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SATURDAY , 21 sfc FEBRUARY 1891

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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

—; o ;—DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 .

f I lHE regular meeting was held on the 13 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , J- under the presidency of Bro . T . B . Goodfellow , the Maater of tHe Lodge . The business of the meeting included the initation of Bro . Shapoorji N . Bhedwar , H . Hooper , A . Hooper , and H . J . Wade , whioh ceremonies having been completed , the Lodge was closed , and the company sat down to supper . At the conclusion , the usual toasts were honoured . Past Master Ferguson proposed the Deputy

Grand Master and the other Officers of G . Lodge in a humorous speech , in which he spoke of the ornamental character of the rulers of tho Craft . From experience , he said , he could also testify to their usefulness . The Domatie Lodge , he hoped , wonld soon have regularly among them a Grand Officer in the person of their Treasurer , Bro . G . Everett , who had been nominated , without opposition , for the

office of Grand Treasurer of England . Bro . N . Salmon , Immediate Fast Master , proposed the Health of the Master , who that evening had given proof of his ability in conducting the work of the Lodge ; he felt sure their present ruler would not allow the reputation of the Domatio Lodge to suffer while its affairs were under his direction . The Master having undertaken the representation of tho Lodge at

the next Anniversary Festival of the Boys' School , ho hoped the members would support him , to the best of their ability . The Master returned thanks for the reception accorded him , and hoped his list on behalf of the Boys' School would be worthy the Lodge he would have the honour to represent . The toast of the

newlyadmitted members was given from the chair , the four initiates being cordially received , and each acknowledging the toast proposed in his honour . Then followed the toast of the Visitors , which was acknowledged by Bro . Hall and other of the guests . Further toasts included the Past Masters , the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers of the Lodge .

HORNSEY LODGE , No . 890

THE installation meeting was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , B . C ., on Friday , tho 6 th instant , and was numerously attended by members and visitors . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Axford W . M ., and after reception of the report of the Permanent Committee the audit of the Treasurer's accounts and balance sheet was accepted , and tho sanction of the Lodge given to the holding of a Lodge of Instruction , bearing the name of the Lodgo , at the White

Hart Masonio Eooms , Lewisham , under the Preceptorship of Brother Drew P . M . and Secretary of the Lodge . Bro . Pynegar was then raised . After a brief interval the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , and Bro . Pickering was presented by Bro . Drew as W . M . elect . Tho Board of Installed Masters was a strong one , there being present amongst them , and in addition to the Past Masters of

the Lodge , Bros . Sir . John B . Monckton P . G . W ., Garrod P . G . P ., Langridge W . M . 29 G . S ., Burgesa P . G . Steward , Sewell P . G . S ., Singer W . M . 12 , Kay W . M . 1139 , Stevens P . M . P . Z ., P . M . ' s Shaw , Joyce , Lyon , Becker , Dr . Joseph , Martin , Major Uunt , West , Camming , Brandon , Dr . Churchward , and Dashwood . Amongst tho visitors present during the ceremony were Bros . Hardy Smith , Brown ,

Thompson , Lovett , James Clark , Blanchard , Eagleton , Trant , Cole , and several others . As well in the " Board " as in the Three Degrees , the beautiful ceremonial was carried through by the out-going Maater Bro . E . L . Axford , with au amount of perfection and studied earnestness which wonld be dificnlt to surpass , and it is no flattery to say that we have but very seldom seen and

heard those merits equalled . Bro . Axford has proved himself a zealous and painstaking ruler in tho Craft , and , like his successor , possesses the esteem and confidence of the members of his Lodge . The jewel presented to him on the completion of his year of office was never better deserved by any Craftsman , and lie may wear it with every self-satisfying conviction that it typifies work wail

performed and dnties faithfully discharged . The newly installed Master , Bro . Pickering , entered upon his labours in a manner which satisfied hia hearers that the Lodge had chosen a right sort of man for the position he will hold for tbe ensuing year , hia addresses to tbe officers be was pleased to appoint being in every way to the point as the investiture proceeded in the following order , via .: Bros . Cavderlier

S . W ., Squire P . M . J . W ., Dr . Kempster P . M . Treas ., Drew P . M . Sec , Garrod S . D ., ViUauueva J . D ., Wildash I . G ., Thorn D . C , Dambavand A . D . C , Bevan Organist , and Bowler Tyler . After the delivery of the usual addresses by the I . P . M ., and the presentation to him of tbe Past Master ' s jewel , Lodgo was closed , and the brethren adjourned

to banquet . After tbe cloth had been cleared the W . M . proceeded with the toost list , and in the first place expressed his intention to be brief in submitting tho toast ? , aud in thc second ventured to hope his example might bo followed in respect of responses , as an ample musical entertainment had been provided for the delectation of the numerous company . Bro . Sir John Monckton replied on behalf of

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the Grand Lodge Officers , with a passing remark aa to the pleasure he had derived iu seeing one for whom he had a high respect in social and official life placed in tbe chair of K . S . in connection with a Lr . d ^ o of great roputn j that Bro . "Garrod led the responses of tho Visitors iu terms of Batiaf-ictory appieciation of both labour and refreshment ; and that each of tho other toasta wore cordially re .

coivoil and acknowledged . The selection of musio was under the direction of Bro . Bavmn , tho Organist of the Lodga , and was excellent in every respect . Miss Drew , a daughter of tha Secretary , made a moat satisfactory impression on her audience as well by the quality of her voice as the manner of delivery of two of Hope Temple's charming songs . Bro . Arthur Thompson surpassed himself , whioh is

saying a great deal , in Tosti's Venetian song , and ] Moore a exquisite ballad , " The meeting of tbe waters , " and Bro . J . A . Brown and Bro . Bevan himself rendered valuable assistance in a lengthy programme . In the course of the evening Bro . James Stevens delivered his well known recitation , " The level and the Square , " and after a most bar . monious and thoroughly agreeable entertainment the brethren separated .

