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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
LODGE OF PROBITY , No . 61 .
ON Sunday , the 4 th inst ., the third jubilee of this Lodge was celebrated at Halifax . The Lodge is one of the oldest in the district , having been established in the year 1738 . Each preceding celebration has been by attendance at the parish church , and tho fame course was adopted on tho present occasion . A large number
of the brethren met at the Freemasons' Hall , St . John ' s-place , those present including the Prov . Grand Master ( Bro . Tew ) , Bro . Henry Smith D . G . M ., Bro . Oxley P . G . Tr ., Bro . F . Fleming W . M . ( Probity ) , the Mayor of Halifax ( Bro . Jas . Booth ) , the ex-Mayor ( Bro . E . Horsfall ) , and a large nnmber of Officers of local and district Lodgea .
The brethren walked in procession to the church , dressed in Masonic costume . The service was a special one , the musical portion having been arranged by Bro . Garland , Mus . Baa , the Organist ; and the hymns included two very old ones found among tho reco-ds of the Lodge , these being set to tunes specially written by Bro . Naylor
( Organist of York Minster ) and Bro . Garland . The preacher was the Very Rev . the Dean of York , who took for his text the words , " In every nation lie that feareth Him and worketh righteousness is accepted of Him . " He pointed out that the ideal of Freemasonry was that contained in the text to " Fear God and work
righteousness ; " be urged members of the Craft to maintain this ideal and to keep the Order free from reproach . We learn that Bro . Herbert Ciossley , a member of the Lodge , is engaged in the very laudable work of collecting the facts and memorabilia relating to the Lodge , and thoy will be published in book form shortly .
JOPPA LODGE , No . 188 .
A MEETING was held at Freemasons Tavern , Gt . Queen-street , on 5 th instant . Bros . M . Lion W . M ., E . Ansell acting S . W ., W . Gardner J . W ., H . Lazarns J . D ., H . Saqui I . G ., L . Lazarus P . M . Sec , J . Lyon Treasurer , Rev . Rocco Chaplain , A . G . Dodson P . M . D . C , Joseph Caskell Tyler ; P . M . ' s Dewsnap , Spiegel , Abrahams , and others : J . Joseph , Siegenbnrg , Thomas , Frantz , Yan Volon ,
Wynman , A . Cohen , A . C . Cohen , N . Lion , Botibol , Smith , Rosenberg , Barrett , Van Praagh , Davis , Phillips , & o . Visitors—Bros . M . Hart P . P . G . D . C . West Lancashire , W . Goodinge J . W . 1818 , Joseph Van Praagh S . D . 1668 , Robert Clark , & c . The Lodge waa opened and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . Charles
Carrooiero , a candidate for initiation , was admitted into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bros . Phillips and Davis were passed . Both ceremonies were ably performed . The Worshipfnl Master , on behalf of tho brethren , presented Brother A . G . Dodaon P . M . with a handsome marble clock , with tho following inscription -.
—" Presented to Brother Dodson P . M . D . C . by tho members of the Joppa Lodge , 188 , as a mark of their approbation for his services as Director of Ceremonies . This recognition of his services was gracefully acknowledged , and after other business Lodge was closed .
ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE . No . 211
THE members of this Lodge held their regular meeting on Tuesday , 13 th instant , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , London . There were present Bros . Alex . Dixon W . M ., Henry Lindfield S . W .-Harry Nash J . W ., Alfred Green P . M . Treasurer , W . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary , P . H . King S . D ., Orlton Cooper I . G ., B . Banks Tyler , P . M . 's F . T . Bennett , Thos . H . Lavers . F . J . Hentsch , W . W . Morgan .
