Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

ST . GEORGE'S LODGE , No . 242 . A MEETING of this Lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., nt Doncaster , when Bro . F . J . Forth was installed Worshipful Mastor , the installing Master being Bro . F . D . Walker . Visiting brethren were present from Thorne , Rotherhatn , Leeds , Goolo , and Crowlo . The W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . T . Athron S . W ., j . Fitzgerald J . W ., E . Newsum Secretary , F . Webb S . D ., Blake J . D .,

C . H . Woodhouse I . G ., J . H . Pawson Organist , J . F . Hanson and T . Aneley Stewards . Tho installation banquet afterwards took place at the Reindeer Hotel , when 10 brethren dined together . The customary toast list was gone through , tho list including that of the newly-installed W . M . Bro . Forth .

GROVE LODGE , No . 410 . rpHE installation meeting was held on Saturday , tho 3 rd May , at the I Spring Hotel , Ewell , when Bro . AUVod Craven Greenwood , Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary Surrey , was installed W . M . ot the Lodge by Bro . C . J . Dumas the retiring W . M . The largo gathering of members and visitors included theW . Deputy Provincial Grand

Master in charge of tho Province of Surrey ( Bro . Frederick "West P . G . D . England ) . The brethren afterwards dined in the large Hall , under the presidency of the W . M . The toasts were interspersed by some excellent music , by Bro . Sahlstrom and others .

LORD WARDEN LODGE , No . 1096 . rpHE annual installation meeting was held at St . George's Hall , L Deal , on the 2 nd inst . Among those present were : —Bros . W . Bowles W . M ., H . G . Frost S . W ., F . II . Hnlke J . W ., T . J . Usher P . M . Secretary , E . S . G . Warren S . D ., A . Mcintosh J . D ., J . E . Turner B . C ., S . J . Jones and W . Ellis Stewards , S . Holgate Tyler , G . Bond P . M ., E . Kirby P . M ., J . W . Court P . M ., H . Chambers P . M ., J . S .

Huntley P . M ., Thos . Ayling P . M ., S . Willey , W . Rivers , J . R . Catt , G . H . Denue . The Lodge was opened by tho W . M . Bro . Bowles . After the nsual ordinary business , tho installing officer , Bro . J . Court P . M ., in au able and impressive manner , with full Masonio ceremony , installed the W . M . elect Brc . H . G . Frost . The W . M . afterwards

proceeded to invest , his Officera for the ensuing year , as follows : — Bros . F . B . Hulko S . W ., A . Mcintosh J . W ., Rev . J . B . Harrison Chaplain , T . J . Usher P . M . Secretary , G . Bond P . M . Treasurer , E . S . G . Warren S . D ., J . E . Turner J . D ., E . Brnco Payne I . G ., W . Ellis D . C , J . R . Catt and S . J . Jones Stewards , S . Willey Orgt ., S . Holgate Tyler . The W . M . prcsentr-d a very Iwndsome Past Master ' s

jewel , subscribed for by the brethren of tho L-- . il . ce , to tho I . P . M . Bro . W . Bowles , ns a token of tho esteem in which ho is held by thorn . After the closing of tho Lodgo , tho brothrooi adjourned to tho room bolow , whero an excellflnt rppast hud been pvmvided by Bro . W . if . Collins , of tho Clarendon Hotel . Bros . Byron , DewhnrsT , find J . Pearson contributed duets and solos in tho coursa of tho evening ; Mr . Nash ably presided at the piano .

AMHERST LODGE , No . 122 ? . rpHE installation meeting of this Lodgo was held afc tho Amherst J- Arms Tavern , Rivcrhead , on Saturday , the 3 rd instant , when Uro . Frederick Percy Lee was installed W . M . for tho ensuing year . The ceremony was performed in a most thorough and efficient manner by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Alfred Herbert Leo , a natural brother of the new Mastor . Tho following wero tho Officers

invested : —Bros . D . J . Kent S . W ., H . S . Strango J . W ., C . Hooker S . D ., W . Bnrfoot J . D ., J . Fyfo I . G ., L . G . Smith D . C , C II . Whitcombe A . D . C , H . J . Drane Steward , E . Evenden Assistant Steward , W . South Tyler , R , Durtnell P . M . P . P . G . Supt . of Works Treasurer , J . il . Jewell P . M . P . P . G . R . Secretary . A handsome Past Master ' s

jewel was presented to Bro . A . H . Lee , tho retiring W . M . The Treasurer ' s accounts wero passed ; they showed a goodly balance in hand . _ Bro . C E . Birch P . M . was elected a member of tho Charity Committee of the Province . The sum of two guineas waa voted to Uro . Thorpe , lato Provincial Grand Treasurer . Ono new member

was ballotted for and approved , and ono candidate proposed . There was a good attendance of members , while tho Visitors included Bros . J . G . Calway P . M . 1619 P . P . G . P . Sussex , H . J . Sturgeon l . M . 429 P . G . Standard Boarer , J . Powell P . M . 1295 P . P . G . A . D . C . Bucks , W . G . Stidolph W . M . 1 G 78 , C . Wise W . M . 874 , A . E .

