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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

—o : — CALEDONIAN LODGE , No . 204 ( MANCHESTER )

A REGULAR meeting took place in the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the Sth inst . Present—Broa . Duckworth W . M ., Bramwell J . W ., Rev . P . Hains Chaplain , Roberta P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Treasurer , Clitfe P . M . Secretary , Bretey J . D ., Etdersbaw P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Maxfield P . M . 1957 P . P . G . Org . Organist ; P . M . ' a Thomas , Guthrie , Ay land , Sawer , Mil look , Hill ; Bros . Orrell , Armstrong , Bean .

ford . Challender , Lockwood , Gregory , Hinohliff , Month , Guest , Assbeton Stanley and Arthur Stanley . Visitors—Ingham W . M . 2144 , Bowen P . M . 2144 P . P . G . A . P ., Jenkins 644 , 999 P . P . G . S word Bearer , Lowndes 999 , 1045 P . P . G . P . Cheshire , Byrom 1045 , Bardsley 993 , Glenney 1957 , Bardsley P . M . 322 P . P . G . SwordBearer Cheshire , Goulding J . W .

2144 , Satcliffe and Durovelle P . M . 152 , 2156 P . P . G . S . Lodge was opened in the usual manner at six o ' clock , and the minutes of proviona meeting read and confirmed . The only bnsiness waa to pass Bro . Challender to the second degree , whioh ceremony waa performed by Bro . Thomas in that finished manner which ia so well known by the brethren in Manchester .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211

THE last meeting of the present session took place on Tnesday evening , at the Albion Hotel , Aldersgate Street , when the W . M . Bro . P . J . King presided , assisted by Bros . Orlton Cooper S . W ., W . Kirkland J . W ., Harry Nash I . P . M ., Past Mast \» Alfred Green , Wm . Radcliffe , Usher Back ; Cockerell I . G ., G . J . Copley , G . E . Absel ) , Kingston , Usher . There was no particular business before the

Lodge , but the meeting waa marked by a pleasing incident that deserves to be recorded . Some time since Bro . RadolifTe came across a fine steel engraving of H . R . H . the Dnke of Sussex , clad in full Masonio regalia as the M . W . Grand Master of England . Although in a somewhat dilapidated condition it was discovered to

be an artist ' s first proof , and dated 1833 ; but what made it more interesting to the brethren was the fact of an endorsement on tho picture , stating that it belonged to Bro . Peter Gilkes , who was a Past Master of St . Michael ' s Lodge , and a most distingnished Mason . Bro . Radcliffe had the engraving cleaned , renovated and placed in a new gilt frame , and requested its acceptance by the brethren , so that it might form part of the Lodge furniture . On the proposition of Bro . Cooper , seconded by Bro . Cockerell , the picture was accepted ,

and the thanks of the Lodge voted to Bro . RadoliiTo for his presentation . It was also decided that a tablet recording tho fact should bo attached to the frame . The brethren subsequently adjourned to supper , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .

DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 8 G 0 . THE installation meeting was held on Thursday , tho 9 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , under the presidency of Bro . Frederick Richardson , the Master of the past year . The usual

preliminaries having boon observed , the Lodge was advanced to the third degree , when Bros . J . W . Loveridge , A . Loveridge , and Busby were raised . Bro . Bonn was subsequently passed , and two gentlemen , Mr . N . T . 11 . Shepherd and Mr . J . Parison , wero initiated into the

Order . Tho installation of Bro . Charles Winterton as Master for the ensuing year was tho next business , and at its conclusion the following were invested as tbe Assistant Officers : —Bros . Ames S . W ., Poole J . W ., Burleton P . M . Treasurer , Baron Secretary , Glass S . D ., D'Ardonno J . D ., Stockwin I . G ., Christian P . M . Dir . of Cors ., Dodson and Robinson Stewards , Harper Organist , Marsh Tyler . After the

transaction of some other business , the Lodge was closed , and the members , with a largo number of visitors , repaired to the banquet , which was presided over by the new Master . After the usual Loyal toasts , tho Master submitted that of the Grand Officers , coupling with it the sister Grand Lodges of the United States and Canada , and calling npon Bro . Hayes Past District Grand Master Sth District ,

New York , to respond . He , in the course of bis remarks , pointed out that the desire of Freemasons should be to emulate each other in good works . No contention should ever arise in their midst , save that associated with friendly rivalry . Comparing the two systems of Freemasonry , as practised in England and America , he said there was much to commend and much to criticise in each . The Charities

of England were tbe admiration of the world ; while in America , until very recently , they had little or nothing of organisation for relief to point to . In New York they were busily engaged trying to remedy this state of affairs , and one of his duties while in London was to try and induce the English Grand Secretary to travel to New York and lay the foundation-stone of a home for distressed members

of the Craft , as the American Craftsmen thought so distingnished an Englishman could tell them much they ought to know , and by whioh they would profit . He regretted Colonel Shadwell Gierke was not able to accede to their desire in this respect , bat he had learnt muoh during his visit to England which would be of service on his return . The speaker referred to various matters concerning the internal

management of private Lodges , and tendered hearty thanks for the toast . Bro . Richardson I . P . M . proposed the toast of the newlyinstalled ruler of the Lodge , who , he said , had long shown his capabilities as an Officer of the Lodge , and would , he was convinced , conduct the affairs during the year in a thoroughly satisfactory manner . The Worshipfnl Master tendered his thanks for the toast .