T . H . Pcirce ; W . J . Dyer , J . Withers , H . Green . Visitors—Bros . W . H . Rohrs P . M . 946 , A . Oliver 1669 , W . A . Smith 1669 , J . Cailahill 901 , J . A . Collings Organist 1693 . Loclgo was opened , and the minutes of last meeting having bean read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . George Edmnnd Abseil , and Mr . George John
Copley . Both candidates were proposed by Brother Georgo Cookrell , and seconded by Brother Henry Lindfield S . W . The result was unanimously in favour of the candidates , who were regularly initiated by the Worshipful Master , whose working denoted that ho has every capacity to uphold the prestige
of this excellent Lodgo . After routine work , Lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of one of those modest little suppers , which is now a recognised "feature" of tho proceedings at St . Michael ' s . Au hour or two waa pleasantly spent after the " inner man " had been attended to .
ST . JAMES'S LODGE . 448
TUESDAY , 23 rd ult ., was a red letter day in the history of this Lodge , which met at Halifax , for the purpose of celebrating its jubilee year and the transaction of the regular business of the Lodge . The brethren attended at Freemasons' Hall , St . John ' s-place , at 3 ' 30 p . m ., where about 80 assembled . The ordinary business of
the Lodge was first proceeded with , after which Bro . Austin Roberts read a paper , tracing the history of the Lodge from its formation in the year 1838 to the present time—the origin of the name of the Lodge from the reputed connection of the Order with the erection of the ancient Church of St . James at Thornton , near
Bradford , the various places at which the Lodge had met , the circumstances connected with the erection of the Freemasons' Hall , Halifax , of which it and the Lodge of Probity are joint owners , and other matters of interest connected with the past and present history of the
Lodge . The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , at the conclusion of the paper , addressed the brethren assembled , congratulating them on the admirable working and present prosperous condition of the Lodge , and concluded , after alluding in complimentary terms to the paper which had just been read , that it should be
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printed for circulation amongst the members of tha Lodge , and a copy lodged in the Provincial archives at Wakefield . A resolution to that effect was adopted , and the Lodge closed .
HUYSHE LODGE , No . 1099 ,
THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on the 8 th inst ., at Home Park , Stoke . The Prov . Grand Warden of Devon attended , and presented the Lodgo with a framed photograph of the Temple , Freemasons' Hall , London , as it appeared after tho fire in May 1883 . On a panel was inscribed : —
" Presented to Lodgo ' Huyshe , ' No . 1099 , Stoke Damorel , by W . Bro . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chaplain 189 ( 70 , 223 , 10 * 71 , 1205 , and 2025 honorary ) , P . P . G . C , and Provincial Junior Grand Warden of Devonshire . November Sth , 1888 . "
Bro . H . W . Pongelly , the W . M . elect , was installed . The installing Officers were Bros . W . A . Staton the retiring W . M ., E . Aitken-Davies , J . Allen , W . H . Gillman , W . T . Walter , all of 1099 . Through the inclement weather thero was not a large attendance of visitors , but the members of the Lodge were well represented . The following
Officers were invested : —Bros . Staton I . P . M ., Spvagne S . W ., Foster J . W ., Panter Treasurer , Allen Secretary , Vanstone S . D ., Page J . D ., Dillon D . C , Symons A . D . C , Penrose O ., Edgcumbe A . O ., Stevens , Fry , Miller , Bird Stewards , Rushbrook Tyler . Bro . Gillman
presented a satisfactory financial report , and a handsome sum from the balance in hand was directed to be applied to the reduction of the debt on the hall . Bro . E . Aitken-Davies was re-elected the representative of the Lodge on the Committee of Petitions , and the Charity Steward for the Devon Educational Fund .
WEST LANCASHIRE LODGE , No . 1403
rpHE annual meeting was held at the Commercial Hotel , Ormskirk , JL on Wednesday , the 24 th ult . The preliminary business of the Lodge having been disposed of , the W . M . elect , Bro . William Newsham , was presented by Bro . Draper P . M ., and the rites and ceremonies efficiently rendered by Bro . Baxondalo P . M ., who was ably assisted by Bro . Walker P . M . The W . M . invested his Officers ,
as follow : —Bros . Mason I . P . M ., Ball S . W ., John Robinson J . W ., Draper P . M . Treasurer , Turner Secretary , Ashcroft S . D ., Goodsou J . D ., Thomas Robinson I . G ., Jackson S ., and Orritfc Tyler . Tho business of the Lodge having been brought to a conclusion , tho brethren sat down to an excellent tea , prepared by Mrs . Blundell .
