Notices Of Meetings.

qualities and peculiarities of most of the Past Masters of the Lodge , aad caused much merriment . Bros . Stewart 1140 , Beevor 1140 , Robert Dottie 1161 , John Allen 2231 , R . R . Liseuden , and E . Ireland enlivened the intervals between the toasts with some capital songs aud recitations , that were much appreciated . Bros . F . Pugh , T . M . Feruoley , and B . Hopkinson alternately presided at the piano .

TEMPLE LODGE , No . 1094 . ON the 9 th inst . the members celebrated the beginning of their twenty-fifth year by installing the new W . M . The Lodge has had a most prosperous time under the guidance of the retiring W . M . Bro . W . Pye , who leaves the chair with a handsome balance to the credit of 1094 . The W . M . elect Bro . Geo . Alexander S . W . was preseated by Bros . Dr . Kellet Smith and Dr . Johnson , and the

installation ceremony was excellently rendered by the retiring W . M ., assisted by Bro . Dr . Smith , after whioh the following Officers were appointed : —Bros . W . Pye I . P . M ., A . J . Lett S . W ., W . Sutherland J . W ., H . B . J- > nfH P . M . Treasurer ( ro-oleoted ; , J . Alexander P . M . Secretary ( rt-appointed ) , W . S . Dodson S . D ., J . R . DayJ . D ., 0 .

Knowles I . G ., R . R . Martin P . M . Dir . of Cers ., C . Scott S . S ., R . 0 . Yellaud jun . J . S ., and J . Wylie A . S . Bro . P . Ball was re-elected Tyler , for the twenty-fifth time . Before the Lodge closed a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Pye , on behalf of the Lodge , and suitably acknowledged . The dinner was catered for in a very satisfactory manner by Bro . Casey , and during the subsequent

proceedings a valuable and chaste silver tea and coffee service was given , on behalf of the members , to the I . P . M ., in trust for Mrs . Pye , as a recognition of his unusually successful government of the Lodge during the past year . A capital musical programme was admirably rendered by Bros . Kirkham , E . Edwards , J . Heginbofcham , N . F . Burt , T . Shaw , A . Neighbour , and H . Whittingham .

PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 2068 . THE last regular meeting of this Lodge , whioh took place afc Leeds , on the 11 th instant , was a most successful function . The W . M . Bro . Chas . Middleton occupied the chair of K . S .. and ho was

supported by Bros . Fretwell S . W ., Atkinson J . W ., Abbott Secretary , Trevor P . M . D . C , Bntterworth S . D ., Bailey J . D ., Smithson I . G ., Blaine Abbott Assistant Secretary , Dr . Smyth P . G . Chapla ' n , Charles Mason P . P . G . Treasurer , and others . The visiting brethren included

several members of Leeds Lodges , and also Bro . J . W . Mason I . P . M . Princo Alfred , No . 956 , Pietermaritzburgh , Natal . The tracing boards in the two degrees were given by Bros . Dr . Smyth and C . H . Mason respectively . When hearty good wishes had been exchanged Bro . Tudor Trevor called attention to the presence of Bro . J . W . Mason , of the Province of Natal , and said how heartily they would all join in

welcoming their distinguished colonial brother . Bro . Middleton , in endorsing Bro . Trevor ' s remarks , moved a formal vote of welcome , assuring Bro . Mason that it was a source of gratification to all that he had found himself in a position to visit Lodge Prudence , and all hoped that his sfciy in England might be a happy one , and that his health might be completely restored . Bro . Dr . Smyth seconded , and

tho resolution was carried with acclamation . Bro . Mason , in the course of a fitting reply , said how pleased he was to make tho acquaintance of those present . He had heard of Lodge Prudence in Natnl , and had read with pleasure tho reports of its meetings which had appeared in the Masonic journals . Especially had he been struck with an address delivered by Bro . C . L . Mason , and not only his own

Lodgo , but tho Durban Lodgo , had perused it with interest and profit . Speaking of his own Lodgo , ho said it numbered 65 members , and its average attendance lust year was 31 . Dating the year he was W . M . —last year—thoy held 18 meetings , had 16 initiations , 17 passings , and 18 raisings—a fair amount of work . He wore on his breast

a handsome jewel presented by his Lodge , and he was proud to wear it . He had a telegram that at the last meeting of his Lodge they initiated 2 Wesleyan Ministers , rather an unusual thing in the Colonies . He assured all present that he deeply appreciated all that he hud seen iu tho Lodgo , and be should not forget to carry back homo a report of the fraternal feelin he had observed .

