Notices Of Meetings.

BOYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . THE regular meeting of this excellent working Lodge was held on tbo 28 th ult ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , under presidency of Bro . J . J . Gunner W . M ., W . D . Becb . t S . W ., F . Botlov j \ y ., W . Hilton P . M . Secretary , E . C . Botley S . D ., Maton J . D ., j ' J . Arnold I . G ., W . J . Sherring D . C , J . Tiding Steward , L . Franckel I . P . M . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Littlewood , W . Gosa , Blasby , II . Potter . Victors— Bros . II . H . Hodges P . P . G . W . Berks and Backs , U . B .

Tucker I . P . M . 1612 , Uobbs 209 , Phillips P . M . 820 , S . Goddard 1539 , Eobinson 1589 , Sugg 1996 , Tomlin 174 , II . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodge was opened at 3 o ' clock , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Bye . laws of the Lodge were ah-so read . Bro . E . Stephens was raised to the second degreo , and Messrs . W . A . Qanchet , E . Winter , and J , Brooks , who had been previously balloted

for , were duly initiated into the Order , the W . M . performing the ceremony in a very perfect and impressive manner . The Officers also were equally perpect . The resignation of two brethren was accepted with regret . The sad news of the death of the Dnke of Albany P . G . M . for Oxfordshire was commented on by the W . M ., and great sympathy was felt by the brethren on the sad bereavement Her

Majesty the Queen ancl the Royal Family had sustained . Hearty good wishes were tendered by the visitors , and the Lodge was closed . A capital banquet was supplied by Bro . Brill , bnt the enjoyment of the meeting was sadly marred by the mournful tidings just announced . In speaking to the several toasts , Bro . Gunner made graceful allusion to the many qualities of the deceased I ' rince . The

Wor . Muster said , had the sad news been communicated to him earlier , a vote of condolence would havo been proposed ; this would , however , be done on a future occasion . Bro . Franckel I . P . M . proposed tho health of the Worshipful Master . Bro . Gunner ' s working of tbe ceremonies that night showed they had a Master who could and would carry out every duty required of him during his year of office . The

W . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren for the cordial manner in which his health had been received ; he was proud of the confidence placed in him , and when he handed the gavel to his successor he hoped the brethren would not regret having placed it in his hands . In replying for the Past Masters , Bro . Blasby announced that he was about to act as Stewaid at the Festival of the Royal Masonio

Institution for Girls , which would take place on the 21 st May ; he trusted the brethren of the Royal Alfred would support him . Bro . Franckel felt proud to bo numbered among the Past Masters ; his heart and soul was with them . The W . M . then proposed tho toast of the Initiates , and in a very forcible speech spoke of the duties

required of them in Freemasonry . Bros . Hanchet , Brooks and E . Winter severally responded . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors . Bro . H . H . Hodges P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks responded , paying a just compliment to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had performed the ceremonies , and for his genial presidency . After other toasts the brethren separated .

CAXTON LODGE , No . 1859 . THE members of this flourishing Lodge met at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday last , for the purpose of installing their new Master . Bro . Bntterworth presided as W . M . ; Oakman S . W ., Beck J . W ., E . Cole Treasurer , H . Meredith P . M . Secretary , Richards S . D ., Gilbert J . D ., H . L . Diprose I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . G . J . Dawson , A . Wood , & o . Lodge was opened and the minntes were confirmed . Brother J . Buchanan was raised to the third degree in a very impressive

manner . The report of tho Audit Committee was read ; it showed the Lodge was in a flourishing condition , with a balance of £ 40 in hand , and £ 20 to tbe credit of the Benevolent Fnnd . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Oakman S . W . and W . M . elect was presented and duly installed in the chair by Bro . Batterworth . The W . M . in able manner appointed and invested his Officers—Bros .

J . F . Beck S . W ., W . Richards J . W ., E . Cole Treas ., T . H . Meredith P . M . Sec , J . G . Gilbert S . D ., H . L . Diprose J . D ., S . Morley I . G ., H . W . Percy D . C , J . Gibson Assist . D . C , B . Wynne Steward , R . Q . Moody Assist . Steward , Henri De Solla Organist , J . Lackland Tyler . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren—67 in number—sat down to a sumptuous and recherche banquet supplied by Bros . Spiers

and Pond ( Limited ) , and superintended by Bro . Dawkins . The W . M . very genially presided , and proposed tbe nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Cottebrnne P . G . P . responded for the Grand Officers . Bro . Bntterworth in eulogistic terms proposed the health of the W . M ., who had conducted the bnsiness in so able a manner . The W . M . in proposing the toast of the Immediate Past Master said he had much

pleasure in placing on his breast a jewel , voted him by the Lodge . This Bro . Bntterworth well deserved , and they all hoped he would live for many years to wear it among them . The W . M . in proposing the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , said he could scarcely find words to express his thanks to both those Officers . The Treasurer was ever attentive to his duties ; while as to Bro . Meredith , tho Secretary , his books might well be taken as a model . Bros . Cole ancl

