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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — CRAFT. — : o : — SAINT MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 .
THE usual monthly meeting of this ancient and popular Lodge took place last Tuesday , at the Albion , Aldersgate Street , E . C . Bro . Orlton Oooper W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . William Kirkland S . W ., W . J . Dyer J . W ., P . J . King I . P . M ., Alfred Green P . M . Treasurer , W . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary , Harry Nash P . M ., F . J . Hentsch P . M . D . C , J . de Casseres P . M . Friars Lodge ,
G . E . Abseil J . D ., G . J . Copley , A . B . Spawforth I . G ., Andrew Clark Boyal Jubilee Lodge , C . B . F . Mount , Ceilings , Ao . The minutes of fche last meeting having been read and confirmed , the Worshipfnl Master stated that he had attended the last meeting of the Board of Benevolence in support of the application of a former number of the Lodge for relief , and had been so fortunate in' securing a grant of
thirty pounds for the brother . The ballot was then taken and proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Albert Henry Ceilings , who was subsequently initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . Orlton Cooper , both the working of tbe ceremony and the delivery of the ancient charge eliciting the
approbation of the brethren . There being no other business before the Lodge , it waa duly closed with solemn prayer , and the brethreu adjourned to supper . A very pleasant evening followed ; among those who contributed to the entertainment were Bros . Green , Mount , Nash , Radcliffe , Hentsch , and last , but by no means least , the newly initiated Bro . A . H . Coll fags .
A REGULAR meeting took place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper Street , when there were present Bros . S . Staton W . M ., J . Read S . W ., F . Spencer J . W ., E . G . Chesworth P . M . acting Secretary , Thomas Bushell P . M . J . D ., John Bladon P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Dir . of Cers ., A . Allen I . G ., R . R . Lisenden Tyler ; P . M . ' s Dawson , Walmsley , John Garside , and Robinson ; Brothers Marsh , Field , Simcock , Chenery , Sinclair , Rottmayer , Boyer ,
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ton , Charlton , Brooklehurst , Guest , Whitehead , and Grimshaw j Visitors—Bros . L . Richards 1080 E . C . ( Melbourne ) , W . Lane 1009 , E . Webb W . M . 1134 , and E . Holland P . M . 1773 . The Lodgo was opened with solemn prayer at 5 * 45 , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after whioh tbe brethren adjourned for tea . On re-assembling the E . A . charge was delivered to Brother
Charlton by Bro . Fred Spencer J . W . Bro . Charlton subsequently answered the necessary questions leading from the first to the second degree , and retired . The Lodge having been duly opened in the second degree , Bro . Charlton was passed to F . C . by tbe W . M . After some Lodge business had been discussed , hearty good wishes were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the Lodge was closed in peace
and harmony . At the social board the health of Bro . Charlton was proposed by the W . M . and drank with enthusiasm , the newly passed brother expressing himself mnch impressed with the ceremonies he had gone through , and his satisfaction ab having become a member of the Craft and the Affability Lodge . Bro . Robinson P . M . proposed the Visitors in glowing terms , commenting on the coincidence of
meeting in a Masonio Lodge an old acquaintance of his , whom he heartily welcomed and trusted to see again at their Lodge . Bro . Robinson also gave a specially hearty welcome to Bro . Richards , whom he had known and been very intimate with for many years , and who was at the present time thousands of miles from his own home . Bro . Robinson said the other two visitors were not so well known
to him , but they were none the less heartily welcome to the Affability Lodge , the members of whioh were at all times delighted to see acid welcome visitors . The knowledge that members of our Order , when travelling to almost any part of the world , would be made welcome in a Masonio Lodge , and find themselves amongst friends , was one of the greatest charms of Freemasonry , and cemented the already good
feeling that existed or shonld exist amongst its members . As an example they had that night amongst them a brother from Australia , whom they welcomed and tried to make feel happy , to the best of their ability , and in sincerely hoping tbat Bro . Richards wonld carry back a favourable impression of the old Affability , Brother Robinson asked the brethren to rise and drink heartily to the toast .