WILBERFORCE LODGE , No . 2134 . fpHE installation of Bro . T . B . Redfearn as Worshipful Master J- took place in the Mtisonic Hall , St . Luke-street , Hull , on the 8 h inst . The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of members

of the Lodge , and nlso by visitors from the sister Lodges in Hull and district . The Installing Master was Bro . J . Mackail , and the procot dings throughout were characterised by marked success . After being inducted in King Solomon ' s chair , the new W . M . invested

tho following as his Officers for tbe next twelve months : —Bros . T . T . Duvis I . P . M . and Lf cturo Master , J . L . Turner Senior Warden nnd Treasnrer Benevolent Fund , Geo . Leigh Junior Warden , J . ( Strickland Chaplain , W . D . Key worth P . M . Almoner , T . Heaton Haller Secretary , A . Spring S . D ., U . Tiplady J . D ., R .-L . Kemplay Dir . of Cars ., N . King Organist , G . C . Curtois I . G ., W . Harrieou Htoward , J . T . Belt , R . Burn , H . Fdldroin and F . D . Barrett Assist . Skwards , W . Gillett Tyler . A banquet followed .

ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE , No . 2191 . V MEETING of this popular Lodge was held on Tuesday last , at the Criterion , Piccadilly . There were pro ^ ent Bro * . Freder o ' c Kedge W . M ., Adolphus Clark I . P . M ., J . J . Woolley P . M . ns S . W .,

J . B . Gnovo as J . W ., John B . humming lroas ., liuurge Reynolds Sec , Walter Hancock S . D ., George H . Reynolds J . D ., . Taiti . js Woodward D . C , T . C . Seary as Organist , Harris and Jack-won Stewards , and R .

Potter Tvler . AmoogsG tho Visitors were Reus . W . G . NUtage I . P . M . 771 , Aug . Cogliati 1559 , C . T . Hills 15 , C . Foan S . D . 16 4 , K . I ' . Day W . M . 771 , Ph . Bernard 9 , T . C . S .-ary Organist 1987 , T . lln . lhon 2331 , W . Ball 45 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , R . N . Oakmun jun . ( Mass . U . S . A . ) , P . L . Warner 19 is 7 , A . Hamilton 917 , A . L .

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Butler 1614 , J . R . Perks 205 , W . L . Croft 771 , W . Nororosa 1505 , A . R . Temple 1614 , F . W . Noakes J . D . 2148 , & o . After Lodge had been formally opened , the minutes of the meeting held on the 15 th October 1819 were read and confirmed . The Treasurer ' s report was received and adopted , and then Bro . Webster Norcross , of 1505 , had the degree of Fellow Craft conferred upon him by the courtesy

of the W . M . Tho ballot was then takes for two candidates for initiation , viz .: —Mr . George Thomas Atkinson , proposed by Brother J . J . Woolley J . W ., seconded by Brother George Reynolds Secretary ; and Mr . Frautz Johau Hansen , proposed by Bro . H . F . Desseu seconded by Bro . G . Reynolds Secretary . In each case fche result was in favour of the candidates , who were regularly introduced and

initiated . Bros . Henry Vilain and Henry Bagge were then raised , and after other business Lodge was closed . The work of the evening was admirably carried out by Brother Kedge , who we regret to say was not quiet up to his normal state of health . Messrs . Spiers and Pond Limited " supplied a capital banquet , over whioh Brother Kedge most genially presided , Bro . Bettini superintended the service .

