Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

ST . GEORGE'S LODGE , No . 1723 , BOLTON

THE Installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday tho 25 th April , at the Commercial Hotel , Town Hall Square , Bolton , at four o ' clock in the afternoon . Bros . W . Court W . M ., Eobert Latham S . W ., John Barrett J . W ., John Priestley Chaplain , Geo . Ferguson Treasurer , Nath . Nicholson P . M . Secretary , E . G . Harwood S . D ., J . W . Taylor P . Prov . G . O . M . C , T . E . Smith Organist ,

T . B . Tong I . G , J . W . Eoiley Tyler , W . E . Bardsley and B . Derham Stewards . P . M . ' s Bros . G . P . Brockbank Past Prov . S . G . D ., Grand Steward Scotland , Thomas Morris , J . H . Greenhalgh , J . M . Eutter , John Bromley , James Eichardson , James Haywood , N . Nicholson . Bros . J . B . Goulburn , John Collins , William Pendlebury , Thomas Arden , Thomas Naylor , James Fogg , Thomas Morris jun ., Miles

Settle , James Forbes , J . W . Hawksworth , James Parkinson , Samuel Brierley , W . D . Hughes . Visitors—Bros . H . Greenwood P . Prov . G . Purs ., Thomas Provincial Grand Tyler , Eooke Pennington P . M . 37 , John Morris P . M . 37 and 146 , Cha ' rles Brierley W . M . 42 , William Cooper P . M . 146 , John Isherwood W . M . 221 , James Walker J . D . 221 , Thomas Bimmer 146 , J . Fawcett Skelton J . W . 146 , C . A . Pontefraot

337 , G . W . Dyson 348 , W . Crankshaw W . M . 348 , Thomas Hteson P . M . 348 , J . Lee Wood S . W . 350 , F . H . Cheesewright 907 , John Marsden 381 , Peter Lowe 381 , and F . M . Bentley , Mus . Doc , Org . 37 . Lodge having been opened in the first degree , tbe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed ; it forthwith proceeded to the second degree , when the W . M . elect—Bro . Robert Latham—was

presented by Bro . Job H . Greenhalgh P . M . to a Board of Installed Masters , under the presidency of Bro . G . P . Brockbank W . M . of the Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . 37 , and Senior Past Master of this Lodge , and duly obligated as regards tbe government of the Lodge , the St . George ' s Lodge choir singing the anthem , " I will lift np mine eyes , " by Whitfield , and on saluting they also chanted " Keep

thy tongue from evil , and thy lips that they speak no guile . " The Lodge having been opened in the third degree , Bro . Latham was duly installed as Worshipful Master by Bro . Brockbank , the usual proclamation made by Bro . N . Nicholson , and saluted in ancient form by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . W . Taylor Past Provincial Grand Organist , Master of Ceremonies . The

Auditors presented the balance sheet of the Treasurer , which they certified as correct , and thereupon Bro . Ferguson was re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . Boiley was re-elected Tyler . The following brethren were appointed by the W . M . as his Officers for the ensuing year , and they , along with the Treasurer and Tyler , were duly invested with the collar and jewel of their respective

offices , the usual explanation of the duties being rendered by Bro . Nicholson : —Bros . John Barrett ( Chairman of the Board of Guardians , Bolton Union ) S . W ., E . G . Harwood ( Mayor of Bolton ) J . W ., N . Nichol son P . M . Secretary , A . Cosgrave S . D ., T . B . Tong J . D ., J . W . Taylor P . M . M . C , E . Smith Organist , W . E . Bardsley I . G ., Derham and Naylor Stewards . The customary charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and

Brethren were delivered by Bro . Brockbank . Anthem— " Send out thy Light , " Gounod . A gentleman was proposed for initiation . Bro . Brockbank announced that the W . M . had given him the necessary sum to qualify as a Life Governor for the Boys' School , nnd also for the Girls' School ; also to serve as Steward for those Charities at the forthcoming Festivals . The announcement created the liveliest feeling of satisfaction amongst tbe brethren present . It was also stated

that the Provincial Grand Master , Colonel Starkie , intended to lay the foundation stone of a new church , adjoining his estates at Tong Moor , near Bolton , in the month of May , and that a Masonio ceremony was contemplated for the occasion . The brethren expressed their desire to give support to the Prov . Grand Master at that time , and to make a good master to meet him . A portion of the Ancient Eules and Charges having been read by the Senior Warden , the Lodge was closed in form , and with prayer , at six o ' clock .

Annual Supper Of The Dalhousie Lodge Of Instruction, No. 860.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE DALHOUSIE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 860 .