AT the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , on the 12 th inst ., Bro . Dunokley was installed Worshipfnl Master . Bro . Dalglish , the retiring W . M ., performed the ceremony , assisted by Bros . Davies and Wren P . M . ' s . Among those present were Bros . Maclaren P . P . G . J . W ., Hancock P . G . Sword Bearer , Lisenden P . P . G . Steward East Lancashire , and Littler P . P . G . Steward West

ST . DAVID'S LODGE . No . 1147

Lancashire . The following Officers for the year were invested : — Broa . Dalglish I . P . M ., Eoberts S . W ., Olney J . W ., Davies P . M . Trees ., Peel P . P . G . J . D . S . D ., Hunt J . D ., Wren P . M . D . C , Cunningham Organist , Howard I . G ., Baxendale and Walsh Stew-aids . Tho customary banquet in celebration of the Festival of St . John was held iu the evening at the Grand Hotel , Aytoun-street .

DENISON LODGE , No . 1248

AT the Masonio Hall , Scarborough , on the 12 th mat ., the instal . lation of Viscount Eainoliffe to the Worshipful Mastership of the Lodge with whioh Lord Eaincliffe ' s father , the Earl of Lon . desborough , has long been identified , and whioh takes its title from the family name , Denison , took place . There was a very largo gathering of members of the Craft at the Masonio Hall , St . Nicholas

Cliff , including Bros . Woodall P . M . P . G . Treasurer England , Smythe P . M . P . G . M . Lincolnshire . SirO . Legard , Bart ., P . M . P . P . G . W ., Sir G . Sitwell , Bart ., & c . The preliminary installation ceremony waa taken by Bro . Martin I . P . M . ; the installation ceremony in the Board of Past Masters by Bro . Ayscough P . M . P . P . G . W ., and the addresses

were given by Bros . Eavon P . M ., Fisher P . M ., and Foster P . M . Subsequently tbe newly-installed Worshipful Master invested hia Officers , as follow : — Bros . Martin I . P . M ., Grayson S . W ., | Lancelot

J . W ., Booty Chaplain , Foster Treasurer , Ayscough D . C , Chapman Secretary , Fletcher S . D ., Hill J . D ., Bland I . G ., Brittain Organist , Taylor 8 . S ., Eoino J . S ., Verity Tyler . The usual banquet of St . John took place at the Grand Hotel . Tho newly elected W . M . presided .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE , No . 1614

A 11 EG D L All mooting was hold at The Criterion ( Masonio Temple ) , Piccadilly , S . W ., on tho 10 th inst ., when there were present Bro .:. Eeynolds W . M ., Foan S . W ., Unwin J . W ., Jacobs P . M . Treasurer , Coleman P . M . Acting Secretary ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Reynolds P . M ., through a severe accident ) , Buller S . D ., Bond J . D ., Stacny Organist , Belsham I . G ., Mayo and Citron Stewards , Potter P . M . Tylor ; Broa . Wise , Green , Thrussell , Burgess ,

Packham , Price , Freeman , Nathan , Carter , Cox , Foster . Visitors : — Bros . Kedge I . P . M . 2191 , Eowe 2191 , Bromley J . W . 179 , Jackson J . W . 1987 and 2191 , and Harbert 1987 . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the meeting held in January were read and confirmed . Brother Verger was passed to the degree of W . M ., and Bro . Wiso was passed . Ballot was unanimous in favour

of Bro . Burgess , Anglo-American Lodge , 2191 , as a joining member ; and ballots for the fallowing gentlemen as initiates—Messrs . John Cox , William M . Carter , and Henry J . Keen , which were also unanimous , and they being in attendance were informed of the fact , and were initintad into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The Lodge was closed , aud adjourned to the Prince ' s Eoom , where a substantial

banquet was partaken of , under tho personal superintendence of Bro . P . 0 . Bertini , the Manager . The customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . The initiates acknowledged tho pleasure thoy felt in being admitted to the Craft , the joining member Bro . Foster thanked the W . M . for his cordial welcome to the Lodgo in which he had been initiated , and Brother

Burgess spoke of the pleasure it gave him to become a member of the Covent Garden Lodge , at which he had always been a privileged aud welcome guest . The W . M . referred to tbe great assistance he had received from the P . M . ' s , in particular from Bro . Samuel Hewett I . P . M . in having most kindly relieved hira by working the third

degree , and to Bro . Coleman P . M . for so ably fulfilling the position of Secretary during tho regretted absence , through illness , of their esteemed Bro . Reynolds P . M . The evening waa enlivened by music from Bro . Thrussell , assisted by several cth ^ r brethren , aud terminated by the Tyler ' s toast closing a very enjoyable meeting .

BRIXTON LODGE , No . 1949

* ** a ^ HE annual installation meeting was hold the Horns Tavero , JL Kennington , on Saturday , 7 th inst ., when Bro . Kirkland waa installed as W . M . by Bro . Poore , iu succession to Bro . Evens . The new Master invested the Officers , as follow : —Bros . Jones S . W ., Bott J . W ., Pooro Treasnrer , Lovegrove Secretary ( eighth time ) . The mombors and visitors—about fifty—dined together after the proceedings , when the usual toasts were duly honoured , and there wan