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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
BRIGHTON LODGE , No . 426 . THE annual installation meeting of the brethren was held at tbr Royal Pavilion , on the 8 th inst ., when Bro . W . Gill was installed W . M . for the ensuim : year . The W . M . appointed and invested his Officers . Bro . R . Willard the retiring W . M . was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . On the closing of the Lodge
the brethren sat down to a banqnet , at whioh the customary Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured . During the evening a musical programme was sustained by Miss Maud Bond , Bro . H . Dyer , Bro . R . Clowes , Mr . L . Mennich , and Mr . T . Lynes , vocalists ; and Mr . Lewis Mennich , violin solo . Tho duties of accompanist were carried out by Bro . H . S . Gates . A recitation WBB also given by Bro . J . A . Thilthorne .
ST . DAVID'S LODGE , No . 679 . ACCORDING to custom the annnal Festival was held on Tuesday , 1 st March ( St . David ' s Day ) , at the Masonio Hall , Aberdare . There was an excellent attendance of the members of the Craft , and tho Worshipful Master eleot ( Bro . Jolliffo ) was presented by Brother Botting Past Maater The members present were : —Bros . Jones Immediate P . M ., Jolliffe S . W ., Rees J . W ., Howell Secretary , L . N . Williams J . D ., John Williams Organist , Thorney Steward
C . Botting P . M . P . P . G . S ., Hann P . M ., Thomas P . M ., Evan Jones , surgeon , Past Master , Evan Jones Past Master , Abraham Past Master , Phillips P . M ., Rees , Shipton , Osborne , Meredyth , Davies , James , Ambrose , E . Williams , Jas . Phillips , W . Davies , Evans , David Hughes , W . Hughes , Morris , James , Cound , Jones , and Baker Tyler . The Visitors were Bros . Totten , Neylaud 990 , Peirott P . M ., Riohards
Merlin 1578 , W . H . Williams M . M . Bute 9 G 0 , Kine St . Andrew ' s ( Surrey ) , 1046 , Llewelyn Pacific ( San Francisco ) , 136 , Hunt W . M . Talbot , 1323 , Phillips P . M . Salop , 1488 , Nash W . M ., Macdonald S . W ., Berry Dir . of Cers ., Wake , Cohen , D . D . Williams , Thomas , Edwards , Morgan Loyal Cambrian , 110 , Morgan Williams P . P . G . S ., Caradoc , 1573 . After the installation the Master appointed the following Officers for the forthcoming year : —Jolliffe W . M ., T . L .
Jones I . P . M ., Thomas Rees S . W ., Howell J . W ., L . N . Williams Secretary , Johnson Chaplain , Abraham Treasurer , Rees Rees S . D ., Thorney J . D ., Thomas Phillips Dir . of Cers ., Shipton I . G ., Knill and D . Hughes Stewards , Baker Tyler . In the evening a banqnet was held at the Boot Hotel . The chair was occupied by the newlyinstalled W . M ., and the usual toast list was interspersed with a fine selection of music .
