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Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

CRAFT . — : o : — ANCIENT UNION LODGE , No . 203 . ON Weduesday , the 10 th inst ., there waa a very large gatfiering of the members , the occasion beiug the celebration of the centenary of the Lodge . The chair was occupied by Bros . Clark W . M ., supported by Bros . Clongh I . P . M ., Ashton P . M ., Galloway P . M ., Johnston P . P . G . D ., Bromley P . M . ( late Treasurer ) , James P . M ., Wood P . M ., Baker P . M ., Worthington S . W ., Tester J . W ., Highfield

Secretary , Bounsell P . M . Treasurer , Rowson P . M . Dir . of Cers . P . P . G . Supt . of Works , Hudson Organist , and other members of the Lodge . Amongst the many visitors there were present representatives of the Grand Lodge and Provincial Lodge , Bros . Murray Grand Treasurer , Sinclair Grand Deacon , Goodaore Prov . Grand Seoretary

and Past Grand Standard Bearer , Wylie P . G . D ., Cookson P . P . G . Supt . of Works , Pierpoint P . P . G . J . W ., Mackenzie P . P . G . S . D ., Callow P . P . G . Treasurer , and J . Hayes P . P . G . S . B . The Officers of Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge were received in due form , when Bro . Rowson reviewed the extended career of the Ancient Union Lodge , showing that the Lodge was formed before the year 1792 .

The Grand Treasurer then handed over tbe centenary warrant to tbe W . M . ( Bro . Clark ) , who suitably acknowledged , after which the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were proposed , and a choice musical programme was given during the evening by Bros . Hudson , Kirkham , Heginbotbam , Edwards and Forrester .

LODGE OF PEACE AND HARMONY . No . 359

THE ordinary monthly meoting of this ancient Lodge was held at the Masonio Hall , Albion Place , Southampton , on Monday evening , wbon the W . M ., Bro . T . G . Daoombe presided , and was ¦ upported by the following brethren ;—L . Steele I . P . M ., J . E . Aldia P . M ., T . P . Payne P . M ., E . Longlond P . M ., H . Webb P . M ., M . Emanuel P . M ., J . Griffiths S . W ., J . Patstone P . M . acting J . W .,

T . Lashmere P . M . Treasurer , John Adams P . M . Secretary , R . Hyam S . D ., E . Long J . D ., C . T . Orchard , and many others , including viaitiDg Bro . Orlton Cooper W . M . 211 . The Lodge being duly opened , the minutes of the last regular LoJgo meeting wore reed and confirmed . Althoogh there was a large amount of business on the notice paper , including two candidates for initiation and five for passing , only Bros . R . C . Atkinson and J . W . Pickup presented

tfiemselves . These brethren having answered the usual questions leading from the second to the third degree , were entrusted , and retired . Tho Lodge was opened in the third degree , when the ceremony of raising was most impressively rendered by Bro . Dacombe , who gave the whole of the traditional history . It was proposed that the sum of ten guineas should be subscribed towards the funds of tho Southampton Masonic Benevolent Association , and the six brethren

representing tbe Lodge upon the committee were re-elected . On the W . M . rising for the second time , Bro . Cooper asked him to accept the hearty good wishes of his Lodge , No . 211 , and thanked the brethren for the courtesy extended towards him . There being i ; o other business , the Ledge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner . The Masonic Hall at Southampton shows

what can be done by the united action of the brethren . Some few years ago it was considered desirable that one common place of meeting wonld be better than the separate places then in vogue . A small company was formed , aud Bharea were taken up among the brethren of the five Lodges meeting at Southampton , viz ., the Royal Gloucester , No . 130 ; tho Peace aud Harmony , No . 359 ; the Sonth .

ampton , No . 391 ; the Twelve Brothers , No . 785 , and the Albert Edward , No . 1780 . A most commodious building was erected in a pleasant spot overlooking the Bay , and each year some additional furniture IB added , the year 1887 beiug commemorated by a handsome screen at the back of tho Master ' s chair " li honour of the Jubileo of Her Majesty Queen Victoria , mother of tho Grand Master of Maeons in England . " The Lodge-room is adorned with a fine oust

ol the Queen , portraits of distinguished Freemasons , centennial and other warrant ? , and Masonic curiosities , including some very ancient tracing boards . Tbe banqnet-room is a large and elegant apartment capable of dining from 150 to 200 brethren , there is also nn ample cuisine , collars , & c , together with Tyler ' s room , lavatories , auu other offices , the whole Ibruvng oue of the moat omploto and compact biddings it has been our go . 1 fortune to irspeot .

ST . CHAD'S LODGE , No . 1129 . Qtf \ Veduesday , tho 3 rd inst ., tho members of this Lodge , along with tho members of tho Maaouio Club , Yorkuhire Street

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Rcohdale , had their first annual exoursion . The place seleoted was " The Dnkeries , " and about 85 members of the honourable Order , with a few friends , joined the excursion , wbioh was of a speoial and interesting character . A conple of trains were chartered from Rochdale to Oldham , and two saloons wero attached to the 8 " 25 from Oldham to Worksop . The party after a pleasant ride arrived at

Worksop at eleven o clock , where wagonettes were in wailing to convey them to the Greyhound Hotel , where a substantial breakfast waB amply done justice to . Then the party drove to " The Dnkeries " and had a pleasaut walk through the ariatooratio grounds , joining the wagonettes at the pleasant village of Eddingstone . From thence the party went to Welbeok Abbey , where they visited the riding sohool , the gardens , and the subterranean passages , being

delighted with everything they saw . After feasting their eyes on the splendid scenery the party were loth to turn away to dinner , whioh was served at the Greyhound , at six o'clock . The day was very fine , and each and every one oE the party had an outing which will not soon be forgotten . The arrangements for tho onting were ably managed by Bros . Kaye and Iaherwood . Bros . Hadfield P . P . G . D . and Butterworth P . P . G . D . were along with the party Rochdale was reached about eleven o ' clock at night .

