Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings .

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UNITED BRETHREN LODGE , No . 346 . THE annual pic-nic in connection with this Lodge took place on Thursday afternoon , 19 th ult ., when about sixty-two members journeyed to Bolton-by-Bowland . Beautiful weather favoured the occasion , and the party drove in waggonettes by way of Mytton and Waddington to their destination , where an excellent tea was provided . Afterwards the party rambled in different directions amon » the many interesting places of the district until about _ eight o ' clock , when , the return journey was commenced . After spending a very enjoyable time Blackburn was reached about eleven o ' clock .

* * » ALLIANCE LODGE , No . 667 . nnHE members had a very enjoyable pic-nic on Wednesday , 18 th ult ., when _ L the members and friends , numbering fifty-eight , visited Clitheroe .

Saloons were provided , with ample refreshments for the journey , and on arrival dinner was served at the Swan and Royal Hotel . Afterwards , conveyances took the party to Whalley and Mytton , returning to Clitheroe to tea . The return journey was commenced at 6 . 50 , and the weather throughout was all that could be wished .

On arrival at Liverpool nothing but praise was heard at the arrangements that had been made for the comfort and enjoyment of all . Brother Rowe W . M . had just reason to be satisfied with the pic-nic of his year of Office , and with the assistance he received from his Officers and other members of the Lodge . '

* * SYDNEY LODGE , No . 829 . THE installation meeting was held on Tuesday , 10 th ult ., at the Black Horse Hotel , Sidcup . The Lodge was convened at the early hour of 12 noon , which was necessitated by the amount of work to be got through , which included the raising , passing , and initiation of candidates . The W . M . Bro . H . S . Syer and Bro . T . Knight P . M . ably performed the duties appertaining to the three degrees .

The installation of the new Worshipful Master Bro . W . Bull followed at 3 . 30 p . m ., by which hour there was a large attendance of Brethren . The installation was impressively undertaken by Bro . R . Henry Hale P . M ., and the new W . M . was subsequently saluted by the Brethren after the custom of the Craft . After investing his Officers the Worshipful Master , on behalf of the Lodge ,

presented Bro . Syer with a Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted in recognition of the duties he had discharged during the past year . The I . P . M . returned thanks in appropriate terms . The banquet was served at 6 . 30 , and the catering by Bro . W . J . Goddard was all that could be desired .

After dinner the usual toasts were proposed . That of the Provincial Grand Master , the Deputy , and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers was responded to by Bro . the Rev . H . L . Fry P . P . G . Chaplain , who alluded to the forty years of Masonic service rendered by Earl Amherst . They had , indeed , in the Grand Lodge those who would keep Masonry up to the high state of perfection that it had ever held .

•The Worshipful Master was proposed by Bro . H . S . Syer I . P . M ., who spoke of the high esteem in which Bro . Bull was held by the Brethren of the Sydney Lodge , and congratulated him on having the assistance during his year of Office of the Officers whom he had invested that afternoon . The Worshipful Master , who was enthusiastically greeted , responded briefly . He thanked the Brethren for their support , whith he was sure he might rely on in his year of Office , which he entered on with confidence , knowing that he would have the co-operation of many past Officers .

The Installing Officer was proposed by the W . M ., and was acknowledged by Bro . R . H . Hale . In his response Bro . Hale observed that he owed a great debt of gratitude to the Sydney Lodge , in which he was initiated eight years ago , and he would be glad at all times to perform such service as might be required of him . There was a kindly feeling and sympathy existing among the Brethren which he greatly appreciated .

* * * THREE GRAND PRINCIPLES LODGE , No . 967 . THE Brethren of this Lodge made a very pleasing excursion to Mawgan and Bedruthan Steps on Thursday , 19 th ult . Mustering at seven a . m . the party mounted a well-horsed Jersey car and drove through Truro and up to Ladock Valley to St . Columb . Here a halt was made for change of horses ,

and in the meantime St . Columb Major church , & c , were visited , after which the drive was continued through the beautiful grounds of Carnanton and down the lovely Vale of Lanherne , which was truly enchanting . At the Falcon Hotel , Mawgan , the company did justice to an excellent luncheon . This over , a start was made for the far-famed Bedruthan Steps , where the

caves , Queen Elizabeth rock , and magnificent cliffs were visited , the party returning to Mawgan for high tea . After visiting the fine old church , & c , the homeward journey was resumed . A short stay was made at St . Columb , •whilst the Brethren visited the handsome quarters of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge , No . 1529 . Leaving St . Columb the party made a rapid journey to Truro .

The W . M . Bro . S . H . Milsom and Bro . J . H . Chubb P . M . were responsible for the arrangements .. * * *

BROWNLOW LODGE , No . 2131 . nnHE annual pic-nic was held on Thursday , 26 th ult ., and , as was the case JL last year , the place visited was Chester . The Brethren from Ellesmere , with their lady relatives , joined the Oswestry Brethren and their friends at Oswestry , and at 11 . 28 journeyed to Chester . On reaching the river , a steam launch was in waiting , and a delightful trip was made up the river . Subsequently , a landing was made , and in the grateful shade pf a wooded

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glen luncheon was served . The trip was afterwards continued up the river , and on returning a stoppage was made for tea . The return journey to Chester in the evening was fully enjoyed , and the day ' s pleasure was much enhanced by the strains of an excellent string band , with vocalist , who had been engaged for the occasion . The W . M . Bro . T . Poole and the Committee are to be congratulated on the result of so successful an undertaking . * # * .

ROLL CALL LODGE , No . 2523 . THERE was a full muster at the Oddfellows' Hall , Hounslow , on Thursday evening , 12 th ult ., on the occasion of the annual installation . Bro . John Price W . M . installed his successor Bro . E . 0 . P . Hodgkinson , who appointed the Officers . At the completion of the business about seventy of the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , for which excellent provision was made by Bro . and Mrs . W . H . Duffy .

