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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

LODGE OP FREEDOM . No . 77 .

THE annnal festival of this ancient Lodge took place last Monday at the Town Hall , Gravesend , where a large number of th members and brethren from the Provincial Lodges assembled nt three o ' clock to take part in the interesting proceedings . Ta © W . M . Bro . Frank Hitchins presided , and was supported by tho following brethren : —Solomon S . W ., Rev . Augustus Jackson J . W ., Champion P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Biggs P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Beamish P . M ., King P . M .,

Carter P . M ., Hedger P . M ., Teece P . M ., Doughty P . M ., Eussell P . P . G . Treasnrer , Deane P . M ., Raokstraw P . M ., James Torry P . G . S . B ., Adamson P . P . G . S . W ., Moulds P . G . S . B ., MoLeod P . P . G . S . W ., John Barnard P . M . Secretary 2205 , Cobham P . M . 1345 , Palmsr W . M . 1089 , Wiggins W . M . 20 , Walker W . M . 1464 , Elston W . M . 183 , Suit W . M . 1424 , Wyatt W . M . 1050 , Young W . M . 125 , Tanner W . M .

184 , Wood P . P . G . J . W ., Busbrid !? e W . M . 913 , Wadmore W . M . 167 S , Coste P . M ., Barlow P . M ., Hills P . M ., Potter W . M . 1343 , Berry , Soft , Regan , Nettlingham , Solomon , Buckle , Masters , Lygo , Shaw , West , Simpson , Orlton Cooper , Munday , French P . M . 483 , Sam , Hawker . The Lodge having been duly opened in the various degrees , tho W . M . announced that Bro . Joseph Solomon had been elected by the

brethren as Master for the ensuing year ; he was therefore brought before tbe Lodge and signified his | ussent to the usual question ** The Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and tho ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Bro . William Russell , who conducted Bro . Solomon to the chair . The new Master having been sainted by the brethren according to ancient custom ,

proceeded to appoint and invest his Officers : —Bros . Rev . Jackson S . W ., Raokstraw J . W ., Biggs Secretary , Nettlingham S . D ., Whit , field J . D ., Gnnn Dir . of Cers ., Robins P . M . Organist , Shaw and Masters Stewards , Martin Tyler . Bro . Fowle was appointed I . G ., but being absent on his honeymoon , his investiture was postponed . Bro . Champion having been re-elected Treasurer was also invested

and was subsequently appointed Chanty Steward of tho Lod-j-o The W . M . announced his intention of aoting as Steward for tho Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and expressed his willingness to receive subscriptions . It was proposed by Bro . Beamish that the Masonio sermon preached by the Chaplain , Rev . Augustus Jackson , at Holy Trinity Chnrch , Perry Street , on

21 st Jnne , should bo printed at the expense of the Lod « e . This was seconded by Bro . Teece , and carried unanimously . The thanks of the brethren were accorded to Brother William Russell for aoting as Installing Master . The W . M . then proceeded to invest the I . P . M . Bro . Hitchins with a past Master ' s jewel , whioh had been cordially voted by the brethren in

acknowledgment of the manner in which he had carried ont the duties of the chair during his year of office . Brother Hitchins suitably returned thanks , and stated that he should always hold tho jewel in high esteem , as it was the greatest compliment the brethren could bestow upon him . He had enjoyed a very pleasant year of office and had endeavoured to uphold the

credit of the Lodge wherever he went . He then proceeded to present a Secretary ' s jewel to Bro . Biggs , who had filled that post s nc ? 1883 , to tho entire satisfaction of the Lodgo , and though it wan no easy berth , ho trusted ho might long bo spared to occupy it . Bro . Biggs , in reply , said that the presentation had como upon hira r . s a surprise , as ho had carried on the work without expecting any

reward , bufc he should now be assured of tho good will of the brethren and consider the handsome jewel as a mark of eatoem . The business of tbe afternoon being thus brought to a happy termination , fche Lodge was olosed in due form with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjonrned to tho New Falcon Hotel , whur- anexcellmt repast was served by Bro . John Simpson . The Wor . Master

presided , and most of the above-mentioned brethren wero also present . At the termination of * the banquet the usual Loyal and Maso-. ic toasts were given and received , Bro . Terry responding for ' tho Gis . iid Officers , and Bros . Moulds and Tanner replying for the Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Hitchins once more resumed the gavel , for the purpose of proposing the health of the Worshipfnl Mastnr , and said

ifc was not often thafc a Bro . Solomon filled the chair . He had now reached the summit of his Masonio ambition by being elected Master of the Lodge in which he had been initiated . It was quite uuneevssary to recite his qualifications for tho post , as he was well known to the entire county . Bro . Solomon , in reply , said that he waa greatl y gratified to occupy the proud position , which was one thafc every