The invitation was promptly responded to , after which eaoh visitor replied in appropriate terms , Bro . Richards in particular expressing himself highly pleased with his reception and hospitable treatment . He assured the W . M . and brethren he shonld carry back with him a very pleasurable recollection of the Affability Lodge , and one that would not easily fade away . In this life no one conld tell where his
lot might be cast , and it was possible that some of the brethren then present might find themselves on the other side , and if so , they wonld receive a truly hearty welcome in hia ( Bro . Richards's ) Lodge . He thanked Bro . Robinson sincerely for his kind remarks , and the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast , and if fortune so willed it that he should come again to England , he should most certainly look forward with a large amount of pleasure to another
visit to the Affability Lodge . The toast of tbe W . M ., proposed in brilliant fashion by Bra Jas . Dawson P . M ., was heartily drank , and responded to by Bro . Staton , who immediately afterwards had to leave and catch his train to Sonthport . The chair was then taken by Bro . Robinson , and the remainder of the evening was spent right merrily . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with songs fioni Bros . Walmsley , Marsh , Richards , Grimshaw , and others . Bro . Lisenden gave several recitations .
Notices Of Meetings.
HUNDRED OF ELLOE LODGE , No . 469 . THIS Lodge , at its regular meeting on Thursday , the 3 rd instant , at the Masonic Hall , Spalding , Lincolnshire , gave a warm reception to Bro . James Stevens P . M ., of London , on the occasion of his attending to lecture on the ritual and ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry . There was a large gathering of members and visitors , amongst whom were—Bros . H . H . Harvey W . M ., W . Fletcher S . W ., J . E . West J . W ., B . Fountain P . M . P . P . G . P . Treas .,
G . C . Bimrose P . M . P . P . G . P . Secretary , R . G . Ash S . D ., F . Calb J . D ., W . M . Benson Chaplain , G . Laoy Barritt Organist , G . H . Emerson Steward , C . E . Bonner I . G ., J . W . Smith Tyler , E . Hancock I . P . M ., G . F . Barrell P . M . P . G . D . C . who ably officiated as D . C , James Robinson P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., A . Harrison P . M . P . P . G . S . of Works , John Benner P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C , G . Burdett P . M ., J . G . Hawkins , F
Lancing , T . Hardy , R . Pick , T . Bloodworfcb , E . Button , J . 0 . Harris , H . Burman , G . W . Hensman , B . Jever , R . Longstaff , G . E . Church , J . J . Cochrane , J . H . Plowman , & o , ; and Visitors—Brothers James Stevens P . M . 1426 ( the lecturer ) , T . W . Curtis P . M . 985 , S . J Coupland W . M . 985 , C E . Ward P . M . and D . C . 985 P . P . G . S . W ., A . H . Brooks S . W . 985 , T . H . Savage I . G . 985 , G . Jarvis 429 , 0 . W .
Smith I . G . 107 , and W . Alves 438 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , the W . M . stated that he had the great pleasnre of introducing to the brethren a well-known London brother , whose great services to the Craft in connection with the perfection of ritual work in Freemasonry wero deservedly becoming recognised . The tongue of good report had reached their Lodge , and be believed
that the valuable instruction whioh Bro . Stevens was able to impart Would be highly appreciated by them , and conduce to their further advancement in Masonio work . Bro . Stevens , after thanking the W . M . for his kindly observations , then commenced an extempore add mss whioh held the brethren closely interested during two full hours . The several portions of tho rituil were explained in a manner
entirely differing from the stereotyped instructipn iu common use amongst the Craft , and symbols , of the true meaning of whioh the majority of his hearers had previously no conception , were interpreted so as to convey a much more correct impression of their value and importance than they ( his bearers ) had hitherto entertained . Freqnent commendation testified to the instruotion and entertainment
afforded , and it appears to us a great pity that well-understood circumstances prevent the possibility of such an address being made known more generally through the medium of the press . That , however , as the lecturer himself stated , can never be , the esoteric character of his work necessitating the services of the " outer guard " on all occasions of its delivery . But every member of the Craft
should strive to hear what Bro . Stevens so admirably expounds . At fche conclusion of this most interesting lecture the following resolution , proposed by the W . M ., was passed with acclamation : — " That a hearty vote of thanks be recorded for the very interesting and instructive lecture given by Bro . James Stevens , and the hope expressed that at some not very distant date he would be able to
again visit the Lodge and further explain the Masonio Ritual and Ceremonial . " Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to the dining hall where a plentiful repast awaited their attention . The usual Masonio toasts were honoured , and tbe Visitors experienced a welcome whioh they fully appreciated . Harmony
prevailed , the lecturer added still more to his popularity by effectively rendering two of his well-known Masonio recitations , and altogether the proceedings both at " work and refreshment " made the evening notable in the annals of the Hundred of EUoe Lodge .
