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Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o ' - — TOWNLEY PARKER LODGE , No . 1083 , ( MANCHESTER ) .

A REGULAR meeting was held in the Grand Hotol . on Wednesday , the 1 st inst . Present—Bros . Joseph Selby W . M ., G . W Parker S . W ., Birkbeck J . W ., John Taylor Treasnrer , Jas . Simister Secretary , Lingard S . D ., Chalmers J . D ., Hoyland P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Edmondson Organist , T . H . Fitzsimmons Steward ; P . M . ' s Godfrey Higham P . P . G . D . D . C , and Armitage ; Bros . Mason , Claud ,

Stephenson , and Hartley ; Visitors—Hassall , Middleton , and Wright , from 2290 Liverpool , Dawson 934 , and H . Crawford S . D . 218 Toronto . The Lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . Charles Shorrocks was balloted for and elected to become a member of the Lodge . He waa

subsequently initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Godfrey Higham P . M . Bro Mason , having answered the necessary questions leading from the first to the second degree , received the test of merit and retired . He was afterwards passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by tbe W . M ., and there being no farther business , the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1343

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonio Hall , King ' s Arms Hotel , Grays , on the 18 th ultimo . There was a large attendance , and amongst those present were Bros . J . H . Potter W . M ., M . T . Tuck S . W ., W . J . Godwin J . W ., J . Howell Treasnrer , G . E . Cobham Seoretary , F . S . Guy S . D ., C . Cobham J . D ., C . Westwood I . G ., F . J . Wingrove Organist , F . W . Polling and G . W .

Forsdiok Stewards , G . Martin Tyler , W . B . Heagerty , R . Atkins , A . J . Baldock , Edward Ayros , W . H . Soott , Dr . H . Harley , F . J . Clark , H . L . Coates , J . Weymouth , A . Dyson , T . Baldwin , T . K . Bohn , C . B . Chattoy , J . Capstick , F . J . Dover , Wm . Robertson , and E . Reynolds . Visitors : Bros . B . Thomas 1000 , G . Pritchard i ) , R . JenningB 1437 , G . May 771 , E . Hobbs 453 , W . R . Skinner 198 ,

J . Cook 907 , E . Gilbert 173 , J . Solomon 77 , J . C . Biggs 77 , W . Norton 907 , H . Hydo 1227 , Felix Bohers 2066 , J . W . Joyes 2184 , G . Bnrt jun . 18 , A . Ctemow 2205 , J . W . Elfick 1259 , W . E . Warron 1536 , \ V . M . Taylor 1076 , G . Cunningham 347 , J . Taylor 45 , and others . The Lodge having been opened , and tho minntes confirmed , and the Auditors' report received and adopted , Bro . Matthew Thomas

Tuck S . W . W . M . elect was presented by Bro . Atkins P . M ., acting as D . C ., and was duly installed into the ohair of K . S . The Officers for the ensning year wero then appointed and invested , as follows : — Bros . Godwin S . W ., Guy J . W ., Howell Treasnrer , Geo . R . Cobham Sec , C . Cobham S . D ., Westwood J . D ., Pelting I . G ., Wingrovo Organist , Heagerty D . C , Forsdiok , Bohn , Ayres , and Baldock Stewards , and Martin Tyler . The W . M . then invested tho retiring W . M ., Brother

rotter , with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , voted to him at the previous meeting . Four candidates for initiation having been proposed and seconded , and " Hoarty good wishes" having been expressed by the Visitors , the Lodge was closed . After an excellent banquet the customary toasts were given , the speeches being oomroendably brief in order to allow the brethren to catoh the last train for town . The proceedings were enlivened by the musical abilities of BroH . Pritchard W . M . 9 , G . May 771 , and Taylor .

PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 1550

A T a largely attended meeting of membors of this Lodge , hold at A * - tho Masonio Hall , Plymouth , on Saturday evening , tho 4 th lustaut , Bro . Godfrey Evans S . W . was elected W . M . in succession to Bro . C . Mutten , whose term of office has expired . Bros . C . Philp as £ reasnrer , J . G . Kevern as Representative on the Lodge on tho

Committee of Petitions , C . Mutten as Charity Stoward , and W . Phillips as Tyler , were unanimously re-elected and thanked for their past services . During the evening hearty congratulations were exchanged on tho increasing prosperity of the Lodge , an unusually large number of candidates having been initiated during the past twelve months .

