Notices Of Meetings

Caledonian of Unity Chapter , No . 73 . —Held its regular monthly meeting on 25 th July , at St . Mark ' s Hall , Buchanan-street , Glasgow . A Lodge of Mark Masters was opened by the Z ., Comp . G . W . Wheeler , assisted by Comps . J . Kinnaird S . W ., D . Gilchrist J . W ., J . Balfour Scribe E ., when Comp . W . Bell , Z . of Chapter No . 50 , asked Comp . Wheeler to exalt a candidate for them . This reqnest having been acceded to , Bro . Bell introduced Bro . McLean of St . John 3 his , who with Bro . Henry Finlayson , of No . 73 , waa then

duly advanced as Mark Master . A Lodge of Excellent Masters was opened with the same officers , and Comp . ! J . Molnnis as Conductor . The Chapter was then opened by G . W . Wheeler Z ., J . Kinnaird H ., J . Park J ., J . Balfour S . E ., J . Bannerman Treas ., D . Gilchrist acting 1 st S ., W . Bisland , No . 767 , as 2 nd S ., J . Pitt 3 rd S ., when these Bame two gentlemen were exalted . There were also present Bros . J . M . Campbell , Z . No . 69 , and G . Muir , No . 87 , with a number of other visitors .

Sincerity Lodge of Instruction , No . 174 . —This Lodge held its usual meeting on Monday , the 23 rd July , at Bro . Seaton ' s , Eailway Tavern , Fenchurch-street . Present—Bros . Wyatt "W . M ., J . Fraser S . W ., W . Fraser J . W ., A . Ellis Sec , Lacey P . M . Treas ., Kidman S . D ., Large I . G ., Webb acting Preceptor ( in tho absence of Bro . Austin ) . Bros . Verry , Berry , Newton , Mooro and several others .

Business—The W . M . worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Jones candidate . Bro . Ellis worked the third section of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Tho Lodge was closed in due form , with solemn prayer , aud adjourned until next Monday ovening , at 7 o ' clock . The business of the City Masonio Benevolent Association for Pro .

moting Life Governorships to the Eoyal Masonic Institutions , the meetings of which are held at this Lodgo on the 4 th Monday in each month , was then proceeded with . Two Life Governorships were drawn . Tho successful members wore Bros . Hill and Kidman . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the chairman , Bro . Verry , and the proceedings terminated .

Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 . —The first summer banquet of this Lodge was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at tho Alexandra Palace , under the able presidency of the W . M . Bro . J . W . Hobbs . The following officers were present : —Bros . Greenwood S . W ., Booker J . W ., Bunting P . M . Treas ., H . Garrod P . M . Sec , Gardner S . D ., Coltart J . D ., and W . Groves I . G . P . M . ' s Bros . Hester , Painter , Batty , and an

assemblage of brethren and visitors , numbering altogether about 60 . During the day , a testimonial was presented to Bro . H . Garrod P . M . and Secretary , which had been subscribed for by the members of the Lodge . The usual attractions of the Palace , which were supplemented on this occasion by the Alexandra Palace Eaces , were much enjoyed by the party , who afterwards adjourned to one of the saloons , where a

sumptuous banquet and dessert had been provided by Bros . Bertram and Eoberts , whioh' gave unqualified satisfaction . The table was beautifully decorated , and the attendance was all that could be desired . Grace having been sung , by Bros . Collins , Eepstone , Kiffc , and Tremeer , the W . M . said he had great pleasure in proposing the toast of Her Majesty the Queen and the Craft . The National Anthem

having been given , the W . M . proposed the toast of H . E . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., which was enthusiastically received , and " God Bless the Prince of Wales " was sung . The health of the Pro G . M ., and the D . G . M . followed , the W . M . remarking that we were all grateful to those brethren for devoting so much of their valuable time to tho interests of Freemasonry . He was pleased to say they had a Grand

