Notices Of Meetings.

was passed by Bro . Armitage , and Bro . Asqnith by Bro . Parker W . M ., the charge in both instances being delivered by Bro . Lingard , and the working tools explained by Bro . Birkbeck . The Lodge being resumed in the first degree , letters of apology for non-attendance on account of sickness were read from Bro . J . W Taylor J . D ., Godfrey Higham P . M . P . P . G . D . C , and J . Tnnally P . M ., Bro . J . Selby I . P . M ., was obliged to leave the Lodge from fche same cause . The wife of Bro . Stevenson wrote that her husband had been

taken seriously ill in London . The W . M . reported the death of Bro . Henry Dawson P . M ., late Tyler of the Lodge , and the Secretary was instructed to forward a letter of sympathy and condolence to the family . It was also decided

to send letters of sympathy to fche absentees . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the representatives of Lodges 1045 and 1633 , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The nsual festive board followed .

ANGLESEY LODGE , No . 1113 . 11 HE annnal installation took place on the 18 th at Menai Bridge . Bro . Robert Ross . Baneor . was installed W . M ., Bro . J . Lloyd

Griffith P . M . P . G . D . Eng . being the installing officer . The W . M . appointed his officers for the year . Amongst the visiting brethren was the Mayor of Bangor ( Aid . Donald Cameron ) . The banquet was admirably served afc the Victoria Hotel .

ST . KEW LODGE , No . 1222

AT fche monthly meeting , held in the Masonio Hall , Weston-Super-Mare , on Tuesday of last week , Bro . F . Blackmore J . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Farington P . M Treasnrer , and Bro . Cornelius Tyler . A Committee was appointed to arrange for and carry ont tbe annnal Masonio treat to the aged poor on New Tear ' s Day .

ROYAL ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1362 . AT the Market Hall , Redhill , on Saturday , 2 nd insfc ., Bro . Edwin Potman was installed as Worshipful Master in succession to Bro . W . Markham . There was a large attendance of brethren , and

the ceremony was mosfc impressively performed . The newly-installed W . M . appointed his Officers . After the installation the usual banquet was served . Bros . W . Coward , C . Garland , E . G . Field , W . E . Bartlett , W , Punton , T . H . K . Pearce , and A . Wood contribnted to the musical programme .

MARQUfS OF RIPON LODGE , No . 1379 . fllHE annual meeting wai held on Thursday , 7 th inst . Bro . Thomas 1 . Watson P . M . of the Restoration Lodge , was installed W . M ., tbe Installing Master being Bro . E . Ensor , M . A ., I . P . M ., who performed tho ceremony very impressively , assisted by Bro . Lawrence P . M . and Bro . Hewlett P . M . The W . M . appointed his Officers .

The brethren celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist at tho King ' s Head Hotel , when an excellent repast was served by Bro . J . T . Robinson , tbe tables being artistically decorated by Mrs . Robinson Songs were rendered by various brethren , and Bro . J , Boynes presided nt the pianoforte .

MADOC LODGE , No . 1509 . AT a meeting held on the 5 th inst ., the Rev . R . Ll . Hughe ? , M . A ., was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . William Jones-Morris P . M . was the Installing Master .

The banquet was held in tha evening , when a large number , including many guests from different parts , sat down , and greatly appreciated the excellent catering and the able way in whioh the Stewards did their work . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given , interspersed with vocal music .

MOREOAMBE LODGE , No . 1561 . THE installation meeting was held on Friday of last week , when Bro . Albert Gorton was installed . The ceremony was performed by Bro . J . L . Gorton P . M . The newly-installed W . M . afterwards invested his Officers . Tbe customary banquet was subsequently held at the King's Arms Hotel .

MORNINGTON LODGE , No . 1672 . AT the meeting of the Mornington Lodge ( formerly a Snaresbrook Lodge ) held at Spiers and Pond ' s Holborn Viaduct Hotel , on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., * Bro . W . J . J . Gilter ( of Loughton ) was installed W . M . for the ensnin ? year , and invested the Officers . After the business of the L ^ dge was ended , the brethren adjourned to the banqaetting hall . The nsual toasta wero given , Bros . Tucker

and Blount replying on behalf of the visitors , P . M . Miller and P . M . Wood ( or the Past Masters , and Bros . Gregar and Theobald for tbe Officers of the Lodge . During the evening the Lodge organist , Bro . Vinen , presided at the piano , songs , & c , being given by Bros . Giller , Petley , Blonnt , Miller , and Riche .

served at the St . Petroo Private Hotel . The nsnal Loyal and Masonio toasts were hononred . That of the visiting brethren was ably responded to by Bros . Major Shanks and

ST . PETROO LODGE , No . 1785 . THE ceremony of installing the W . M . Bro . W . Williams was ably and impressively performed afc fche annnal meeting afc Padstow , by Bro . W . H . Pope P . M , P . Prov . A . G . Secretary , assisted by Bros . John Hawken P . M ., and F . Bray P . M . P . Prov . G . Pursuivant . The W . M . appointed and invested hia Officers . At the conolnsion of the Lodge business an excellent dinner was

J . King Martyn . Bro . F . Bray Treasnrer elated that the Lodge waa in a sound financial position , being qnite clear of debt , with a good working balance in the bank .

