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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

ST . BALDRED'S LODGE , No . 313 ( S . C . )

A VERT successful session of this Lodge has just closed . Fourteen new members were initiated during the past session into the Order , and there is every prospect of largely extending the membership in the near future . A specially interesting event of the past year was the brilliant assembly and supper in the Marine Hotel , North Berwick , some nine years having elapsed since a fete of a

similar character had been given in connection with the Lodge . As some testimony to the healthy condition of St . Baldred's , and tho energy of its Secretary , Bro . S . Henderson , it may be observed thafc several foreign gentlemen bave entered the Order through the portal of the North Berwick Branch .

PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE , No . 495 . AT a meeting held at St . Austell , on Tuesday , 12 th inst ., a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . W . H .

Lake . The W . M . Bro . Simon Truscott asked the Treasurer to make the presentation . Bro . Guy said he had pleasure in doing so , aa during the ten years Bro . Lake had belonged to the Lodge he had been a very useful member , and the Lodge was quite unanimous and hearty in presenting him with this jewel . Bro . Lake , in returning

thanks , said he was much obliged to them for the compliment paid him , whioh he highly valued . During the ten years he had belonged to the Lodge he had never had an unpleasant word , and he had only missed seven meetings in ten years . There were nine Past Masters present , namely , Bros . Dr . Mason , T . J . Smith , W . Guy , J . MoTnrk , J . G . Blight , Iaaas Watts . J . Bnnfc , 0 . Truscott .

JORDAN LODGE , No . 1402

AT the monthly meeting of this Lodge , held at the Masonio Hall , Torquay , on Tuesday , fche llth inst ., Bro . Taylor the W . M . presiding , a highly interesting lecture on " Some Aspects of Early English Freemasonry " was delivered by Bro . John Lane P . M . P . P . G . R . P . G . S . W . ( Iowa ) . The lecture was a valuable historical traatiso on the ceremonial of the period from 1717 to 1813 , and traced the

development of the ritual to the time of the formation of the United Grand Lodge . At the close of the lecture , whioh was listened to with close attention for one hour , Bro . Chapman P . M . P . P . G . D .

proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Lane for his deeply interesting lecture , which was of an invaluable character . This was seconded by Bro . Thomas ( 189 ) and supported by the W . M ., and carried unanimously .

TRAFFORD LODGE , No . 1496 ( MANCHESTER )

A REGULAlt meeting took place on Monday , llth inst ., at the Western Hotel , Moss Side . Present Davies W . M ., Blears S . W ., Morris J . W ., Burslem P . M . Treasurer , Land Secretary , Robt . Wilson S . D ., John Wilson J . D ., D . Johnson P . M . D . C , Hampson I . G ., P . M . ' s Gillman P . P . G . D ., MoKellen P . P . G . D ., Jones P . P . G . Steward , Bigg * , Maybury , and Kershaw , Long , A . Johnson , W . Johnson ,

Knight , & c . Visitors—Gleave 1161 , Cadwell 1134 , Farquharson 1035 , Morrison S . D . 1375 , and R . R . Lisenden F . M . 317 ( FUEEJUSON ' S CHRONICLE ) . The brethren met afc six o ' clock for tea , and afterwards the Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ballot waa taken for Mr . Herbert Russell , and being announced favourable he was initiated into

Freemasonry by Bro . J . Kershaw P . M ., the working tools boing presented aud explained by Bro . John Morris J . W . Prior to the Lodge closing , Bro . Burslem proposed , in view of the strong appeal made to West Lancashire Lodges by Bro . Goodacre P . G . Secretary , on behalf of the R . M . I , for Boys , and having regard to the fact of their R . W . P . G . M . Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom presiding at the Annual Festival next month—that the sum of fifty guineas bo guaranteed by

tbo Lodge and given to that excellent ; Institution . The proposition was seconded and carried with acclamation . There beiug no further business , hearty good wishes were expressed by the Visitors , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 9 o'clock . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts , including the initiate , were proposed aud responded to at the social board , a special toast being the health and prosperity of Bro . Captain Longshaw , who will shortly take the command of a ship to China .

