Notices Of Meetings.

the reports of the meeting of the Permanent Committee of 10 th and 17 th August respectively , relative to the motion of Bro . E . G . Field I . P . M .. passed at the last quarterly Lodge meeting on 3 rd Juno : — " That in compliance with the recommendation from the meeting on improvements it is desirable to form a proper Lodge of Instruction in connection with this Lodge , and that the necessary steps be taken

for carryiug into effect this proposition . " To elect a Tyler in place of Bro . C . K . Heather , resigned , and that Arthur Room , caretaker , Market Hall , Redhill , aged 22 , be ballotted for , and if approved binitiated as Serving Brother in the place of Bro . C . K . Heather resigned . After the business of the Lodge the brethren dined together in the Market Hall , refreshments being provided by Bro . W . Laker .

JORDAN LODGE , No . 1402 .

f piIB twenty first annnal festival of this Lodge , held at the Masouic J- Hall , Torquay , on Tuesday of last week , was largely attended . The W . M . elect , Bro . W . Winget S . W ., was presented by the retirinsr W . M ., Bri \ W . Hersey , to a Board of Installed Masters , presided over by Bro . J . Lane P . P . G . Registrar . The W . M . appointed his Officers , and , on behalf of the Lodge , presented to Bro . Hersey tho J . P . M ., a handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel , in recognition of his efficient

services during his year of office . Lett"rs of apology for nonattendance , and with expressions of fraternal congratulation , were read from Bros . W . J . Hnghan and R . F . Gonld , honorary members and P . G . D . 'a of England . TelegramB were also read from Brother Longley Prov . G . J . W . of Kent , and Bro . F . Sandford , who is on holiday in the Isle of Wight . A telegram of congratulation was

authorised to be sent to Brother J . Murray P . M . P . P . G . D . C , on thr celebration of his golden wedding , whioh took plaoe that day . The installation banquet followed at the Bath Saloons , and the W . M , who presided , presented the brethren with a beautifully printed programme in book form , containing an excellent portrait of himself .

At the conclusion of the repast , provided by Bro . W . J . Nosworthy , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were honoured . The W . M . alluded to the interest felt in the Craft , of which the Queen was Patron , by the Royal Family , no less than seventeen members of whom had been initiated into the Order .

Bro . Blarney responded on behalf of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge , and Bro . ' Lane submitted the health of the W . M ., who needed IO words to commend him to tbe brethren . He had made his mark in Torquay , and be ventured to prediot he would fulfil tbe duties of his office with satisfaction to the brethren . Bro . Winget . in acknowledging the compliment , esteemed it a

great privilege to see so many brethren present , and hoped to continue to cement the fraternal good feeling and harmony which distinguished the Craft . Bro . Lane , in responding to the toast of his health as Installing Master , alluded to the presence of Bro . Thomas Taylor , his Masonio

father . The P . M . B were toasted at the invitation of Bro . G . West S . W ., and Bro . H . A . Garrett gave the health of the Visitors , for whom Bros . H . R . Beer W . M . 328 , C . Emmett W . M ., and J . F . Qoyles W . M . elect of 1358 , Paignton , responded .

Bro . Chapman proposed the Masocic Charities . The three great central Charities exceeded anything of the kind in tho world . Torquay possessed one-fifth of the voting power of the Proviocr-, which was very creditable . In replying , Bro . John Taylor the Charity Steward mentioned thit he had recoived during the past year from the Lodgo for the use of

the Province a total of 270 votes for tho great Charities . This was tho largest number of votes contributed by any one Lodge in the Province , with the exception of Lodge Sincerity , No . 189 , Stonehouse . For the Devpn Masonio Edneatinnal Fund , which was doing excollent work , ho had received 146 votes , and he recommended to their

consideration not only the great Charities , but those of Devon , inoluding the Fortescue Annuitint Fand . He expressed the hope that the grand prinoiple of chanty , the great fundamental principle the Order , would be exemplified during Brother Winget ' s year of officce .

The charity collection was then taken , and , including a donation of two guineas from the W . M ., amounted to £ 5 , the largest amount collected for years . » The harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bros . H . A . Garrott , S . Wills , A . Waycott , H . R . Beer , J . G . Turle , F . C . Sandford , and H . Brock . The festival was one of the most successful and enjoyable yet held in connection with tbe Lodge .

ST . PETROC LODGE , No . 1785

AT the meeting on Tuesday , 5 th inst ., a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Frank Bray P . M . P . P . G . Pursnivant . The presentation was made by Bro . Colonel C . R . Prideanx Brnne P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., who said the jewel was subscribed for by the members of the Lodgo as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of Bro . Bray ' s efficient services as Treasurer during the last ten

years , and of his zealous work for tbe welfare of Freemasonry . It afl ' orded him great pleasure to be made the medium for bestowing such a beautiful gift on so worthy a brother . In an appropriate speech Bro . Bray thanked the brethren for the honour conferred on him , and assured them that he should continue to do his utmost for tbe welfare of the Fraternity .

ZION LODGE , No . 1798

¦ "PHE fifth regular meeting of this Lodge after the vacation took J- place at tbo Grand Hotel , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . Alfred De Botton W . M . There were also present : — Bros . John Fisher I . P . M ., George Rideal P . M . S . W ., Walter Fowden J . W ., S . Mamelok P . M . Treasurer , Leon Levy Secretary , Geo . Board

Notices Of Meetings.

