Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

LODGE OF VIRTUE , No . 152 ( MANCHESTER ) . THE installation of Bro . Wm . Batt W . M . elect took place , and the St . John ' s Festival was celebrated at the Freemasons ' Hall , on Friday , 19 th February . Present—Bros . Gillibrand W . M ., Batt S . W ., Csntrell J . W ., Rev . J . Watson P . M . P . P . G . Chaplain Chaplain , Crompton Secretary , Millington S . D ., Campbell J . D ., G . C . Williams P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Yates Organist , Davies I . G .,

Froggatt aud Norton Stewards , White Librarian } Past Masters Conway , Daniel , Jaffrey P . P . G . J . D ., and Blaikie ; Bros . Pearce , Constantino , Cook , Wragge , Kelly , Stephenson , Kinder , Kennedy , Hobbs , Morton , and Fletcher ; Visitors—Leathlev P . M . 1126 , Whitwam 1219 , Normanton W . M . 204 , Armitage " I . P . M . 1083 , Jepson P . M . 1715 , Tom Wood W . M . 1345 , Walker P . M . 1126 , Beres .

ford P . M . 1993 , Ashworth S . D . 999 , John Brogden , A . Williams P . M . 1170 P . P . G . Organist , Marsh S . W . 1730 , E . Williams P . M . 325 P . P . G . Superintendent of Works , Clarke P . M . Treasurer 935 , Hulme I . G . 852 , Bingham 2231 , John Robinson 852 , and Looke P . M . 1387 . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . W . H .

Daniels , and being announced favourable , he was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . The installation ceremony was next proceeded with , tbe Installing Master being Bro . David Conway P . M . ( a man in every sense of good report ) . The W . M . elect Bro . Wm . Batt was duly presented to the Installing Master by Bro . Wm . Jaffrey P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., and forthwith installed Worship .

ful Master of the virtue Lodge , No . 152 , for the ensuing 12 months with all due rite and ceremony . On the re-admission of the M . M . ' s Bro . Batt W . M . was proclaimed to , and saluted by them in the customary manner . The following brethren were invested Officers for the ensuing year by Bro . Wm . Jaffrey P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., viz ., Bros . Cantrell S . W ., Millington J . W ., Rev . J . Watson P . M . P . P . G . C .

Chaplain , Pritohard P . M . Treasurer , Crompton Secretary , Campbell S . D ., Kay J . D ., G . C . Williams P . M . Dir . of Cers ., YateB Organist , Froggatt and White Stewards , Kinder Librarian . The address to the W . M . was delivered by Bro . R . A . Daniel P . M . ; to the Wardens by Bro . G . C . Williams P . M . Dir . of Cers ., and to the Brethren by Bro . David Conway P . M ., and the oeremony of installation being

oonoladed hearty good wishes were expressed by the Visitors , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren after , wards celebrated the Festival of St . JohD , after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were honoured , the toast of the evening , viz ., the Worshipful Master being received with enthusiasm , heartily drank and responded to by Bro . Batt . A handsome Past Master ' s

jewel waa presented to the I . P . M . Bro . Gillibrand , in addition to a gold appendage for his watch chain . Both gifts were much admired and gracefully acknowledged . Bro . Crompton Secretary was also presented with a gold charm fur his watoh chain , in appreciation of his zealous services . Several other toaBts were proposed , an enjoyable evening being spent .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 . AVE RY interesting Masonio evening was enjoyed b y the brethren of this anoient and popular Lodge on the 8 th inst ., when the reoently-installed W . M . ( Bro . Orlton Cooper ) , now quite restored to health , presided , and was supported by Bros . P . J . King I . P . M ., Alfred Green P . M . Treasurer , F . J . Hentsoh P . M ., William Radoliffe P . M . Secretary , Wm . Kirkland S . W ., W . J . Dyer J . W ., E . J . Copley , A . B . Spawforth , G . E . Abseil , A . M . Kingston , Ceoil MountG . C .

, Brightling , P . J . King jun ., H . Pembroke , & c . The Lodge beiDg duly opened the W . M . rose , and addressing the brethren , said : Before commencing the business of tbe evening I desire to tbank you all most sincerely for your kind consideration and forbearance on the occasion of my installation . It was a matter of great regret to me that I was not better able to fulfil the functions of the evening , but the

Almighty Arohitect having restored me to health I hope in future to perform the duties to your satisfaction . The minutes having been read and confirmed , applications for the office of T yler to the Lodge , rendered vaoant by the death of Brother Benjamin Banks were next considered , and the Secretary was directed to make inquiry as to their respective qualifications and fitness for the

office , and to report at the next meeting . There being no other business before the Lodge , Bro . Orlton Coopor delivered a lectnro npon the "Antiquity of Freemasonry , " traced from the authentic documents still extant as distinct from the legendary history of tho Craft . The lecture was followed with much attention by the brethren , and at its termination a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to

Brother Cooper ; and upon the proposition of Bro . Henry Nash P . M . seconded by Bro . Alfred Green P . M ., it was resolved unanimously that the lecture be printed at the expanse of the Lod ge and that a copy be attaohed to the minutes . The W . M . having signified his acquiescence , returned thanks , and stated hia opinion that the labours

of our Lodges would make smoother progress and become more interesting if there were occasionally some departure from the usual stereotyped programme . The Lodge being duly closed , the brethren adjourned to supper , after which a pleasant musical entertainment was given by Bros . Pembroke , Green , Mount , Kingston , Brightling and King , Bro . Arter acting as accompanist .

Notices Of Meetings.

