Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

UNION LODGE , No . 38 . BROTHER LORD WALTER GORDON LENNOX , M . P ., is sue ceeded in the chair of this Lodge , held at Chichester , by

Bro . G . C . Inkpen , of Southsea , who was duly installed at tho annual Lodgo meeting , held in the Council Chamber , Chichester , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering of members of the Craft . Tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Sussex ( Sir W . T . Marriott , M . P . ) was at tho last moment prevented from attending , but amongst thoso present wore : —Bros . T .

Weller Foley P . G . D . of England , V . P . Freeman Prov . G . Secretary P . G . D . of England , C . J . Pocock P . G . S . W ., T . Billing P . G . J . W ., G . Smith P . P . G . W ., J . St . Clair P . P . G . D ., Crouch P . P . G . D ., Owen Wyatt P . P . G . Superintendent of Works , Dr . Bond P . M ., Cecil Parsons W . M . 271 , L . R . Styer W . M . 315 , E . T . Cooksey W . M . 851 , W . Wright W . M . 1303 , Dowoll W . M . 2187 , R . Clowes W . M . 2201 , & o .

Tho installation ceremony was carried out by Bro . J . St . Clair . Bro . Inkpen presented a P . M . 's jowel to . Lord Walter Lennox , who briefly acknowledged the compliment . A sum of ten guineas was voted from the Lodge Funds to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . Inkpen appointed the following as his Officers for the year :-Bros . Lord W . G . Lennox , M . P ., I . P . M ., W . Doman S . W .,

Rev . J . C . B . Fletcher J . W ., Rev . H . M . Davey P . M . Chaplain , 0 . N . Wyatt Treasurer , J . H . HawesP . M . Secretary , C . F . Charge STD ., J . Fielden J . D ., G . Smith P . M . D . C ., A . Lambert Organist , E . F . A . Gower I . G ., H . H . Moore and G . Fielder Stewards , W . BeatsonTyler . The brethren subsequently adjourned to tho Dolphin Hotel , where a banquet was served by Bro . Waite .

HARMONY LODGE , No . 309 .

ON Thursday , the 6 th insfc ., Bro . T . W . Haydon was installed as tho W . M . of this Lodge for tho year ensuing . The ceremony was performed in the Lodge Room at the Red Lion Hotel , Fareham , the installing Master being Bro . J . Clover , who , owing to the illness of Bro . W . A . Hill P . M ., accepted an invitation to place his nephew in the chair of K . S . Amongst those present were : —Bros . T . Francis P . P . G . W ., J . B . Goldsmith P . P . G . W ., W . Edmonds P . P . G . Registrar ,

A . R . Holbrook P . P . G . Registrar , G . F . Lancaster P . P . G . Registrar , J . W . Giove P . G . Treasurer , G . Farney Brown P . G . D ., H . Townsond P . P . G . D ., T . Palsgrave P . P . G . A . D . C ., J . E . Buck P . P . G . Snperintendent of Works , T . H . Williams I . P . M ., H . Cooke P . M ., Young P . M ., T . F . Wilton P . P . G . O ., C . ipt » m Markham , R . N ., W . M . 257 , W . E . Leamy W . M . 312 , W . Bates W . M . 487 , H . H .

Atkinson-Grimshavv W . M . 928 , Dr . B . II . Murnby W . M . 1069 , Lieut , T . Cowd , UN ., W . M . 1703 , W . Miller W . M . 2068 , T . A . Bramsdon , G . W . Edmonds , H . Austin St-jrry , J . Knigl-t , K . H . Cooper , II . E . Bate , J . Hnmaii , E . Penton , VV . Gilbert Heath , M . II . Blanchnrd , R , Clovor , J . W . Cardner , W . G . Robins , C . T . Penning on , T . Whiteuian , W . VV . Brown , and II . Jones . Apologies for non-attendance wero announced from

the Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre ) , and many other prominent members of the Craft . Tho ceremony was conducted in a most ablo manner by Bro . Clever , to whom a vote of thanks was unanimously passed . Bro . T . U . Williams was presented with a life subscription to a Masonic Charity and a bur for a P . M . ' s jewel , in

recognition of services as W . M . during tho past year ; and Bro . J . B . Goldsmith with a Past Treasurer ' s jewel , ho having held tho office of Treasurer of the Lodge for twelve years . The presentations were made by tho uowly-IuaUlled W . M . in suitable terras . Tho following were appointed Officers of the Lodgo for the ensuing twelve months : Bro ? . T . If . Williams I . P . M ., E . IF . Cooper S . W ., H . E . Bato J . W .,

Rev . A . A . Ileadley Chaplain , W . Gilbert Heath Treasurer , J . Homan S . D ., E . Teuton J . D ., H . Cooke P . M . D . C ., M . H . Blanchard I . G ., O . Reader and R . Clover Stewards , R . Barnes Tyler . On the proposi . tion of Bro . Williams , it was unanimously decided to forward ten guineas as a subscription from the Lodge to the testimonial to Bro . Beach , M . P ., who had held the office of Provincial Grand

Master of Hampshire and tho Isle of Wight for twenty-ono years . After the Lodge , a banquet was served in the Assembly Rooms , by Bro . Young , whose catering was in every way satisfactory . The W . M . presided , and the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were honoured . Bro . Wilton ' s string band gave a choice selection of run sic during the banquet .

