Notices Of Meetings.

TRUTH LODGE , No . 1458 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting took place at Bro . Tom Wood'B , Wheatsheaf Hotel , on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., when thero were present—T ? roa Fred Hilton W . M ., Arohdale S . W ., Burgess J . W ., Hall P . M . Seoretary , Shepherd S . D ., Biddisoombe J . D ., Hebden P . M . P . G . D . C . Dir ofCers ., WardleI . G ., Worsley Organist ; P . M . ' s Moses Davies , Jas Taylor , Blair , Needle and Woodburn , E . Davies j Bros . Tom Wood , Lee BaxterHoggParker , A . B . Taylor , Creswell aud Nield .

, , Vi . itors—Martin Thomas P . M . 204 350 2363 P . G . J . D ., Corner jun P M 1345 P . G . D-C . West Lane , Selby W . M . 1083 , Elliott 1140 , Luke 2362 Beever S . D . 2363 , Barlow 2363 , Baron S . D . 1219 , Simoook 317 , Harrison 581 , and Lisenden P . M . 317 . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer and the minutes of previous meeting reud and con . firmed The ballot was taken for Messrs . J . M . Elliott , W . G . Kemp .

. ston and J . B . Penman , and was unanimous in oaoh case . Only Bro . Elliott being in attendance , he was initiated into Freemasonry by Bro Tom Wood W . M . 1345 in an impressive and painstaking manner . Considering Bro . Wood has not sat in the ohair of K . S . as W . M . of hia own Lodge since he was installed last month , this performance of the initiation oeremony was meritorious , and augurs well for the

Victoria Lodge during Bro . Wood ' s presidency . Bro . Hebden gave the E . A . oharge , and presented the working tools , in that highly oreditable finished style for whioh he is renowned . In the second degree Bro . Nield gave proofs of his profioienoy as a Fellow Craft and retired . He was subsequently raised to the sublime degree of a M M . in such a manner that proved study and rehearsals , as well as

a high appreciation for the solemnity and impressiveness of the ceremony . Bro . Hall presented the working tools to the oandidate , and there being no farther business the Lodge was duly lowered , and closed in peace and harmony . At the social board , the health of the Prov . Grand Officers was proposed and responded to by Bros . Corner jun . Thomas , and Hebden . Bro . Cresswell proposed the health of

, fc he Initiate , Bro . Elliott , whom had he known for many years and who he felt sure would be a credit to the Truth Lodge and the Craft generally . Tbe toast was enthusiastically reoeived , and heartily drank , after whioh Bro . Martin Thomas sang the E . A . song . The health of Bro . Nield , the newly-raised brother , was proposed in a capital speech by Bro . Worsley , and responded to . The health of

tbe W . M . was proposed by Bro . Needham in fehoitous terms , who spoke most highly of the nnmistakably deep interest he had taken in Freemasonry , not only as regards the working of ceremonies , but in everything that conduced to its prosperity . It waa not every day one came aoross so yonng a man filling the important and proud position of W . M ., and evinoing suoh an earnestness of purpose as

Bro . Hilton had shown . He trusted that nothing would occur to mar the anticipated prosperity of the Lodge during Bro . Hilton ' s year of office . The W . M . ' s health was heartily drank , after which Brother Martin Thomas sang Bro . Batchelder ' s stirring composition , " Here ' s a health to our Worshipful Master . " This song has a most tuneful and taking refrain , and should become popular at iuatallationa . Before the W . M . replied Bro . Buckley Carr rose , and by permission

said he felt he could not allow tho opportunity to puss without testifying to the able , impressive , and reverential manner in which Bro . Tom Wood had performed tbe ceremony of initiation that afternoon . He ( Bro . Carr ) had known Bro . Wood for many yoarn , and it was exceedingly pleasurable to find a man , whose time was mostly taken up night and day in his business duties , distinguished himself in so satisfactory a manner , and gave suoh ample proof of hia fondness for Freemasonry and his determination to reflect honour on

