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NOTICE OF MEETINGS .

—; o : — TEMPLE LODGE , No . 101 .

THE members met on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., in the Temple of the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . During the business Bro . Bridge , of Queen ' s-road , Peckham , was raised to the Master ' s degree . Mr . Thomas Colston Mansell , of Grove-lane and

Churchstreet , and Mr . W . Groom , were initiated into Masonry . Amongst the Camberwell brethren present were Bros . Voisey P . M ., Bond P . M ., Williams , Plan S . D ., Wood J . D ., F . Wint I . G ., Briant , Rnff , Stone , Shelvey , J . Wint ( Organist ) , Pefcley , Harrison , Eyre , & o .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 .

THE regular meeting of thia Lodge took place on Tuesday last , at the Albion , Aldersgate Street , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Hairy Nash , who waa well supported by his Past Masters and Officers . Lodge business was only of a formal character , and waa speedily disposed of . This waa one of the so-called " off . nights , " and on these occasions no set formula for toasts is recognised . Tbe

members'partake of a modest repast ; the health of Her Majesty is given , and due honour paid to the W . M ., and a recognition accorded tho visitors . What else occurs must be accepted as of a " surprise " character . On this occasion Bro . P . M . Morgan drew attention to the fact that at the last meeting of tbe Lodge two of its most popular members—Bros . P . M . Green ( Treasurer ) and Orlton Cooper J . W . —

were enjoying themselves , or he hoped so , on holiday trips . The former had started for a run through the " States , " while Brother Cooper had drifted in the direction of Naples , Rome , and tbe adjacent classical districts . He ( Bro . Morgan ) , while calling cm those present to do these brethren , who had safely returned , special honour , would ask them , provided his request was approved , to give

some brief account of what they had seen during thoir sojourn abroad . The suggestion was cordially accepted , and Brother Green , after thanking the brethren for the cordiality with whioh they had received him , gave a pithy and lucid account of his visit to the States , with his impressions of Niagara and its surroundings , Chicago ,

Boston , Baltimore , New York , & c . Bro . Cooper followed . Both theso brethren are capable speakers , and Bro . Morgan was congratulated on the fact that he had given each an opportunity to display his oratory and facility for description . Mnsio and song enlivened the proceedings , and we need scarcely add the brethren separated with agreement they had spent a pleasant evening .

NEW FOREST LODGE , No . 319 .

THE monthly meeting was held nt the Bnglo Hotel , on Tuesday afternoon , when there was tho usual attendance ) of the brethren . In tho absence of tho W . M ., Bro . H . Pearse P . M . ably performed the ceremonies of the day . A banquet was held afterwards , provided by Bro . Dore Past Master , when a pleasant evening was spent .

EATON LODGE . No . 533 .

ON Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., the members celebrated the Festival of St . John , at the Masonh Hall , Congleton . Owim * lodomestic bereavement , tho W . M . Bro . C . VV . Jack-won was unable to be present . A few weeks ago the Lodge selected Bro . It . Head , of Congleton and Nantwich , as W . M . for the ensuing year , a selection which was not only popular in the Lodge , but among the brethren in Congleton ,

Macclesfield , Nantwich and other towns in th « district ., where Brother Head is known to be an active and efficient member of tbe Croft , and his installation took place on the 30 th nlfc ., before a Board of 16 Installed Masters and a goodly muster of brethren from other Lodges in Cheshire and Staffordshire , many of whom are Provincial Officers .

The proceedings in Lodge included fche passing of a resolution of sympathy with the W . M ., and the grateful acknowledgment of the portrait of the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Egerton of Tatton , Bent by his Lordship . Bro . Jackson was appointed charity representative . The installation ceremony was efficiently performed by Bros . Blackshaw and Sheldon . Bro . Head having taken the chair ,

amid tho hearty congratulations of the brethren , appointed hia Officers , as follow : —Bros . C . W . Jackson I . P . M ., A . Jeffs S . W ., T . A . Daniel jun . J . W ., T . G . Sheldon Treasurer , S . Blackshaw Secretary , T . Laithwood S D ., J . Perry J . D ., R . Naniierley I . G ., W . Williams D . of ft , Dr . Sheldon Organist , Dr . Craig and J . Hardy Stewards .