WELLINGTON LODGE , No . 341 .

rpEE installation meeting took place at tho Cinque Ports' Arms JL Hotel , Rye , on Wednesday afternoon , the 5 th inst . Tho Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . i . Holiness Jenkins . After the usual routine business , the W . M . stated that as his year of office was about to expire he wished to nmko the Lodge some present , which would serve to remind the members of his Mastership , and at tho

same time bo a memorial of one who had rendered great services to the Lodge during the past year . He therefore asked tho brethren to accept from him a portrait of their Bro . W . Dawes Past Provincial Grand Senior Warden , a Past Master of the Lodge , and several other Lodges , and who had acted as Secretary for many years . lie then formally presented the portrait , duly framed . Bro . J .

Bellingham then proposed that a vote of thanks be givou to the W . M . for his handsome present , which was duly put to the meeting by the Senior Warden , and carried unanimously . Bro . W . Dawes feelingly acknowledged the compliment paid him , and trusted he might be spared many years to assist the Lodge . The W . M . then proceeded

to instal as W . M . Bro . Lieutenant Colonel A . M . Brookfiold , M . P ., and performed the ceremony throughout in a faultless style , delivering the addresses in a manner which was perfect . The W . M . appointed his Officer * , as follow : —Bros . W . J . Palmer S . W ., W . T . Smith J . W ., Rev . A . H . Crick Chaplain , F . Bellinghain P . M . Treasurer , W . Dawes

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P . M . Secretary , T . Bnshby S . D ., J . N . Masters J . D ., W . A . Waters I . G ., and J . Massey Tyler . The Lodge being closed , tho brethren adjourned to the dinner table . Amongst tho visitors wore Brothers Crawford J . Pocock W . M . 811 , Richard Clowes W . M . 2201 , W . S . Allen W . M . 40 , W . Carless W . M . 1812 , and several ethers . The usual loyal toasts having been duly honoured , the VV . M . proposed the

R . W . tho Prov . Grand Master H . R . H . tho Dnkn of Connaught , the W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master the Right Hon . W . T . Marriott , Q . C ., M . P ., and the Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge Present and Past , and coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Crawford J . Pocock P . G . S . W ., who , in his reply , stated that he had been requested by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master to express his extreme regret

that an engagement of long standing at Ashby do la Z > uch prevented him from being present . Bro . Pocock thanked tho W . M . for an allusion he had made to his late father , who always took a great interest in tho Wellington Lodge , and expressed a hope that the Lodge might prosper . Tho health of tho Visitors having been proposed by Bro . Francis Bellinghain , Bros . R . Clowes and W . S .. Allen

severally returned thanks . The other toasts were tho health of tho W . M ., who acknowledged the toast in a kind and hearty manner , tho P . M . 's , and the Officers of the Lodge , after whioh tho Tyler ' s toast finished the evening , tho proceeding of which were of a most enjoyable character , the Past Masters exerting themselves for tho comfort of thoso present .

BEDFORDSHIRE LODGE OF ST . JOHN , No . 475 .

ON Friday , tho 7 th inst ., the Luton brethren gave a ball at the Town Hall , which was a marked success . About 160 ladies and gentlemen attended . A covered way led from the carriages to the doorway , and tho staircase was laid with carpet and lined with rows of pretty foliage plants and gaily-coloured flowers . Tho upper room , in which the dancing took place , was very handsomely decorated . Numerous flags of various colours bespangled the walls , with heraldic

shields and trophies of bannerettes effectively appearing at intervals , while large mirrors placed here and there lent additional sparkle to the scene . All round the top of the wainscot ran a tasteful arrange - ment of art muslin , aud the windows were draped with fanoy curtains . Several mottoes in bold letters could be read on the walls , these including such appropriate Masonio sentiments as " Prudence ,

Temperance , Fortitude , and Justice , "Faith , Hope , and Charity , " " Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth . " Conspicuous features in the ornamentation also were the representations of various tools , emblematic of Masonry and the fellow Crafts . The floor was laid with a dancing cloth , while Willshaw ' s band , from Bedford , ensconced among a rich display of plants and flowers on the platform , discoursed

splendid music . The supper and refreshments took place in the Council Chamber below , whioh was fitted up and furnished as a buffet , the catering being ontrus ' ed to the Army and Navy Stores , London . Smoke and retiring rooms were provided , as well as every convenience which thought could suggest for ensuring the company a pleasant evening . The decorations were carried out by Mr . S . C .