THERE was a large gathering of brethren at the anniversary of this Lodge at the Freemasons' Hall , Sudbury , on Friday , the 4 th inst ., when Bro . Joseph George was installed Worshipful Master for the year . Tbe Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . Bailey , who had , however , to the regret of all present , to leave immediately afterwards in consequence of tbe critical condition of his wife , since , we are sorry to say , deceased . Bro . Reed P . M . took over the duties
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of the chair , and Bro . Alexander Simpson was raised by him to the degree of M . M . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Rev . C J . Martyn ) , at the conclusion of whioh the Worshipful Master ( Brother Joseph George ) appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Bailey I . P . M ., Hawkins S . W ., Sizer Joy J . W ., Rev .
C . J . Martyn Chaplain , Hills Treasurer , Wheeler Secretary , Reid P . M . Dir . of Cera ., Hnrst Organist , Grant S . D ., Normandale J . D ., Kenney I . G ., Maulnon Steward , Sholl Tyler . The Installing Master having delivered tho usual addresses to W . M ., Officers , and Brethren , and there being no further business , before the Lodge , the charity box was circulated , producing £ 2 17 s , and the Lodge was closed
in due form and with solemn prayer . The installation banquet was subsequently held at the Rose and Crown Hotel , when the Worshipful Master ( Bro . George ) provided an exceedingly choice menu , worthy of his well-known hostelry . The commodious ballroom comfortably accommodated the sixty or seventy brethren who assembled ; the prettily decorated tables were certainly a featnre in
the tout ensemble ; aad the supply of wine waa moat liberal . After the oloth had been cleared the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonia toasts , and explaining that professional assistance was at hand for musical entertainment , and plenty of it , asked for brevity of speech from those who might be called upon for responses . In submitting the toast of the Most Worshipful Grand Master His
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the W . M . happily said that the more we see of him , and particularly ia Masonry , fche better we like him , a sentiment which called forth unanimous assent . For tho Grand Officers , Bro . Martyn as Past Grand Chaplain , returned thanks in brief but effective terms , and was followed in similar strains by Bro . Terry P . G . S . B . and Bro . Hughes . Speaking of thegriat services rendered by the R . W . Bro . Lord Henniker Provincial Grand Master
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — CRAFT. — : o : — SAINT MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 .
THE usual monthly meeting of this ancient and popular Lodge took place last Tuesday , at the Albion , Aldersgate Street , E . C . Bro . Orlton Oooper W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . William Kirkland S . W ., W . J . Dyer J . W ., P . J . King I . P . M ., Alfred Green P . M . Treasurer , W . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary , Harry Nash P . M ., F . J . Hentsch P . M . D . C , J . de Casseres P . M . Friars Lodge ,
G . E . Abseil J . D ., G . J . Copley , A . B . Spawforth I . G ., Andrew Clark Boyal Jubilee Lodge , C . B . F . Mount , Ceilings , Ao . The minutes of fche last meeting having been read and confirmed , the Worshipfnl Master stated that he had attended the last meeting of the Board of Benevolence in support of the application of a former number of the Lodge for relief , and had been so fortunate in' securing a grant of
thirty pounds for the brother . The ballot was then taken and proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Albert Henry Ceilings , who was subsequently initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . Orlton Cooper , both the working of tbe ceremony and the delivery of the ancient charge eliciting the
approbation of the brethren . There being no other business before the Lodge , it waa duly closed with solemn prayer , and the brethreu adjourned to supper . A very pleasant evening followed ; among those who contributed to the entertainment were Bros . Green , Mount , Nash , Radcliffe , Hentsch , and last , but by no means least , the newly initiated Bro . A . H . Coll fags .
A REGULAR meeting took place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper Street , when there were present Bros . S . Staton W . M ., J . Read S . W ., F . Spencer J . W ., E . G . Chesworth P . M . acting Secretary , Thomas Bushell P . M . J . D ., John Bladon P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Dir . of Cers ., A . Allen I . G ., R . R . Lisenden Tyler ; P . M . ' s Dawson , Walmsley , John Garside , and Robinson ; Brothers Marsh , Field , Simcock , Chenery , Sinclair , Rottmayer , Boyer ,
Plump-LODGE OF AFFABILITY , No . 317 , ( MANCHESTER ) .
