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$topl§tasanitInsittntiaitiax<&irfe, ST . JOHN'S HILL , BATTEBSEA BISE , S . W . Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . Grand Patron and President : H . R . HIGHNESS THE PKINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . Grand Patroness : HER ROYAL H IGHNESS THE P RINCESS on WALES . THE NINETY . EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL of this Institution will take placo On WEDNESDAY , the 19 fch MAY next , UNDER THE PRESIDENCY OV General J . S . BROWNRIGG , C . B ., P . G . W . R . W . Pitov . GRAND MASTER OF SURREY . Board of Stewards . President : Bro . the Right Hon . the LORD MAYOR . Acting Presidents : Bro . CHARLES GREENWOOD P . G . S . B ., D . Prov . G . M . Surrey . Bro . Capt . GEORGE LAMBERT , F . S . A ., P . G . S . B ., Vice-Patron . Bro . CHARLES BELTON , F . R . G . S ., P . Prov . G . D . Surrey , Vice-Patron . Treasurer : Bro . JOHN L . MATHER . Chairman of Ladies' Stewards : Bro . EDGAR BOWYER P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-Patron . * * Brethren willing to serve the office of Steward are very urgently needed ; they will much oblige by forwarding their names as early as ^ possible to the Secretary , who will gladly give any information required . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Omcfi—5 FREEMASONS' HALL , GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON - , W . C .
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STARANDGARTEEHOTEL, KEWBRIDGE, BROTHER JOHN BRILL , PROPRIETOR . ri ^ HE accommodation at this Popular Establishment for 1 MASONIC LODGES AND CHAPTERS Will be found of the most complete and perfect character . THE LODGE ROOMS A COMMODIOUS AND WELL APPOINTED . THE BANQUET HALL WILL SEAT OVER 100 GUESTS . The Culinary Arrangements embrace every modern feature . Special ( facilities for t & tcbuhig § mtlifasts , Soirees , ( Concerts , $ alls , nnb <& bmux $ | hu"tics . The Stock of WINES comprises all tlic BEST KNOWN BRANDS , ana will Itc Ion ml in PERFECT CONDITION . PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES . GOOD STABLING . CARRIAGES . WAGONETTES . BRAKES , & c . ON HIRE . Scale of Charges and further particulars on application . THE ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , CHISWICK LODGE , CHISWICK MARK LODGE , LoVALTY AND CHARITY LODGE , ROSE OF DENMARK CHAPTER , Si . MARY ' CHAPTER , AND ROYAL ALFRED LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT .
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THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED FIRM IN THE WORLD FOR MASONIC TRACING BOARDS , LODGE , MASTERS ' AND ROYAL ARCH BANNERS . G . & G . BISHOP & CLARK , ' Mtnxlb painters , . ^ Designers , & J &' xih Maimer ^ aliens , 2 GODLIMATC STREET , ST . PAUL'S ; and KNIGHTKIDER STREET E . C . K . v A !>;> oiiitiiieiii to Her Majesty'the <{ HPOJI , ami II . R . II . the Prince of Wales . ILLUMINATED VOTES OF THANKS , CONGRATULATIONS , « c . TPiiti'onisecl "by tlie G-raricl Xiodaie or Jt ) upland .
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FANCY DEESS BALLS and PRIVATE THEATEICALS . / COSTUMES , WIGS , SCENERY , and every necessary for the \ J above supplied . On Sale , or Hire , by Uro . WALLER , St . nhopc Lod » e . No . 1269 . Address—W . WALLER , Theatrical Costumier , 84 aud 86 Tabernacle Street , Pinsbury Square , Loudon , E . C .
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THEIMPERIALHOTEL. HOLBORN VIADDCT , LONDON , Adjoining the TERMINUS of tlie LONDON CHATHAM anil DOVBB RAILWAY , but distinct from the Viaduct Hotel . THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS Tlie appointments throngrhoiit so arranged as to ensure domestic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS ! JPhtMkJDimters#"ISOfomcjJBnakfasis. THE ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE , NO . 1 M 1 , THE MORNINGTON LODGE , NO . 1672 , THB CRUSADERS LODGE , NO . 1677 , AND PEBSEVERANCB LODGB , NO . 1743 , HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINE WINES . MODERATE CHARGES . The JEdison . Eleotrio Light * TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEGBIE .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
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— : o : — PORTSMOUTH LODGE , _ No . 487 .