LODGE OF AFFABILITY , No . 317 ( MANCHESTER ) . A MEETING took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper Street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . Present—Bros . Staton W . M ., Vultchoff I . P . M ., Read S . W ., Spencer J . W ., Cunliffe P . M . Treasurer , Wm . Garside Secretary , Jackson S . D ., Bushell P . M . J . D ., Allen I . G ., Whitehead Organis * , Bladou P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Quail and Paterson Stewards ; P . M . ' s Dawson , Walmsley , LiVnden , I . Garside ,

Chesworth ; Bros . Ashe , Rottmayer , Simcock , Brocklehuvat , Field , Plumptoo , & o . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . There was no business in the shape of ceremonies to perform , but the W . M . announced that the sum of £ 157 10 a hid been subscribed by the brethren towards

the R . M . Benevolent Institution , exclusive of 50 guineas voted from the Lodge Funds , 100 guineas of whioh had already been sent to London . This announcement was received with applause , and the Lodge was shortly afterwards closed in peace and harmony . At the social board , in addition to the usual toasts , the W . M . proposed the

health of Bro . Henry Walmsley P . M ., on account of the anniversary of his 27 th year as a member of the Lodge . During this long period he had scarcely ever failed to put in an appearance at the Lodge meetings , whilst at the sooial board his songs were highly appreciated . Altogether Brc . Walmaley ' s countenance was familiar aud weloome to

the members and visitors , and he ( the W . M . ) sinoerely truBted he might be spared for many years to come amongst them , and that the rest of his life might bi happy and prosperous . The toast was heartily drank , and Bro . AValmsley replied . Other toasts were proposed and replied to , a pleasant evening being spent .

SHAKSPEARE LODGE , No . 1009 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting took plnoe on Friday , tho 4 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper Street . Prosent—Bros . Crosland W . M ., Pringle S . W ., Southwell J . W ., Allott P . M . Treasurer , Entioknap P . M . Secretary , Bibby J . D ., Young Steward ; P . M . ' a Rome P . P . G . S ., Halden , SUtham P . P . G . T . j Bros . L » n » , Goodier , Horsley , Vaughan , and George 0 . Brookes ; Visitors—Cheetham jun . P . M .

993 P . P . G . D ., Bedson P . M . 163 P . G . Organist , Moss P . M . 1161 , Bowers P . M . 1730 , Kay P . M . 1773 , Blease 1773 , and Ellwood I . G . 1161 . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . G . H . Firth , and being announced favourable , he was initiated into

Freemasonry by the W . M . Bro . John Till was passed to the second degree by Bro . Halden P . M . Bro . John Till was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . by Bro . Statham P . M . P . P . G . T ., and Bro . Lane by the W . M ., and there being no further business , the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

CALLENDER LODGE , No . 1052 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting was held in the Freemasons'Hall , Cooper Street , on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult . Present—Bros . Lofthousa W . M ., Start S . W ., Smith J . W ., Wrigley P . M . Treasurer , A . B . Outram P . M . Secretary , Wm . Thorpe S . D ., Brierley I . G ., Liseuden P . M . Tyler ; P . M . ' s White , Ernest Jones , A . Williams , Jordrell and Walker ; Bros . Ballard , Kuy , Rowortb , Grocock , Entwistle and Reilly .

Visitors—Chnrles Duckworth P . M . 201 , Cantrill S . W . 152 , Chaloner 454 , T . E . Williams 1212 , Geo . Flint W . M . 1287 London and Leigh P . M . 287 P . P . G . S . Cheshire . The Lodge was opened at 7 o ' clock , aud tho minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Frederick Todd , and being announced favourable ,

he was initiated into Freemasonry by tho W . M . Bro . Start delivered the E . A . charge in masterly fashion . Bro . Entwistle being prosent to tako the second degree , answered the necessary questions and withdrew . He was subsequently passed to the second degree by Bro . Williams P . M ., and there being no further business the Lodge

was closed in peace nnd harmony . Great regret was felt by all present at the announcement mode by the W . M . that in consequence of an alteration in his business functions he should in fnture bo very little in Manchester , nnd necessarily at his Lodge ; at the same time the members might depend upon his presenting himself at the Lodge meetings whenever possible .

WILTON LODGE , No . 1077 ( BLACKLBY . ) A REGULAR meeting was held at the Red Lion Hotel , on Monday , the 7 th instant . Present—Bros . Foxcroft W . M ., G . W . Lloyd I . P . M ., S . Mills S . W ., J . Horsfeld J . W ., J . T . Sawyer P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Treasurer , Wingfield Secretary , Dr . Coutts Organist ; Past Masters Holford , George Jackson ,- J . W . Shaw , Caldwell P . P . G . S . B ., Haworth , Thomas Stopford , and Godby ;

Bros . Deardeu , Kershaw , Diggle , H . G . Jackson , Arden , Dr . Taylor , Williamson , Middloton , Barnot , Jackson , Williams , Whitcombe , W . Smith , W . H . Lowry , and A . Whittaker . Visitors —Bros . Dr . A . Eldm-shaw P . M . D . C . 201 , W . H . Browne 1134 , and R . R . Lisendon P . M . 317 . The Lodgo was opened in due form , and

the minutes of tho previous meeting read and confirmed . Tbe ballot was taken for Messrs . Grey and TJ » her , who were declared elected . They woro afterwards initiated into Freemasonry , the first named by Bro . Lloyd , and the latter by the W . M . Bro . Holford

delivered the E . A . charge to both candidates . The sum of £ 5 was voted from the Charity funds for tho immediate rolief of the widow of a late membtr , and there being no further business , the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

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