Notices Of Meetings.

Officers and Brethren , amongst the visitors being Bro . S . S . Partridge P . G . A . D . C . Eng . D . P . G . M ., Hon . Paulyn Hastings W . M . 779 , W . M .

Williams P . M . 279 P . P . G . J . D ., W . Vial P . M . 1007 Prov . G . S . W ., W . G . L . Rolleston W . M . 1560 , W . J . Curtis W . M . 523 , T . S . H .

Ashwell W . M . 1391 , J . B . Waring P . M . 523 P . P . G . A . D . C , T . B . Laxton P . M . 1007 P . P . G . O ., T . Worthington P . M . 50 P . P . G . J . D ., C . K . Morris P . M . 1265 P . P . G . Supt . Works , W . Keep P . M . 1265 P . P . G . J . W ., J . Raven W . M . 1007 , E . Holmes W . M . 279 , J . Griggs Ex . Mayor of Loughborough , and others . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been read and duly confirmed , Bro . W . W . Vincent P . M . 1391

P . G . S . D . Prov . G . Charity Steward submitted the claims of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , and the Lodge voted £ 10 10 s thereto . A ballot was taken for Bro . E . Blakeney , Vicar of Melton Mowbray , member of Albert Viotor Lodge , 2328 , York , P . P . G . Chap . N . and E . Yorks , who was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . the Most Hon . the Marquis of Granby , M . P ., S . W . W . M . elect

then received the benefit of installation , whioh ceremony was performed in a thoroughly efficient and impressive manner by the Deputy Prov . G . M . ( Bro . Partridge ) . The following brethren were appointed nnd invested as Officers for the ensuing year , viz .: —Bros . W . J . Freer I . P . M ., W . F . Hill S . W ., C . L . Ferneloy J . W ., Rev . B . Blakeney Chaplain , G . T . WillanP . M . Treasurer , John Fletcher P . M . Secretary ,

M . Shelbourn S . D ., E . Foster Knight J . D ., Arthur H . Marsh P . M . Dir . of Cers ., J . McCraith I . G ., E . Jeeves P . M . Steward , J . Bailey Tyler . The Treasurer ' s accounts as audited were presented and approved . Bro . W . J . New P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . referred to the excellent manner in whioh the duties of W . M . had been carried out by Bro . Freer during the past twelve months , and proposed that a

suitable P . M . ' s jewel be provided and presented to him , whioh met with hearty approval . The newly-appoiuted W . M . proposed the thanks of the brethren to the Installing Officer , wbioh was suitably acknowledged . Before closing the Lodge apologies were tendered for the unavoidable absence of the Earl Ferrers P . G . M ., R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , F . E . Hist . Soo ., P . P . G . M ., Eev . C . H . Wood , M . A ., Prov . G . Seoretary .

and the W . M . ' s of Lodges 50 , 1265 , 1330 . A most recherche luncheon then followed , provided in an admirable manner by Bro . J . Selby , at the George Hotel . After the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts had been duly honoured the health of the newly-installed Master was proposed in suitable terms , and Bro . the Marquis of Granby expressed his thanks for the great honour he felt had been conferred upon him ,

stating his desire to promote the interests of the Craft , and his intention to endeavour to attend and carry out the duties of that Lodge , in which he took an espeoial interest , his family having been bound np with the Graft generally in this Province , and that Lodge in partioular , for many years . After alluding to the great pleasure he felt at being placed in such a responsible position , and the gratification

for the honour done him , he stated his intention of trying to act up to the great and worthy objects inculcated in the various charges to whioh he had listened . The toast of the Installing Master was responded to by Bro . Partridge D . P . G . M ., who expressed the satisfaction he felt in being permitted to instal such an estsemed and highly respected nobleman of the county , and looked upon that

gathering as an augury of success for the coming year , confidently anticipating a substantial increase in numbers and prosperity . The P . M . ' s having been honoured , the toast was acknowledged by Bros . Drew , Freer , and Eev . W . Langley , M . A ., P . P . G . S . W ., the latter of whom alluded to his being one of the founders of the Lodge ( along with

the worthy host , Bro . Selby ) and to the happy choice of its name , having regard to the present W . M . being an honoured member of the Manners family . The toast of the Visitors was responded to by Bro . E . Holmes W . M . 279 , who acknowledged the special pleasure he felt as a native of Melton responding in that Lodge .