ARNOLD LODGE , No . 1799

THE installation meeting of this popular Lodge was held at fche Clifton Hotel , Walton-on-Naze , on Tuesday , the 19 th May , when the ceremony of installing the W . & f . olocfc Bro . Edwin Groocock was most impressively performed by Bro . Scarlett P . M . P . J . W . Essex , the whole work being done letter perfect . After being placed in the chair of K . S ., the following wore appointed to the several

Offices : —Bros . Wilkinson I . P . M ., Sutton S . W ., King J . W ., Ker , Nugee Chaplain , Osmond Treasurer , Scott Secretary , Harman S . D ., Andrews J . D ., Wright Dir . of Cora ., Powia I . G ., Scarlett Organist , Pollard Steward , Cutler Tyler . The inventory of fche Lodge was taken , and Bro . Dorling P . M . presented to the Lodge three mahogany

pedestals , with Masonio emblems inlaid , for the three lights to stand on , for which a hearty vote of thanks was given , and ordered to be entered ou the minutes . Bro . Hempson P . M . was appointed on the Charity Board , after which tho Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to bauquet . The W . M . was supported by Bro . Railing P . M . P . G . Secretary Essex , aud about 25 brethren , including several

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visitors from St . Osyth Lodge , Clacton-on-Sea . The following list of toasts were duly honoured and responded to : —The Queen and Craft , The Most Worshipful the Grand Master the Prince of Wales , The Pro and Deputy G . Master , and Past and Present Officers of Grand Lodge ; this toast was responded to by Bro . Railing , as was also the next one , —Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Lord Brooke . The

Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bros . F . A . Philbrick aud Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers was responded to by Bro . Scarlett P . G . J . W . The Installing Master ' s health was proposed by Bro . Hempson P . M . The W . M . ' s health waa proposed by Bro . Wilkinson . The Visitors was proposed by Bro . Scarlett , and reapondsd to by Bro . Stebbing . The P . M . ' s of 1799 , proposed by the W . M ., was oldest

replied to by Bro . Dorling , one of the founders , and the P . M . present . The Masonio Charities was introduced by Bro . Sutton S . W ., who in his speech passed a deservedly high compliment on Bro . Scarlett , who took upwards of £ 70 as Steward for aged Freemasons . The Wardens and Officers of the Lodge was proposed by the W . M ., who regretted several of tbe Officers were unable to be present , noticing particularly the absence of the Chaplain , Treasurer ,

Secretary , and the Junior Deacon Bro . Andrews j this latter brother , who has been lying on the verge of the grave for weeks , he was happy to say had had a turn , and he trusted it wonld please T . G . A . O . T . U . to restore him to health . The Tyler ' s Toast bronght the pleasant gathering to a close . The mnsical arrangements were conducted by Bros . Purvis , Scarlett , and others , giving great satisfaction to the brethren present .

HAMPSHIRE LODGE OF EMULATION , No . 1990 . AT the Freemasons' Hall , Landport , on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., Bro . R . Eve P . G . Treasurer was installed as W . M . of this Lodge , in succession to Bro . J . Briokwood . Among the brethren present were W . W . B . Beach M . P ., Colonel Shadwell Gierke , J . E . Le Fenvre , Sir W . King , and J . G . Niten . An excellent banquet was subsequently served by Mr . Hinton , the Steward of the Club .

PRIORY LODGE OF ACTON , No . 1996 .

f HHE installation meeting of this Lodge was held in the Lodge-J- room of tho Borrymead Priory , High Street , Acton , on Monday , the 4 th inst . There were present : —Bros . Wyatt Francis W . M ., Phillips S . W ., Botley P . M . J . W ., Monson jun . P . M . Treasurer , Cammell P . M . Secretary , Dicker Chaplain , Sutton S . D ., G . Wright P . M ., Pearce , P . Monson , H . Monson , Guy , Dewhurst , Thomas , Eydeman , Heasraan , Gray , Dicker , Scott-Henson , and many others .

The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read , confirmed and signed . Bro . Phillips waa presented as W . M . elect , and after the usual formalities was duly installed into the chair . The W . M . then invested Bro . Francis as I . P . M ., and also appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Gissing Skelton S . W ., Hirst J . W ., Dicker Chaplain , Monson jun . P . M . Treasurer , Cammell P . M .