Officer among them that day , Bro . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , one whom they all respected . Bro . H . G . Buss returned thanks ; he did so with a great amount of gratification . He spoke of the interest taken by the Pro G . M . and the D . G . M . in the welfare of tho Craft . It was 20 years since that he was at the consecration of this Lodge ; since then he had had to regret the loss of many valued

friends , but he saw some very old ones present , and he was pleased to be among them . On behalf of the Grand Officers , he begged to return his sincere thanks for the way in which the toast has been given and received . The W . M . said he had now to propose the toast of the evening , that was the health of Bro . H . Garrod P . M . Secretary . It was 19 years to . day since his appointment to office ; he had well

and worthily fulfilled his duties , always to their satisfaction ; it was a pleasure to see how the books were kept , and while they had such a Secretary and Treasurer the Lodge must prosper . The success they had met with was dne to him , and to the able way in which he had looked after then- interest . It was tho wish of the brethren that ho should have some token of their regard and esteem ; they

had liberally subscribed for this purpose , and they thought that to-day was a fitting opportunity ; aud he in the name of the Lodge would present Bro . Garrod with a very elegant dining-room clock , and ' . an illuminated and beautifully emblazoned testimonial , in appreciation of his great services as Secretary for the last 19 years . He trusted that in days to come he would remember tho feelings with

which he was regarded by every brother in the Lodge . ( Loud cheers ) . Bro . H . Garrod , on rising to reply , was received with enthusiastic cheers . He thanked the W . M . and the brethren for the valuable present . He gave a very interesting account of the fluctuation iu the fortunes of the Lodge ; their various places of meeting ; they were now comfortably located at Anderton ' s Hotel , where he hoped they

would remain for many years . They had 86 members ; there were only four of the nine who were the founders of the Lodge present that day , but ho was glad to see them . In conclusion , he hoped he deserved some of the encomiums that had been passed on him . When he looked on the clock , it would remind him of the passing hours ; and the illuminated address his children would look at with pride , as it

would remind them how their father was respected in the Lodge . He could only say that any service required of him he would only be too pleased to render . The W . M . proposed the toast of the Visitors , which was responded to by Bros . Eandall P . M . 194 , G . Newman P . M . 192 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Bro . Hester P . M . had great pleasure n proposing the toast of the W . M ., who . he said , had gone out of the

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beaten tract . He had made one mistake ; that was that he had not brought the ladies . He was , however , sure Bro . Hobb 3 would remedy that on a future occasion . The W . M . thanked Bro . Hester for tho kind manner he had spoken of him , and also the brethren for tho enthusiastic manner they had received the toast . Since he had been elected W . M ., he had always looked after the interests of this Lodge .

With pride he could say the Lodgo was vice-president of tho threo Charities . They had usually sent up Stewards , and generally with good lists . Ho hoped ho gratified them by inaugurating these summer banquets . Ho would now propose a toast that tho Lodge was always proud of—that was tho Past Masters . Thoy wero indeed a credit to tho Lodge . Their excellent qualities had been spoken of ,

but only in a way that one and all riohly deserved . Bro . Hester , in a very humorous speech , returned thank 3 ; he was followed by Bros . Batty , Grogan and Painter . Tho W . M ., in proposing the health of the Officers , was pleased to say they were the best working officers any Lodge could boast of ; each one was qualified to fill any office he might be appointed to , and ho hoped to seo them eventually in the

ohair . Bro . Greenwood replied . The W . M . then proposed the Musioal Brethren , who had so ably contributed to the harmony . After this toast had been acknowledged , tea and coffee was served , and the brethren roturned to town . The visitors were H . G . Buss Assist . Grand Secretary , S . Murley 1257 , J . Badkin S . W . 1365 and W . M . elect , E , W . Crearey , G . Newman P . M . 192 , Eandall P . M . 194 ,

G . Soper W . M . 1365 , J . S . Furlong 1602 , Collins , J . B . Graham 1567 , H . Lepstone 1309 , T . Tremeer 1309 .

Eoyal Albert Edward Lodge , No . 906 . —This Lodge held its annual installation meeting on Wednesday , the 11 th inst ., at the Lodge Booms , Weston , near Bath . Present—Bros . W . H . Dill W . M ., P . 0 . Young S . W ., W . Williamson J . W ., J . Dudfield Sec , T . B . Moutrie Treas ., Dr . Hopkins acting as S . D ., J . Hayward J . D ., E . L . Hill D . C ., H . Freeman and 0 . E . Davies Stewards , J . Stnkey I . G .,

C . Pinkett Tyler . Past Masters Bros . H . E . Doherty C . B . I . P . M ., Hy . Leaker and W . E . Sparrow . Visitors—V . W . Bros . Else D . P . G . M ., Dr . H . Hopkins P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , G . H . Bush P . M . 1478 , S . J . Eobinson 41 , T . E . Liddiard W . M . 355 , W . H . Beggs I . P . M . 1388 , D . Williams P . M . 686 and 1388 , M . Bridges W . M . 1669 , P . M . 772 and 1216 , F . J . Brown I . P . M . 41 . Business—Ballot taken for