THE installation of the W . M . elect ( Bro . J . T . Thackara ) took place in the Masonic Hall , Highbury Street , Portsmouth , on Thursday afternoon , the llth instant , in the presence of a large and representative gathering of members of the Craft . The ceremony of installation was to have been performed by the Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , M . P . ) , but a telegram had been
received from him , apologising for his absence in consequence of his suffering from a sore throat . The duty was discharged by Bro . Frsot P . M ., to whom a cordial vote of thanks was accorded . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented by the W . M . to his predecessor ( Bro . Horace E . Loader P . M . ) , in recognition of his efficient discharge of
the duties . A Past Secretary s jewel was presented to Bro . J . W . Boughton . At the banquet , which was admirably served from the Albany Hotel , Landport ( the choice wines having been specially selected by Mr . J . D . Antill ) , the usual toasts wero honoured , the health of the W . M . being proposed by the D . P . G . M . ( Bro . J . E . Le
Feuvre ) and received with enthusiasm . The decorations of the banqueting room were most artistic . The band of the Hants Artillery Volunteers , under the direction of Mr . Alley , was in attendance , and played appropriate selections . The Officers were
appointed as under : —Bros . H . E . Loader I . P . M ., J . W . Boughton S . W ., G . Whitehall J . W ., Palsgrave P . M . Treasnrer , Rae Secretary , Bates S . D ., Jenkins J . D ., H . P . Holley P . M . D . O ., Pearraan Organist , Sanderson I . G ., Curtis and Perry Stewards , Axell and Smith Tylers .
GOSPORT LODGE , No . 903 .
THE annual meeting for the installation of the W . M . of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , the 9 th instant , at the India Arms Hotel , Gosport . There were present Past Masters Bros . G . B . Irons , J . Wallingford , R . Mitchell , F . Powell , and W . Brunwin , also Bros . D . G . Gilmour W . M . 309 . J . H . Jackson W . M . 1428 , W . H . St . Clair 2074 , J . M . Foster W . M . 1776 , G . T . Cunningham 1834 J . W . Gieve I . P . M .
309 , W . Dnpree W . M . 1069 , E . Good P . M . 804 , W . Gnnnell P . M . 342 , J . Bnssey 342 , G . Darby W . M . 1705 . About forty brethren of the Gosport Lodge were present . The ceremony of installing the W . M . elect ( Bro . J . E . Thornton ) was performed by Bro . J . Dempsey I . P . M , The W . M . appointed bis Officers , as under : —Bros . J . Dempsey I . P . M .
W . Smith S . W ., A . Perry man . J . W ., Rev . B . Rinsr , LL . D ., Chaphin , W . Rowe Treasurer , J . Butt Secretary , C . Turle S . D ., J . Hnthasvay J . D ., H . Webb I . G ., S . W . Misselbrook Organist , C . Larkins Assistant Organist , J . Warden D . C , J . Gill and H . Long Stewards . The usual banquet followed .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 .