the brethren ' s choice , who had unanimously elected him W . M . of tho Viotoria Lodge . Bro . Carr said he had uot the slightest doubt tho members of the Victoria Lodge would feel proud of their Worshipful Master , who ba'l thus early shown bis aptitude for tho duties devolving on the houourable distinction recently conferred upon him . Bro . Carr ' s remarks were received with approval from all present ,

and Brother Fred Hilton responded to the toast of hia health iu appropriate terms . Bro , Hebden P . G . D . C . said ha ihonld like to inform the brethren that Brother Lofthouse , Worshipful M » stor of the Callender Lodge , with whom he had been associated for many years in business , and for whom he hod the most profound respect , both as a busineiss man and a Freemason , had sent a letter

of sincere apology for the non acceptance of the cordial invitation that had been sent him to attend their present Lodge meeting . He ( Brother Hebden ) informed tbe brethren that Brother Lofthouse was just about to enter on a new business engagement , which would compel his absence from Manchester for an iudefinite period , except at short and rare intervals . He was quite sure

all the brethren who knew Bro . Lofthouse would regret hia absence , at the same time would sincerely hops that bis future would bo both prosperous and happy . The W . M . said be rose with mixed feelings of pleasure and pain to propose the health of Bro . Ernest Davies , who , although only a young member of the Lodge , had endeared himself to them alland giveu promise of following in the footsteps

, of his worthy father , Past Master Davies . Bro . Ernest Davies was , as many of them knew , about to leave England and reside at Vancouver ' s Island , where he trusted his future would be both prosperous and happy . He asked the brethren to rise , drink heartily to his health , and wish him God apeed . The invitation was cheerfully

accepted , and Bro . Davies returned thauks . Other toasts , including the Visitors , P . M . ' , Officers , & c , were pvopoBed and responded to , a most enjoyable evening buing spent . Some capital vocal and instrumental music waa contributed by Bros . Martin Thomas , Baron , hooper , Luke , Schofield , and Lisenden . Bro . Worsley rendered valuable aid as accompanist and soloist .

AVON LODGE , No . 1633 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting took place on the 24 th February , at BIT . - » - lorn Wood s , Wheatsheaf Hotel . Amongst those preseut were wos . Kenwortb y W . M ., Battersb y S . W ., Willis J . W ., Craven P . M .

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Treasurer , Brown P . M . Secretary , Jacobson S . D ., Greenwood I . G . ; Past Masters Farrington , Svvinn , Lyon , McFarlane , and Forrest . Several visitors were present , the total number being 40 . The Lodgo was opened in due form , and tho minutes of tho previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Dr . Kelvin , and being

announced favourable , he was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . Bros . Parker , father aud son , wero p : isaetl to the degree of Fellow Craft , and Bro . Barker was raised to the sublitno decree b y Bro . Charles Stfinn P . M . Prior to the L' > tl : ; e bjiug closed the su n of 30 guineas was voted from the Lodgo Fuuds to tho Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution .

WOLSELEY LODGE , No . 1093 ( MANCHESTER ) . A MEETING was hold at the Trovelyan Hotel , cu Fridav , the 4 th inst . Present—Bros . MacCullum W . M ., Holyoak " S . W ., Dr . Harrison J . W ., Bereaford P . M . Treasurer , lluttou P . M . Seoretary , Liddell S . D ., Dean J . D ., Shaw I . G ., Walker P . M ., Chewey , Collins . , Hodges , Quick jun . and Hemsley . Visitor—Bro . C . J . Head 2 ! W .