THE brethren of this Lodge of Instrnction held their annual supper on Friday , 20 th instant , at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern Pownall-road , Dalston , under the presidedcyof the worthy Preceptor Bro . Wallington , who was supported by Bros . Christian and Clark as S . W . and J . W ., while among the other brethren present Were Bros . Barker ( the W . M . of the mother Lodge ) , Barham , Carr , Smyth

Young , Brasted , & c . After the brethren had enjoyed the good things provided by the worthy host , Bro . Wallington proceeded to give the few toasts customary on such occasions . The first—Her Majesty the Queen and the Craft—was proposed in a few well-chosea words , and heartily acknowledged . " Prosperity to the Lodge of Instruction " followed . Bro . Wallington , in proposing it , said the Lodge had had

a varied and chequered career , like most Lodges of Instruction ; but on the average it wonld compare well with any other , no matter where they were situated . Lately , the attendances had somewhat fallen off , but he heard that the Dalhousie was not alone in that respect . Of one thing tbey could boast—they had a large number of old friends , who came week by week to keep np the work of the Lodge , and he , as Preceptor , felt some amount of honour was done

him by their so doing . He was very pleased to continue in the office of Preceptor of the Lodge , and hoped he might live for many years to be present at the weekly meetings of the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction . Many brethren who had recently passed the chair of their Lodge , as well as many present Wardens , had obtained their knowledge of the llitual in the Dalhousie Lod » e . It was very gratifying to find so many of the pupils going through the work to the satisfaction of their respective Lodges . He

Annual Supper Of The Dalhousie Lodge Of Instruction, No. 860.

was quite sure that those who attended week by week enjoyed the meetings as much as he did , and hoped with him that the Lodge might long continue in the path of prosperity , the number of ita members increasing week by week . Brother Carr , the Secretary , acknowledged the toast . No one conld wish the Lodge more snecess than he did . Although the attendances during the past twelve

months had not been quite so good as in previous years , they were yet able to boast of 615 attendances during the year , giving an average of over 12 for each of the fifty nights on which meetings had been held . The fact that they had held meetings on fifty of the fifty-two Tuesdays in the year was something for them to be proud of . In conclusion , he could but hope that all the old members would

rally round tbe Lodge , and one and all endeavour to secure their friends as members . They could not do better than attend the Dalhousie . Tbe Fifteen Sections bad been worked once during the past year , on which occasion Bro . Musto occupied the chair , and it was hoped that he would again undertake the task ere long , when doubtless there would be a good master of brethren to support him . The

President next proposed the health of the Worshipful Master of the Mother Lodge , who was that night present as a guest . Brother Barker was one who they were all pleased to see . It had been the custom for many years past for the Worshipful Master of the Mother Lodge to preside at the Instrnction supper , but , in consequence of some little dissatisfaction having been expressed by some of the

members , who seemed to look upon the W . M . as a stranger , Brother Barker had been informed of the state of affairs and agreed the proper thing to do was to make an alteration ; accordingly , they tbat night had their Preceptor in the chair , and the Worshipful Master of the Mother Lodge as a guest . Brother Barker had doubtless met many of those present at one or other of tbe Lodges of Instruction

they were in the habit of attending . Personally he ( Bro . Wallington ) could refer to him as one of his best pupils , one of whom he was very proud . He had but recently been installed as Master and gave every promise of a successful presidency . Brother Barker tendered his thanks for the cordial reception accorded him . He considered he had virtually been born in the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction . Ifc

was there that he had learned the ritual of Freemasonry , and to it and the careful tuition of Brother Wallington he was indebted for what he knew . His ability to perform the duties required of him now that he was Worshipful Master of bis Lodge was entirely owing to the care their Preceptor had taken in teaching him the several points . Brother Christian Senior Warden gave the toast of

the health of the Preceptor of the Lodge , the President of the evening . A better friend or Freemason , or a more worthy Preceptor , could not be found . Many of those around the table owed all they knew in Freemasonry to him , and he therefore felt no further comments were necessary . He would conclude by wishing Bro . Wal . lington long life and good health . Bro . Wallington could but assure

the brethren that he was delighted to be present that evening and preside over so large a gathering of the Lodge . He recognised many old faces , and thanked them for . their attendance ; he could but feel gratified to see around him several new faces ; he hoped all would continue their support . The health of Bro . Carr , Secretary of the Lodge , was next given , Bro . Wallington referring to the great

interest he took in the Lodge , and thanking him , on behalf of the members , for bis services in the past . Bro . Carr having replied , the toasts of the Senior and Junior Wardens , the Press , the Organist , the Host , & c . were given , and each was responded to . The proceedings were interspersed with songs and recitations ; a most enjoyable meeting being brought to a conclusion just before midnight .

Obituary.

Obituary .

CAPTAIN JOHN WORDSWORTH .

IT is with extreme regret that we announce the death of Brother Captain John Wordsworth , Past Grand Steward , Past Provincial Grand Junior Warden West Yorkshire , and Provincial Grand Mark Master Mason of West

Yorkshire , which sad event occurred on Friday , 20 th instant , at his residence , Blenheim House , Manningham , Bradford , Up to within the last year or two Captain Wordsworth was a constant attendant at the Elections for the Masonic

Institutions , and was as well known at these meetings as any of the London brethren . He was a consistent supporter of the Charities , and an earnsst worker . A full account of his Masonic career will be found in the Second Series of our Masonic Portraits , wherein he is designated " A Grand Steward . "

A meeting of the North London Chapter of Improvememt was held at the Canonbury Tavern , St . Mary's-road , Islington , on Thursday , 19 th inst . Comps . Dean Prov . Grand Registrar occupied the chair of Z ., Gregory H-, R . Bird ( member of the Royal Geographical Society ) J-i

Hunter S . N ., Hubbard P . S . The ceremony was conducted throughout in an admirable manner . Comp . Faulckner , of the Era Chapter , joined this Chapter of Improvement , and Captain A . Nicols was present as a visitor . This Chapter of Improvement is rapidly progressing , and is turning oat some first class workers , who will do honour in tho future to Royal Arch Masonry .