TKAFEORD LODGE , No . 1496 ( MOSS SIDE . ) A REGULAR meeting was held at tho Western Hotel , on Monday , the 14 th iustaut , when a strong muster of brethren and Visitors attended , amongst whom woro tho following : —Bros . Blears W . M ., Morris S . W ., Long J . W ., Burslem P . M . Treasurer , Land Secretary , Knight J . D ., David Johnson P . M . D . C , Rensbaw I . G ., P . M . ' s McKellen P . P . G . D ., Gillman P . P . G . D ., Jones P . P . G . S ., Kershaw , and Halliwell ; H . S . Johnson , A . R . Johnson , Yeadon , Hampson , Soanor , Preston ,
and Viokers ; Visitors—Randall , Pass , Wood , Roberts I . G ., Murphy S . W ., and Leicester , of 467 ( Oldham ) , Chaddorton and Broadbent , of 18 G 8 ( Oldham ) , Sanderson 1392 , Rotfcmuyer 317 , Robert Chadwick P . M . 1147 , Towers 281 , Woodward W . M . 1325 , Katty 2231 , Shorrock P . M . 204 , Allin 2231 , and R . R . Lisenden P . M . 317 . The Lodge was opened at 5 ' 30 aud the minutes of the previous meeting read and
confirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Edward Dewsbnry and Walter Lees and announced favourable , after which the brethren adjourned to one of those celebrated teas « , la fourchette for which Mrs . Toulmin the courteous hostess is celebrated . After tea the brethren re-assembled in the Lodge room , Brother McKellen occupying the chair of King Solomon ,
and initiating Mr . Dewsbnry into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Subsequently Mr . Lees had a similar honour conferred upon him by tho Worshipful Master , who presented tbe working tools to both candidates , after which the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . At the social board the health of the Initiates was proposed and heartily drank , both brethreu responding . The health
of Bro . Jones P . M . P . P . G . S ., who h'id been indisposed for a considerable time , wa 3 proposed by Bro . Gillman , who congratulated hir npon hia recovery , and expressed tho pleasure every member o the Lodge felt at seeing him again amongst them . Brother Jones having replied in appropriate terms , tho health of tho visiting
brethren was proposed aud heartily drank , several of tbo nnmber responding . Other toasts , including tho Worshipful Master , thr Officers , & c , ivcro proposed and responded to , a thorongh'ly enjoyable evening being spent-, largely owing to the Oldham brethren . who contributed some capital songs and gleea , which wero well rcn . dered and applauded .
ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE , No . 1589 . rilHE installation moating was held at Anderton ' s Hofcol , Pleat-A street , on Wednesday , 2 " 'W . i nit ., when Bro . Waiter Wellsman completed bis second year of offico aa Master , ho having previously occupied tho chair in 1877 . There was u good attendance o ! Brethren when Lodge was opened . Several candidates bavins boon advanced , Bro Wellsman instilled Bro . Monro ( is Worshipful Master for tho enanine year . Tho following Officers wero invested : Bros , lutes S . Y- ' ., Hunter J . '»\' ., 0 ! -. s low Treasurer , Robinson Secretary ,
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Back 3 . D ., Wellsman jun . J . D ., Rendall I . G ., Farrington D . C . The retiring Master presented the Lodge with a set of Officers' collars , to mark his appreciation of tho support he had received from the members in office during the past year . Bro . Moore W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , then presented to Bro . Wellsman a handsome piece of plate , bearing the following inscription : " Presented to Bro .
Walter Wellsman P . M ., by tho Brethren of St . Dunstan a Lodge , No . 1589 , as a mark of their esteem and regard , and in appreciation of the able manner iu which he discharged , for the second time , the duties of Worshipful Master . " Bro . Wellsman briefly acknowledged tho presentation , and the proceedings terminated , the company adjourning to the banquet .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . ON Wednesday , the 24 th nit ., the brethren , together with their friends , participated in a most successful and enjoyable social function in the form of an evening party in the De Grey Rooms , the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the Educational fund of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire . The arrangements for the gathering , which was originally fixed for and postponed from the
20 th January , on account of the death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , were entrusted to the Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , with the Worshipful Master Bro . W . Storey as Chairman , and those gentlemen performed their duties with the utmost satisfaction toevety-ouo cvmcevwvl . The room was suitably decorated for the
ocoasion , the splendid oak furniture of the Ledge being requisitioned for tho purpose . The entrance hall and staircase were ornamented with ohoice plants supplied by Mr . Key , of Bootham , and were also adorned with the various banners and standards of the Lodge . By a speoial dispensation of the Right Worshipful the Deputy Provincial
Grand Maater , the brethren were allowod to wear Masonio clothing and jewels . A capital floor had beeu prepared for tho dancers , and when the dancing was at its height the scene was a most effective and picturesquo one . Eighty coaples were present . Bros . J . Smith G . A . Chapmnn , and W . Sharp ably officiated as M . C . ' s , A . Aroher ,
and F . II . Vaughan as Stewards , and F . W . Halliwell and J . L . Spetch as Secretaries . Light refreshments were served at intervals during the evening . The proceedings were kept np with great spirit nntil an early hour next morning , and passed off with the greatest enjoyment and pleasure to those present . The music for the dancing was supplied by Mr . Toes' band .
