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SATURDAY , 8 TII OCTOBER 1892 .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — GRAFT . — : o : — SHAKESPEARE LODGE . No . 289 .

AT Warwick , ou tho 26 th nit ., this Lodge celebrated its Centenary , The gathering of brethren was a very largo one , all the Lodges i n the county being represented , with the exception of the Rectitude and Unity Lodges . Those present included the following brethren : — Bros . Lord Leigh Provincial Grand Muster of Warwickshire , J . T . Collins D . P . G . M ., T . Alter P . G . S ., Bowen P . G . J . W ., Colonel Cox

P . P . G . T ., J . Harris P . G . T . The Shakespeare Lodge was opened at the County Hall , where the Provincial Grand Lodge waa also held . Then the brethren attended Divine service at St . Mary ' s Church , special hymns and psalms being rendered by the choir , who were in attendance . Tbo service was conducted by the Rev . L . Wood

assisted by the Rev . T . Rivington P . P . G . C , and Rev . Alan Williams P . G . C . The offertory was ia aid of the Masonic Benevolent and Pupils' Aid Fund . At the conclusion of the service tho brethren walked in procession to the Shire Hall , Brother Major Ash acting as

Director of Ceremonies . On returning to the Hall , the Lodge was closed , and an adjournment was made to the Court House , where a banquet was held , the Provincial Grand Master presiding . Several complimentary toasts were honoured .

LODGE OF SAINT JAMES , No . 765 .

rilHE annual installation festival of this Lodge took place ou Tues-X day last , at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , when a largo number of the members and visitors assembled nnder the presidency of Bro . Alfred Tilling W . M ., to witness the interesting ceremony . Bro . David Samuels , having been elected at the last meeting-, was presented to the Board of Installed Masters and duly

placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , the ceremony being performed in a highly efficient manner by the Worshipful Maater . The following Officers were appointed to serve during the ensuing twelve months .- —Bros . Alfred Tilling I . P . M ., T . Prior S . W ., II . Roberts J . W ., H . W . Mitten P . M . Treasurer , Richard Tilling P . M , Secretary , W . J . Stnhlsehmidt S . D ., J . Mills J . D ., H . King I . G .,

W . H . Tilling P . M . Dir . of Cers ., W . Blyth Steward , aud A . G . Young Tyler . Tho Treasurer propssed that a snm of twenty guineas be voted from tho Lodge funds for the purpose of purchasing a suitable testimonial for presentation to Bro . Bichard Tilling- , who has fulfilled Hie dnties of Secretary for so long a time . There being no other business before the Lodge , the brethren adjourned to tho banquet

room , where an excellent repast was served by Bro . James Pearce . Among those present in addition to the above were Bros . Harris P . M ., Johnson P . M ., E . J . Jones , Costello , aud Alfred II . Cooper , and an admirable selection of music was given by Bros . Herbert Schartau , Edward Dalzell , James Brand , William Bradford and Arthur Weston .

UNITY LODGE . No . 1332

rj lHE installation meeting wns bold at the Masonic Hall , Crediton , X on Thursday , the 29 th tilt ., the W . M . ( Bro . Wm . Hector ) presiding . Tho W . M . elect ( Bro . Jas . F . Railing ) was installed by Bro . Thomas J . Railing P . M . ancl Secretary 51 P . G . A . D . C . England , Provincial Grand Secretary Essex * , in a very impressive manner . Besides the members of tbe Lodge a number of brethren from Exeter

honoured the Lodge by their presence . Additional interest was given to the event by the fact that tho Installing Master , best known in the Province of Essex , was brother of the W . M ., and initiated him into Masonry . Afterwards the W . M . invested the fallowing brethren Oilicers of the Lodge for tho ensuing year : —Bros . W . Hector I . P . M .,

F . W . Bnll S . W ., S . Rowe J . W ., J . Wellington Secretary , B . C . Cleave S . D ., J . W . Bank J . D ., F . Bellman I . G ., W . B . Berry Dir . of Cera ., E . E . Jackson Organist , Dr . Tronson Steward , J . Muilacott Tyler . After the Lodgo a banquet was held at the Ship Hotol , and the usual Masonio toasts were proposed and duly honoured .

TORBAY LODGE , No . 1358

r f *< HE W . M . elect , Bro . Eniuictfc was , on the 27 th ult ., at tho Town JL Hall , Paignton , installed by Bro . Bsckitt I . P . M . 328 . The Hoard of Installed Masters included Bros . Gillard , Chapman , Bovev , Evans W . M ., Chappie , Bradford , Taylor , Morley , Palk , Rossiter , Perrett , Bridgman , Jnrnian , Light , Horsey , Friend , and Simpler Tlio W . M . invented his Olliueiv , as follow : —Bros . Jaruian I . P . M . Hoy lea S . W ., Drew J . W ., Palk Treasurer , Bradford Secretary , '

Notices Of Meetings.