BLACKHEATH LODGE , No . 1320 . A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , at the Bridge House Hotel , S . E ., under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . John Hooper , who was supported by Bros . H . Thompson Rae S . W ., W . E . Row J . W ., W . H . Morion P . M . Treasurer , J . H . Stunt P . M . Secretary , Neville S . D ., T . R . Cass J . D ., A . W . LeCleu D . of C , A . J . Martin P . M ., G . C Lister P . M ., Alfred Lister P . M ., W . W . Snelling P . M . 1541 , C . F . Hilton P . M . 1622 , Orlton Cooper W . M . 211 ,

E . Harris , W . Duncan , E . H . Mitchell , J . Sparks , Ruston Odell , T . Hobly , J . W . Spencer , W . Wright , E . A . Rice , A . Smith , G . Pike , W . Ortou , M . Thompson . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Arthur Sly and Henry Charles Stoll were brought before the Lodge , answered the usual questions leading to the second degree , and were subsequently passed to the

degree of Fellow Craft . The ballot was then taken and proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Harry Broadway , who waa then initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Both the ceremonies were admirably performed by Brother John Hooper . An additional vote of ten guineas was voted to be placed on the Master ' s Charity list , and the Lodge was closed in pwrfeot harmony , and the

brethren adjourned to the banqueting room . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and honoured , touching reforenoo being made to the loss tbe Craft and the country have sustained by the death of the Duke of Clarence . Bro . Alfred Lister in eulogistic terms proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , and congratulated him on the amount of work he had performed during his term of

office . The W . M . in returning thanks said he was most pleased to receive suoh a welcome addition to his Charity list as that voted by the Lodge that evening , bat it was for the benefit of the Lodge , as the votes obtained would remain the property of the members . Brother Broadway replied to tho toast of the Initiate , and hoped he would prove a worthy brothor in Masonry , and a credit to the Lodgo .

Bros . Snelling P . M ., Orlton Cooper , Hilton , and Sparks responded for the Visitors , and the toasts of the Treasurer aud Secretary and Officers brought the proceedings to an agreeable termination . During the evening some capital songs were given by Bros . Odell , Stunt , Hobley , and Broadway , and altogether an enjoyable evening was spent .

Notices Of Meetings.

ST . MICHAEL ' S LODGE , No . 211 . r PHE installation meeting of this popular Lodge was held on -I Tuesday , the 9 th inst . j at the Albion , Aldersgato Street . The W . M . —Bro . P . J . King—presided , and he was supported by his Past Masters und Officers . After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been rend and confirmed , Bros , George 0 . Brightling and Ceoil Braudram Fielding Monnt were raised to tbe sublime degree of M . M ., the W . M . performing the ceremony in a thoroughly efficient manner .

The W . M .-elect , Bro . Orlton Cooper , had just felt the effects of the prevalent complaint , and it was feared his installation would have to be postponed in consequence . However , our esteemed brother struggled manfully against his weakness , and in due course presented himself before his brethren , much to their satisfaction . This was amply testified during the proceedings , one enthusiast remarking

that Orlton Cooper was one of the most popular Masons who had ever peeled an orange in St . Michael ' s . Bro . King now vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Alfred Green ( P . M . and Treasurer ) , who had consented to act as Installing Master . Bro . F . J . Hentaoh P . M . ( Director of Ceremonies ) presented the W . M . eleot , and the ceremony was proceeded with . On the olosiug of the Board of Installed

Masters tho new W . M . was proclaimed aud saluted in the three degrees . Bro . Orlton Cooper then invested the following as his Officers for the year : —P . J . King I . P . M ., W . Kirkland S . W ., W . J . Dyer J . W ., Alfred Green P . M . Treasurer , W . Radoliffe P . M . Seoretary , George Cookrell S . D ., G . E . Abseil J . D ., G . J . Copley I . G ., W . W . Morgan P . M . D . C , H . Nash P . M . Organist , A . B . Spawforth Steward .