WALLINGTON LODGE , No . 1892 . THE annnal installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thnrsday , at the Public Hall , Carshalton , when a largo nnmber of brethren assombled to witness the interesting ceremony . Tbe meeting was honoured by tho presence of Bro . Colonel G . Noel Money Provincial Grand Master of Surrey , Bro . Frederick West Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and Bro . Lord Victor Seymour Provincial Grand Chaplain . Bro . Frank A . Norton W . M . presided ,
and was supported by hia Officers , and Past Masters Joan G . Horsey , F . Carter P . P . G . D . C , G . 0 . Burry 1347 , J . A . Hill I . P . M . P . G . O ., Fletcher 33 ; A . W . Biilow W . M . 619 , 0 . A . Hardwick W . M . 1347 , Orlton Cooper W . M . 211 , G . S . Horsuail W . M . 1790 , John O'Connell , W . J . Nutting , Chas . Cooke , T . Jeffries , H . T . Byard , G . L . Stafford , J . Tomlto , It . Ryley , F . Page , Jas . Edwards , W . J . Baker , W . C .
Sabin \ C . Chamberlain , T . F . June ? , J . H . Marsh , A . Verdnn , F . W . Whiter . Tho Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting road and confirmed , the installation ceremony was immediately proceeded with , no other business being before the Lodge . Bro . Roland H . Ward having been elected W . M . for the ensuing year , was introduced by Bro . Carter P . M . D . C , and having
answered the nsnal questions , was duly obligated . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Ward was formally inducted into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient . custom . Upon the readmission of tho brethren , the W . M . was sainted in the various degrees , and subsequently invested tbe following Officera : —Broi . Jas . W . Manley S . W ., W . II . Rawson P . M . J . W ., Rev . Lord Victor Seymour
P . P . G . C , Reotor of Carshalton , Chaplain , John G . Horaey P . P . G . D . C . Treasnrer , William Pile P . M . P . P . G . St . B . Secretary , A . H . Salter S . D ., Jame * Andrews J . D ., Francis Carter P . P . A . D . C D . C , H . Marsh I . G ., W . Havwood Steward , J . I . Whiter Organist , W . J . Baker Asst . Steward , Rowley Tyler . Tho addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and Brethren wero admirably delivered by the I . P . Master . The
W . M ., in iuvosting Bro . Norton with the P . M . 's jewel , remarked that no previous Master had better deserved the honour , for he had not only relieved tho Lodge from its indebtedness , bat had left a snbst . 'tntial balance to hia successor . Bro . Norton , in response , said that ho should regard the jewel as a teatimonial from tbo brethren that ho bad dono his duty . The resignation of two brethren was
accepted , with regret , and tho Lodgo was closed in perfect harmony . Tho banqnet waa held at the Greyhound Hotel , and refleoted credit upon Bro . Verdun , being admirably served and much appreciated . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , tho P . G . Master expressed tbo pleaanro he felt at his first visit to the Wellington Lodge , and said that in no Lodge had
ha siecn tho work battor or more perfectly carried out . Bro . Fred . West D . P . G . M . Raid ho was glad to neo another Master added to the roll of tho province , and complimented tho brethren on the manner in which the work had been performed . Ho was sure that all would wcrk well together for the credit of the Lodge , and was
pleased to see tho Lodge so well represented in Provincial honours . Tbe P . G . Mr . 3 tsr in eulogistic terms proposed the health of the new W . M ., who , in reply , said that Freemasonry was cot a thing to be played with ; if a man were a good Mason he must bo a good man . He would try to do his dnty to the best of his ability , and hoped to obtain tho appreciation of the brethren . In roply to the toast of his
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
BRIGHTON LODGE , No . 426 . THE annual installation meeting of the brethren was held at tbr Royal Pavilion , on the 8 th inst ., when Bro . W . Gill was installed W . M . for the ensuim : year . The W . M . appointed and invested his Officers . Bro . R . Willard the retiring W . M . was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . On the closing of the Lodge
the brethren sat down to a banqnet , at whioh the customary Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured . During the evening a musical programme was sustained by Miss Maud Bond , Bro . H . Dyer , Bro . R . Clowes , Mr . L . Mennich , and Mr . T . Lynes , vocalists ; and Mr . Lewis Mennich , violin solo . Tho duties of accompanist were carried out by Bro . H . S . Gates . A recitation WBB also given by Bro . J . A . Thilthorne .