Mason aspired to , especially in his own Lodge . He would do his ntmost to fulfil his duties in a manner that would be satisfactory to the brethren , and in doing so he shonld tread closely on tho heels of his predecessor , who had proved one of the best of Mas :. -. -. Bro . William Russell , in an able speech , proposed tho -fa-xnic Charities , which he said were faithfully carrying out the grand

principles inculcated nt initiation . As Masonry was a progressive science , so must the Institutions go on increasing . The present year had been very notable in this direction , and tlio friendly rivalry that existed between the threo great Maso- . ic Charities was sure to bring about a beneficial result . Tho to ; . st .-. was acknowledged by Bro . Terry for the " Old People " aud by HIM .

MoLeod for tbo Boys , both of whom made urgent appeals on In l ,- _ lt of their institutions , which want of space alono prevents us i . j-u't ing . Tho speeches were greeted with great applause . Bro . Wig * .: ; : a , as representative of the oldest Lodge in tho county , responded lo the Visiting Brethren . Bro . Hitchins in replying for the Past . la . --.

ters , said that being bnt recently a member of that honc-ural " : * . !• •. ¦¦ : >¦ ho could not say mnch ; still , now that he felt free from tho rarcs of ofiice he could look back with pleasnre on the past year . He im-i represented the Lodgo of Freedom at nearly every Lodgt * ;•* - . ¦ „ county , and had seen most of thu Present Masters instalL-d . ! : •. > _!¦<• found that the Lodgo waa always looked upon with respect whon-ve *

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he went . Bros . Champion , Biggs , Jackson and Raokstraw were likewise complimented , and returned thanks for their respective appoint & ietitt-. Tho very pleasant proceedings wero brought to a close with the Tyler ' s Toast , and the company separated .

' jlHE annual meeting was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., in the -L . lasonic Hall , Maple Street , Newcastle . Bro . Purvis S . W . was installed •* , _ Worshipful Master for tho ensuing year by Brother Hamond W . M . There wero 22 Present and Past Masters of Lodges at tho raising to the chair of K . S . Tho following were invested Officers-. —Bros . Hamond I . P . M ., Brnco S . W ., Cook J . W ., Dinning

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Secretary , Spoannau Treasurer , Ford Dir . of Cers ., Liddlo Organist , Turnbnll S . D ., Smith J . D ., Stalling I . G ., Nixon and Sutton Stewards , Curry Tyler . At tbo conclusion of the ceremony , whioh was very largely attended , tho brethren adjourned to tho Crown Hotel , Clayton

Streot , where over seventy sat devvn to dinner , which was served in Miss Robson ' s excellent manner . Tho usual Masonio toasts were duly honoured , and a harmonious evening was brought to an end by the Tyler ' s toast .

EVERTON LODGE , No . 823

BRO . John Mantle was , on the 15 th iust ., at the Masonio Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool , duly installed as Wor . Master for the ensuing year . The Otficors present wore Bros . Britten W . M ., Lunt P . M ., ( low P . M ., Boyla P . M ., Molynaux P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Houlding P . M . P . P . G . Reg ., Galley P . M ., Beesley P . M ., Mantle S . W ., Kite J . W ., Guilbert Secretary , King S . D ., Spencer J . D ., Maddox P . M . D . C , Ewart Organist , Millington I . G ., Turner , Gates , Davey and Villar

Stewards , Ball Tyler . Among visitors were Bros . Goodacre P . G . S . B . of England Prov . G . Sec , Ha , radon Prov . G . Treas ., Bargery P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., Footo P . P . G . Treas ., Ebdy P . P . G . S . of Works ( Durham ) , Whalley P . P . R . G . D . of C , Salter P . P . G . D ., Lewis P . D . G . P . ( Hong Kong and South China ) , Botromley P . P . G . D . of C , Fineberg W . M . 1609 , Poms W . M . 1020 , Hunter W . M . 2290 , Lowton W . M . 2042 , Gos .