HADRIAN LODGE , No . 1970
THE installation of Bro . T . D . Marshall took place on the 10 th inst . at the Freemasons' Hall , Ingham-street , South Shields , in tho presence of many Officers and brethren of the Provinces of Durham and Northumberland . Amongst those present were Canon Tristram D . P . G . M . of Durham , Bro . Hudson of Sunderland Secretary , and Bro . Holmes of Newcastle D . P . G . M . Northumberland . The
ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . John Heppol I . P . M . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , Ocean-road , where a banquet was served . Bio ,
T . D . Marshall W . M . presided , and was supported on the right and left by Bro . Tristram and Bro . Holmes respectively . The vice chairs wore occupied by Bro . J . T . Ross S . W . and Bro . J . H . Penney J . W . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
SMITH CHILD LODGE , No . 2064
THE annual festival waa held on Wednesday , the 31 st ult ., in the Town Hall , Tunstall . The ceremony of installing Bro . Watson was performed by Bro . Pedly P . M . P . P . G . Supt . Works , assisted by Bro . Hancock P . P . S . B . The following wero elected Officers for tho ensning year : —Bros . Baimbridge Senior Warden , Howsan Junior
Warden , Proctor Treasurer , Earp Senior Deacon , Booth Junior Deacon , Pedley Director of Ceremonies , Wilkes Inner Guard , Wearing and Sherwin Stewards , Pedley Tyler . The brethren subsequently adjourned to the Sneyd Arms Hotel where the banquet was spread and the usual Masonic toasts honoured .
PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 2069
rnHE installation of this prosperous and popular West Yorkshire JL Lodge took place on Saturday , 10 th inst ., in the presence of a large ancl distinguished gathering of Masons from this and tho adjoining Province . The beautiful Ledge-room in Great Georgestreet was filled , the attendance of Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers being very large , whilst the seven sister Lodges of the town
were fully represented . Bro . Trevor opened his Lodge , being surrounded by his Officers . The routine bnsiness having been despatched , the Depnty Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Smith , accompanied by many Pasfc and Present Provincial Grand Officers , entered , and was sainted . Amongst those present were Bros . Dr .
Smyth , Oxley 495 , Malcolm , Mason , Craig , Buckley , Williamson 521 , Monckman 1018 , Bedford 304 , Stephenson 1648 , Ramsden 439 , Rev . R . Bullock , Coombe , Allison 1042 , Fourness 1211 , Herbert Green , Richardson 1001 , Smithson 1211 , MoGill 1311 , Thrippleton 306 , Townsend 1211 , Priestley 439 , Greaves 289 , Blackburn 1311 ,
Flemming 61 , Gill 264 , Brownfoofc 304 , Rickard 304 , Bream 306 , Youings 1211 , Scriven 1211 , Carter 1042 , Scarth 289 , & c . The distinguished Visitors from the adjoining Province of North and East Yorks included Bros . Tesseyman 57 and Shackles 1511 ( the well-known Masonic numismatist ) . Letters expressing regret at inability to attend were
received from , amongst others , the R . W . Prov . Grand Master Bro . Tew P . G . D . of England , Alderson P . G . Assist . Sec , Kay P . M ., & c . In the course of the evening Bro . Watson received congratulatory telegrams from Bros . Hughan P . G . D . of England , Kelly P . P . G . Master Leicester and Rutland , George Kenning , W . J . Lane , of Torquay , the W . M . and the I . P . M . Quatnor Coronati
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
LODGE OF PROBITY , No . 61 .
