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SATURDAY , 27 TH JUNE 1891 .

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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

ST . MUNGO LODGE , No . 27 ( GLASGOW ) .

fHUE members of this Lodge , with their lady friends , spent the X 18 th inst . in an excursion to Dollar , the " place of health and learning . " The company left Glasgow about nine o'olook ' in the morning , and did not return till after nine at night . The day was hazy and unpromising , bnt tho rain kept off until late in the afternoon , so that the picturesque and grand scenery around and on the

Oohill Hills were visited by the party with pleasure and comfort . After a short rest at the Castle Campbell Hotel , the company visited tho famous Dollar Glen , whioh has been open to the public since 1865 . A pause was made as the party came to the " Long Bridge , " and the grandeur of the view much admired , an office-bearer bursting forth with , " This is , indeed , the word of T . G . A . O . T . TJ . " The Campbell

Castle , which derives its name from the Argyll family , who held possession for over three centuries , waa at last reached , and the company explored its ramifications with great interest . A photographer was in attendance , and the company having been photographed , they descended the Glen and assembled in the Castle Campbell Hotel , where dinner was served . The chair was occupied

by Bro . Alexander Gray E . W . M ., and Bros . Sunderland S . W . and W . Eodger J . W . acted as croupiers . Among the others at the table were Bros . J . Kelso Hunter I . P . M ., A . Moffatt Treasurer , J . Allan Vice Chaplain , T . F . Hunter , James Dick Brown , M'Sorley , & c , and the ladies . As the chairman put it , the most interesting and gratifying part of the proceedings of the day was introduced after dinner .

After a few remarks in eulogy of Bro . J . Kelso Hunter , the chairman presented him with a beautiful jewel for the breast , the emblem of a Past Master ; and Mrs . Hunter , who was present , with a silver tea and coffee service of Queen Anne pattern , and an oak salver mounted with silver . In accepting tho gifts , Bro . Hunter said that like many others similarly situated , words failed him in expressing to the

brethren how muoh he appreciated their kindness . He thought , however , Mrs . Hunter was the most deserving party , as during his term of office she had had much to put up with . He thanked them for their great kindness , though he could but feebly express his gratitude for this expression of their esteem and good wishes .

Several others of the company entertained the dinner party with speech aud song , and then all enjoyed a drive to the Rumbling Bridge and back , and , after tea in the Castle Campbell Hotel , proceeded trainwards , and arrived in Glasgow all well pleased with the day ' s outing .

VIRTUE LODGE , No . 152 ( MANCHESTER )

A REGULAR meeting was held in tho Freemasons' Hall , on ¦ £ *¦ Friday , the 19 th inst ., when the following brethren were present Bros . Gillibraud W . M , Batt S . W ., Cantrill J . W ., Rov . Watson P . M . P . P . G . Chaplain , Compton Secretary and acting Treas ., Millington S . D , Williams P . M . D . C . acting I . G ., Froggart Steward , Sly Tyler . P . M . ' s Conway and Daniel ; Bros . Ingram , Saunders and Kelly .

Visitors : Bros . Hunter 1147 , Sadler 2156 , Collonna 102 , Willis 1387 , Antonie 581 , Pearce 268 , Bowers W . M . 1730 , and Hardman 363 . Tho Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . In the second degree Bro . Saunders , being a candidate ready and willing to take his third degree , was

interrogated as to his proficiency in the former , and having satisfactoril y answered , retired . Bro . Conway P . M . thereupon took the chair and raised Bro . Saunders to the sublime degree of a M . M . "here being no further bnsiness the Lodge was duly lowered , and closed in peace and harmony .

CHIGWELL LODGE , No . 453

TjlHE annual installation meeting of this Lodge was hold , last •* - Saturday , at tho Forest Hotel Chingford , and , the weather being everything that could be desired , a large number of tho brethren and visitors assembled at this delightful place of resort to witness tho interesting ceremony . The outgoing Master Bro . F . C . Dixie had plenty of work before him previous to installing his successor , and

summoned the Lodge for 2-30 p . m ., soon after which hour he occupied the chair , and was supported by the following brethren : —Georgo fcverett Grand Treasurer , T . J . Railing Prov . G . Secretary , W . Shnrmur i . U . Treasurer , James Salmon P . P . G . Registrar , Thos . Scoresby Jackaon P . G . S . D ., A . Lucking P . G . Pnrs .. 0 . Abennis of Grand

£ odge of Sweden ; Glass P . M ., Corbie P . M . Secretary , ChristianS . W ., Rcnshawe J . W ., A . J . Dixie Dir . of Cers , P . M . ' s Brading , Buck , motion , Martin , Holloway , Tholander , Abbott , Blundell Massey , Kawle , Aeworth ; Hebb Master of the Boys' School , Dav W . M .. ouiewood

" , Urlton Cooper , Latter , Bromhead , & c . The preliminary ousmesa having been transacted , the W . LI . Bro . F . C . Dixie proceeded to pass Bro . Pnrkiss to the second degree , the working tools of u wn tsmau being explained in full . Tho ballot of tho brethren naving proved unanimous in favour of Mr . F . A . Cox , he was duly