Secretary , Sutton S . D ., Scott-Henson J . D . The investiture of I . G . was deferred until the next meeting . The Installing Master gave the usual addresses , and the W . M . having received the hearty congratulations of the brethren , the Lodge was closed in accordance with antient custom . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting ball , where a very capital banquet was provided by the Steward of

the Constitutional Club , which waa duly appreciated . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The I . P . M . in proposing the toast of the W . M . said , all the brethren had watched the steady progress of their W . M ., aud the masterly manner iu which he had carried out the duties of the various offices ho had passed through , and congratulated him on his being present . At one

time it was thought ho would not be able to appear again witb the brethren , owing to his very severe accident . The W . M . in responding to the toast , said be begged to thank the brethren for the kind way in whioh it had been received , aud also to acknowledge the very feeling manner in which ifc bad been proposed . It was but 5 years ago since he had been initiated into the Lodge , and now he had the

honour of being its W . M ., an honour which he esteemed more highly than he could express in words . Of Masonry ho would like to speak at length , but he did not wish to occupy too much of their time . It often was said that Masonry was a religion . It did not claim that , bnt it did inculcate religious truths . In the volume of the Sacred law we read that pure religion is to visit the fatherless and

widows in their affliction . Might they not claim to that ? There was no other institution that had built and endowed more benevolent asylums , or done more to relieve the destitute and distressed . In conclnding his remarks he might be permitted to quote from an eminent writer . Such was Freemasonry ; venerable in its age , beneficent in its design , and practical in its charity . The W . M . then

gave the toast of the I . P . M ., and after speaking of the very excellent manner in which the ceremony of installation had been carried out , concluded by presenting to Bro . Francis a P . M . ' s jewel , and expressing a wish that he might long be spared to wear it . Bro . Franoii duly replied . The toast of the Visitors was responded to by

Bros . Heasman and Thomas , and that of the P . M . ' s by Bro . Wright . The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , coupled with that of tho Officers of the Lodge , was duly responded to by Bros . Monson jun . and Hirst . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to u . close . The musical programme was carried out in the usual ablo manner , Bro . Guy kindly acting as accompanist .

THE DUKE OF FIFE LODGE , No . 2845

riiHIS Lodge has completed its first year of working , aud tho -i- Installation meeting was held on Wednesday , tho 20 th inat ., at the Alexandra Hotel , Clapham Common . There were present Bro . S . Cochrane W . M ., G . Everett Graud Treasurer I . P . M ., W . W . We » tley

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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

ST . BALDRED'S LODGE , No . 313 ( S . C . )

A VERT successful session of this Lodge has just closed . Fourteen new members were initiated during the past session into the Order , and there is every prospect of largely extending the membership in the near future . A specially interesting event of the past year was the brilliant assembly and supper in the Marine Hotel , North Berwick , some nine years having elapsed since a fete of a

similar character had been given in connection with the Lodge . As some testimony to the healthy condition of St . Baldred's , and tho energy of its Secretary , Bro . S . Henderson , it may be observed thafc several foreign gentlemen bave entered the Order through the portal of the North Berwick Branch .

PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE , No . 495 . AT a meeting held at St . Austell , on Tuesday , 12 th inst ., a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . W . H .

Lake . The W . M . Bro . Simon Truscott asked the Treasurer to make the presentation . Bro . Guy said he had pleasure in doing so , aa during the ten years Bro . Lake had belonged to the Lodge he had been a very useful member , and the Lodge was quite unanimous and hearty in presenting him with this jewel . Bro . Lake , in returning

thanks , said he was much obliged to them for the compliment paid him , whioh he highly valued . During the ten years he had belonged to the Lodge he had never had an unpleasant word , and he had only missed seven meetings in ten years . There were nine Past Masters present , namely , Bros . Dr . Mason , T . J . Smith , W . Guy , J . MoTnrk , J . G . Blight , Iaaas Watts . J . Bnnfc , 0 . Truscott .

JORDAN LODGE , No . 1402

AT the monthly meeting of this Lodge , held at the Masonio Hall , Torquay , on Tuesday , fche llth inst ., Bro . Taylor the W . M . presiding , a highly interesting lecture on " Some Aspects of Early English Freemasonry " was delivered by Bro . John Lane P . M . P . P . G . R . P . G . S . W . ( Iowa ) . The lecture was a valuable historical traatiso on the ceremonial of the period from 1717 to 1813 , and traced the

development of the ritual to the time of the formation of the United Grand Lodge . At the close of the lecture , whioh was listened to with close attention for one hour , Bro . Chapman P . M . P . P . G . D .

proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Lane for his deeply interesting lecture , which was of an invaluable character . This was seconded by Bro . Thomas ( 189 ) and supported by the W . M ., and carried unanimously .