ON Sunday , the 4 th inst ., the third jubilee of this Lodge was celebrated at Halifax . The Lodge is one of the oldest in the district , having been established in the year 1738 . Each preceding celebration has been by attendance at the parish church , and tho fame course was adopted on tho present occasion . A large number
of the brethren met at the Freemasons' Hall , St . John ' s-place , those present including the Prov . Grand Master ( Bro . Tew ) , Bro . Henry Smith D . G . M ., Bro . Oxley P . G . Tr ., Bro . F . Fleming W . M . ( Probity ) , the Mayor of Halifax ( Bro . Jas . Booth ) , the ex-Mayor ( Bro . E . Horsfall ) , and a large nnmber of Officers of local and district Lodgea .
The brethren walked in procession to the church , dressed in Masonic costume . The service was a special one , the musical portion having been arranged by Bro . Garland , Mus . Baa , the Organist ; and the hymns included two very old ones found among tho reco-ds of the Lodge , these being set to tunes specially written by Bro . Naylor
( Organist of York Minster ) and Bro . Garland . The preacher was the Very Rev . the Dean of York , who took for his text the words , " In every nation lie that feareth Him and worketh righteousness is accepted of Him . " He pointed out that the ideal of Freemasonry was that contained in the text to " Fear God and work
righteousness ; " be urged members of the Craft to maintain this ideal and to keep the Order free from reproach . We learn that Bro . Herbert Ciossley , a member of the Lodge , is engaged in the very laudable work of collecting the facts and memorabilia relating to the Lodge , and thoy will be published in book form shortly .
JOPPA LODGE , No . 188 .
A MEETING was held at Freemasons Tavern , Gt . Queen-street , on 5 th instant . Bros . M . Lion W . M ., E . Ansell acting S . W ., W . Gardner J . W ., H . Lazarns J . D ., H . Saqui I . G ., L . Lazarus P . M . Sec , J . Lyon Treasurer , Rev . Rocco Chaplain , A . G . Dodson P . M . D . C , Joseph Caskell Tyler ; P . M . ' s Dewsnap , Spiegel , Abrahams , and others : J . Joseph , Siegenbnrg , Thomas , Frantz , Yan Volon ,
Wynman , A . Cohen , A . C . Cohen , N . Lion , Botibol , Smith , Rosenberg , Barrett , Van Praagh , Davis , Phillips , & o . Visitors—Bros . M . Hart P . P . G . D . C . West Lancashire , W . Goodinge J . W . 1818 , Joseph Van Praagh S . D . 1668 , Robert Clark , & c . The Lodge waa opened and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . Charles
Carrooiero , a candidate for initiation , was admitted into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bros . Phillips and Davis were passed . Both ceremonies were ably performed . The Worshipfnl Master , on behalf of tho brethren , presented Brother A . G . Dodaon P . M . with a handsome marble clock , with tho following inscription -.
—" Presented to Brother Dodson P . M . D . C . by tho members of the Joppa Lodge , 188 , as a mark of their approbation for his services as Director of Ceremonies . This recognition of his services was gracefully acknowledged , and after other business Lodge was closed .
ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE . No . 211
THE members of this Lodge held their regular meeting on Tuesday , 13 th instant , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , London . There were present Bros . Alex . Dixon W . M ., Henry Lindfield S . W .-Harry Nash J . W ., Alfred Green P . M . Treasurer , W . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary , P . H . King S . D ., Orlton Cooper I . G ., B . Banks Tyler , P . M . 's F . T . Bennett , Thos . H . Lavers . F . J . Hentsch , W . W . Morgan .