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initiated into Freemasonry by tho W . M . Bro . Dr . Dring J . W . of the Lennox Browne Lodge was accepted as a joining member . The installation ceremony was then performed by Bro . F . C . Dixie , the various addresses being especially well delivered , and Bro . Christian was duly inducted as W . M . Having been saluted by the brethren according to ancient custom , the new Master appointed and invested

the following Officers : —F . 0 . Dixie I . P . M , Renshawe S . W ., Hobbs J . W , Homewood S . D , W . A . Glass J . D , Seeker P . M . I . G , Bonsall Steward , A . J . Dixie Dir . of Cers , Corbie P . M . Secretary , and Goddard Tyler . Bro . John Glass was also invested upon his reelection as " Treasurer . In presenting the P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . F . C . Dixie , the W . M . said that it was thoroughly well deserved , an opinion

that elicited warm aoplausa from the brethren . The banquet waa served in the large hall , in the usual admirable style of the establishment , and at its termination the regular Loyal and Masonio toasts were given and received . Bro . George Everett responded for the Grand Officers , and expressed hia gratitude to the brethren of the Chigwell Lodge , in particular , for working to secure his unanimous

election as Grand Treasurer . Bro . Railing answered for the Prov . Grand Officers , and intimated that Prov . Grand Lodge would shortly be held at Chingford , though the date was not yet fixed . He also alluded to the largely increasing number of Masonio Lodgea in the Province . Bro . Shurmur likewise acknowledged the toast , and thanked the brethren who assembled at Walton-on-the-Naze and

elected him as Treasurer . Bros . Salmon and John Glass also responded . In complimentary terms , the W . M . proposed the health of their newly-made brother , who had that day been initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , to which Bro . Cox briefly returned thanks . Once more resuming the gavel , Bro . F . 0 . Dixie asked the brethren to drink success and prosperity to the

W . M . during his year of office . A most pleasing duty had devolved upon him that afternoon , and he was greatly gratified to see Bro . Christian installed in the ancient and honourable ohair of the Chigwell Lodge . The W . M . said that though it was not his good fortune to have the Chigwell Lodge for his Masonio mother , yet it had been a very kind foster-mother , and he would do all in his power to

promote its happiness . It had long been his ardent wish to occupy the ohair , and he was sure it would be a work of pleasure to rule the Lodgo . So long as T . G . A . O . T . U . gave him health and strength he hoped to be always with them and help them to the best of hia ability . He then proceeded to propose the Past Masters of the Lodge , and referred especially to the manner in whioh Bro . F . 0 .

Dixie had conducted the different ceremonies that day . The Past Masters had always done their duty and satisfied the brethren as to the way in whioh they had performed their work , so they were a strong support in case of need . Bros . Dixie and Brading acknowledged the compliment . In response to the toast of the Visitors , Bro . Hebb said he was peculiarly interested in the Chigwell Lodge , as all knew the part taken by it in the interests of the greatest of

Masonio Charities , and how their action had led to his appointment as Head Master at the Boys' Sohool . Bro . Rawle P . M . and Bro . Abennis of Sweden also replied , the latter stating that it was the first time ho had visited an English Lodge ; he had been especially pleased at the style in which tbe ritual had been conducted . The Officers and the Masonio Charities having been duly pledged , the Tyler ' s toast brought this exceedingly pleasant gathering to a successful termination .

DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 865

THE members met in large numbers on the 17 th inst ., at then-headquarters , the Town Hall , Hounslow , to pay thoir respects to the retiring W . M . Bro . Swann , and to welcome his successor , Bro . P . J . Davies . In addition to the members of the Dalhousie Lodge , there were present the following visitors : Bros . Cockrano P . M . 3 , Braggs W . M . 834 , Sims P . M . 834 , Dove P . M . 45 , Dyne W . M . 834 ,

Mulvey W . M . 2353 , Weinal P . M ., Williams P . M . 2090 , Chandler P . M ., Martin , EHenden 1653 , Ponnack , Watkins , Earling , Knapp , Thomas , Knight , Hillier , and Goff . Aftor the installation and investiture of Officers for the ensning year , jewels were presented to Broa . Swann

tho retiring W . M , and Walter retiring Treasurer . Bro . Williams P . M . was unanimously elected an honorary member of the Lodge . A banquet was afterwards served by Host Bull , of tho Red Lion Hotel . Harmony concluded a pleasant gathering .

ST . AUBYN LODGE , No . 954

THE installation meeting was held on the 23 rd inst ., at the Ebrington Masonio Hall , Granby Street , Devonport , when Bro . Donovan was installed as W . M . Tho ceremony was most ably performed by Bro . Watson P . M . 954 P . P . G . D . C , who was deservedly complimented by tho P . M . ' s at the way in whioh ho carried out the work . Tho Board of Installed Masters being closed , tho W . M .

invested his Officers : —Bros . Nicholls I . P . M , Alhngham S . W , Watson J . W , Tozer P . M . Treasurer , Osborn P . M . P . G . Steward Secretary , Parsons S . D , Ellis J . D , Newton D . C , Everett Organist , Worth I . G , Ellis , Trick , Roberts , Dunstan Stewards , aud Henderson Tyler . In the evening tho annual banquet was held at tho Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth .

SUN AND SECTOR LODGE , No . 962

THE annual installation took place at tho Lodge-rooin , Portland Square , Workington , on the 17 th imt . There was a large gathering of tho Fraternity from all parts of tho district , Bro . M'Kay W . M . presided , and was supported by Broa . Loach S . W , and Little J . W . Amongst thoaa present wore Bros . Patterson P . M . 9 G 2 , Cook P . M . 119 , Barr P . M . 119 , Irving P . M ., Rev . E . M . Rico P . M ., Rev . J .

Anderson J . W . 119 , Starkoy W . M . 119 , Wood P . M . 91 ) 2 , Korlev W . M . 1400 , Cooper , Dalrymple P . M . 372 KiCO , Reod VV . M . 371 , Rubery P . M . 1400 , Recce P . M . 962 , P . de E . Colin P . M . 371 , Hartley P . M . KJfiO , Thompson P . M . 962 , Eden P . M ., Milburn , Carliso , Jonkinson P . M . 2285 , Turner W . M . 2285 , Bothcll , & c . Tlio Lodge waa opened