ST . DAVID'S LODGE , No . 679 . ACCORDING to custom the annnal Festival was held on Tuesday , 1 st March ( St . David ' s Day ) , at the Masonio Hall , Aberdare . There was an excellent attendance of the members of the Craft , and tho Worshipful Master eleot ( Bro . Jolliffo ) was presented by Brother Botting Past Maater The members present were : —Bros . Jones Immediate P . M ., Jolliffe S . W ., Rees J . W ., Howell Secretary , L . N . Williams J . D ., John Williams Organist , Thorney Steward
C . Botting P . M . P . P . G . S ., Hann P . M ., Thomas P . M ., Evan Jones , surgeon , Past Master , Evan Jones Past Master , Abraham Past Master , Phillips P . M ., Rees , Shipton , Osborne , Meredyth , Davies , James , Ambrose , E . Williams , Jas . Phillips , W . Davies , Evans , David Hughes , W . Hughes , Morris , James , Cound , Jones , and Baker Tyler . The Visitors were Bros . Totten , Neylaud 990 , Peirott P . M ., Riohards
Merlin 1578 , W . H . Williams M . M . Bute 9 G 0 , Kine St . Andrew ' s ( Surrey ) , 1046 , Llewelyn Pacific ( San Francisco ) , 136 , Hunt W . M . Talbot , 1323 , Phillips P . M . Salop , 1488 , Nash W . M ., Macdonald S . W ., Berry Dir . of Cers ., Wake , Cohen , D . D . Williams , Thomas , Edwards , Morgan Loyal Cambrian , 110 , Morgan Williams P . P . G . S ., Caradoc , 1573 . After the installation the Master appointed the following Officers for the forthcoming year : —Jolliffe W . M ., T . L .
Jones I . P . M ., Thomas Rees S . W ., Howell J . W ., L . N . Williams Secretary , Johnson Chaplain , Abraham Treasurer , Rees Rees S . D ., Thorney J . D ., Thomas Phillips Dir . of Cers ., Shipton I . G ., Knill and D . Hughes Stewards , Baker Tyler . In the evening a banqnet was held at the Boot Hotel . The chair was occupied by the newlyinstalled W . M ., and the usual toast list was interspersed with a fine selection of music .
