Notices Of Meetings.

At 6 . 30 , fifty brethren sat down to an elegant banquet at the Cups Hotel , served in first-class style by the Host , Bro . Bestbrd . Bro . Ricbey , the newly-installed W . M . presided , and was supported ou his right and left by the Worshipful the Mayor ( Bro . Samuel Chaplin P . M . P . P . S . G . W . ) , Bro . Cole P . M . P . P . G . R ., Bro . W . W . Daniell and Bro . James Wicks jun ., members of the Town Council ,

W . Bro . James Terry Sec . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Bro . Wm . Nicholas of Lodge 890 Sec . Earlswood Asylum for Idiots , and among the other brethren present , either in Lodge or at the banquet , were—Bros . J . P . Lewin W . M . 276 , A . Gosling W . M . 697 , E . H . Inman W . M . 1312 , E . Shedd W . M . 1513 , John Dean W . M . 433 , T . Rix P . M . and Sec . 697 P . P . G . S . B ., R . Clowes J . W . 650 , T . Eustace

I . P . M . 697 , Geo . Corbie P . M . and Sec . -153 P . P . J . G . W ., Geo . Cooper P . M . 214 , T . G . Mills S . W . 697 , C . D . Marshall S . D . 697 , W . Jelley D . C . 697 , J . Agnew 697 , G . Littlebury 697 , M . A . Black 650 , W . Blatch 1312 , E . Dorling P . M . 1799 P . P . G . Sec . Soft' ., N . Tracy P . M . 376 P . P . J . G . W . Suffolk S . R . Anness W . M . 376 , Heury Sidney Sec . 376 , J . G . Renshaw 1592 , William H . Cobb 1820 , Frederic Wright

1500 , E . Gowers Org . 1024 , and the following members of No . 51 ( in addition to those mentioned above ) : —Bros . W . A . Bowler P . M ., A . Weloh P . M ., Chas . Cobb P . M , W . P . Lewis P . M . and Treas ., Thos . J . Railing P . M . and Sec P . G . Sec , A . H . H . McGaohen P . M ., E . Hennemeyer P . M . P . G . S . W ., E . Frayling P . M ., W . Sowman S . W ., Joseph Sadler J . W ., C . Osmond S . D . P . G . O ., R . Haward Ives J . D .,

A . S . B . Sparling Organist , Joseph Grimes I . G ., Rowland Tayler A . G ., Mumford Stwd ., C . Clegg Stwd ., Geo . Allen , P . E . Morris , Joseph Hanly , A . W . Lermit , W . Bray , C . Gunner , and S . Munson Tyler . An interesting feature of the post-prandial proceedings was the introduction of a toast to " The Mayor and Corporation of Colchester , " with special reference , of conrse , to those who were Masons . It was

most happily proposed by Bro . Welch , who said the Lodge felt it a high honour to number the Chief Magistrate and several distinguished members of the Town Council among its members . Referring to the Mayor , Bro . Welch , amid great applanse , said he ventured to affirm that no one had filled that exalted position with greater dignity and urbanity than Bro . Past Master Chaplin . The Mayor , in

responding , thanked the brethren for the hearty welcome they had accorded him ; and said , that though the annals of their Lodge dated back more than 100 years , he believed his position that evening was a unique one . Bro . Cole P . M . proposed the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " and mentioned the fact that at the present time

there were 214 girls , 230 boys , and nearly 400 old men and women dependent upon the three great Institutions of the Craft . Bro . Terry , whose name was coupled with the toast , took occasion to recognise the great assistance which had been given by the Angel Lodge to "The Charities , " and mentioned that a Mrs . Eade , of Colchester , was eleoted on the Foundation of the R . M . B . I . a short time since .

Altogether the gathering was a snccessful and happy one , and the pleasures of the evening were enhanced by some vocal music , under the direction of Bro . Osmond P . G . O ., by Bro . John J . C . Turner , A . S . B . Sparling , W . Sowman , A . Welch , E . Gowers , and R . Clowes . It is worthy of note that as far as can be ascertained Bro . Richey is the first military brother who has sat in the chair of the Angel Lodge

the exigencies of the Service preventing brethren of tbe Army from staying sufficiently long in the town to attain to the position of W . M . Letters of regret at their inability to attend were received from several distinguished Masons—including the Ri ght Hon . the Lord Tenterden , K . C . B ., R . W . P . G . M ., who was detained by his official en .

gagements ; W . Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., D . P . G . M ., who was ab . sent through indisposition ; W . Bro . H . Someryille Bnrney G . D ., W . Bro . the Rev . J . C . Martyn D . P . G . M . Suffolk , W . Bro . F . Binckes Sec . R . M . I . B ., Bro . F . R . W . Hedges Sec . R . M . I . G ., W . Bro . Joshua Nnnn P . G . S . B ., & c .

