Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge took place on tho 13 th instant , at the Criterion . There were present Bros . C . Dopson W . M ., H . W . Blake S . W ., Doncaster J . W ., G . Butt P . M ., J . Tnck Sec , Copestone S . D ., Lncas J . D ., Craggs I . G ., A . Williams D . C , H . D . Williams and W . W . Williams Stewards , Sims I . P . M ., P . M . ' s Slack , Fisher , Barker , Shaw , Purdue . Visitors—Bros . P . Botley 1996 ,

Fletcher P . M . 180 , Fry 1692 , B . Van Pulton 1601 , E . Austin 1791 , E . B . Cox 1563 , C . Pearce 173 , W . H . Bolt 1568 , Smyth 1231 , Ellis 66 , Madell 1201 , Coffin 107 , and about forty members of the Lodge . The brethren whilst in the Lodge experienced a great treat in the very able working of the I . P . M ., not only in the three degrees , but in the

manner in whioh he delivered the addresses as Installing Master . The duties of D . C . were carried out by Bro . Purdue . The prosperity of the Lodge was shown by the large balance in hand , and a Secretary ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Tnck for the able manner in which he had carried out his arduous duties for some years . After the presentation

in open Lodge of a beautiful P . M . ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., the brethren retired to the Victoria Koom , where they partook of a sumptuous banqnet . The hour being late , the usual toasts were necessarily curtailed . However , a most delightful evening was spent , contributed to by the harmony of several distinguished brethren .

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .

THE regular meeting of this Lodge took place in Freemasons ' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York , on Monday , the 12 th inst . In * he absence of the Worshipful Master , through illness , the ohair was taken by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., who was supported by Bros . SirF . G . Milner Bart . LP . M . P . G . S . W ., C . G . Padel P . M .

P . P . G . O ., G . Simpson Past Provincial Grand Pursuivant , J . T . Seller P . M ., M . Millington P . M ., J . Blenkin P . M ., G . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O ., W . Brown S . W ., James Kay Secretary , S . J . Dalton P . P . G . Steward S . D ., W . Lackenby J . D ., W . Storey Steward , J . D . Irony and P . Pearson Asst . Stewards , J . Hall Tyler ,

G . Lamb , W . Sharp , J . R . Jaokson , W . Ream , H . Mennell , J . Mennell , R . M . Hayden , J . Thorpe , W . T . Nance , W . Wrigglesworth , W . B . Dyson , J . W . Blenkin , T . Masterman , and the following Visitors—Bros . B . Polkinghorne W . M . 1991 , E . Harding W . M . elect 1991 , J . H . Taylor 1991 , K . G . Campbell 1991 , A . M . White 1991 ,

M . Bryson 236 , W . G . Fricker 322 , R . S . Robinson 123 , E . W . Brewer 1536 , W . Quickfall 188 = 1 P . P . G . O . Isle of Wight , and others . The Lodge having been opened , a successful ballot was taken for a candi . date , after which the Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Whytehead raised Bros . Mennell and H > iyden . Bros . Hewday

and Coates were passed . The lecture on the tracing board in the second degree was given by Bro . W . B . Dyson . Bro . Whytehead presented to the Lodge , on behalf of Brother G . Chapman Junior Warden , a very handsome mahogany book-case , with a glass front , which had been placed in a recess in the smoke room ,

and in which the Masonic medals and other curiosities belonging to the Lodge had been placed . Also on behalf of Bro . Simpson P . M ., and Bro . R . Ware , two volumes for the Lodge library . A vote of sympathy was also passed with Bro . W . Stephenson I . G ., who was dangerously ill , and the Secretary was instructed to write to him

conveying the good wishes of the brethren . On the motion of the Treasurer , a sum of £ 25 was voted from the Lodge funds to the Building Fund . After the close of the Lodge , the brethren adjourned

to the smoke room , and a most harmonious evening was passed , the nsnal toasts being honoured , while songs were contributed by Bros . F . Milner , T . B . Whytehead , H . Mennell , J . Mennell , W . B . Dyson , W . G . Fricker , and others .

ROTHESAT LODGE , No . 1687 .

A MEETING of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , 7 th inst ., at the St . James's Hall , Piccadilly . Bro . E . L . P . Valeriani W . M . was supported by his Officers and the following Visitors : — Bros . Ramsay P . M . 259 , Collins I . P . M . 776 , Coombes P . M . 12 , Rouard 1387 , Grostephen 348 , Boher 1743 , Heild W . M . 704 , Rayner 1681 , G . Reynolds S . D . 1614 , H . Robeits 1044 , G . Ronohette 1287 ,

P . Silo 1808 , Cooper 1426 . Lodgo having been duly opened and the minutes read and coufirmed , there was an ample amount of business to be gone through , consisting of one raising arid two ini ' tiations , one of the latter being tho son of the Worshipful Master . Th ^ ballot for each of them was unanimous . The first , bnsiness was the

raising of Bro . Edwards , who nprm examination proved himself very proficient iu tho progress he had made in the science . He was then , in a most impressive and solemn manner , raised to the sublime degree by the Worshipful Master . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Messrs . Leon Valeviaui and M . Alexander Jnles

Martinne were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , both ceremonies being rendered by the Worshipful Master iu a faultless style , and during the conferring of this important rite ho displayed considerable feeling , as one of the initiates was his son . Tho next business was the election of W . M , Treasurer , Auditors , and Tyler

for the ensuing year . Brother Green was elected W . M . for that period , Bro . J . Bustin as Treasurer , aud Bro . R . Potter P . M . Tyler . A Past Master's jewel , with collar and jewel , were unanimously voted to Bro . Valeriani W . M ., in recognition of the devoted services

he had rendered to the Rothesay Lodge and to Freemasonry in general during his year of office , upon which he received the congratulations of the entire body of brethren present . Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquetting-room , where