THE last meeting of thi-3 Lodgo for the session was held on Saturday , 13 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , bnt in consequence of the extreme coldness of tho weather it was but thinl y attended . Bro . R . Fendick W . M . presided , supported b y his Wardens , and Bros . Headnn P . M . Treasnrer , Keeble P . M . Secretary , Stevens P . M ., & c . Tho first business , after the disposal of tho minutes of the
last Lodge , was to raise Bro . Alfred Joseph Coleman to the degree of M . M ., which ceremony was most ably and impressively performed by the Worshipfnl Master . Tbe next matter that came nnder tbe
notice of the brethren was to elect a Worshipfnl Master for the ensuing year , and Brother Potter S . W . was nnanimously elected to that office , but will not be installed until the second Saturday in October , Bro . Potter returned thanks on his election , and promised
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$topl§tasanitInsittntiaitiax<&irfe, ST . JOHN'S HILL , BATTEBSEA BISE , S . W . Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . Grand Patron and President : H . R . HIGHNESS THE PKINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . Grand Patroness : HER ROYAL H IGHNESS THE P RINCESS on WALES . THE NINETY . EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL of this Institution will take placo On WEDNESDAY , the 19 fch MAY next , UNDER THE PRESIDENCY OV General J . S . BROWNRIGG , C . B ., P . G . W . R . W . Pitov . GRAND MASTER OF SURREY . Board of Stewards . President : Bro . the Right Hon . the LORD MAYOR . Acting Presidents : Bro . CHARLES GREENWOOD P . G . S . B ., D . Prov . G . M . Surrey . Bro . Capt . GEORGE LAMBERT , F . S . A ., P . G . S . B ., Vice-Patron . Bro . CHARLES BELTON , F . R . G . S ., P . Prov . G . D . Surrey , Vice-Patron . Treasurer : Bro . JOHN L . MATHER . Chairman of Ladies' Stewards : Bro . EDGAR BOWYER P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-Patron . * * Brethren willing to serve the office of Steward are very urgently needed ; they will much oblige by forwarding their names as early as ^ possible to the Secretary , who will gladly give any information required . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Omcfi—5 FREEMASONS' HALL , GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON - , W . C .
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STARANDGARTEEHOTEL, KEWBRIDGE, BROTHER JOHN BRILL , PROPRIETOR . ri ^ HE accommodation at this Popular Establishment for 1 MASONIC LODGES AND CHAPTERS Will be found of the most complete and perfect character . THE LODGE ROOMS A COMMODIOUS AND WELL APPOINTED . THE BANQUET HALL WILL SEAT OVER 100 GUESTS . The Culinary Arrangements embrace every modern feature . Special ( facilities for t & tcbuhig § mtlifasts , Soirees , ( Concerts , $ alls , nnb <& bmux $ | hu"tics . The Stock of WINES comprises all tlic BEST KNOWN BRANDS , ana will Itc Ion ml in PERFECT CONDITION . PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES . GOOD STABLING . CARRIAGES . WAGONETTES . BRAKES , & c . ON HIRE . Scale of Charges and further particulars on application . THE ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , CHISWICK LODGE , CHISWICK MARK LODGE , LoVALTY AND CHARITY LODGE , ROSE OF DENMARK CHAPTER , Si . MARY ' CHAPTER , AND ROYAL ALFRED LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT .
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THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED FIRM IN THE WORLD FOR MASONIC TRACING BOARDS , LODGE , MASTERS ' AND ROYAL ARCH BANNERS . G . & G . BISHOP & CLARK , ' Mtnxlb painters , . ^ Designers , & J &' xih Maimer ^ aliens , 2 GODLIMATC STREET , ST . PAUL'S ; and KNIGHTKIDER STREET E . C . K . v A !>;> oiiitiiieiii to Her Majesty'the <{ HPOJI , ami II . R . II . the Prince of Wales . ILLUMINATED VOTES OF THANKS , CONGRATULATIONS , « c . TPiiti'onisecl "by tlie G-raricl Xiodaie or Jt ) upland .
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FANCY DEESS BALLS and PRIVATE THEATEICALS . / COSTUMES , WIGS , SCENERY , and every necessary for the \ J above supplied . On Sale , or Hire , by Uro . WALLER , St . nhopc Lod » e . No . 1269 . Address—W . WALLER , Theatrical Costumier , 84 aud 86 Tabernacle Street , Pinsbury Square , Loudon , E . C .
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THEIMPERIALHOTEL. HOLBORN VIADDCT , LONDON , Adjoining the TERMINUS of tlie LONDON CHATHAM anil DOVBB RAILWAY , but distinct from the Viaduct Hotel . THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS Tlie appointments throngrhoiit so arranged as to ensure domestic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS ! JPhtMkJDimters#"ISOfomcjJBnakfasis. THE ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE , NO . 1 M 1 , THE MORNINGTON LODGE , NO . 1672 , THB CRUSADERS LODGE , NO . 1677 , AND PEBSEVERANCB LODGB , NO . 1743 , HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINE WINES . MODERATE CHARGES . The JEdison . Eleotrio Light * TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEGBIE .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
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— : o : — PORTSMOUTH LODGE , _ No . 487 .
