Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

ROYAL YORKSHIRE LODGE , No . 265

HPIIIS Lodge attained its hundredth birthday in August last , tho JL warrant constituting it bearing date 23 rd August 1788 . As a coinpliim-i t to the old Lodge the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire will hold its half-yearly meeting afc tho Technical Insti .

tute , Keighley , when the Provincial Grand Master will present to tbe Local Lodgo its Centenary Warrant , signed by the Prince of Walps as Grand Master of the Order . It is thirty . threo years since tbe Provincial Lodge last visited Keighley .

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 328 .

ON Monday , tho 1 st inst ., a nnmber of important presentations were ma lo at the monthly meeting ab the Masonic Hall , Torquay . Past Masters' jewels were presented to tho following worshipful br , thren : —Bros . 0 . J . Harland , VV . Wakeham , D . J . Allams , VV . Taylor , J . Grant , J . Salter , and E . Richards . The presentations were made by Bro . R . L . Mnglbrd W . M ., and Bro . W . Richards

having beeu made W . M . during the past year received a jubilee medal , tho other jewels having a gold bar bearing the inscription " Veteran " in recognition of their services to the Lodge . Bro . the

Rev . Elphinstoue Rivers , Babbacombe , and Conway Conch wore raised , and the brethren afterwards partook of a cold collation , which was served in the banqueting-room of the hall by Bro . Harrison , of the Queen ' s Hotel .

ANNESLEY LODGE , No . 1435 . A MEETING was held on Friday , 28 fch ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Nottingham . Present—Bros . VV . E . Hartshorn W . M ., A . Phelps S . W ., E . G . Sackett J . W ., W . J . Rogerson P . M . Treasnrer , G . T . Alenson P . M . Secretary , S . V . Holgate S . D ., VV . D . Pratt J . D ., J . Levy Dir . of Cers ., F . Wharton I . G ., H . Kiddier Steward , T .

Killingley Tyler . P . M . s Bros . Lawson , H . VV . Rico , W . J . Rogerson , J . Taylor , W . Sibley , T . Mitchell , J . A . Howitt . Visitors—Bros . H . G . Hanson , R . Fitzhugh , E . St . John Morse , T . Roberts , C . A . Bolton , W . F . Sanders , G . VV . Dominy , W . Gadsby , E . Griffiths , W . Burrows , C . Gnrdon , I . P . Fearfield , W . H . Blackburn , N . VV . Need , VV . Hugh ,

J . White , II . Bickley , H . Clarke , J . T . Farr . Members—N . Ashhursfc , S . Taylor , S . Brittle , A . Levy , G . Mycroft , S . Cass , J . Herz , J . H . Rnngo W . M . elect 1901 ) , W . Cartledge , C . W . Warriner , and several other brethren . Lodgo was duly opened by tho W . M . Bro . VV . E . Hartshoruo , and tho minutes of preceding meeting were road and confirmed . Tho W . M . then vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . G . T .

Alenson P . M . P . P . G . Std . Br ., who in a faultless and moat impressive manner installed tho W . M . elect Bro . J . Levy in tho chair of K . S , according to ancient custom , this being the fifth consecutive occasion in this Lodgo thafc Bro . Alenson has officiated as Installing Master . Tho W . M . then invested tho following brethren : —A . Phelps S . W .,

S . V . Holgate J . W ., VV . D . Pratt ; S . D ., P . Wharton J . D ., W . Sibley P . M . Treasurer , G . T . Alenson P . M . Secretary , A . Lawson P . M . Dir . of Cers ., H . Kiddier I . G ., S . Cass , G . Mycroft , A . Levy Stewards , T . Killingley Tyler . A valuable P . M . ' s jewel was preseuted by the I . P . M . Bro . Hartshorn to Bro . VV . J . Rogerson P . M .,

wbo has recently left the town to take np his residence in London . This gift was suitably acknowledged . The musical portion of the ceremony was most efficiently rendered by several brethren , under the guidance of Bro . Cockrein Organist . Three candidates for initiation wore proposed and duly seconded . After hearty good

wishes wore tendered tho W . M . by the visiting brethren the Lodge was closed . After the ceremony a most sumptuous banquet was provided ; it was ably served by the Stewardess of the Hall , Mrs . Simpson . The usual toasts were duly given and were fully honoured .