T . H . Pcirce ; W . J . Dyer , J . Withers , H . Green . Visitors—Bros . W . H . Rohrs P . M . 946 , A . Oliver 1669 , W . A . Smith 1669 , J . Cailahill 901 , J . A . Collings Organist 1693 . Loclgo was opened , and the minutes of last meeting having bean read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . George Edmnnd Abseil , and Mr . George John
Copley . Both candidates were proposed by Brother Georgo Cookrell , and seconded by Brother Henry Lindfield S . W . The result was unanimously in favour of the candidates , who were regularly initiated by the Worshipful Master , whose working denoted that ho has every capacity to uphold the prestige
of this excellent Lodgo . After routine work , Lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of one of those modest little suppers , which is now a recognised "feature" of tho proceedings at St . Michael ' s . Au hour or two waa pleasantly spent after the " inner man " had been attended to .
ST . JAMES'S LODGE . 448
TUESDAY , 23 rd ult ., was a red letter day in the history of this Lodge , which met at Halifax , for the purpose of celebrating its jubilee year and the transaction of the regular business of the Lodge . The brethren attended at Freemasons' Hall , St . John ' s-place , at 3 ' 30 p . m ., where about 80 assembled . The ordinary business of
the Lodge was first proceeded with , after which Bro . Austin Roberts read a paper , tracing the history of the Lodge from its formation in the year 1838 to the present time—the origin of the name of the Lodge from the reputed connection of the Order with the erection of the ancient Church of St . James at Thornton , near
Bradford , the various places at which the Lodge had met , the circumstances connected with the erection of the Freemasons' Hall , Halifax , of which it and the Lodge of Probity are joint owners , and other matters of interest connected with the past and present history of the
Lodge . The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , at the conclusion of the paper , addressed the brethren assembled , congratulating them on the admirable working and present prosperous condition of the Lodge , and concluded , after alluding in complimentary terms to the paper which had just been read , that it should be
Notices Of Meetings.
printed for circulation amongst the members of tha Lodge , and a copy lodged in the Provincial archives at Wakefield . A resolution to that effect was adopted , and the Lodge closed .
HUYSHE LODGE , No . 1099 ,
THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on the 8 th inst ., at Home Park , Stoke . The Prov . Grand Warden of Devon attended , and presented the Lodgo with a framed photograph of the Temple , Freemasons' Hall , London , as it appeared after tho fire in May 1883 . On a panel was inscribed : —
" Presented to Lodgo ' Huyshe , ' No . 1099 , Stoke Damorel , by W . Bro . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chaplain 189 ( 70 , 223 , 10 * 71 , 1205 , and 2025 honorary ) , P . P . G . C , and Provincial Junior Grand Warden of Devonshire . November Sth , 1888 . "
Bro . H . W . Pongelly , the W . M . elect , was installed . The installing Officers were Bros . W . A . Staton the retiring W . M ., E . Aitken-Davies , J . Allen , W . H . Gillman , W . T . Walter , all of 1099 . Through the inclement weather thero was not a large attendance of visitors , but the members of the Lodge were well represented . The following
Officers were invested : —Bros . Staton I . P . M ., Spvagne S . W ., Foster J . W ., Panter Treasurer , Allen Secretary , Vanstone S . D ., Page J . D ., Dillon D . C , Symons A . D . C , Penrose O ., Edgcumbe A . O ., Stevens , Fry , Miller , Bird Stewards , Rushbrook Tyler . Bro . Gillman
presented a satisfactory financial report , and a handsome sum from the balance in hand was directed to be applied to the reduction of the debt on the hall . Bro . E . Aitken-Davies was re-elected the representative of the Lodge on the Committee of Petitions , and the Charity Steward for the Devon Educational Fund .