The proceedings were enlivened with songs and recitations by Bros . J . Hawken , E . Rickard , F . G . Harding , J . N . Clemow , R . S . Langford , W . H . Roberts , T . Hicks , J . King Martyn , W . Brown , and E , Spry , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .

WILLIAM OF WYKEHAM LODGE , No . 1883 . THE installation of W . M . took place on tbe 12 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Winchester , when there was a good attendance of brafchren . Bro . E . Snook was dnly installed W . M . and invested his Officers . Some thirty brethren dined together after fche ceremony .

BEAUMONT LODGE , No . 2035 . THE annnal meeting for tbe installation of W . M . for the ensuing ing year was held ab the Masonic Hall , Kirkbnrion , on the 16 th inst ., and there was a large gathering of brethren . Bro . B . H . Moxon S . W . was installed as W . M . by Bro . Rev . R . Collins , M . A ., P . P . G . C . in a most impressive manner , after whioh he invested hia Officers . A large number of visiting biethren from other Lodges

offered their congratulations fco the newly-installed W . M . After fche installation about 60 brethren sat down to an excellent banquet ; in the Lodge-room , prepared by Mrs . Midgley in her best style .

The nsnal Masonio toasts were given and responded to , and son gs were contribnted by Bros . Riley , Thompson , Arnold , Fitton , Q Hirst , Brook , England , and others , and a most pleasant evening was scent .

ST . LAWRENCE LODGE , No . 2330 . ON Wednesday of last week , Bro . John Cromaok was installed a Worshipfnl Master in the Lodge rooms , at the Park Hotel , Podsey . There was a large attendance of brethren and visitors . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Joshua Hill W . M ., and Bro . Charles Cromack P . M ., assisted by Bros . Monkman

and Denby . After the Worshipful Master elecfc had taken the chair , he appointed hia Officers . The brethren afterwards adjourned and celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist :.

LOYAL HAY LODGE , No . 2382 . IT has been said that the consecration of the Loyal Hay Lodge of Freemasons three years ago was an event whioh will live in the memory of fche favoured initiates as one of the most beantifnl and instrnctive ceremonials that ever happened within their experience , the bright Masonio temple then being filled with Freemasons from various Provinces in Wales and England , and the crimson robe of fche eloquent Dr . Walters contrasting vividly with tho members' regalia

and other symbols . In fche course of time , members of a Masonio body , like people generally , become scattered throughout tho world . Thus it has been with the Hay Lodge , even within the three years . Bro . J . H . Tutton , tbe first Secretary , has gone to reside afc Shrewsbury , and there have been other removals . There was , therefore , an exceedingly pleasant re-union at the third anniversary festival of the

Lodge , on Monday , 11 th inst ., when Bro . Tutton was hononred by unanimous election as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Telegrams and letters expressing regret at inability to attend were received from a number of brethren , including Bro . M . Tennant P . A . D . G . C . of England and D . P . G . M . of the Province , who had undertaken to acfc as Installing Officer on this occasion , bnt waa

prevented by a domestic bereavement . In the unavoidable absence of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . W . Williams Prov . Grand Chaplain became the Installing Officer , and he was ably assisted by another learned Master of the Craft in Bro . W . Townsend P . G . S . W . of Shropshire , and P . Z . of the PalladianChapter , No . 120 . The W . M . appointed his Officers . In the course of

the ceremony it was also the pleasing duty of the W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , to present Bro . Golesworthy , the I . P . M ., with a Pasfc Master ' s jewel . At the conclusion of fche installation , on proceeding from labour to refreshment , there were congratulatory speeches . P . M . Baillie , who preceded Bro . Golesworthy as W . M . of the Lodge , said he was

sure that a more popular selection conld not have been made than that of Bro . Tutton for the chair , and the hononr was well-earned . Had it not been for the efforts of Bro . Tutton he was doubtful if the Lodge would have over become an accomplished fact . The now W . M ., who was wearing a Founder's jewel , observed , in the course

of his reply , that many people in the outside world were probably unaware that Freemasons were the richest Charitable Institntion iu the world , and although so secret yet they did in fcheir humble way the best they could for the community at large . He also briefly referred to a new Provincial Charity whioh was being advocated by