The Loyal toasts having been disposed of , the Master gave what he said was a toast peculiar to the Anglo-American Lodge , having been first iutroduced in it by Bro . Braokstone Baker , and since then regularly honoured ; it was the Sister Grand Lodges of the United States of America and the Dominion of Canada . He considered it a toasfc particularly fitting in their Anglo-American Lodge , which waa

established for the purpose of entertaining American Masons on this side of the water . At past meetings of the Lodge they had had many distinguished Masons from the United States , and they had among them that night a distinguished American Grand Officer—who , he might say , was heartily welcome—in the person of Bro . Oaktnan , a Past District Grand Master of Massachusetts . Bro . Oakman , iu

replying to the toast said , a Yankee did not feel very much at home ou his legs , especially after having sat down to dinner at an English table . He could but thank them most heartily for the pleasure he had experi . enced in being present that evening . In America they did their work on quite different lines to what he had witnessed that day in the Anglo-American Lodge , but he was pleased to see that neither of

them lost sight of the landmarks that united Freemasons all the world over . There might be divergences in the method of conduct , ing the work , but the basis on whioh the two systems were established was substantially the same . No doubt fcho same applied to Masonry all the world over . He had received his various degrees in the State of Alabama , and he had always thought there was no

Masonry like the system practised there . Since then he had joined other jurisdictions , and was at present associated with thafc of Massachusetts , where , if he might say it , there was one point they specially prided themselves upon ; that was a careful observance of the ritual and ceremonies of the Order . They held annual exemplifications of the work and ritual iu the several degrees , aud a year since had

decided to make thoir Graud Lecturer a paid official , whose duty it waa to go from one Ledge to another and correct any slight divergences . He was sure it would give those present greafc pleasure to see the work as performed in the Stales , and he hoped ifc would be his pleasure to meet some of them there . He could assure them they would gefc a hearty welcome from their

American brethren , who would make no difficulty of entertaining them , even if they all went afc one time . Ii conclusion he might add a few words , taken from their Lclgo teachings , and impress ou them that it was in vain to attempt the vindication of their most excellent Institution if their actions belied their teachings . Thoy should remember thoy were the associated friends of humanity , and

that Charity and its kindliest exercise shonld be their largest consideration . If they had any true love for Freemasonry , and if they had afc heart any respt .-t for the Institution , they should bo afc all times careful to act as true Masons . Bro . Adolphus Clark proposed the health of the W . M . It was very difficult to know what to say in that assembly in praise of Bro . Kedgo . Ho was

well known aud respected by every member of tbe Lodge , and had carried out the duties connected with the office of Master iu au excjlleut manner during the poikl ho had t .: cupiod tho chair . Seldom had tho work of Freemasonry been bet ' er parformed than had been the case in their Lodge that day . Bro . Clark impressed on the m ' nor Officers and brethren the necessity of helping the

Masl 3 T to uphold his position , and felt that if all combined things would prove most successful under tho oipable rulo of Bro . Kedge . Tbe Master tendered his thanks , not only for the kind way in which he had been received that diiy , but for the hearty greetings he always met in the Lcdgo . He had endeavoured to perform the duties of his office to the best of his ability during tho time he had

been Master , and should strive fearlessly to complete the work that had been entrusted to him . The toasfc of fche Initiates was next proposed . The Ledge had been particularly favoured in regard to now members since its establishment , both in point of number and quality , and he felt there was no falling off iu either resp ° ofc that day . He assured tbe new

members that if they made the preatice of Freemason !/ their study thoy could not be aught else than good men . If they persevered fchey would rise to the highest positions ' n their Lolge , and wonld have tho gratification of receding the congratulations of the ' r follows , such as had been showered on him that day . The initiates replied , und then the Master proposed the Past Masters , regretting ho overlooked their

toast in its proper place . He was Sony that two of their Past Masters—Br > s . Braekatone Baker aud George Lambert— were absent thafc diy , but ho felt that their good wishes were with tho Lodge , for which they had both done very much . He cong / atulatod the L ^ lgo on the presence of the I . P . M . Bro . Clark , who had only once been absent since the consecration of tho Lnd » e , and th < -n through

illness . He was f ,. 'atoful for tho aid ho hyl received from Brother Ciark , and hoped the Lodgo wool ! long enjoy his support . Bro . Cla . k replied , regretting as much ai any ono couid do th . it he was thero aloue to re < poud for the Past Misters . Both Bros . Buker and Lambert were Past Grand Office's of England , and were worthy brethren , of whom any Lod < o might be p ; oad .