TRAFFORD LODGE , No . 1496 ( MANCHESTER )

A REGULAlt meeting took place on Monday , llth inst ., at the Western Hotel , Moss Side . Present Davies W . M ., Blears S . W ., Morris J . W ., Burslem P . M . Treasurer , Land Secretary , Robt . Wilson S . D ., John Wilson J . D ., D . Johnson P . M . D . C , Hampson I . G ., P . M . ' s Gillman P . P . G . D ., MoKellen P . P . G . D ., Jones P . P . G . Steward , Bigg * , Maybury , and Kershaw , Long , A . Johnson , W . Johnson ,

Knight , & c . Visitors—Gleave 1161 , Cadwell 1134 , Farquharson 1035 , Morrison S . D . 1375 , and R . R . Lisenden F . M . 317 ( FUEEJUSON ' S CHRONICLE ) . The brethren met afc six o ' clock for tea , and afterwards the Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ballot waa taken for Mr . Herbert Russell , and being announced favourable he was initiated into

Freemasonry by Bro . J . Kershaw P . M ., the working tools boing presented aud explained by Bro . John Morris J . W . Prior to the Lodge closing , Bro . Burslem proposed , in view of the strong appeal made to West Lancashire Lodges by Bro . Goodacre P . G . Secretary , on behalf of the R . M . I , for Boys , and having regard to the fact of their R . W . P . G . M . Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom presiding at the Annual Festival next month—that the sum of fifty guineas bo guaranteed by

tbo Lodge and given to that excellent ; Institution . The proposition was seconded and carried with acclamation . There beiug no further business , hearty good wishes were expressed by the Visitors , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 9 o'clock . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts , including the initiate , were proposed aud responded to at the social board , a special toast being the health and prosperity of Bro . Captain Longshaw , who will shortly take the command of a ship to China .

ARNOLD LODGE , No . 1799

THE installation meeting of this popular Lodge was held at fche Clifton Hotel , Walton-on-Naze , on Tuesday , the 19 th May , when the ceremony of installing the W . & f . olocfc Bro . Edwin Groocock was most impressively performed by Bro . Scarlett P . M . P . J . W . Essex , the whole work being done letter perfect . After being placed in the chair of K . S ., the following wore appointed to the several

Offices : —Bros . Wilkinson I . P . M ., Sutton S . W ., King J . W ., Ker , Nugee Chaplain , Osmond Treasurer , Scott Secretary , Harman S . D ., Andrews J . D ., Wright Dir . of Cora ., Powia I . G ., Scarlett Organist , Pollard Steward , Cutler Tyler . The inventory of fche Lodge was taken , and Bro . Dorling P . M . presented to the Lodge three mahogany

pedestals , with Masonio emblems inlaid , for the three lights to stand on , for which a hearty vote of thanks was given , and ordered to be entered ou the minutes . Bro . Hempson P . M . was appointed on the Charity Board , after which tho Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to bauquet . The W . M . was supported by Bro . Railing P . M . P . G . Secretary Essex , aud about 25 brethren , including several

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visitors from St . Osyth Lodge , Clacton-on-Sea . The following list of toasts were duly honoured and responded to : —The Queen and Craft , The Most Worshipful the Grand Master the Prince of Wales , The Pro and Deputy G . Master , and Past and Present Officers of Grand Lodge ; this toast was responded to by Bro . Railing , as was also the next one , —Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Lord Brooke . The

Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bros . F . A . Philbrick aud Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers was responded to by Bro . Scarlett P . G . J . W . The Installing Master ' s health was proposed by Bro . Hempson P . M . The W . M . ' s health waa proposed by Bro . Wilkinson . The Visitors was proposed by Bro . Scarlett , and reapondsd to by Bro . Stebbing . The P . M . ' s of 1799 , proposed by the W . M ., was oldest

replied to by Bro . Dorling , one of the founders , and the P . M . present . The Masonio Charities was introduced by Bro . Sutton S . W ., who in his speech passed a deservedly high compliment on Bro . Scarlett , who took upwards of £ 70 as Steward for aged Freemasons . The Wardens and Officers of the Lodge was proposed by the W . M ., who regretted several of tbe Officers were unable to be present , noticing particularly the absence of the Chaplain , Treasurer ,

Secretary , and the Junior Deacon Bro . Andrews j this latter brother , who has been lying on the verge of the grave for weeks , he was happy to say had had a turn , and he trusted it wonld please T . G . A . O . T . U . to restore him to health . The Tyler ' s Toast bronght the pleasant gathering to a close . The mnsical arrangements were conducted by Bros . Purvis , Scarlett , and others , giving great satisfaction to the brethren present .