WHITWELL LODGE , No . 1390

ON Tuesday , the 26 th nit ., the installation of Bro . J . Maddern , . S . W . of the above Lodge , was held at the Masonio Room , Salthouse-road , Millom . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Geo . Hill P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C , assisted by Bros . J . Mills P . M . and H . F . Fox P . M . The Officers seleoted by the newly . installed W . M . Were Bros . T . Walker I . P . M ., T . J . C . Fox S . W ., T . Wood J . W ., Georfce

Hill Treasurer , E . E . Atkinson Seoretary , W . Routledge S . D ., J . E . Howarth J . D ., J . Bowness D . C ., R . G . W . Bradley I . G ., H . D . Shar . low Organist , W . Miller , G . Bowness , and R . W . Bell Stewards , and

Joseph Pemberton Tyler . The members afterwards adjourned to Mrs . Blaok's , the Ship Inn , where a repast was provided . Daring the evening songs were contributed , and the nsual toasts hononred . There was a good master of visiting brethren .

ISLE OF AXHOLME LODGE , No . 1482

THE first meeting under the new W . M . was held at Crowle , on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., when there were present the following : Bros . R . N . Brunyee W . M ., M . J . Behrendt I . P . M ., C . Fox S . W ., E . Wood P . P . G . S . B . Seoretary , J . F . Watson P . M . Treasurer , J . Constable P . M . Chaplain , W . Chamberlain P . M . D . C ., P . Staniforth P . P . G . P . Almoner , T . Horobin P . P . S . G . D ., W . Bnrtonshaw

P . G . P ., J . Franks and W . A . Wressel Stewards , J . Turner , G . Nay lor Tyler , and C . Cnndoll . Bro . C . Unwin 287 ( Canada ) was a visitor . After the Lodge had been opened , two gentlemen were proposed and seconded to be balloted for at the next meeting , and another named , thus showing good prospect for the ensuing year . Bro . Wood , waa

presented by Bro . Behrendt , on behalf of tho whole Lodge , with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , with Secretary ' s emblem entwined , for his excellent services as Secretary duriog the last

seven years . Bro . Wood , in feeling terms , thanked tbe brethren for their appreciation and kind acknowledgment of the work which he had done from a pure love of duty . The brethren afterwards adjourned for a social hour of pleasure after labour .

THE GALLERY LODGE , No . 1928

A FORTNIGHT ago we referred to some of the hobbies of journalists . In this connection the part played by Freemasonry ought not to be overlooked ; for the Gallery Lodge , No . 1928 , although of comparatively recent institution , has made for itself a reputation amongst the brotherhood , and the fact that it was able to place its nominee at the head of the list of successful candidates at

the election for the Girls' School , shows that it is in touch with Freemasons generally . The roll of subscribing members of the Gallery Lodge contains about 60 names , and it is tolerably representative in its character . As the name implies , the Lodge was founded by men belonging to the Keporters' Gallery of the House of

Commons ; but it is by no means confined to the Parliamentary branch of the profession , and at the present time piobably not more thau one-half of the members are Gallery men . The warrant of the Gallery Lodge is dated 1881 , the founders being Bro . H . Massey , whoso work for the Freemason during a long

course of years has made him a prominent figure at many important Masonic functions ; Bro . Harry Buasey , of tho Standard ; Bro . Thomas Minstrell , of the Hominy Advertiser , who was recently invested with a minor office in Grand Lodge ; Brother R . J . Albery , of the Dxily Telegraph ; Bro . W . M . Duckworth , of the Liverpool Courier ; Bro .

James Macintyre , of the Daily Telegraph ; and Bro . Basil Cooke , whose name ia probably more familiar in ecclesiastical circles thau that of any othor working journalist in the kingdom . The late Bro . W . O . Goldsmith and tho late Bro . Charles Pardon , both of the Press Association , wero amongst the earliest for joining members , as wore

Bro . J . C . Duckworth , of tho Liverpoul Courier ; Bro . Charles Williams , the well-kuown war correspondent ; Bro . John Moore , of Parliament Strtct ; Bro . Potts , of the Standard ( then a member of tho Press Association reporting stuff ) ; and Dr . Griffiths , who died a few mouths ngo . The first initiatos in the Gallery Lodge wero Bro . Herbert Wright

of the Standard , aud Bro . W . T . Perking of tho Times , both of whom have now passed the chair . Other men who owe their Masonio existence to tbe Gallery Lodge are Bro . Tarran , of tho Daily Chronicle ; Bro . Tom Bnrnside , Bro . Poacock , of the Morning Post ( the present W . M . ); Bro . T . McDonald Rendlc , tho chief of tiio Daily Tc ' cjmph Gallery corps ; Bro . W . H . Ashendou , of the Gintral News ; Brother Pitt , of the limes ) Bro . Alfred F . Robbius , Loudon correspondent of