ling W . M . 724 , Kirkpstriok W . M . 1502 , Rawsthorne W . M . 1182 , Devaynes P . M . ( 167 , Booth P . M . 1299 , Hewson P . M . 249 , Savage P . M . 1609 , GritiTson P . M . 175 ( 5 , Webster P . M . 2215 , and Davies P . M . 724 . Having boon daly insfcillyd by Bro . Britten , tbe retiring W . M . Bro . Mantle proceeded with the investiture of his Officers , as follow : —Bios . Britten I . P . M ., Kite S . W ., Guilbert J . W ., Boyle P . M . Treas .,

King Secretary , Spencer S . D ., Millington J . D ., King P . M . P . G . J . D . D . C , Ewart Organist , Gates I . G ., Bennett Davey , Griffiths , Bulmer and Welch Stewards , Ball Tyler , and Galley P . M . Charity llepresentativo . During tho after proceedings Bro . Lunt P . M . P . P . G . Treas ., who is resigning the Treasurership , after holding it for twenty-two yours , was presented with a handsome illuminated address .

DALHOUSIE LODGE . No . 865

rpHE regular monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , tha -A- 15 th insfc ., at the Town Hall , Hounslow . Those present included Bw . Williams P . M ., Keene P . M . P . G . P ., W . C Williams P . M ., Swaun I . P . M ., Clare , Woods , Hutt , Sprang ? , Betts , Gardner , Shltl-iv , Cory , T . Barth , F . Barth , Haynes , Cox , Alexander , Dyer , Brown , Kow , Essex , & e . In the absence of the W . M ., the I . P . M .

occupied the cha r . BM \ Alexander wa i passed to the second degree . Bros . Brown Dyor , and Knapp , of tho Royal Commemoration Lodge , wero raised to tho sublime degree of Master Masons , by tho W . M . The report of the Outing Committee was received , the arrangements

being for the brethren , on the third Ihursday in August , to tako train to Maidenhead . The Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjonrned to Host Bull ' s , of the Red Lion , where an excellent repast waa served .

NEPTUNE LODGE . No . 1264

ON tho 15 th iust . the members nnd their wives , to the number of eighty , held their annual picnic at Kew Gardens , Southport . The party travelled by rail from tha Exchange Station , and on arrival at Sonthportthey were conveyed to the gardens in wagonettes . A substantial dinner was served , aud after the usual loyal toasts , Bro . J . . 1 . iiarloy W . M ., who presided , presented Mrs . Kohu with a

silver tea and coffee service ; also a tray , the latter containing the following inscription : — "Presented to Mrs . Wm . Kohn , together with a tea and colt ' eo service , by the Neptune Lodge of Freemasons , No . 12 G 4 , as a mark of the appreciation of their gift of a handsome banner to the Lodge , and other acts of kindness by her during

her husband ' s year of office as W . M . Liverpool , 15 th July 1891 . " During tho afternoon ladies' sports were held , tha results of which were as follows : —Obstacle Race—1 Mrs . Halewood . 2 Miss Ironside . Potafco Gathering Race—1 Misa Motbershead , 2 Miss Cotter , 3 Mrs . C . Fothcrgill . Quoits Competition—1 Mrs . Rimmer , 2 Mrs . Shipley , 3 Mrs . Fraser . Pipe Race—1 Miss Edwards , 2 Misa

Jlettic Edwards . Skipping Race Competition—1 Mrs . F . Ordish , 2 Mrs . Dawn , 3 Mrs . Thomp-cn . Egg and Spoon Race—1 Miss Irvin , 2 Miss Fraser , [ 3 Mrs . Liuaker . Votes of thanks woro passed , to tho W . M . for the able manner in which he had conducted tho arrangements , and to tho management of tho gardens for fcheir excellent catering ; Bt _ . Whittle , one of the Directo :., responded to the latter .

KENLIS LODGE , No . 1267

4 T thflo'ditiary monthly meeting of this Lodge , on the 14 th insfc ., _ . __ Bro . Jamcy Muncaster P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treasurer of tho Lodge wan presented with his portrait , painted in oils and beautifully framed , with a suitable inscription engraved on silver . Brethren fnun iieiijhbouriug and distant Lodges had assembled to do honour fo tho occasion . In making the presentation , Bro . James Stoat