Mr . J . Banks and Mr . J . Boscombe , which proved unanimous . The V . W . Deputy Prov . G . M . then proceeded to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . William Williamson J . W ., which ceremony was performed in his usual most efficient manner . The W . M . then appointed the following officers for the ensuing year . —P . C . Young S . W ., L . Howes J . W ., 3 . Dudfield Sec , T . B . Moutrio Treas ., J . Hayward S . D ., J . Sfcuckey

J . D ., C . E . Davies I . G ., Freeman and Braham Stewards , E . L . Hill D . C ., J . Dingle Organist . The Lodge wa 3 closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet at Bro . H . Leaker ' s , Angel Hotel , Bath , which was served in the host ' s first-rate stylo . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly given and heartily received ,

and the remainder of tho evening was spent in harmony . The musical arrangements , under Bro . E . L . Hill , P . M . D . C ., gave great satisfaction to the brethren . We might mention that a handsomo bouquet was placed before eaoh brother , as a compliment from the W . M .

Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 . —The installation meeting was held at the Bed Lion Hotel , Hampton , on Saturday , 21 st July . Tho Lodge was opened by Bro . W . Hammond P . P . G . D . Middlesex P . M ., after which the W . M ., Bro . E . Gilbert , having arrived from town , he took the chair . The minutes of the regular and emergenoy meetings were read , unanimously confirmed , and signed . The report of tho

audit committeo was read ; it showed , with every liability fully paid np , even to the Past Master ' s jewel—with over £ 20 paid into the Masonic Charities , and extra expenses of over £ 21—a good sum iu the hands of the Treasurer . Considering its small annual subscription this Lodge subscribed larger amounts to the Charities than any other Lodge in the Province , when subscriptions are taken into considera

tion and account . By tho courtesy of the P . M . ' s , Bro . J . W . Baldwin wa 3 allowed to work the ceremony of installation , and for it he received a vote of thanks . He installed Bro . C . W . Fox S . W . as W . M ., and he appointed as his officers Bros . R . W . Williams S . W ., J . Hammond P . M . J . W ., S . Wiekens P . M . Treas . ( re-invested sixth time ) , F . Walters P . G . J . D . Middlesex P . M . Sec . ( re-invested

ninth time ) , J . B . Shackleton S . D ., J . W . Baldwin J . D ., H . Gloster I . G ., G . Shott Organist , H . Potter P . M . W . S . ( re-invested ninth time ) , T . W . Stone D . C ., J . Laurence Steward , J . Gilbert P . G . Tyler Middlesex Tyler , ( re-invested ninth time ) . Bro . E . Gilbert I . P . M . by desire initiated his friend , Mr . W . J . Williams . The W . M . Bro . C . W . Fox presented to Bro . E . Gilbert I . P . M . the P . M . 's jewel voted to him .

The Stewards to represent the Lodge at forthcoming Festivals of the Charities for 1878 are , for Benevolent Bro . E . Gilbert I . P . M ., Bro . C . W . Fox W . M . for Boys , Bro . D . Steinhauer for Girls . Several candidates were proposed for initiation . The Lodgo was closed and adjourned to August . Banquet followed . Visitors—Bros . E .

Beckwith 1423 , M . Clark 1423 , J . Bartlett 1423 , J . Hurst W . M . 1512 , H . Murphy 1512 , G . Cragg S . W . 1586 , J . House 1206 , G . Knill 1607 , T . C . Walls J . W . 1381 , W . Simmons J . W . 1559 , T . W . Clark D . C . 1554 , C . J . Hartnoll , & c . Bros . J . T . Moss P . P . G . E . Middlesex P . M ., H . A . Dubois P . G . P . Middlesex P . M ., and some forty other members were present .

An emergency meeting was held on Wednesday , 18 th July , at tho Eed Lion Hotel , Hampton . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . E . Gilbert , Bro . J . W . Baldwin P . A . G . P . Middlesex P . M . opened the Lodge . He passed Bro . F . Maxwell , and initiated Mr . G . J . Whitcombe . Bro . E . Gilbert , the W . M ., having arrived , took the chair , and passed Bros . W . Kay and J . Bartlett 1423 . There wero present during the afternoon and evening Bros . C . W . Fox S . W ., F . Walters P . G . J . D . Middlesex P . M . Secretary , J . B . Shackleton J . D ..

J , W . Baldwin P . A . G . P . Middlesex P . M , 14231 . G ., R , R . Millington