ton , Charlton , Brooklehurst , Guest , Whitehead , and Grimshaw j Visitors—Bros . L . Richards 1080 E . C . ( Melbourne ) , W . Lane 1009 , E . Webb W . M . 1134 , and E . Holland P . M . 1773 . The Lodgo was opened with solemn prayer at 5 * 45 , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after whioh tbe brethren adjourned for tea . On re-assembling the E . A . charge was delivered to Brother
Charlton by Bro . Fred Spencer J . W . Bro . Charlton subsequently answered the necessary questions leading from the first to the second degree , and retired . The Lodge having been duly opened in the second degree , Bro . Charlton was passed to F . C . by tbe W . M . After some Lodge business had been discussed , hearty good wishes were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the Lodge was closed in peace
and harmony . At the social board the health of Bro . Charlton was proposed by the W . M . and drank with enthusiasm , the newly passed brother expressing himself mnch impressed with the ceremonies he had gone through , and his satisfaction ab having become a member of the Craft and the Affability Lodge . Bro . Robinson P . M . proposed the Visitors in glowing terms , commenting on the coincidence of
meeting in a Masonio Lodge an old acquaintance of his , whom he heartily welcomed and trusted to see again at their Lodge . Bro . Robinson also gave a specially hearty welcome to Bro . Richards , whom he had known and been very intimate with for many years , and who was at the present time thousands of miles from his own home . Bro . Robinson said the other two visitors were not so well known
to him , but they were none the less heartily welcome to the Affability Lodge , the members of whioh were at all times delighted to see acid welcome visitors . The knowledge that members of our Order , when travelling to almost any part of the world , would be made welcome in a Masonio Lodge , and find themselves amongst friends , was one of the greatest charms of Freemasonry , and cemented the already good
feeling that existed or shonld exist amongst its members . As an example they had that night amongst them a brother from Australia , whom they welcomed and tried to make feel happy , to the best of their ability , and in sincerely hoping tbat Bro . Richards wonld carry back a favourable impression of the old Affability , Brother Robinson asked the brethren to rise and drink heartily to the toast .
The invitation was promptly responded to , after which eaoh visitor replied in appropriate terms , Bro . Richards in particular expressing himself highly pleased with his reception and hospitable treatment . He assured the W . M . and brethren he shonld carry back with him a very pleasurable recollection of the Affability Lodge , and one that would not easily fade away . In this life no one conld tell where his
lot might be cast , and it was possible that some of the brethren then present might find themselves on the other side , and if so , they wonld receive a truly hearty welcome in hia ( Bro . Richards's ) Lodge . He thanked Bro . Robinson sincerely for his kind remarks , and the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast , and if fortune so willed it that he should come again to England , he should most certainly look forward with a large amount of pleasure to another
visit to the Affability Lodge . The toast of tbe W . M ., proposed in brilliant fashion by Bra Jas . Dawson P . M ., was heartily drank , and responded to by Bro . Staton , who immediately afterwards had to leave and catch his train to Sonthport . The chair was then taken by Bro . Robinson , and the remainder of the evening was spent right merrily . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with songs fioni Bros . Walmsley , Marsh , Richards , Grimshaw , and others . Bro . Lisenden gave several recitations .
Notices Of Meetings.
HUNDRED OF ELLOE LODGE , No . 469 . THIS Lodge , at its regular meeting on Thursday , the 3 rd instant , at the Masonic Hall , Spalding , Lincolnshire , gave a warm reception to Bro . James Stevens P . M ., of London , on the occasion of his attending to lecture on the ritual and ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry . There was a large gathering of members and visitors , amongst whom were—Bros . H . H . Harvey W . M ., W . Fletcher S . W ., J . E . West J . W ., B . Fountain P . M . P . P . G . P . Treas .,
G . C . Bimrose P . M . P . P . G . P . Secretary , R . G . Ash S . D ., F . Calb J . D ., W . M . Benson Chaplain , G . Laoy Barritt Organist , G . H . Emerson Steward , C . E . Bonner I . G ., J . W . Smith Tyler , E . Hancock I . P . M ., G . F . Barrell P . M . P . G . D . C . who ably officiated as D . C , James Robinson P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., A . Harrison P . M . P . P . G . S . of Works , John Benner P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C , G . Burdett P . M ., J . G . Hawkins , F
Lancing , T . Hardy , R . Pick , T . Bloodworfcb , E . Button , J . 0 . Harris , H . Burman , G . W . Hensman , B . Jever , R . Longstaff , G . E . Church , J . J . Cochrane , J . H . Plowman , & o , ; and Visitors—Brothers James Stevens P . M . 1426 ( the lecturer ) , T . W . Curtis P . M . 985 , S . J Coupland W . M . 985 , C E . Ward P . M . and D . C . 985 P . P . G . S . W ., A . H . Brooks S . W . 985 , T . H . Savage I . G . 985 , G . Jarvis 429 , 0 . W .