Sincerity Lodge, No. 189.

SINCERITY LODGE , No . 189 .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at St . George ' s Hall , East Stonehouse , on Monday , when the W . Master-Elect , Bro . Charles Croydon , of Fore-streefc , Devonport , was duly installed as the W . Master for the year ensuing . There was a good attendance , including some twelve or fourteen Past Masters . Bros . R . H . Rae and J . E . Curteis ably performed the ceremony of installation , after which the Worshipful Master proceeded to appoint the following

brethren as his Officers : —Bros . Colonel Fitzgerald I . P . M ., A . S . Hendry S . W ., W . Ollis J . W ., Rev . W . Lemon Chaplain , Bayly Treai surer , R . H . Rae Secretary , G . Hawken S . D ., C . R . Bardin J . D ., A , Swiss I . G ., Rogers Tyler . Bro . Curteis P . P . G . W . was re-elected as the representative of Lodge Sincerity at the Committee of Petitions . A ballot was afterwards taken for a candidate—Mr . J . P . Hall of

Stoke—who having been elected was initiated in an excellent man - ner by the W . M . The members then adjourned to the Farley Hotel , where they were joined by some visiting brethren , including Bro . H ! C . Burt P . P . G . S . W . of Dorset , and others . They sat down to an excellent dinner , after which a pleasant evening was spent in the disposal of the customary toasts , occasionally enlivened by some

cheerful songs . The chair was occupied b y the W . Master , who was supported , on the right , by Bros . I . Latimer , H . C . Burt , Rev . W . Lemon , Jew , Bayly , R . H . Rae j and on his left , by Bros . General Fitzgerald , J . E . Curteis , Dampney , Jackson , and A . Latimer . The Senior Warden occupied the vice-chair , and J . E . Moon presided at the piano .

Boyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A meeting was held on Friday , 8 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel Kew Bridge . Present—Bros . Gunner W . M ., Blasby W . M . 780 S . W . ' Andrews P . M . J . W ., Tucker Treasnrer , C . E . Botley Hon . Secretary ' Gomm P . M . S . D ., F . Botley J . D ., Maton I G ., Gardiner P . M ., s ! Blasby , Kent , & c . Lodge opened inform , and minutes were read , confirmed and signed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . P . M . Gardiner representing the candidate for Masonic li <* ht

Sincerity Lodge, No. 189.

Lodge was successively opened in the 2 nd and 3 rd degrees , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . S . Blasby candidate . Bro . B . Blasby was elected W . M . for the meeting on 29 th July . A letter was read from Bro . P . M . Roe , resigning his position as Preceptor of the Lodge . The resignation was accepted with much regret . The question of appointing a Preceptor was deferred until 29 ch July , Lodge was then closed in due form and adjourned until 15 th July at 7 . 30 p . m ., Officers' night , when the Andit Committee will meet .

Carnarvon Lodge, No. 804, Havant.

CARNARVON LODGE , No . 804 , HAVANT .

THE regular monthly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst . It being the occasion of the installation of the W . M . Elect , thero was a very large gathering . The first business was the election of three candidates , which in each case proved unamimous . The W . M ., Bro . W . Dart , then proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . John Arthur Elverston S . W ., Bros . Francis and Liddell filling the ohairs of Senior and Junior Warden . A Board of Installed Masters was

opened in ancient and solemn form , and the oeremony was conolnded in a very efficient manner , in the presence of twenty-four Installed Masters . The usual addresses having been delivered , with mnoh impressiveness , by the Installing Master , theW . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his Officers for the year ensuing , as follows : —Bros . John James Field S . W ., Henry Kimber J . W ., Jame 3 Week 8 P . M . Treasurer , Thomas Francis P . M . Seoretary , Jabez N . Hillman P . M . M . C ., T .