Lodge Meetings Next Week.

LODGE MEETINGS NEXT WEEK .

Fuller particulars as to place of meeting of the undermentioned Lodges are given in the FreemaBons' Calendar and Pocket Book , ( published by Grand Lodge for the benefit of the Charity Fund ) .

Monday . 1789 Ubique , Criterion 68 Royal Clarence , Bristol 75 Love and Honour , Falmouth 105 Fortitude , . Plymouth 106 Sun , Exmouth 151 Albany , Newport , I . of Wight 189 Sincerity , East Stonehouse 237 Indefatigable , Swansea 240 St . Hilda , South Shields 297 Whitham , Lincoln

302 Hope , Bradford 303 Benevolent , Teignmouth 307 Prince Frederick , HebdenBridge 330 One and All , Bodmin 339 Unanimity , Penrith 589 Druid Love & Lib ., Redruth 643 Royal , Filey 665 Montagu , Lyme Regis 699 Roscawea , Ohacewater 797 Hauley , Dartmouth 884 Derwent , Wirksworth

893 Meridan , Millbrook 1221 Defence , Leeds 1271 F'dship & Unitv , Bradf d-on-A ' vn 1272 Tregenna , St . ' lves 1302 De Warren , Halifax 1402 Jordan , Torquay 1408 Stamford & Warr ' gton , St ' yb ' ge 1436 Castle , Sandgate 1449 Royal Military , Canterbury 1486 Duncombe , Kingsbridge 1505 Emulation . Liverpool

1611 Eboracum , York 1618 Handyside , Saltbnrn-by-Sea 1885 Torridge , Great Torrington 1948 Hardman , Rawtenstall 1952 High Peak , Chapel-en-le-Frith 1966 Fidelity & Sincerity , Wellington 1977 Blackwater , Maldon 2376 Carnarvon , Leyland 2382 Loyal Hay , Hay

Tuesday . 131 Fortitude , Truro 184 United Chatham , New Bro ' pton 241 Merchant , Liverpool 272 Harmony , Boston 319 New Forest , Lymington 371 Perseverance , Maryport 473 Faithful , Birmingham 496 Peace & Harmony , St . Austell 603 Zetland , Cleckheaton 626 Lansdowne Unity , Chippenham 764 H ' rbour of Refuge , W . H'tlep'l .

829 Sydney , Sidcup 877 Royal Alfred , Jersey 954 St . Aubyn , Devonport 1021 Hartington , Barrow-in-Eurnusu 1073 Greta , Keswick 1250 Gilbert Greenall , Warrington 1266 Honour & Friendship , Blandford 1267 Kenlis , Egremont 1476 Blackpool , Blackpool 1528 Fort , Newquay 1545 Baildon , Baildon alton xiiu

1713 Wilbraham , W -on-rne-1837 Lullingstone , Willmington 1847 Ebrington , Stonehouse 1942 Minerva , Fenton 2086 Dacre , Stevenage 2134 Wilberforce , Hull 2222 Frederick West , East Molesey 2357 Barry , Cadoxton 2714 Temperance , Liverpool

Lodge Meetings Next Week.

Wednesday . 619 Beadon , Upper Norwood 121 Mount Sinai , Penzance 127 Union , Margate 137 Amity , Poole 200 Old Globe , Scarborough 290 Huddersfield , Huddersfield 311 South Saxon . Lewes 325 St . John , Salford

342 Royal Sussex , Landport 610 Colston , Bristol 726 Staffordshire Knot , Stafford 750 Friendship , Cleckheaton 823 Everton , Liverpool 962 Sun and Sector , Workington 972 St . Augustine . Canterbury

1040 Sykes , Driffield 1086 Walton , Liverpool 1136 Carew , Torpoint 1179 Rutland , Ilkeston 1212 Elms . Stoke Damerel 1301 Brighouse , Brighouse 1334 Norman , Durham 1337 Anchor , Northallerton 1511 Alexandra , Hornsey 1638 Brownrigg , K'gston-on-Thaines 1988 Mawddach , Barmouth 2203 Farnborough & N . C ., Farnboro ' 2258 West . Dist . U . S ., E . Stonehouse 2259 St . Nicholas , Thorne

Thursday . 57 Humber , Hull 98 St . Martin , Burslem 203 Ancient Union , Liverpool 245 Mechanics , Jersey 267 Unity , Macclesfield

286 Samaritan , Bacup 343 Concord , Preston 345 Perseverance , Blackburn 367 Probity & Freedom , Rochdale 600 Harmony , Bradford 758 Ellesmere , Runcorn 802 Repose , Derby 971 Trafalgar , Batley 940 Philanthropy , Stockton 1011 Richmond , Manchester 1037 Portland , Portland 1042 Excelsior , Leeds

1247 St . John , Plymoutn 1327 King Harold , Waltham Cross 1332 Unity , Crediton 1386 St . Hugh , Lincoln 1393 Hamer , Liverpool 1514 Thornhill , Huddersfield 1776 Landport , Landport 1893 Lumley , Skegness 2268 Hallamshire , Sheffield 2305 Stour , Ashford , Kent 2430 Runnymede , Wraysbury 2555 England Centre , Weedon 2598 St . Sampson , Guernsey

Friday . 904 Phcenix , Rotherham 1108 Royal Wharfedalfc , Otley 1311 Zetland , Leeds 2005 Brooke , Chingford 26 ii Chaloner , Melksham 2695 Doric , Harrogate

Saturday . 2228 Dene , Cookham Dene 2035 Beaumont , Kirkburton

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