WEST LANCASHIRE LODGE , No . 1403
rpHE annual meeting was held at the Commercial Hotel , Ormskirk , JL on Wednesday , the 24 th ult . The preliminary business of the Lodge having been disposed of , the W . M . elect , Bro . William Newsham , was presented by Bro . Draper P . M ., and the rites and ceremonies efficiently rendered by Bro . Baxondalo P . M ., who was ably assisted by Bro . Walker P . M . The W . M . invested his Officers ,
as follow : —Bros . Mason I . P . M ., Ball S . W ., John Robinson J . W ., Draper P . M . Treasurer , Turner Secretary , Ashcroft S . D ., Goodsou J . D ., Thomas Robinson I . G ., Jackson S ., and Orritfc Tyler . Tho business of the Lodge having been brought to a conclusion , tho brethren sat down to an excellent tea , prepared by Mrs . Blundell .
HADRIAN LODGE , No . 1970
THE installation of Bro . T . D . Marshall took place on the 10 th inst . at the Freemasons' Hall , Ingham-street , South Shields , in tho presence of many Officers and brethren of the Provinces of Durham and Northumberland . Amongst those present were Canon Tristram D . P . G . M . of Durham , Bro . Hudson of Sunderland Secretary , and Bro . Holmes of Newcastle D . P . G . M . Northumberland . The
ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . John Heppol I . P . M . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , Ocean-road , where a banquet was served . Bio ,
T . D . Marshall W . M . presided , and was supported on the right and left by Bro . Tristram and Bro . Holmes respectively . The vice chairs wore occupied by Bro . J . T . Ross S . W . and Bro . J . H . Penney J . W . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
SMITH CHILD LODGE , No . 2064
THE annual festival waa held on Wednesday , the 31 st ult ., in the Town Hall , Tunstall . The ceremony of installing Bro . Watson was performed by Bro . Pedly P . M . P . P . G . Supt . Works , assisted by Bro . Hancock P . P . S . B . The following wero elected Officers for tho ensning year : —Bros . Baimbridge Senior Warden , Howsan Junior
Warden , Proctor Treasurer , Earp Senior Deacon , Booth Junior Deacon , Pedley Director of Ceremonies , Wilkes Inner Guard , Wearing and Sherwin Stewards , Pedley Tyler . The brethren subsequently adjourned to the Sneyd Arms Hotel where the banquet was spread and the usual Masonic toasts honoured .
PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 2069
rnHE installation of this prosperous and popular West Yorkshire JL Lodge took place on Saturday , 10 th inst ., in the presence of a large ancl distinguished gathering of Masons from this and tho adjoining Province . The beautiful Ledge-room in Great Georgestreet was filled , the attendance of Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers being very large , whilst the seven sister Lodges of the town
were fully represented . Bro . Trevor opened his Lodge , being surrounded by his Officers . The routine bnsiness having been despatched , the Depnty Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Smith , accompanied by many Pasfc and Present Provincial Grand Officers , entered , and was sainted . Amongst those present were Bros . Dr .
Smyth , Oxley 495 , Malcolm , Mason , Craig , Buckley , Williamson 521 , Monckman 1018 , Bedford 304 , Stephenson 1648 , Ramsden 439 , Rev . R . Bullock , Coombe , Allison 1042 , Fourness 1211 , Herbert Green , Richardson 1001 , Smithson 1211 , MoGill 1311 , Thrippleton 306 , Townsend 1211 , Priestley 439 , Greaves 289 , Blackburn 1311 ,
Flemming 61 , Gill 264 , Brownfoofc 304 , Rickard 304 , Bream 306 , Youings 1211 , Scriven 1211 , Carter 1042 , Scarth 289 , & c . The distinguished Visitors from the adjoining Province of North and East Yorks included Bros . Tesseyman 57 and Shackles 1511 ( the well-known Masonic numismatist ) . Letters expressing regret at inability to attend were
received from , amongst others , the R . W . Prov . Grand Master Bro . Tew P . G . D . of England , Alderson P . G . Assist . Sec , Kay P . M ., & c . In the course of the evening Bro . Watson received congratulatory telegrams from Bros . Hughan P . G . D . of England , Kelly P . P . G . Master Leicester and Rutland , George Kenning , W . J . Lane , of Torquay , the W . M . and the I . P . M . Quatnor Coronati