WAVENEY LODGE , No . 929 .

THE brethren celebrated their annual festival of St . John on the 5 th insfc ., at the Lodge-room , King' Head Hotel , Bungay . The Lodge was opened by tbe retiring Master Bro . H . J . Hartcup P . M ., the W . M . elect Bro . H . Martin was installed as Master for the ensuing year , fche ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . H . J . Hartcup . The W . M . invested the following as his

Officers : —Broa . H . J . Hartcup I . P . M ., a . H . Johnson S . W ., John E . Sales J . W ., John D . Bofcwright Treasurer , W . W . Walesby Secretary , T . W . B . Feltham S . D ., G . W . Chase J . D ., Mullenger I . G ., John Norman Tyler . The Lodge was closed in the usual form , and the brethren , joined by visitors from the neighbouring Lodges , adjourned to the dining-room of the hote ) , where dinner was served by Bro . E . Phillpot . Toast and song followed .

NEWALL LODGE . No . 1134 .

THE members of thia Lodge held their installation gathering on the 4 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Adelphi House , Adelphi Street , Salford . There waa a large attendance . Bro . Alfred H . Duffle

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S . W . was installed Worshipful Master for the year , and the following brethren were appointed and invested as Officers : —T . M'Clelland I . P . M ., Geo . S . Smith P . M . S . W ., Edward Webb J . W .. J . Holroyd P . P . G . S . of W . Treasurer , John Waring D . C . Secretary , B . Eckeraley S . D ., C . Driver J . D ., H . Waterhouse I . G ., J . Simpson , VV . Flett , and

K . C . Gray Stewards * . After the ceremony the brethren celebrated the festival of St . John in the time-houonred manner . Among the contributors to the musical programme wore Broa . Stephen E . Jnpp Provincial Graud Organist of West Lancashire , J . H . Greenwood , A . Lewtas , and R . Rowley .

THE DUKE OP EDINBURGH LODGE . No . 1259 .

THe installation meeting waa held at the Cape of Good Hope Tavern , on Tuesday , 4 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . J . R . Omer W . M . Visitors—Broa . J * . Mason P . Prov . G . S . D . Middlesex 309 , Elliott 1567 , G . H . Seage 781 , T . Neile 1981 , J . J . Berry P . M . P . Z . 554 , C . Bridgeman 1815 , W . Clarke 1382 , E . J . Capon 1306 , B . Cundick P . M . 1421 , Anderson 781 , J . G . Horn 1306 , F . Robinson P . M . 781 . The business included the raising of Bro . Adams . Bro .

Parrett was subsequently presented to the W . M ., and having assented to the charges and regulations , the greater part of the brethren retired . During their absence a Board of Installed Officers waa formed , and Bro . Parrett was duly installed into the Worshipful Master ' s chair . On the return of the brethren he appointed fcho following Officers for the year : —Bros . Fulders S . W ., Trappitfc J . W .,

Wakefield P . M . Treasurer , Buohan P . M . Secretary , J . Lusty S . D ., Powell J . D ., Gumpreoht I . G ., Esmond P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Thomas W . S ., Seddon ( for the eleventh timo ) Organist . All other Maaonio business having been despatched , the Lodge closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment and harmony . After a repast reflecting credit on the catering of Bro . Busbridge , the usual Loyal toasts were

proposed and honoured . Bro . Omer I . P . M . briefly proposed fche Worshipful Master . Bro . Parrett replied ; with the good help of the efficient staff of Officers he had the privilege to appoint thafc evening , he had no fear but that his year of office would proves great snecess . To the toast of the I . P . M ., Bro . Omer suitably replied j to thafc of tbe Installing Maater , who was worthily complimented for hia admirable

working , Bro . Mason P . Prov . G . S . D . Middlesex responded , thanking the W . M . and the brethren for the warm * manner in which they had honoured the toast . He felt that in following 10 eminent a member of the Fraternity as Bro . J . Terry he was placed at some disadvantage , but he had done his best to perfprm his duties in an efficient and satisfactory manner . He could nofc lay claim to the eloquence oi