TKAFEORD LODGE , No . 1496 ( MOSS SIDE . ) A REGULAR meeting was held at tho Western Hotel , on Monday , the 14 th iustaut , when a strong muster of brethren and Visitors attended , amongst whom woro tho following : —Bros . Blears W . M ., Morris S . W ., Long J . W ., Burslem P . M . Treasurer , Land Secretary , Knight J . D ., David Johnson P . M . D . C , Rensbaw I . G ., P . M . ' s McKellen P . P . G . D ., Gillman P . P . G . D ., Jones P . P . G . S ., Kershaw , and Halliwell ; H . S . Johnson , A . R . Johnson , Yeadon , Hampson , Soanor , Preston ,
and Viokers ; Visitors—Randall , Pass , Wood , Roberts I . G ., Murphy S . W ., and Leicester , of 467 ( Oldham ) , Chaddorton and Broadbent , of 18 G 8 ( Oldham ) , Sanderson 1392 , Rotfcmuyer 317 , Robert Chadwick P . M . 1147 , Towers 281 , Woodward W . M . 1325 , Katty 2231 , Shorrock P . M . 204 , Allin 2231 , and R . R . Lisenden P . M . 317 . The Lodge was opened at 5 ' 30 aud the minutes of the previous meeting read and
confirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Edward Dewsbnry and Walter Lees and announced favourable , after which the brethren adjourned to one of those celebrated teas « , la fourchette for which Mrs . Toulmin the courteous hostess is celebrated . After tea the brethren re-assembled in the Lodge room , Brother McKellen occupying the chair of King Solomon ,
and initiating Mr . Dewsbnry into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Subsequently Mr . Lees had a similar honour conferred upon him by tho Worshipful Master , who presented tbe working tools to both candidates , after which the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . At the social board the health of the Initiates was proposed and heartily drank , both brethreu responding . The health
of Bro . Jones P . M . P . P . G . S ., who h'id been indisposed for a considerable time , wa 3 proposed by Bro . Gillman , who congratulated hir npon hia recovery , and expressed tho pleasure every member o the Lodge felt at seeing him again amongst them . Brother Jones having replied in appropriate terms , tho health of tho visiting
brethren was proposed aud heartily drank , several of tbo nnmber responding . Other toasts , including tho Worshipful Master , thr Officers , & c , ivcro proposed and responded to , a thorongh'ly enjoyable evening being spent-, largely owing to the Oldham brethren . who contributed some capital songs and gleea , which wero well rcn . dered and applauded .
ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE , No . 1589 . rilHE installation moating was held at Anderton ' s Hofcol , Pleat-A street , on Wednesday , 2 " 'W . i nit ., when Bro . Waiter Wellsman completed bis second year of offico aa Master , ho having previously occupied tho chair in 1877 . There was u good attendance o ! Brethren when Lodge was opened . Several candidates bavins boon advanced , Bro Wellsman instilled Bro . Monro ( is Worshipful Master for tho enanine year . Tho following Officers wero invested : Bros , lutes S . Y- ' ., Hunter J . '»\' ., 0 ! -. s low Treasurer , Robinson Secretary ,
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Back 3 . D ., Wellsman jun . J . D ., Rendall I . G ., Farrington D . C . The retiring Master presented the Lodge with a set of Officers' collars , to mark his appreciation of tho support he had received from the members in office during the past year . Bro . Moore W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , then presented to Bro . Wellsman a handsome piece of plate , bearing the following inscription : " Presented to Bro .
Walter Wellsman P . M ., by tho Brethren of St . Dunstan a Lodge , No . 1589 , as a mark of their esteem and regard , and in appreciation of the able manner iu which he discharged , for the second time , the duties of Worshipful Master . " Bro . Wellsman briefly acknowledged tho presentation , and the proceedings terminated , the company adjourning to the banquet .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . ON Wednesday , the 24 th nit ., the brethren , together with their friends , participated in a most successful and enjoyable social function in the form of an evening party in the De Grey Rooms , the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the Educational fund of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire . The arrangements for the gathering , which was originally fixed for and postponed from the
20 th January , on account of the death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , were entrusted to the Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , with the Worshipful Master Bro . W . Storey as Chairman , and those gentlemen performed their duties with the utmost satisfaction toevety-ouo cvmcevwvl . The room was suitably decorated for the
ocoasion , the splendid oak furniture of the Ledge being requisitioned for tho purpose . The entrance hall and staircase were ornamented with ohoice plants supplied by Mr . Key , of Bootham , and were also adorned with the various banners and standards of the Lodge . By a speoial dispensation of the Right Worshipful the Deputy Provincial
Grand Maater , the brethren were allowod to wear Masonio clothing and jewels . A capital floor had beeu prepared for tho dancers , and when the dancing was at its height the scene was a most effective and picturesquo one . Eighty coaples were present . Bros . J . Smith G . A . Chapmnn , and W . Sharp ably officiated as M . C . ' s , A . Aroher ,
and F . II . Vaughan as Stewards , and F . W . Halliwell and J . L . Spetch as Secretaries . Light refreshments were served at intervals during the evening . The proceedings were kept np with great spirit nntil an early hour next morning , and passed off with the greatest enjoyment and pleasure to those present . The music for the dancing was supplied by Mr . Toes' band .