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a splendid repast was served by Bro . Roberts , and during the time BO occnpied some choice music was given by Italian artists , which added great zest and pleasure to the brethren , and contributed mnoh to the enjoyment of the good things set before them . On the withdrawal of the oloth , the nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly

honoured , after which Bro . Ramsay Past Master of the Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 259 , in a telling and spirited address , returned thanka on the part of H . R . H . the Grand Master , tho Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers . The Immediate Past Master said , for the last time , in accordance with his position , he had

to propose the health of the Worshipful Master . All the brethren knew the interest he had taken in the Rothesay Lodge , and the very able manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair that evening , and , more especially , the manner in which he had performed tho ceremony of initiation . It was a matter of rare occurrence in a

Lodge that a father initiated his own son into the mysteries of Freemasonry , bnt he felt sure the brethren would agree with him when he said they had seldom , if ever , seen that Rite conferred more impressively , or with more Masonic and manly feeling . The Worshipful Master , in acknowledging the toast , thanked the I . P . M .

for the kind expressions which had fallen from his lips , and the brethren for the hearty manner in which the toast had been received by them . He could assure the brethren of the Rothesay Lodge that he would do all in his power to promote tho welfare of the Lodge in particular , and to Freemasonry in general . It should

also be his care to attend those grand Institutions of Freemasonry , the Royal Masonic Charities . It was his great pleasure that night to have to propose the health of the Worshipful Master eleot , Bro . F . V . Green , the son of their worthy Immediate Past Master . He wished him health and success , and trusted he wonld fulfil the duties of the

Rothesay Lodge in the same admirable way in which his father had done before him ; he ( the W . M . ) would promise to render him all the assistance in his power . The W . M . elect in reply , thanked the Worshipful Master for the kind manner in which he had proposed his health ; he could assure the brethren that he would

endeavour to follow in the footsteps of the W . M ., and also of the I . P . M . He trusted the Lodge would continue to prosper when he shonld have the privilege of occupying the chair . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the health of the initiates , said the toast he was then about to propose always afforded any Worshipful Master a

great amount of pleasure ; he especially felt it so nnder the existing circumstances , as one of the initiates was his eldest son , and he mact ask their indulgence whilst addressing a few word 3 to him . He said— " Leon , having brought yon into the world , in which I have always tried to do my utmost to earn and deserve the respect

of my fellow-creatures , I now have the pleasure of introducing yon . into the Masonic world , and I hope that yon will become a shining light and a useful member of the Fraternity . Ton will on this evening see what work and perseverance was really necessary for obtaining my present high position . In making yon a brother ,

consider it a proof of my affection for you . I entrust into your keeping tho fruits of my labour ; aud I having been able to accomplish so much , how very much easier will ifc be for you , who have such advantages . You need not be afraid of wanting good advice , as in all cases of difficulty the brethren of your new family will at all times

be willing to render you assistance . My advice to you is , work hard and persevere , and may T . G . A . O . T . U . spare me to see you attain my present position as W . M . of the Rothesay Lodge . I sincerely trust you will never do anything to disgrace the Craft , but , on the con . trary , will do your utmost to be an honour to it , and to this Lodge in

particular . Brethren , I ask you to drink hpartily to the health of the initiates , " a request which was cordially responded to . The initiates , in reply , said they would endeavour to do all they could , and become a credit to the Craft . The words of the Worshipful Master would urge them on to greater diligence . The Worshipful

Master next proposed the health of the Visitors , and said the Rothesay Lodge was pleased to see them . He trusted they had had a pleasant evening and been happy . They had not a large gathering , but they were brethren well known to them all . He wonld call on Bros . Collins I . P . M . 776 , J . Rayner 1681 , and G . Reynolds S . D .

1614 to respond . Bro . Collins said it gave him much pleasure to be amongst them . He could say that he had spent an enjoyable evening , and was glad to be with them again , not only for the sake of seeing old faces , but to admire the impressive work of the Worshipful Master . Bro . Rayner said it also afforded him much pleasure

to be with them . The name of St . James brought back to his memory youthful times , as he was born in the parish . He could not help admiring the working of the W . M . ; and , while speaking , he would give invitations to his own Lodge ( the Londesborough ) to the P . M ., tho I . P . M ., and incoming Master . Bro . J . Reynolds said that ,

as Secretary to the Co » ent Garden Lodge of Instruction , which met every Thursday evening at the Criterion , Piccadilly , he had had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of their worthy W . M . He was v true and hard worker , and the brethren of the Rothesay Lodge most be proud of such a Master . In his eyes there was light , and

in his face happiness , which he communicated to others . He hud ¦ •• i * it * 'd many Lodge ? , and seen many initiations , but had never heard such an impressive and manly speech as had fallen from the lips of their W . M . that evening . He should have been sorry to have missed the address , which was most touching and impressive , and

in conclusion , said he wished the Rothesay Lodge every success . The W . M ., in proposing the health of the Past Masters , spoke of the great assistance he had received from them during his year of office , tie knew they had the interests of the Lodge at heart , and would do ill in their power for its benefit . It was a singular coincidence that tho son of their Immediate Past Master Bro . Green should have been

elected that evening to succeed him , at the same time as he initiated his eldest son . It would be well remembered in the Rothesay Lodge . Bro . Green I . P . M . assured the brethren that nothing would be wanting on his part to promote the welfare of the Rothesay Lodge . He only hoped that the W . M . eleot would have a snccessf n yeir of office . Bro . J . Darter P . M , W . S . hoped the brethren had spent a