MORECAMBE ' LODGE , No . 1561 . rflUE members held a special meeting in their Lodge Boom , afc the X King ' s Arms Uotel , Morecambe , on Tuesday evening , the 27 ih ult ., for the purpose of hearing tho interesting aod popular lecture on Ritual and Symbolism which is now exciting so much interest in the Masonio world . The lecturer waa Bro . James Stevens , a Freemason of some thirty-five years' standing , the author of several useful works on Freemasonry , and an active member of many Metropolitan and

Provincial Lodges . His visit to Morecambe was principally due to Bro . W . Duff , the present Secretary of the Morecambe Lodge , who bad had the opportunity of hearing Bro . Stevens address a large gathering at Freemasons' Hall , London , in connection with the Evening Star Lodge , No . 1719 . The meeting ou Tuesday was well attended by the members of the Morecambe Lodge , and the W . M . ' s

of tho Lancaster Lodges with other brethren were present . Bro . Duff presided , and introduced Bro . Stevens , who received a thoroughly hearty Lancashire reception . His eloquent extempore address abounded with most unexpected aud valuable information , and waa received by his audience with unabated interest from commencement to conclusion . Wo ennuot particularise the points of this really excel .

lent explanation of Masonio Symbolism—it must be heard within tho sacred precincts of a tyled chamber , and it should be universally heard by all the English Craft . At the conclusion of the lectnro the thanks of tho brethren were expressed and offered with acclamation to Bro . Stevens , who had occupied somewhat more than two hours in his interesting work . Amongst those present were

the following .- —Brothers W . Duff P . P . G . Sfc . B ., W . Longmire Past Provincial Assistant Director of Ceremonies , W . Wilson S . W ., A . Gorton J . W ., R . Lee S . D ., T . Baxter J . D ., G . Gough I . G ., H . Baxter I . P . M ., J . L . Gorton P . M ., W . Heald P . M ., J . Linnaoker W . M ., J . B . Shaw P . M ., J . Bennett W . M ., Dr . MoGreggor W . M ., A . Smith , E . Tamer , J . Ridings , Dr . Watterson , G . Bingham , C . Watson , & o .

DRAMATIC LODGE , No . 1609 . CONSECRATED in 1876 , this Liverpool Lodge has worthily upheld the best traditions of Freemasonry during its 16 years ' existence with respect to its successful and sustained efforts in the cause of charity , the prestige of its members , and the excellence of its government and general working . At the present time the Dramatic membership numbers something like 200 , largely composed

of representatives of tbo dramatic , musical , literary , and medical professions ; and its generous support of all the Masonio Charities , especially the West Lancashire Educational Institution , has placed it in the front rank of the younger Lodges in the Province which is so well governed by Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom Pro Grand Master England Prov . Grand Master West Lancashire . The

annual installation meeting of the members of the Dramatic is always an event of much interest , and that which took place on the 27 th ult . was in every sense eminently successful . The chair of honour at the commencement of the long day's proceedings was taken by Bro . J . U . Light W . M ., who was supported by a full attendance of Officers . Affc'r the transaction of the usual routine

business , Bro . Light W . M . proceeded to instal Bro . Andrew Mem aa the Worshipful Master of the Lodgo for the ensuing year , after fulfilling several offices with discretion , diligence , and success . Valuable assistance iu the ceremonies was given by Bro . H . Round P . M ., to whom and to the retiring Master tbe heartiest thanks of lhe brethren were given at the close of the proceedings . The following

wero the Officers subsequently invested : —Bros . H . Round sen . P . M . Dir . of Cers ., J . H . Light I . P . M ., A . E . Workman S . W ., Eaton Batty J . W ., William Savage P . M . Treasurer , H . Heard Secretary , Rev . T . B . Hardern Chaplain , George D . Clarence Senior Deacon , Harris Fineberg J . D ., H . F . Neale I . G ., G . P . Carr S . S ., E . Baxter J . S ., J . A . Malone A . S ., T . W . Armstrong O . S ., H . Round jun .

Organist , R . Mountfield Deputy Organist , aud W . H . Ball Tyler . After the installation a snm of ten guineas was voted in aid of the W . L . M . E . Institution , and for the assistance of the daughter of a deceased brother of 1609 . The W . M . in tho name of fche members of the Lodgo presented aud invested Bro . Light I . P . M . with a valuable P . M . 's jewel , which was suitably acknowledged . In tho conrse of

tho proceedings , letters aud telegrams of apology for non-attendance were read from Bros . J . de Bala A < laun ( Mayorof Liverpool ) P . G . W ., J . F . Newel P . P . G . W ., S . G . Sinclair G . D . P . P . G . W ., Councillor J . Duucnn P . P . G . D . C , Councillor E . H . Cookson P . G . W ., W . Goodacre P . G . Sec , and Henry Brtico . Tho brethren , numbering upwards of 100 ,

subsequently adjourned to banquet , which was well served by Bro . W . S . Vines . A choice musical programme was given by Bros . Thierry , Sweetmiin , Cantor , Batty , Shaw , Mountfield , Round , Edwards , Kirkhum , Workman , ani Heigenbotham . In the course of the after dinner proceedings a dhinond riug was presented co Bro . Light Immediate Past Master .

THE CHOUGH LODGE , No . 2261

rPHE installation meeting of this popular and harmonious Lodge was X held on Thursday , at the Cannon Street Hotel , when a numerous and distinguished assemblage mot to take pirt in the interesting ceremony . Bro . Charles Mnsaared W . M . presided , and wa *» supported by the following brethren : —Bros . D . P . Cunia P . G . T ., Henry Logan P . G . W ., W . J . Spratling P . G . T . Middlesex , J . Llewellyn Jones P . P . G . D . Middlesex , J . Morgan P . G . R . Hunts , A . Boclar P . M . 1585 , Edwards P . M ., Judge P . M ., Marcus P . M ., If . Sasolby P . M ., William

Rabbioh S . D ., Dolaiield J . D ., Soovill Dir . of Cers ., Roberta I . G ., Brooks Orgauist , Daw and Puddicombe Stewards , Tozer Tyler . The annual banquet followed .