WALLINGTON LODGE , No . 1892 . THE annnal installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thnrsday , at the Public Hall , Carshalton , when a largo nnmber of brethren assombled to witness the interesting ceremony . Tbe meeting was honoured by tho presence of Bro . Colonel G . Noel Money Provincial Grand Master of Surrey , Bro . Frederick West Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and Bro . Lord Victor Seymour Provincial Grand Chaplain . Bro . Frank A . Norton W . M . presided ,
and was supported by hia Officers , and Past Masters Joan G . Horsey , F . Carter P . P . G . D . C , G . 0 . Burry 1347 , J . A . Hill I . P . M . P . G . O ., Fletcher 33 ; A . W . Biilow W . M . 619 , 0 . A . Hardwick W . M . 1347 , Orlton Cooper W . M . 211 , G . S . Horsuail W . M . 1790 , John O'Connell , W . J . Nutting , Chas . Cooke , T . Jeffries , H . T . Byard , G . L . Stafford , J . Tomlto , It . Ryley , F . Page , Jas . Edwards , W . J . Baker , W . C .
Sabin \ C . Chamberlain , T . F . June ? , J . H . Marsh , A . Verdnn , F . W . Whiter . Tho Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting road and confirmed , the installation ceremony was immediately proceeded with , no other business being before the Lodge . Bro . Roland H . Ward having been elected W . M . for the ensuing year , was introduced by Bro . Carter P . M . D . C , and having
answered the nsnal questions , was duly obligated . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Ward was formally inducted into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient . custom . Upon the readmission of tho brethren , the W . M . was sainted in the various degrees , and subsequently invested tbe following Officera : —Broi . Jas . W . Manley S . W ., W . II . Rawson P . M . J . W ., Rev . Lord Victor Seymour
P . P . G . C , Reotor of Carshalton , Chaplain , John G . Horaey P . P . G . D . C . Treasnrer , William Pile P . M . P . P . G . St . B . Secretary , A . H . Salter S . D ., Jame * Andrews J . D ., Francis Carter P . P . A . D . C D . C , H . Marsh I . G ., W . Havwood Steward , J . I . Whiter Organist , W . J . Baker Asst . Steward , Rowley Tyler . Tho addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and Brethren wero admirably delivered by the I . P . Master . The
W . M ., in iuvosting Bro . Norton with the P . M . 's jewel , remarked that no previous Master had better deserved the honour , for he had not only relieved tho Lodge from its indebtedness , bat had left a snbst . 'tntial balance to hia successor . Bro . Norton , in response , said that ho should regard the jewel as a teatimonial from tbo brethren that ho bad dono his duty . The resignation of two brethren was
accepted , with regret , and tho Lodgo was closed in perfect harmony . Tho banqnet waa held at the Greyhound Hotel , and refleoted credit upon Bro . Verdun , being admirably served and much appreciated . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , tho P . G . Master expressed tbo pleaanro he felt at his first visit to the Wellington Lodge , and said that in no Lodge had
ha siecn tho work battor or more perfectly carried out . Bro . Fred . West D . P . G . M . Raid ho was glad to neo another Master added to the roll of tho province , and complimented tho brethren on the manner in which the work had been performed . Ho was sure that all would wcrk well together for the credit of the Lodge , and was
pleased to see tho Lodge so well represented in Provincial honours . Tbe P . G . Mr . 3 tsr in eulogistic terms proposed the health of the new W . M ., who , in reply , said that Freemasonry was cot a thing to be played with ; if a man were a good Mason he must bo a good man . He would try to do his dnty to the best of his ability , and hoped to obtain tho appreciation of the brethren . In roply to the toast of his