The Lodge was opened in due form nnd the minutes of tho previous meeting read and oonfirmed . Bro . Hemsloy being ready aud willing to take the third degree was duly raised , alter the usual preliminaries , iby the W . M . and there being no further business the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

RAVENSOROFT LODGE , No . 2381 . A MEETING of this Lodge took place at the Red Lion Hotel , Higii Barnet , on Saturday , 5 th instant . Present—Brothers Fraser P . G . Steward Herts P . M . 2206 W . M ., Hudson S . W ., BintclilFe J . W ., Thorn I . P . M ., Arnold P . M . Secretary , Bakor Treasurer , Smith P . M . Organist , Gunn S . D ., Cronin J . D ., Wright Dir . of Cera , Powell I . G ., Rawlinson and Hume Stewards , aud a numerous gathering of members and Visitors , the latter including Bros . Duff P . M . Prudent

Brethren Lodge , Nottingham W . M . 2206 , aud Hill Organist 732 . The Lodge was opened in due form , aud the minutes of the last regular , and an emergency meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . in a most impressive manner raised Bros . Doughty and Claxton , and Bros . James , Legg , Robinson , Barnard , Richardson , Lunn , and Pallot were passed to the F . C . degree , and Mr . John Thorn was

initiated into the anoient mysteries . The members prooeeded to the election of a W . M . for the ensuing year , and the choice of the brethren fell upon the Secretary Bro . Arnold P . M ., who , at the foundation of the Lodge , very generously undertook to perform the Secretarial duties for the first two years . Bro . Baker Treasurer , and Whiting P . M . were unanimously re-elected to fill their positions for

the next twelve months ; and the W . M .-elect was chosen to represent the Lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee . A pwel and collar having boen voted to Brother Fraser tho retiring \ V \ M ., and other formal business having been disposed of , tho brethreu adjourned to the banquet room , whore Bro . Phillips tho host had provided a substantial meal . The usual Lojal and Masonic toasts were severally

honoured . Bro . Ihotn I . P . M ., ia proposing tho toast of the H ' . M ., alluded in complimentary terms to tho excellent services of the W . M ., not only daring the past your , but from tbo foundation of the Lodge . The brethreu duly reapoadad aud with musical honours . The W . M . snbmitted the I . P . M ., and in the conrioof his remarks mentioned thj groat sssiatance ho had received from his predecessor , whose perfect

working is so well known . This toast was , like tho previous one , disposed of with music . Bros . Duff , Nottingham , and Hill responded for the Visitors , each of whom spoke of tho excellent working and the astonishing success of the Lodgr , which although only in its s'jcondycar hai nearly 50 member ? . The W . M .-elect wai acoorded a moat hearty reception , aud in responding Bro . Arnold thanked the

brethron for electing h ni , and promised to do hu best for the welfare of the Lodge . Bro . Baker , who was also warmly received , spoke of the kindness of the brethren in re-electing him to the position of Treasurer . The Officers was responded to briefly by Brothor Hudson S . W ., and the Tyler ' s toast ended one of the most enjoyable and successful meetings of the Lodgo . It is worthy of note that at the recent Festival the two Stewards of tho Lodge took up between them

upwards of 200 guineas . The Ravensoroft ia a very musical Ledge , and besides carrying oat the ritual with music , has many brethren in its own ranks well qualified to contribute excellent items to the after dinner programme . Oue of the members , Brother Richardson , treated the Lodge to a capital selection of flute music , being accompanied by Bro . Smith the Organist . The Ravenscrofc Lodge has certainly made its mark , and bids fair to be one of the strongest Lodges in the Province of Herts .

DRAMATIC LODGE , No . 2387 ( MANCHESTER ) . A MEETING took place on Thursday , 25 th February , in tho Freemasons' Hall , Cooper Streot , when amongst thoso present were Bros . E . G . Simpson P . M . P . P . G . D . Cheshire acting W . M ., Ramsr-y S . W ., Straus J . W ., J . M . Simpson Secretary , Swinn S . D ., Crompton acting I . G ,, Riuhnrdaon P . M . 581 , Hart , & u ; Visitors—A . B . Outram P . M . 1052 , Mountain P . M . 201317 , E . Nathan P . M . 1798 .

Tho W . M . Bro . T . Birch sent a letter of apology for non-attendanco , being occupied in giving away hia only sister in marriage . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Rowson

and being announced favourable he was initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . E . G . Simpson P . P . G . D . Cheshire . Subsequently Bro . Hait was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . b y Bro . Richardson P . P . G . D ., and there being no further business the Lodge wa 3 closed .