Smith I . G . 107 , and W . Alves 438 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , the W . M . stated that he had the great pleasnre of introducing to the brethren a well-known London brother , whose great services to the Craft in connection with the perfection of ritual work in Freemasonry wero deservedly becoming recognised . The tongue of good report had reached their Lodge , and be believed
that the valuable instruction whioh Bro . Stevens was able to impart Would be highly appreciated by them , and conduce to their further advancement in Masonio work . Bro . Stevens , after thanking the W . M . for his kindly observations , then commenced an extempore add mss whioh held the brethren closely interested during two full hours . The several portions of tho rituil were explained in a manner
entirely differing from the stereotyped instructipn iu common use amongst the Craft , and symbols , of the true meaning of whioh the majority of his hearers had previously no conception , were interpreted so as to convey a much more correct impression of their value and importance than they ( his bearers ) had hitherto entertained . Freqnent commendation testified to the instruotion and entertainment
afforded , and it appears to us a great pity that well-understood circumstances prevent the possibility of such an address being made known more generally through the medium of the press . That , however , as the lecturer himself stated , can never be , the esoteric character of his work necessitating the services of the " outer guard " on all occasions of its delivery . But every member of the Craft
should strive to hear what Bro . Stevens so admirably expounds . At fche conclusion of this most interesting lecture the following resolution , proposed by the W . M ., was passed with acclamation : — " That a hearty vote of thanks be recorded for the very interesting and instructive lecture given by Bro . James Stevens , and the hope expressed that at some not very distant date he would be able to
again visit the Lodge and further explain the Masonio Ritual and Ceremonial . " Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to the dining hall where a plentiful repast awaited their attention . The usual Masonio toasts were honoured , and tbe Visitors experienced a welcome whioh they fully appreciated . Harmony
prevailed , the lecturer added still more to his popularity by effectively rendering two of his well-known Masonio recitations , and altogether the proceedings both at " work and refreshment " made the evening notable in the annals of the Hundred of EUoe Lodge .
THERE was a large gathering of brethren at the anniversary of this Lodge at the Freemasons' Hall , Sudbury , on Friday , the 4 th inst ., when Bro . Joseph George was installed Worshipful Master for the year . Tbe Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . Bailey , who had , however , to the regret of all present , to leave immediately afterwards in consequence of tbe critical condition of his wife , since , we are sorry to say , deceased . Bro . Reed P . M . took over the duties
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of the chair , and Bro . Alexander Simpson was raised by him to the degree of M . M . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Rev . C J . Martyn ) , at the conclusion of whioh the Worshipful Master ( Brother Joseph George ) appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Bailey I . P . M ., Hawkins S . W ., Sizer Joy J . W ., Rev .
C . J . Martyn Chaplain , Hills Treasurer , Wheeler Secretary , Reid P . M . Dir . of Cera ., Hnrst Organist , Grant S . D ., Normandale J . D ., Kenney I . G ., Maulnon Steward , Sholl Tyler . The Installing Master having delivered tho usual addresses to W . M ., Officers , and Brethren , and there being no further business , before the Lodge , the charity box was circulated , producing £ 2 17 s , and the Lodge was closed
in due form and with solemn prayer . The installation banquet was subsequently held at the Rose and Crown Hotel , when the Worshipful Master ( Bro . George ) provided an exceedingly choice menu , worthy of his well-known hostelry . The commodious ballroom comfortably accommodated the sixty or seventy brethren who assembled ; the prettily decorated tables were certainly a featnre in
the tout ensemble ; aad the supply of wine waa moat liberal . After the oloth had been cleared the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonia toasts , and explaining that professional assistance was at hand for musical entertainment , and plenty of it , asked for brevity of speech from those who might be called upon for responses . In submitting the toast of the Most Worshipful Grand Master His
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the W . M . happily said that the more we see of him , and particularly ia Masonry , fche better we like him , a sentiment which called forth unanimous assent . For tho Grand Officers , Bro . Martyn as Past Grand Chaplain , returned thanks in brief but effective terms , and was followed in similar strains by Bro . Terry P . G . S . B . and Bro . Hughes . Speaking of thegriat services rendered by the R . W . Bro . Lord Henniker Provincial Grand Master