P . M . P . P . G . D ., J . K . Ileywood I . G ., Wnl'rr Marshall , Jolins Areup . berg P . M . P . P . G . P ., E . Nathan P . M ., Edward Ri beit-i P . M . Aant . Prov . G . T . ( FKKEMASON ' CURONICLR ) , S . Fraikenstein , A . Kirkwond , L . Frankenstein . Visit > r : —Bro . Uo ' ury N ill P . M . 1375 i . D : 23 ( 53 . After the coLfi-mation of minutes , the brethren were favoured by Bro . Nail , who had been invited torra I his clever pripor upon" Masonic

History , a lengthy synops s of whici appearo 1 in No . 957 "f Ilia CllKO . Mfl . F . The nsnal entcrtainmpiit followe 1 . In revetting to the subject of the evening , Bn th' * r Fishor affirmed that what Sir •W . * Blnck- * i > iie hid i'i his '' Cominenta ie- " done to cdiTy iho laws of Engbnl , Bro . Nail had aceompli .-hed with respect to Frrema- 'onry , for he had , in a very compact form , made a wonderful contribution * to its

literature . Bro . Fishr r also had made tho pleasing anquocement , which was repealed to our representative ( Bro . E . Roberts ) that Brother Da Botton , who is a very distinguished Eastern traveller , an accomplished literaly scholar , and a polyglot in languages , had contented to prepare a paper based upon his Masonic experiences , here and abroad . If this promise is brought to f uition the Manchester brethn n have a t . 'eat in anticipation .

BURRELL LODGE , No . 1829

UNUSUAL iutereat attached to the prcceodings of this Lodge , at tie Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Thursday of last work , when the Worshipful Master ( Brother A . J . C-trponUr ) wns made tho recipient of a lmndeomo prepei t by the bicthren if the Lodge . The Worshipful Master pr » sided , nnd wns 8 upport » d by tho following Office's : —Brop . II . P ,. ckmnn J . P . M ., J . Flinn S . W .,

E . M . Ffennell J . W ., U . W . Bedford Treasurer , T . Shiivell Secretory , G . E . Burton J . D ., F . B . Colbran B . C ., E . Gatratfc I . G ., W . N . Roo P . P . G . O . Organist , J . Olliver , T . U . Tuxford , and W . IiiBell Steward ? , W . Stanton Tyler . There was also a large attendance of other members and visitors .

The chief business of the Lodge was tho election of Bro . Flinn to the office of W . M . and of Bro . H . W . Bedford t ¦ the Treaaurership for the ensuing year . The members subsequently adjourned to tli 9 banqueting-room , where supper was served by Bro . J . Sayers . During the after proceedings Bro . J . Flinn took the opportunity of making the

presentation to the Worshipful Master . Every member of the Bnrrell Lodge , he said , warmly appreciated the excellent work done by Brother Carpenter as W . M ., and also the manner in whioh he had carried out the duties of other offices he had filled . It was to demonstrate their approval that he would ask him and Mrs . Carpenter to accept a silver tea service and an illaminated address . The latter read as follows :-

—"Presented , with a silver tea service to W . Bro . Alfred Joshua Carpenter and Mrp . Carpenter , in commemoration of their stiver wedding day , 24 th Septamber 1893 , by the Brethren of the Burrell Lodge if Freemasons , No . 1829 . This happy event occurring during

Bro . Carp nter ' s year of office as W . M ., tbe brethren , in presenting this token of their esteem , heartily wi-h him and his wife long life and happiness * . Sij * nol on behtlf of the Brethren and Cotnmitteo , J . Flinn S . W . Chairman- U . W . Bedford Treasurer ; T . Shrivall Setretarv . "

In thai . king the members for tho gift , Bro . C-rpenter said ever Binco ho hid become a Mason ho had experienced tbe motive power of Freemasonry , viz ., brotherly love On all hands , and from all tho brethren if tbe Burrell Lodg * -, but he had never thought of being tbe

recipient of such kindness as was shown him that evening . The present would be highly valued , and when , in timo to come , thoy usod tho tea service , they would not forget tho osteon * and brotherly love whioh had prompted such a handsome presentation . Tho evening was passed in a harmonious manner .

BLACK WATER LODGE , No . 1977 .

AT tho monthly meeting held at Maldon , on Monday , tho 28 th nit ., Bro . George Brown was unanimously elected Wor . Master for the ensuing year , Bro . S . Shawyer P . M . Treasurer , and Bro . E . Pearman Tyler .

DE TATTON LODGE , No . 2144 .

rnHE monthly meeting was held at the Town Hall , Altnucham , on 1 the 11 th , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . J . T . Goulding . There was a large attendance of brethren . Bro . Bowerhntt " , was passed , and Bro . T . W . Land jan . was raised . A ballot was t *» kon for W . M . for tho ensuing year , and resulted unanimously in fafour of

Bro . W . Morris tho S . W . Bro . Evason was elected Treasurer , as wnfl Bro . W . H . Uadfield to the office of Tyler . A Committeo WBB appointed to moke arrangement ** for C 3 lebrating the fes * ival of St . John .

ARDWICK LODGE , No . 2185 .

A N emergency meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Midland t \ . Hotel , Ardwick , on Friday , the 8 th inst ., to ball * t for , and if favnurably received , initiate Mr . Oscar Katz . Bro . Thomas Hayes W . M . opened the Lodge , and after explaining tho object of tbe meetin ? , submitted tho name of the candidate , which was oceppted nnnnimonsly . The W . M . then peiformed the ceremony of initiation

beinir assisted by Bro . R . W . Atkinson J . W ., who presented the workirg tools and delivered the charge , both duties bsing performed iu his usual effcit ' ve manner . At the festivo bofird , after t ' - . o orthodox tiast-i had been honoured , that of I ho Ini Wo was proposed by Bro . William Hoyland P . M . Prov . G . P ., who remarked that from the attention which the candidate