He hoped the members would overlook the many shortcomings of whioh he should be guilty in the management of the Lodge , and trusted his efforts to carry out his duties would be so satisfactory as to win their approval . His desire was to emulate the example of his predecessors , but whether he should be successful the future alone oould prove . He next proposed the health of

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hia predecessor in the chair , Brother F . Richardson , who , he said , had ably performed the work of the Lodge during his term of office , and had won the regard of the members during hia long association with the Lodge . He had muoh pleasure in presenting to the I . P . M . the jewel voted by the Lodge , and hoped he wonld be among them for many years , in improved health , to wear

it . With the toast was also coupled the health of Bro . Jenkins , the Installing Master of the day , whose efforts in the Lodge were a far more eloquent tribute to his ability than any words the Master could utt er . Bro . Richardson suitably acknowledged the toast and the presentation , and Bro . Jenkins expressed the pleasure he had experienced iu working the ceremony of the day . He regretted that

ill . health had prevented the outgoing Master officiating , but waa pleased in having had an opportunity of showing his desire to assist in the work of the Lodge . The toast of " The Initiates " was next submitted , the Master dilating on the importance of having new members introduced into the Lodges , and tendering a hearty welcome to the two gentlemen admitted that day . He spoke of Bro .

Shepherd as a visitor among them from the West Coast of Africa , who had honoured the Dalhousie Lodge by expressing a desire to join its ranks . He hoped he would never regret having done so , but would take back to his far-away home pleasing recollections of his first experiences of Freemasonry , and a desire to learn more of its mystic teachings . Their other

initiate was also well recommended and waa equally welcome . Bro . Shepherd tendered his sincere thanks for the honour conferred on him that day . He had long desired to join the ranks of Freemasonry , and he had intended to do so on the occasion of his last visit to London , bnt urgent business had called him back to Africa , and he had had to wait until the present . His experience of Englishmen in England

was very gratifying , bub he could not help expressing the opinion that the Englishmen sent out to Africa to represent England were a disgrace to the country . Ho should strive to prove himself a good Mason , and hoped to fully justify the kind treatment he had received from the members of the Dalhousie Lodge that cfay . Bro . Parisou also replied , and then the Master gave the toast of the Visitors .

Several of the guests acknowledged the toast , whioh was followed by that of the I ' ast Masters , for whom Bro . Dodson responded , expressing the willingness they all felt to assist in the proper management of the Lodge , and their desire to see it continue on its prosperous career . He took the opportunity of presenting to Bro . Richardson a

second jewel , which had been subscribed for by a few of his more intimate friends in the Lodge as a further mark of their appreciation for what he had done . The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , also that of the Officers was given , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a conclusion .

ST . DAVID'S LODGE , No . 1147 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting was held in the Freemasons' Hall , on -OL Thursday , the 9 th inst . Present : Bros . Dunkerley VV . M ., Roberts S . W ., Olney J . W ., Davies P . M . Treas ., Dalglish P . M . Secy ., Peel P . M . P . P . G . J . D . S . D ., Hunter J . D ., Howard I . G ., Past Masters Fairweather , Taylor , Chadwick , Wren , and Gibson , Bros . Smith , Cunningham , Kinlocb , Bennett , Baxendale , and Locke . Visitors : Littler

P . M . 1730 P . P . G . ? . W . L ., Hancock P . M . 992 P . P . G . S . B ., Morrison 1375 , Sharpies 2357 , Wrigley P . M . 815 , Lloyd P . M . 1730 , Cheetham P . M . 993 P . P . G . D ., Williams P . M . 325 P . P . G . Sup . Works , Chesworth P . M . 317 , Rathbone P . M . 581 , Bowers W . M . 1730 , French 1730 , Land Secretary 1496 , Swindells 1730 , and Lisenden P . M . 317 ( FREE - MASON ' S CHRONICLE ) . The brethren met shortly after six o'clock ,

and opened tho Lodge iu due form , after whioh the minutes of tbe previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Alfred Dunkerley , father of the Worshipful Master , and being announced favourable , he was initiated by his son into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry amidst considerable interest . There have been several cases of fathers initiating their sons , but in the

experience of all present on this auspicious occasion no instance of the reverse side of the picture had ever occurred . Tbe ceremony was performed in a careful and impressive manner by Bro . Dunkerley , and produced an obvious effect on the candidate . Prior to the Lodgo closing , Bros . Cheetham and Williams expounded the scheme , several times alluded to in this journal , for extending the benefits of the East

Lancashire Systematic Institution . Some further Lodge business was discussed , and when concluded hearty good wishes were expressed by the numerous visitors , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 8 ' 30 . After supper the usual toast list was proceeded with , and the health of the initiate proposed in eulogistic terms by Bro . Robert Chadwick P . M . Bro . W , Howard sang the E . A .

song , the refrain of whioh was taken up with great gusto by tbe brethren . In a humorous speech , Bro . Dunkerley expressed the pleasure he felt at becoming a member of the Craft , and particularly of the St . David's Lodge , over whioh his son presided . He had wished for a length of time to become allied to the Fraternity , but owing to certain circumstances had postponed his intention until

now . At the time his son avowed a desire to join the Oraft , he advised him by all means to do so , and from the manner he had been received by his numerous Masonic friends , and the high opinion formed of him by members of his Lodge , who had elected him to preside over them , he ( the initiate ) thought he could not do better than follow in his son ' s footsteps and become a Mason . He had been

given to understand that whoever initiated another into Freemasonry was bis father , and that being the case it now appeared that his son was also his father . He felt very pleased at the reception he had had , and assured the brethren that he had no idea how beautiful and solemn the ceremony was ; he had been much impressed with it , and

if anything could possibly increase the already existing affection between his son and himself it was this new relationship of Freemasonry . Iu response to the toast of " The Visitors , " several of their number replied , and expressed the very great pleasure it had given them to witness so unique a ceremony as had been performed that evening and the careful and painstaking manner in whioh every