Kingsworth 874 , W . Piper 874 ; A . T . Simpson W . M ., C . J . GallarcJ , W . H . l ^ wues , D . Hoadley , B . Colls , andT . S . Best , all of 2200 ; C . Holcroft l . M . 1414 , J . M . Broad , J . D . Philbrick 2255 , C . Salter W . M . 2255 , W . Wickingknowle 1414 , J . F . Dunn 901 , F . Daugorfiokl W . M . 1260 , Pelham KoofF W . M . 1837 , J . D . Kohlhausen 55 , G . Gabb P . M . and

Treasurer 902 , P . D . Vino P . M . 173 , W . Drewett P . M . 889 aud W . M . -H'uS . Tho Lodge having been closed in duo form , tho brethren ad journed to tho large school-room and partook of a capital banquet , which was served in good style by Bro . Walter . The W . M . Bro . F . P . J'fle presided , and was well supported by his Officers , and their smest"

ins nsual Loyal and Masonio toasts woro most ably given and responded to . The visitors specially congratulated the I . P . M . on tho Wile manner in whioh he hud ' peil ' ormed the installation ceremony , and 'ho w . M . on the efficient manner in which ho had commenced hia , « ... « .. « .... ... .. u . ^ .. .. v . KU .. J wmuJUUtUU uia

'utios , thus proving that tho reputation of tho Lodgo wonld ho orough ly sustained duriug his yoar of offico . Some capital son" 8 were given by Bros . Roolf , Crauo , Greenwell , Lloyd and o'Ws . "o . Greenwell also gavo a humorous recitation . A most enjoy iblts atj le evening was spent .

HOVA ECCLESIA LODGE , No . 14 GG . PHE annual installation moating was held a ; tho Old Ship Hotel , — Lrighton , on Saturday aftoruoor , the 3 . ii iuit . Tho Lod ^ o

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was opened by Bro . W . E . D Albiao W . M ., insisted by his Officera . The Lodge was honoured with the attendance of tho following visitors , viz ., Broa . R . Clowes Prov . S . G . W ., C J . Wallis 1983 , J . W . Broad W . M . 311 , E . Wilson W . M . 1303 , G . B . Simpson W . M . 1141 , A . King P . M . 271 , W . Wright I . P . M . 1303 , L . Weedon P . M . 1465 , J . i ' nttick P . M . 40 , C . A . Woolley P . D . G . It . Victoria , Australia , F . A .

Channing , M . P ., W . M . 1917 , II . II . Shirley P . M . 1191 , W . Alex . Barrett P . G . O ., C . Bamplyldo Warro P . M . 1465 , 11 . lowers 811 , W . E . Morrison ( Mayor of ' Eastbourne ) P . M . 910 , A . J . Howard W . M . 1110 , tt . F . Darvall , W . Smith P . M . 732 , T . Saxby 1297 , J . Itindo Crouch 1 GG 1 , H . Endacott 1917 , and G . Colo P . M . 1 G 3 G . An im . portant feature of tho afternoon's business wns tho installation of iho

W . M . elect , Bro . J . P . Slingsby Roberta . The ceremony waa ably performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . W . E . D'Albiic , tho charges boing given by Bros . C J . Smith Treasurer , H . E . Price , and EI . Alex . Dowell . The W . M . thou appointed his Officers ; thoso present being invested with the insignia of thoir respective offices , viz ., Bros . W . E . D'Albiac I . P . M ., C . J . Smith Treasurer , 0 . A . Smith

S . W ., Major W . If . Beanmont J . W ., T . Mothley Secretary , E . Dowell . Akerman S . D ., 0 . G . Darling J . D ., H . D . Wil look I . G ., A . S . II . Cooper Steward , and U . H . Hughes Tyler . Tho retiring W . M . Bro . W . E . D'Albiac was presented with a Past Master ' s jowel , in appreciation of the admirable manner in which ho had carried out his duties . The newly installed W . M . showed marked ability in

initiating Bro . Tanner . Tho Lodge having been formally closed tlio brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , tho catering giving nni . versal satisfaction . The W . M . Bro . J . P . Slingsby Roberta presided . The customary Loyal and Masonio toasts woro duly houonrod . Bro . W . Alex . Barrett P . G . O . responding for tho Officers of Graud Lodge Present nnd Past . The W . M ., in proposing tho R . W . tho

Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , H . R . H . tho Dnke of Connaught , ea ^ d , the Duke was now on his way homo , and ho hoped thafc on his arrival ho would not forget hia title of " Earl of Sussex , " but that ho would be seen in Brighton amongst his Sussex brethren , who were all anxious to give him a hearty welcome . In submitting the toast of the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past , tho

W . M . said he was pleased to find so many of the Provincial Officers present , and that ho was thus enabled to tell them how muoh the Province was indebted to thorn for their services . The Dopnty Prov . Grand Master Bro . Sir W . T . Marriott , had been a short timo only in office , but ho had made himself popular , and ho ( tho W . M . ) was glad to seo him occupy tho proud position so worthily held by the late

Bro . Gerard Ford . Bros . R . Clowes Prov . S . G . W ., and W . Smith responded . Bro . W . E . D'Albiao I . P . M . proposed the Worshipfnl Master of tho Lodge . It was a toast which would , he said , bo received with the greatest possible enthusiasm . In the initiation ceremony , Bro . Roberts had given them an idea of what he could do , and ho felt thafc tho Lodge wonld bo greatly benefited by his

appointment . Tho W . M ., on rising to respond , was greeted with enthusiastic and prolonged applause . Ho said he could not sufficiently thank tho brethren for tho great kindness and brotherly cordiality whioh they had always extended to him . Ho would do his utmost to uphold the dignity of tho Lodgo and maintain its prosperity . Tho W . M . then proposed the Past Musters , aud especially eulogised the efforts of tho father and founder of the Lodgo—Bro . 0 . J . Smith . Tho toast was

acknowledged by Bros . W . E . D Albiao and C . J . Smith . Bro . Major Graham Edwardcs gave tho Visitors , to which Bro . 0 . A . Woolley anrl A . King replied . Bro . Tanner responded for tho Initiates , aud Bros . C . A . Smith and T . Methloy for tho Officers of tho Lodge . Tho Tyler ' s toast completed thc list . Dnring the evening a very pleasing programme of vocal music was splendidly sustained , by Bros . J , A . Brown ( Westminster Abbey ) , J . Gawthrop ( Chapol Royal ) , H . Grice

( St . Paul ' s Cathedral ) , and W . Norman Roo P . P . G . O ., tho last-named also proving himself an excellent accompanist . COVENT GARDEN LODGE OF INSTRUOTION , No . 1614 .

rriHE Annual Sapper of the members and friends of this Lodge of -9- Insti notion look placo on Thursday , tho 1 st instant , at tho Criterion , Piccadilly , when advantage was taken of tho occasion to present Bro . Georgo Reynolds P . M . and Secretary of the mother Lodge , and Secretary of tho Lodgo of Instrnction , with n testimonial in recognition of tho valuable services rendered to tho brethren

dnring the last six year *? . Tho chair of President was taken by Bro . William Brindley P . M . 1 G 04 , the Preceptor , while the Vice-President ' s chair was filled by Bro . Joseph Greenway J . W . 1310 Deputy Preceptor . There WJS a very large attendance , and after full justice had been dono to a well-served inenn Bro . Brindley gavo tho

Loyal toasts . Bro . Buxton proposed tho health of the President of tho evening . All associated with the Covent Garden Lodgo of Instruction appreciated tho care , zeal , and assiduity which Bro . Brindley brought to bear upon his duties , and it was a pleasure to the members to havo bim presiding over them on this interesting occasion .

Ihe President , iu responding , said ho could nofc claim any merit m regard to speech-roaking , consequently ho shonld not occupy much timo . Ho felt more at home when he took his scat on tho left of tbo W . M . for the timo being at their weekly meetings . However , ho fully iiporeciated tho good wishes expressed by Bro . Buxton , and

truf-ted he might continue his association with the Lodge of Instruction for many more years . Tho next toast was tho health of the Vice-President , proposed by Bro . Kirk , and dnly acknowledged by Bro . Greenway . The President now rose to propose the toast of the evening , —Our Guest , Brother Georgo Reynolds . A few minutes since bo ( Bro . Biir . dlev ) folk a little nervous , but this nervousness

h-j had now cast off . It would not bo necessary for him to aay muoh of Bro . G . Reynolds , as it was admitted ho was ono of tho best—if n'rt tho beat— Secretaries in London , and ho brought tho full force of his ability to bear upon this Lodge of Instruction . Under his watchful care tho Coveut Garden Lodge of Instruction had achieved a high position , aud this he trusted it wonld continue to hold . It Wvia uow his groat pleasure to present to Bro . Reynolds , on behalf of