Bro . Terry , whose words literally flowed from his mouth . Some ono had compared his fluency of speech to " Syrup of honey stirred up with butterfliea ' wings . " Bro . Masou concluded by giving the whole of a very well conceived Masonio poem which he had composed during a railway jonrney , when on the way to one of his many Masonio engagements . For the Visitors Bro . J . J . Berry replied , in

his accustomed bearty manner . For tbe Past Masters of tho Lodge Brf . Moore and others replied . Bro . Buchan wns proud to be reelected Secretary , and hoped to prove an efficient tax-collector ilnring tho next year . The musical parfc was mosfc ably executed . Bio . Buchan sang the aoloa of the Royal Anthem , and "Old Friend

John . " Bro . Anderson " Sweet Madeline , " " The Last Watch , " and "Anchored , " for whioh he was encored . Bro . J . J . Berry "A shake of the hand . " Bro . Hone did not forget " The little onea at home . " Bro . Cnptm was great in the " Stow-away , " and " Look who you are , Sir , look who you are . " Bro . Parrett , the wwly-eltteted W . M ., " She wore a wreath of roses . "The Tyler ' s toast came only too soon .

ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1557

ON Thursday , the 6 th mat ., the annual installation meeting was held in the hall of the brethren at Hexham . The Lodge having been opened , after formal business the installation of the W . M . was proceeded with . The W . M . elect Bro . William John Stephenson was presented by Brother H . Bell to Brother T . Ellis , by whom Brother Stephenson was duly installed in fche chair of

K . S . in a most able manner in a Board of Installed Masters . The W . M . was afterwards saluted in due form , and invested Bro . H . Bell as I . P . M . The following were appointed Officera for the ensuing year . —Bros . J . G . Bell S . W ., W . C . Wedgwood J . W ., Rev . B . Binks Chaplain , J . Turner P . M . Treasurer , I . Crisp Secretary , H . Kirsopp

S . D ., R . Wilkie J . D ., T . Ellis P . M . Dir . of Cers ., J . N . Johnson I . G ., R . Seaton Organist , J . Potts and J . H . Shortridge Stewards , T . Armstrong Tyler . The report of the Treasnrer was of an exceptionally satisfactory character . Lodge was afterwards closed , the W . M . receiving the congratulations of the visiting brethren . In the

evening the annual festival was held afc fche Royal Hotel , where a splendid menu was served . The newly-installed W . M . Bro . W . J . Stephenson was in the chair . Bros . Shield S . W . and W . 0 . Wedgwood J . W . occupying the vioe-ohaira , supported by P . M . ' s Ellis , J . G . Smith , J . Watt , J . Purvis , J . Turner , and others . The Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured .

HADRIAN LODGE , No . 1970

ON Tuesday afternoon , the 4 th inst ., the installation meeting of this Lodge was held in the splendid hall of the Brethren at South Shields . There was a large attendance of Officers ana members The Lodge having been duly opened , after formal business , the installation of the W . M for the ensuing year waa proceedea witb . The W . M .-elect , Bro . John Harper Penny , was presented Dy

Bro . T . D . Marshall I . P . M . to the Installing Master Uro . J . £ •r ~ "L by whom Bro . Penney was duly installed in the chair of K . S . in & able manner . In a Board of Installed Masters , the W . M . was aiterwardn sainted in dne form , and invested Bro . J . T . Ross aa I . P . M . -in

following were appointed Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . U . Harlaud S . W ., J . W . Henderson J . W ., Rev . S . Oafces Chaplain , Conlson P . M . Treasurer , D . Walton Secretary , R . H . Copeland & . ^ -. 0 . E . Walton J . D ., J . J . Athey P . M . Dir . of Cer ., J . Tate Organist , w .