Oliver . Dancing commence ! at half-past eight , and was continued till an early hour in the morning . The Stewards were the following Past Masters of the Lodge : —Bros . J . Cumberland , J . P ., E . F . Green , W . U . Phillips , E . A . Cumberland , W . C . Huzalgrove , A . Atkins , A . S . Ewou , and Hugh Cumberland , with the present W . M . Bro . W . Austin , and Bros . J . Gladwell S . W . and A Morcom J . W . Bros . W . R .

Phillips , A . S . Ewen and Hugh Cumberland octed as Masters of the Ceremonies . Wo may mention that the Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Stuart ) gave permission for Masonic clothing to be worn , whioh added much to the appearance of tho brethren . Tho following is a list of some of those who wero present : —The Mayor of Luton ( Alderman Alexander ) and Mrs . Alexander , Mr . S . Barfordand Miss M .

Barford , Mr . aud Mrs . E . Bates , Mr . Bcemish , Mr . and Mrs . Beck , Mr . Bindloss , Mr . and Mrs . W . A . Boutwood , Mr . and Mrs . T . Cain , Mr . and Mrs . A . Carrnthors , Miss Child ? , Mr . and Mrs . It . N . Christie , Dr . Clark , Mr . and Mrs . Coleman , Mrs . F . Cook and Master F . Cook , Mr . It . E . Cooke , Mr . and Mrs . Cumberland , Mr . and Mrs . E . A . Cumberland , Mr . and Mrs . H . Cumberland , Mr . and Mrs . W . Deacon ,

Mr . F . Dearberg , Mr . R . Dearberg , Mr . and Mrs . Durler , Mr . and Mrs . A . S . Ewen , Mr . A . D . Farme , Mr . W . F . Faulkner , Mr . W . L . Gates , Mr . H . Gates , Mr . and Mrs . Gladwell , Mr . and Mrs . A . Grace , Miss Grace , Mr . and Mrs . E . F . Green , Mr . and Mrs . J . W . Green , Miss and Master C . H . Hewitt , Mr . and Mrs . J . G . Hunt , Mr . Green , Mr . H . J . Haberfield , Miss Hewitt and Mrs . C . T . Jones , Miss Jones

and Mr . J . Jones , Mr . and Mrs . J . C . Kershaw , Mr . King , Mr . H . H . Kingsley and Miss Kingsley , Mr . W . Kremling , Mr . J , B . Lambie , Mr . and Mrs . W . H . Leete , Mr . H . E . Lockbart and Miss Lockhart , Mr . C . Marcs , Mr . and Mrs . Miller , Dr . and Mrs . Morcom , Miss Morin , Miss Morrison , Mr . W . Morrison , Mr . and Mrs . Nicholson , Mr . E . Nott , Mr . II . Nott , Mr . G . H . Ordish , Mr . and Mrs . Ostler , Mr . L . Partridge ,

Mr . and Mrs . F . E . Percival , Mr . and Mrs . A . F . Phillips and the Misses Phillips , Mr . and Mrs . W . R . Phillip ? , the Misses Phillips and Mr . W . Phillips jun ., Mr . and Mrs . Potter and Miss Potter , Mr . Quintou , Mr . and Mrs . H . Rose , Mr . and Mrs . H . J . Sale , Mr . F . J . Scroggs , Mr . and Mrs . G . Sell , Mr . S . Seymour , Mr . and Mrs . C . F . Sibley , Mr . Slight , Mr . W . Smith , Miss K . Smith , Mr . and Mrs . S . Smith ,

Miss L . Smytb , Mr . W . A . Southam Mr . and Mrs . R . B . Stafford , Mr . and Mrs . A . T . Sworder , Dr . and Mrs . Swordor , Mr . and Mrs . E Taylor , Mr . and Mrs . W . 0 . Thomson , Miss Thomson , Miss Todd , Mr . Arthur Totnlinson , Miss Alice Tomson , Mr . R . Vailp , Mrs . J Valentine , Mr . Max Waller , Mr . W . Waller , and tho Misses Waller ( 3 ) , Mr . Mark Ward , Mr . G . Ward ill , Mr . and Mrs . W . Webdale , Mr . Oscar White and Miss White , Miss Wright , & c ., & o .

ST . GERMAIN'S LODGE , No . 56 G .

ON Monday , the 3 rd inst ., the annual festival was held at Selby , when Bro . George William Hudson , was installed to the office of Worship ful Master . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . W . Staniland , at the close of whioh the Worshipful Master invested the following brethren to their respective oEoea ; - *