DE LA POLE LODGE , No . 1605 .

THE installation of Bro . Henry Hirst as the W . M . took place in the newly consecrated Lodge room , Kingston Square , Hull , on the 4 th inst . There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . Bro . Hirst was installed by Bro . Lieut .-Col . the Hon . W . T . Ordo Powlett P . G . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master . The new W . M . invested the following brethren as his Officers during the year : —

Bros . John Chappell I . P . M ., Aaron Peat S . W ., Cook J . W ., Ansdell Lecture Mastor , Stratford Chaplain , Jackson Treasurer , Hake Secre-Tindell S . D ., S . Cheesman J . D ., Dodgson Director of Ceremonies , C . VV . Cheesman Organist , Taylor Steward , Fetch , McTurk , White , and Ellis Assistant Stewards , Winter I . G ., Hewson Tyler . A banquet followed .

SKELMERSDALE LODGE , No . 1658 ,

THE brethren met at the Surrey Masonic Hall , S . E ., on Thursday , 27 th ult ., when , notwithstanding the absence of many members who were away on their holidays , the attendance was good . The minutes of the last Lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . ( Bro . Harcourt West ) initiated Mr . A . Rantzer and Mr . G . Delahaye with muoh impressiveness , the charge after initiation being

especially well given . It was proposed by Bro . E . Side and seconded by Bro . A . 0 . Side , that a Ladies' Night and Ball bo given during the season . The proposal was carried unanimously . A committee was appointed for the purpose of carrying out the arrangements , the committee consisting of Bros . B . Cohen , S . F . Bygrave , R . Rowlands ,

T . Newall , A . 0 . Side , and E . Side . Bro . James Bayne was an excellent Organist . The dinner was enlivened by some capital speeches from the W . M ., Officers , Visitors , & c , and excellent songs were given by Bros . Boys , Bygrave , and Greenwood . The W . M . also gave a r ecitation in his well-known style .

Notices Of Meetings.

KINGSLAND LODGE , No . 1693 . rpHE annual meeting of this popular North of London Lodge was -L held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., afc the Cook Tavern , Highbury Station . The Lodge was opened by Bro . R . P . Forgo tho I . P . M . ( in consequence of the death of the Master , Bro . G . F . Snook , in March last ) . Bro . Forge , assisted by Bro . Thos . Casely S . W . ( W . M . elect ) , W . T . H . Mayer J . W ., J . Cooper P . M . Treasurer , A . VV . Fenner P . M .

Secretary , H . C . Turner S . D ., H . J . Hazel as I . G ., T . Bowler Tyler , Past Masters C . K . Killick sen ., C . K . Killick jun ., H . Hall , and about thirty members , with several visitors . Lodge was opened in regnlar form . The minutes of the last regular Lodge and two emergency meetings wero read and confirmed , after whioh the business of the

meeting was proceeded wifch . This , whioh was of a heavy character , included the working of the three degrees as well as fche installation ceremony . The P . M . 's of the Lodge with their well known readiness shared the work between them . The W . M . elect was installed by the first Master of fche Lodge , Bro . C . K . Killick jun . The new W . M .

was saluted by the brethren in the usual manner . Bro . R . P . Forge was invested I . P . M . The W . M . appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . W . T . H . Mayer S . W ., H . C . Turner J . W ., Jaa . Cooper P . M . Treasurer , A . W . Fenner P . M . Sec , H . J . Hazel S . D ., L . Simon J . D ., W . Whittell I . G ., J . Potter D . C , A . T . Whittell W . S .,

D . Harper A . W . S ., W . Wright Organist , T . Bowler Tyler . A ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . W . A . Wetherfield ; ifc proved unanimous . The new W . M . initiated the following gentlemen : — Mr . Thomas Casely ( the father of the W . M . ) , Mr . Lewis Cully , and Mr . Samuel Jamieson . These candidates were ballotted for at the

previous Lodge meeting . Bro . Jas . Cooper P . M . gave the charge in a very impressive manner , eliciting the approbation of the brethren . Routine business followed , after which the Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was served in Bro . Baker ' s well known style , and superintended by their new manager , Brother

