with stealing a Masonic jewel , value £ 5 , from the shop of Mr . J . Bailey , Horse Market . The boy at one time was employed as an errand boy afc Mr . Bailey's shop , and the j-iwel was purloined from a registered letter . The lad , who confessed thafc he sold tho jewel , afc RccTcar . for 3 d , was fined 10 s ; in default , seven days' imprigoumeut .