BUSHEY PARK LODGE , No . 2381

A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Greyhound ™ » Hotol > Hampton Court , on tho 21 st ult . Bro . G . R . Langley W . M . was supported by Bros . W . II . Lee I . P . M ., W . W . Lee S . W ., Blenkant

A . J . W ., J [ . Hooper Sec , G . Castle J . D ., S . Latham , J . Galbraitb , fj . Frueu P . M ., A . Mayer P . M ., and many others . pf waa opened , and tbe minntes confirmed , and Messrs . a . I ' . Williams and W . J . Barton were initiated . Bro . A . S . Bailey , waa passed to the second degree , and Bros . H . J . Syretfc and J . ft . baerwuod were vaised tu lUB degree of M # M > TllB eieotioa for

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W . M . was next proceeded with , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . W . W . Lei S . W . Bro . J . D . E . Tarr waa re glocted Treasurer , and Bro . Mitohell re-elected Tyler . A Past Master ' s jowel was voted to Bro . G . R ^ Langley W . M ., aa a token of esteem , and in appreciation of eminent services rendered to the Lidge . Lodge was closed , and a pleasant evening was spent under tho presidency of the W . M .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Berkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF BERKSHIRE .

nnHE annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand X Chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Reading , on Tuesday , the 24 th ult . Comp . John Thornnill Morland , Grand Superintendent , presided , supported by Comps . John Tomkins P . G . H ., Edward Grisbrook P . G . J ., and the other officers of the Province . Those present also included

—Comp . J . W . Martin P . G . S . E ., R . C . Mount P . G . S . N ., Charles Stephens P . G . Treas ., J . O . Carter P . Z ., R . Nicholson P . Z ., and W . S . Cautrell jun . P . Z ., of 771 ; T . Kingston P . Z . 771 and 862 , S . Payne P . Z . 945 ;

E . Margrett P . Z ., F . Blackwell P . Z ., and W . H . Belcher , of 414 ; W . H . Gardener P . Z ., H . J . Stollery M . E . Z . 771 ; W . G . Flanagan H ., W . Ravensoroft J ., and M . J . Withers S . N . of 414 ; E . Barber P . P . G . S . B . Surrey , and others .

Comp . J . W . Martin , having called the roll of Chapters in the Province , then read tbe financial statement of tbe Provincial Grand Treasurer , which showed a balance in hand of £ 48 3 s 3 d , out of which the Provincial Grand Chapter voted the sum of £ 10 10 s to go on Comp . Mount ' s list for tbe Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The Provincial Grand Officers for the year were appointed and invested as under : —

Comp . E . Grisbrook 414 , 771 ... H . R . C . Mount 414 ... ... J . J . W . Martin 414 ... ... Scribe E . E . L . Shepherd 945 ... ... Soribe N . Charles Stephens 414 ... Treasurer W . H . Belcher 414 ... ... Registrar R . Nicholson 771 ... ... Principal Sojourner H . J . Stollery 771 •••... 1 st Assistant Sojourner W . G . Flanagan 414 ... ... 2 nd Assistant Sojourner W . Ravensoroft 414 .., ... Sword Bearor A . H . Simpson 945 ... ... Standard Bearer G . H . Moorland 945 ... ... Dir . of Ceremonies W . Hemniings ... ... Janitor

The new bye-laws of the Province , as prepared by the Special Committee appointed for that purpose , wero approved and adopted .

The Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed . The Companions adjourned to tho Great Western Hotel , whore the Grand Superintendent presided at a banquet , well served by Comp . W . G . Flanagan .

There wero ' 30 Companions prosent , and a vory pleasant evening was spent , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts being honoured .

FIDELITY CHAPTER , No . 230

rnilE annual meeting wa 3 held on tha 27 th ult ., afc the Ebrington JL Hall , Granby Street , Devonport , to instal the Principals for the year ensning : —Comps . Maddox Z ., Bart H ., and Bassett J . The Installing Officers were Comps . Pike P . Z . 230 , Lord P . Z . 70 , Allsford P . Z . 202 , and James Gidley P . Z . 1205 , assisted by Comp . Orchard I . P . Z . 230 , and the following Board of Installed Principals : —

Comps . Harris P . Z ., Coatb . P . Z ., Littleton P . Z ., Pitohor P . Z ., all of Chapter 230 , Bray P . Z . 202 , Trout Z . 223 , Hearle P . Z . 1255 , Carter P . Z . 202 , Willonghby P . Z . 159 . The Officers appointed were : — Comps . Orchard I . P . Z ., Harris Scribe E ., W . V . Harris Scribe N ., Littleton Treasurer , Voss Priu . Soj ., Vogwill 1 st Assist . Soj ,,

Pcmberthy 2 nd Assistant Soj ., and Henderson Janitor . Prior to the ceremony of installation two candidates were exalted to the sublime degreo by Comps . Orchard , Pike , and Bray . Afc the close of tho Chapter the Companions adjonrued to the refreshment room adjoin , ing , where an excellent supper was provided , and under tbe presidency of the 1 st Principal a pleasant and enjoyable hour was passed .

DUNDAS CHAPTER , No . 1255

rr ^ HE annual convocation was held the Freomasons Hall , Ply . -L month , on the 2 nd inst . Tho Principals oloct , Comps . W . L . Lavers Z ., A . B . Toms H ., J . Wallis J ., were installed by Comps . J . R . Lord , "W . Allsford , J . Gidley , assisted by Cornps . R . Blight , S . J . Hearle , S . J . Daniel , and F . Crouch . Tha Officers invested .

were Comps . S . J . Daniel I . P . Z ., S . J . Hearle Treasurer , J . Hammond S . E ., F . J . Piper S . N ., W . H . Bottorrell P . S ., W . S . Warren 1 st Aast . Sojourner , Dr . JB . G . Duttou 2 ud Aeot . Sojourner , W . H . Phillijpu Janitor .