Notices Of Meetings.

Bro . Tennant , and in bohalf of whioh he ( Bro . Tutton ) promised to nse his influence . Various presents towards the complete furnishing of the Lodge-room , such as curtains , cover for organ , & o ., were acknowledged from Bros . Cheese , Huoks , Bushel , and other brethren . The refreshment consisted of a banquet , whioh was served in firafc-class style by Bro . Stokoe , at the Crown Hotel , Hay .

The posb-prandial proceedings comprised the usual Loyal , Maionio , and other toasts , which were invested with a singular charm by the singing of the Masonio chants appropriate to each , the Lodge Organist being the leader and pianoforte accompanist . The toast of the Provincial Officers was proposed by the I . P . M , in very complimentary terms , and the toast of the Worshipful

Master was received with equal , if nofc even greater enthusiasm . It was proposed by Bro . Bailie , who remarked thafc there was not a more earnest Mason in fche Lodge than Bro . Tutton , and it was owing fco hia persistent endeavours that the Lodge was started . He felt certain that in this coming year the Lodge would not only reflect hononr upon themselves and upon Bro . Tatton , but that the latter wonld

also reflect hononr upon them . In responding , the W . M . mado a touching reference to the bereavement sustained by the Prov . Grand Officer who would otherwise have conducted the installation . The Province had fih exceptionally good Officer in Bro . Tennant , a master of the Craft whom they all delighted to honour . Referring to his election as W . M . of

the Lodge , Bro . Tutton said he waa very proud of the honour whioh the brethren had thus imposed upon him , and they might rest assured thafc he shonld do his utmost fco promote the beat interests of the Lodge in every way . Bro . E . H , Cheese proposed the Visiting Brethren , who returned thanks .

The W . M ., in proposing the Officers of tho Lodgo , eloquently spoke of each of them in turn , saying how confidently he accepted the position of Worshipful Master , in the knowledge that he would have the staunch and able support of every one of them . He testified thus especially of the I . P . M . Bro . Golesworthy , whose name was associated with his in tbe founding of the Lodge , in the

establishment of which every one of tbe older members had so cordially assisted . He also alluded in complimentary terms to Bros . E . H . Cheese ( the new Treasurer ) , C . T . Evans , and T . T . Evans , and thanked Bro . Halstead for tho introduction of tho musical chants . Tbe toast was well . received . The Officers suitably replied , and the Senior Warden took the opportunity of urging the brethren to continue fcheir Lodges of

Instruction , by means of whioh the Lodge had so greatly benefitted . The toasfc of fche Masonio Charities was accompanied by the usual collection on their behalf , and fche W . M . announced thafc he had the privilege , throngh the Lodge , of giving five guineas to tbe new Pror . Charity advocated by Bro . Tennant . In the intervals between the speeches , songs and recitations were rendered .

Evening Star Lodge of Instruction , No . 1719 . —This Lodge of Instrnction haa been but recently established , and is held every Saturday evening daring the winter months at tho Rutland Hotel , Perry Hill , Catford , S . E . Lasfc Saturday week Bro . Speller worthily filled the ohair , and after having worked the second degree ,

gave an admirable rendering of the lectnre on fche tracing board , The Evening Star Lodge of Instruction supplies a want in this district , and ifc only requires to be known to be more generally appreciated . Ifc affords instrnction and encouragement to young Masons especially .

The Master Cutler of Sheffield , Bro . Geo . Howson and the Mistress Cutler will give a children ' s fancy dress ball at the Cutler ' s Hall , early in the new year .

The fifth annnal ball arranged by the West Ham Abbey Lodge , in aid of the funds of the West Ham Hospital , was held at the Town Hall , Stratford . It is thought thafc the result , with the other efforts of the members , will equal , and possibly exceed thafc of former years , ifc being likely thafc upwards of £ 300 will be contributed to the useful institution on whose behalf the ball was held .

numerous public duties . Mr . Norfchcott , the dramatic critic of the Daily Chronicle , was elected Master of the Savage Club Lodge for tho ensuing year , succeeding a journalistic colleague , Mr . W . J . Fisher , the foreign editor of th ? same paper , —Belfast Nepis-Juetter .

Freemasonry appears to have obtained a firm footing amongst English journalists , and afc the present moment several members of the profession are filling prominent positions in the Craft . The Gallery Lodge , which takes its name from the parlimcntary reporters' gallei-y , has a roll

of between 60 to 70 members , all of whom are journalists ; and at the installation meeting nexfc Saturday , Mr . J . C . Manning , a well-known journalist ; and novelist , will be inducted into the Master ' s chair , in succession to Mr . C . K . Moore , of fche daily staff of the Olasgoio Serald . Mr . T .

Catling , the editor of Lloyds Newspaper , was recently installed Master of the Drury Lane Lodge , and last night he was appointed Secretary to the Savage Club Lodo-e , in the room of Sir Somers Vine , who resigned on account of hia

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

—; u . —• HORNSEY CHAPTER , No . 890 .

AT Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., Comp . Allman Z , Dehane H ., Lanndy J ., Gumming Treas ., J . Stephens , S . E ., Baxter S . N ., Brandon , T . C . Edmonds . Visitors : —Comp . Hedges P . Z . Ebnry , and Comp . Terry P . G . S . B . Chapter opened ia dne form . Minutes read and confirmed . Comp . Allman being nnavoidably absent at the last meeting—the installation—was duly installed in theFirst Principals ohair by Comp . Dehane in mosfc pleasing and grat ?

fying manner , eliciting the warmest praise from the Companions present . The candidate for exaltation not being present , the M . E . Z . closed in due form and the Companions adjourned to a banquet served in Comp . Clemow ' s nsual excellent manner . The M . E . Z . in giving the toasts remarked they shonld be brief bufc hearty , and he hoped they would be responded to very earnestly .

Comp . Stephens in proposing the toasfc of the M . E . Z . expressed fche greafc pleasure he felt in having the hononr fco give fchia toast . The M . E . Z . was deserving of all thafc could be aaid in his favour , his earnestness in the discharge of his duties , fche great interest he took in the Chapter , and hia general kindness endeared him to all in the Chapter . He trusted that for many years he would be present with them .

The M . E . Z . returned thanks . The toast of H . and J . were next given . The M . E . Z . in referring to Comp . Dehane , the H . of the Chapter , could nofc aay how much he was indebted fco him . He had installed him in a mosfc f anltless and impressive manner , in fact there was no part in Arch Masonry bnt what Comp . Dehane had a general and perfect knowledge of ; his greatest pride was to help and assist Companions who were desirous

of making themselves master * of their different offices . Comp . Lanndy , a most zealous Mason , had taken the greatest interest in the Chapter , in fact they one and all were deeply indebted to him for so successfully carrying on the business of the Chapter to the happy state they were in at present . This toast was received very enthusiastically .

Comps . Dehane and Lanndy thanked the Companions for the kind reception of the toast , stating that they had simply done their duty . Other toasts followed , and the evening was enlivened by the singing of Comp . Baxter , and recitations , and a humourous story by the old and esteemed Companion , J . Terry .

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