Bro . Green then delivered the several addresses , and on taking hia seat , was heartily congratulated by those present . Bro . Morgan now rose , and made reference to the splendid manner iu whioh their Installing Master had acquitted himself ; it was recognised by all who had listened to this talented Past Master ' s working that Bro . Alfred Green was one of the best exponents of the Ritual the Craft

could boast of . He ( Bro . Morgan ) now proposed that a vote of thanks to Bro . Greeu should be passed by the brethren , the same to be duly recorded on the minutes . This was forthwith seconded and carried iiem com . Routine work followed , and Lodge was olosed . The usual banquet followed , but the proceedings were " expanded " beyond the usual hour . This in a great measure was due to the

absenc * of the Tyler—Bro . Benjamin Banks , who had been re-appointed at the last meeting of the Lodge , and should have been re-iuvested ou this occasion . Onr brother , however , was suddenly stricken with an alarming illness , whioh illness terminated fatall y two days afterwards . On the removal of the cloth the oustomary toasts were briefly introduced and due honour waa done them . Some capital songs were

given in the intervals , and the usual Lodge jewel was presented to the outgoing Master . The brethren seperated with pleasant anticipations for a prosperous year under Bro . Orlton Cooper's presidency . The following woro present as visitors : —Bros . W . Harvey J . D . 174 , H . Parkinson 1328 , W . H . Pocklington J . W . 1288 , A . J . Martin P . M . 188 1320 , W . G . Jennings , W . W . Porter Org . 1572 . Amongst , in addition to those named , the Past Masters present were Bros . Henry Lindfield and Harry Nash .

LODGE OP FREEDOM , No . 77 . AT the usual monthly mooting of this Lodge , held at the Old Falcon Hotel , Gravofcend , last Monday , the W . M . Bro . Joseph Solomon presided , and was supported by Bros . Hitchens I . P . M . Beamish P . M ., Champion P . M . Treasurer , Biggs P . M . Secretary , Rev . A . Jackson S . W ., Rackstraw J . W ., Dean P . M ., Whitfield J . D ., Fowle I . G ., Orlton Cooper W . M . No . 211 , Frier , Loft , Eonaldson ,

GannD . C , Bucklo . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Bros . John Blyth nnd Jobu W . Boucher were bronght before the Lodge , answered the usual questious , aud subsequently passed to the second degree , the ceremony being carefully performed by the W . M . The ballot was taken and proved unanimous iu favour of Mr . Thomas

Darby , who will be initiated at the next meeting . The Treasurer submitted his annual report , showing a satisfactory balance , and reported that the Board of Benevolence had awarded a substantial contribution to the widow of a deceased member of the Lodge . The business of the evening being finished , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to supper .

BENEVOLENT LODGE , No . 303 . rnHE members held their auuual meeting on the 8 th inst ., at the -i . Masouic Hall , Teigumouth . In the absence of Bro . T . J . B . Sandercock the W . M ., the chair was occupied by Bro . F . C . Hallett P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Installing Muster . The W . M . elect Bro . G . H . Johnson was pre 3 euted by Bro . It . C . Mnsgrove acting I . P . M ., and ably installed by Bro . Hallett , the Board of Installed Masters

comprising Broa . F . V . Valentine P . P . G . D . C , Burden P . P . G . S . W ., Evans , Frost , and Mu-gravo nil of Benevolfjut . William Taylor P . P . G . D . C St . Juhns , 328 , Dronnan P . P . G . S . B ., Adams P . P . G . D . D . C , Pleiades 710 , Olver I ' . P . G . S . B . Devon 1138 , Lane P . P . G . R . P . G . S . W . of Iowa , Willf , and Juhn Tnylor ( F . C . S . ) I . P . M ., all of the Jordan Lodge ,

1102 , and Penrro P . P . G . S . W . of Malta , 2195 . The Board of Installed Masters having been closed , the W . M . appoii . tsd and invested hw Officers , as follow : —Bro ° . Hallett I . P . M ., Little S . W ., Croaaley J . W ., I ' omeroy Chaplain , FLillelt Treasurer , J . U . Valentine Secretary Cordes S . D ., Hnyrnan J . O ., Curtis Dir . of Cers ., French

I . G ., Fowler and Silk Stewards , Thoui : is Organist , Huggins T yler . Tbe r & poris of thu Treasurer and Secretary were presented aud adopted , being considered very satisfactory , an 1 Bro . F . C . Frost was ie-olected representative ou the Committee of Petitions . Brother J . U . Valentine was elected trustee in tho room of the late Bro . Major Kersteman P . P . G . S . W ., whose regretted decease took