Joseph Sams . The Loyal toasts were given , and responded to most heartily , the brethren singing the National Anthem . The toasts of tho W . M . and Visitors were also cordially received . That of the Initiates received an ovation . In responding , all expressed their pleasure in being made members of a Fraternity universally admired ;

they would do their utmost to become honourable members of the Order . The W . M . was complimented on the fact of his " father " becoming his " brother . " The P . M . 's , Treasurer , and Secretary , as also the Officers of the Lodge , were complimented , the toasts in eaoh case being received with cordiality . Time pressing , the responses

were necessarily shorter than was intended . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful meeting to a close . The Visitors' list included : —Bros . John Osborn P . M . 1602 1897 P . P . G . Sword B . Middx ., H . Charrington P . M . 386 , 777 , 1146 , P . P . S . W . Dorset , W . Tron P . M . 1579 P . P . G . Supt . Works Middx ., R . Baker P . M . 1946 , P . A . Frost 184

W . M . 1096 , H . Salter W . M . 861 , A . E . Sarti W . M . 180 , R . F . Brickdale I . P . M . 1623 , J . Jones S . W . 1878 , 0 . Dearing S . W . 1602 , W . Chapman J . W . 907 , A . Cook S . D . 1366 , N . L . Western 813 , C . W . Rex 2202 , W . Wright Organist 1897 , H . Lichtenfeld 205 , E . Style 704 , R .

Stebbings 1685 , 2063 , S . Cole 1177 , J . Bayne 1897 , 0 . Gammon 704 , Mittens 861 . Bros . Bayne , Gammon , and Stylo contributed greatly to tho evening ' s enjoyment by some excellent songs . Bro . W . Wright presided at the piano , and with his performance the brethren were highly gratified .

STRANTON LODGE , No . 1862 .

rflHE annual installation took place on Wednesday , 3 rd msfc ., at the X Masonio Hall , West Hartlepool . The newly elected W . M ., Bro . Geo . T . Walker , was installed by Bro . R . W . Simpson , in the presence of several eminent visiting brethren . The W . M . appointed the following Officers , viz .: —Bros . Suggifcfc S . W ., White J . W ., Taylor Treasnrer , Mearns Secretary , Abbey S . D ., Barlow J . D ., Metcalfe D . C

Smith Organist , Body I . G ., and Baumann , Johnson , and Holland Stewards . A jewel was presented to Bro . Simpson ( who has twice filled the chair ) by Bro . C . S . Lane , and another to Bro . Hurworth , of the Harbour of Refuge Lodge , in recognition of his musical services . At the close of the ceremony a banquet was served afc the Royal Hotel .

ST . OSYTH PRIORY LODGE , No . 2063

ON Friday ; 21 st ult ., the annual festival in connection wifch this Lodge took place afc the Royal Hotel , Clacton-on-Sea , over fifty members of the Craffc being present , including twenty-one Past Masters . Bro . J . P . Allen S . W . was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . VV . J . Nunn I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . Fred King , while Bro . J . C . Turner acted as Organist .

The following Officers were appointed : —Bros . Henry Finer S . W ., Fred J . Nunn J . W ., John Mann Treasurer , M . H . Page Secretary , W . M . Jones Chaplain , F . Reed S . D ., J . Starling J . D ., S . J . Sparling I . G ., J . Stebbings D . C , Murray Steward , H . Hart Tyler . Bro . W . M .

Foxcroft I . P . M . was presented with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , in recognition of the able manner in which he had acted as W . M . during the past two years . Bro . Foxcroft was also appointed Representative on the Provincial Charity Committee .

JOSIAH WEDGWOOD LODGE . No . 2214

THE annnal festival of St . John and the installation of the W . M . for tho ensuing year took place on Thursday , 27 th ult ., at the Wesleyan Schools , Etruria . There was a large attendance of members and visitors . The Lodge having been opened , Bro . Richard Tooth was again installed W . M ., the ceremony of installation being impressively performed by Bros . E . B . Jackson and D . Smith . The

W . M . then proceeded to invest the following as Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . D . Smith S . W ., W . J . Cowlishaw J . W ., R . Small Treasurer , G . A . Marsden Secretary , E . J . Hammersley S . D ., W . R . Tooth J . D ., E . B . Jackson D . C , J . White Organist , I . Snape I . G ., C E . Hedge , S . Frost Stewards , and S- Johnson Tyler . Previous fco