HAMPSHIRE LODGE OF EMULATION , No . 1990 . AT the Freemasons' Hall , Landport , on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., Bro . R . Eve P . G . Treasurer was installed as W . M . of this Lodge , in succession to Bro . J . Briokwood . Among the brethren present were W . W . B . Beach M . P ., Colonel Shadwell Gierke , J . E . Le Fenvre , Sir W . King , and J . G . Niten . An excellent banquet was subsequently served by Mr . Hinton , the Steward of the Club .

PRIORY LODGE OF ACTON , No . 1996 .

f HHE installation meeting of this Lodge was held in the Lodge-J- room of tho Borrymead Priory , High Street , Acton , on Monday , the 4 th inst . There were present : —Bros . Wyatt Francis W . M ., Phillips S . W ., Botley P . M . J . W ., Monson jun . P . M . Treasurer , Cammell P . M . Secretary , Dicker Chaplain , Sutton S . D ., G . Wright P . M ., Pearce , P . Monson , H . Monson , Guy , Dewhurst , Thomas , Eydeman , Heasraan , Gray , Dicker , Scott-Henson , and many others .

The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read , confirmed and signed . Bro . Phillips waa presented as W . M . elect , and after the usual formalities was duly installed into the chair . The W . M . then invested Bro . Francis as I . P . M ., and also appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Gissing Skelton S . W ., Hirst J . W ., Dicker Chaplain , Monson jun . P . M . Treasurer , Cammell P . M .

Secretary , Sutton S . D ., Scott-Henson J . D . The investiture of I . G . was deferred until the next meeting . The Installing Master gave the usual addresses , and the W . M . having received the hearty congratulations of the brethren , the Lodge was closed in accordance with antient custom . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting ball , where a very capital banquet was provided by the Steward of

the Constitutional Club , which waa duly appreciated . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The I . P . M . in proposing the toast of the W . M . said , all the brethren had watched the steady progress of their W . M ., aud the masterly manner iu which he had carried out the duties of the various offices ho had passed through , and congratulated him on his being present . At one

time it was thought ho would not be able to appear again witb the brethren , owing to his very severe accident . The W . M . in responding to the toast , said be begged to thank the brethren for the kind way in whioh it had been received , aud also to acknowledge the very feeling manner in which ifc bad been proposed . It was but 5 years ago since he had been initiated into the Lodge , and now he had the

honour of being its W . M ., an honour which he esteemed more highly than he could express in words . Of Masonry ho would like to speak at length , but he did not wish to occupy too much of their time . It often was said that Masonry was a religion . It did not claim that , bnt it did inculcate religious truths . In the volume of the Sacred law we read that pure religion is to visit the fatherless and

widows in their affliction . Might they not claim to that ? There was no other institution that had built and endowed more benevolent asylums , or done more to relieve the destitute and distressed . In conclnding his remarks he might be permitted to quote from an eminent writer . Such was Freemasonry ; venerable in its age , beneficent in its design , and practical in its charity . The W . M . then

gave the toast of the I . P . M ., and after speaking of the very excellent manner in which the ceremony of installation had been carried out , concluded by presenting to Bro . Francis a P . M . ' s jewel , and expressing a wish that he might long be spared to wear it . Bro . Franoii duly replied . The toast of the Visitors was responded to by

Bros . Heasman and Thomas , and that of the P . M . ' s by Bro . Wright . The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , coupled with that of tho Officers of the Lodge , was duly responded to by Bros . Monson jun . and Hirst . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to u . close . The musical programme was carried out in the usual ablo manner , Bro . Guy kindly acting as accompanist .

THE DUKE OF FIFE LODGE , No . 2845

riiHIS Lodge has completed its first year of working , aud tho -i- Installation meeting was held on Wednesday , tho 20 th inat ., at the Alexandra Hotel , Clapham Common . There were present Bro . S . Cochrane W . M ., G . Everett Graud Treasurer I . P . M ., W . W . We » tley

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