THE installation of the W . M . elect ( Bro . J . T . Thackara ) took place in the Masonic Hall , Highbury Street , Portsmouth , on Thursday afternoon , the llth instant , in the presence of a large and representative gathering of members of the Craft . The ceremony of installation was to have been performed by the Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , M . P . ) , but a telegram had been
received from him , apologising for his absence in consequence of his suffering from a sore throat . The duty was discharged by Bro . Frsot P . M ., to whom a cordial vote of thanks was accorded . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented by the W . M . to his predecessor ( Bro . Horace E . Loader P . M . ) , in recognition of his efficient discharge of
the duties . A Past Secretary s jewel was presented to Bro . J . W . Boughton . At the banquet , which was admirably served from the Albany Hotel , Landport ( the choice wines having been specially selected by Mr . J . D . Antill ) , the usual toasts wero honoured , the health of the W . M . being proposed by the D . P . G . M . ( Bro . J . E . Le
Feuvre ) and received with enthusiasm . The decorations of the banqueting room were most artistic . The band of the Hants Artillery Volunteers , under the direction of Mr . Alley , was in attendance , and played appropriate selections . The Officers were
appointed as under : —Bros . H . E . Loader I . P . M ., J . W . Boughton S . W ., G . Whitehall J . W ., Palsgrave P . M . Treasnrer , Rae Secretary , Bates S . D ., Jenkins J . D ., H . P . Holley P . M . D . O ., Pearraan Organist , Sanderson I . G ., Curtis and Perry Stewards , Axell and Smith Tylers .
GOSPORT LODGE , No . 903 .
THE annual meeting for the installation of the W . M . of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , the 9 th instant , at the India Arms Hotel , Gosport . There were present Past Masters Bros . G . B . Irons , J . Wallingford , R . Mitchell , F . Powell , and W . Brunwin , also Bros . D . G . Gilmour W . M . 309 . J . H . Jackson W . M . 1428 , W . H . St . Clair 2074 , J . M . Foster W . M . 1776 , G . T . Cunningham 1834 J . W . Gieve I . P . M .
309 , W . Dnpree W . M . 1069 , E . Good P . M . 804 , W . Gnnnell P . M . 342 , J . Bnssey 342 , G . Darby W . M . 1705 . About forty brethren of the Gosport Lodge were present . The ceremony of installing the W . M . elect ( Bro . J . E . Thornton ) was performed by Bro . J . Dempsey I . P . M , The W . M . appointed bis Officers , as under : —Bros . J . Dempsey I . P . M .
W . Smith S . W ., A . Perry man . J . W ., Rev . B . Rinsr , LL . D ., Chaphin , W . Rowe Treasurer , J . Butt Secretary , C . Turle S . D ., J . Hnthasvay J . D ., H . Webb I . G ., S . W . Misselbrook Organist , C . Larkins Assistant Organist , J . Warden D . C , J . Gill and H . Long Stewards . The usual banquet followed .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 .
THE last meeting of thi-3 Lodgo for the session was held on Saturday , 13 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , bnt in consequence of the extreme coldness of tho weather it was but thinl y attended . Bro . R . Fendick W . M . presided , supported b y his Wardens , and Bros . Headnn P . M . Treasnrer , Keeble P . M . Secretary , Stevens P . M ., & c . Tho first business , after the disposal of tho minutes of the
last Lodge , was to raise Bro . Alfred Joseph Coleman to the degree of M . M ., which ceremony was most ably and impressively performed by the Worshipfnl Master . Tbe next matter that came nnder tbe
notice of the brethren was to elect a Worshipfnl Master for the ensuing year , and Brother Potter S . W . was nnanimously elected to that office , but will not be installed until the second Saturday in October , Bro . Potter returned thanks on his election , and promised