Douglas Askew S . D ., James Collings J . D ., W . H . Smith-Parsons I . G ., Henry Toomer Org ., Alfred J . Dunn and James J . Bascombe Stewards . There were also present the following W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s of neighbonring Lodges , viz : —Bros . M . E . Frost P . M . Prov . G . Treasurer , J . R . Hayman W . M . 257 , T . P . Palsgrave W-M . 487 , H . Peirson W . M . 928 , R . W . Downing W . M . 903 , J . N . Striok W . M . 1428 , H . W . Townsend P . M . 1428 , — Bourke P . M . 1428 , W . B . Edgeler P . M . 928 , J . Tayler P . M . 309 P . P . G . Registrar , J . Lind P . M . 248 , 1428 , V . Brown

P . M . 903 , J . Harrison P . M . 1829 P . P . G . S of W ., H . R . Trigg P . P . G . S . of W ., J . Weeks P . M . 804 P . P . G . S . B , J . N . Hillman P . M . 804 P . P . G . S . B ., J . Purneli P . M . 804 , J . Lintott P . M . 804 P . P . G . S . of W .,

J . Clay P . M ., T . P . Hall P . M . 804 , T . Franois P . M . 804 , and C . H . Liddell P . M . 801 Prov . G . Steward . Business being over , the brethren adjourned to the Dolphin Hotel , where 52 sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Purneli . Amongst the Visitors , in addition to the above , were : —Bros . S . G . Wilton P . P . G . Org ., H , Woodward S . W . 1428 , T . Page S . W . 19 Q 3 , J . Churchill Arlidge J . D ,

1638 , — Sylvester 1428 and others . The nsnal toast were well given from the chair and heartily responded to . Bro . Mark E . Frost replied for the Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . J . Ridd Hayman , in a very neat and effective speech , for the W . M . ' s of neighbouring Lodges ; Bro . Lind , an old friend of the W . M . ' s , ventured to give some good advice in re . sponding for the visitors . Bro . H . Martin Green for the P . M . ' s of 801 in his usual happy style ; Bro . J . J . Field S . W . on behalf of the Officers ,

and Bro . F . Watson F . C . for the candidates , there having been thirteen initiated during the past year . Between the toasts , Bros . Sy lvester and Wetton contributed a rich musical treat , with voice and instrument , which aided to wile away the time , far too short , of a most enthusiastic and happy meeting . We venture to predict a very successful year of office for the popular brother who now fills the chair . The Tyler ' s toast brought the evening to a close .

Upton Lodge, No. 1227.

UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 .

11 HE Anniversary Festival of this Lodge , with which was combined - the " Ladies Day , " was celebrated on the 7 th inst . by the W . M . Bro . A . W . Fenner , and many brethren , their ladies and friends . The " Crown Gardens" afforded them an agreeable resort , and they were fortunate in having a fine day . This' was especially appreciated , as on the occasion of the last annual outing , at the " Forest Hotel , ' Epping , the day was wet and stormy . The guests , who came

down both by road and rail , on their arriva soon joined in the many healthful sports and pastimes which can be enjoyed at these gardens . Amongst those present were Bros . A . W . Fenner W . M . and Mrs . Fenner , Witherston S . W . and Mrs . Witherston , Clark J . W . ahd Mrs , Clark , Bro . Wayland Treasurer and Miss Wayland , Serjeant Secretary and Mrs . Serjeant , Andrews I . P . M . and Mrs .

Andrews , Legge and Mrs . Legge , Patrick and Mrs . Patrick , Free and Mrs . Free , Stroud and Mrs . Stroud , Hamback and Mrs . Hamback , Gaisford and Mrs . Gaisford , Fiske and Mrs , Fiske , Green and Mrs . Green , Turbefield and Mrs . Turbefield , Wilks and Mrs . Wilks , Qnincey and Mrs . Quincey , Wells and Mrs . Wells , B . J . Tncker P . M . and Mrs . Tucker , Grover and Mrs Grover ,

Tinecombe , G . H . Stephens , Jones , Schmidt , Morris , M . Sherwm Organist ; also Messrs . Putnam and Shipston , LL . D and others . Aj the appointed hour , with admirable punctuality , Bro . Bening field announced that the banquet was ready . The company according ly sat down to a splendid and diversified repast , well served , and made highly enjoyable by the beantiful floral decorations of the field

spacious and well-lighted salle a manger . Bro . Bening has evidently made these celebrations a special study , this will account for the perfect ensemble which marked the proceedings The banquet being ended , after grace the W . M . gave , in comp limentary terms , the health of Her Gracious Majesty the Queen , explaining to the ladies present the honour always done to the toast by

Freemasons . On the present occasion he would ask them to join the brethren in drinking the health of the Queen who , whether as a mother , a wife , or as the occupier of the throne , had won the hearts of her subjects . A hearty reception , followed by a verse of the rational Anthem ( solo Bro . Sherwin ) , was accorded to the toast . The ot

W . M . next gave Onr Masonic Rules , dwelling in strong terms praise upon the admirable discharge of their Masonic duties by the M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . Pro G . Mthe Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy G . M . the' Earl of 'Lathbm , and the whole of the Grand Officers , present and past . A verse of " 0 °°