Meredith severally responded . The W . M . next proposed , as a special toast , the health of the Honorary Members—Bros . C . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P ., H . De Solla , James Terry and Dr . Kempsterl 420 . All these brethren had done ranch to advance the interests of tho Lodge . Bro . Kempster acknowledged the compliment . Soon afterwards the Tyler ' s toast was given . Bro . Henri de Solla provided a good selection of music ; the following were the artistes : —Messrs . L . Foote , J . Foote , Bros . F . H . Cozens and H . Ashton . There were twentyseven visitors .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at the Jolly Farmers , Sonthgate-rond , N ., on Saturday , 29 th March . Bros . Giller W . M ., Ashton S . W ., Oldis J . W ., Gillen S . D ., Smith J . D ., Giddings I . G ., Cohen Preceptor , and Galer Secretary ; also Bros . Lorkin , Woolveridge , Harding , Houghton , Leber , Hetterick , Moss , Fenner , Mullord , Glass , and Gribbell . After preliminaries , Brother

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Turner offered himself as candidate , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to tho first degree . Lodge was closed early on account of its being the monthly meeting of the Masonio Association in coniu'ution with this Lodgo of lustruction . It is gratifying to know that this is being woll supported by tho brethren . Six ballots have been allotted in five months .

Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . 37 . —The monthly meeting was held ou Monday , the 7 th instant , at the Masonio Rooms , Swan Hotel , Bolton . Present—Bros . John Booth W . M ., F . W . Pacey S . W ., Poyntz J . W ., G . P . Brockbank Secretary , John Hardcastle S . D ., H . Lomax J . D ., J . Naylor I . G ., Roiley and Higson Tylers ; Brothers

Johnson Mills P . M ., Robinson , Gillibrand , Mather . Tho minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodgo proceeded to tho second degree , when Bro . J . W . Mather passed a satisfactory examination as a Fellow Craft Mason , ancl , being entrusted , thereupon retired . Lodge opened in tho third degree , when Bro . Mather was

raised to the snblimo degree of M . M . by Bro . G . P . Brockbank P . M ., Grand Steward Scotland , who i \\«> delivered the traditional history and explained the working tools of tho degree . A resolution ,

expressing the deep regret the brethren felt in tho loss the Craft had sustained by the death of the Duke of Albany P . G . W ., was ordered to be inserted on the minutes of the Lodge proceedings . Lodge closed in harmony and peace at 7 ' 30 p . m .

PRINCE EDWARD OF SAXE-WEIMAR LODGE , No . 1903 . ON Wednesday , the 2 nd instant , a large nnmber of the brethren of this Lodge met at their headquarters , the Masonio Hall , Portsmonth , when all appeared in deep mourning , aprons and Lodge jewels ancl banners being covered with crape . On the motion of the W . M . ( Bro . Page ) , seconded by P . M . Townsend , the following

resolution was passed : "That the members of the Princo Edward of Saxe-Weimar Lodge , No . 1903 , beg respectfully to tender to H . R . H . the Duches of Albany their heartfelt sympathy and condolence with Her Royal Highness in her deep affliction , by which she has lost a loving husband , the nation a wise and able Prince , and the ancient Craft an illustrious brother . The Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar

Lodge , of which Lodge the Dnke , with Ins brothers their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught , was a member , remembering with pride and pleasure tho support and encouragement received from the members of tho Royal Family , venture to express a hope that the Great Architect of the Universe will support and comfort Her Royal Highness in this time of bereavement . "

St . Leonard Lodge , No . 1766 . —The April meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Town Hall , Shoreditch . Bro . A . A . Clements W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . J . A . Jones I . P . M ., L . Stean P . M ., E . Benjamin P . M ., J . Fnnston S . W ., E . Walker J . W ., Rev . H . G . Henderson Chaplain , J . Cox Sec , F . Matthews S . D ., R . Drysdale J . D ., E . T . Clark ( acting

I . G . ) , G . 0 . Young Organist , T . Douglas W . S ., aud J . Yery Tyler . The following members of the Lodge were also present : —Bros . R . H . Drysdale , S . Fer . nell , Dr . W . Holt , R . S . Mendey , G . Colls , J . Austin , E . A . Beckett , H . Waynforlh , and J . Tidball . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . Stephen Crane P . M . 933 , J . A . Robson S . W . 1445 , J . Berry 172 , G . Harwood 813 , T . Scoborio 177 , M . Frank 188 , H . Dawson and G . Wade 1310 . Amongst other business , Bro .

H . J . Scott was raised to the snblime degree , and Bro . W . Austin passed to the F . C The ceremonies were admirably worked by the W . M . and his Officers . The Brethren appeared in mourning for the late Prince . Leopold , Duke of Albany , P . G . S . W . and P . G . M . Oxon , On the motion of the W . M ., it was resolved to send a vote of condolence and sympathy to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., and also to the Grand Lodge . Lodge was then closed .

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