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NOTICE OP MEETINGS , continued from pago 26 ] , Roberta P . M . Assist . Prov . G . T . ( FKKEJCASO . VS CHRONICLE ) , David Baxter , C . S , Cotton , Frederiok Grararaor , George Makin , Hy . Wood , Thos . Plumpfcou ; Visitors—Bros . John Studd P . M . P . P . G . D . of 0 . 163 , James IJobinson W . M . 1219 , James Nixon Organist 05 ( frelaud ) , Joseph Peers 1302 , Alfred Worthington 320 , C . E . Roberts 2109

Arthur 0 . K . Smith 317 . After tho minutea of tbo last meeting had been confirmed , Bros . 0 . S . Cotton , H . Wood , and ¥ . Grammer , who bad expressed a desire to become F . C . Masons , were questioned as to their proficiency , and afterwards pasiod , t * : e first and third ceremonies ou the list being undertaken by the W . U ., and the second by Bro . Lean .

The name of Mr . John Adamson waa submitted to the ballot , and this proving to bo in his favour he was initiated by tho W . M . The Lodge roll was also increased by the addition of two joining members in the persons of Bros . James Edgar Earner Crossley , and Thomas Glynn , who wore ballotted for in the usual manner , tho same proving successful in each OOEO .

At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonio toasts Were submitted , Bros . John Studd aad J . Phythian ( the latter of whom had recently been appointed Prov . Grand Dir . of Cera ? for the Province of Cheshire ) responding on behalf of tho Provincial Offioors . Bro . Studd apologised for not being present at the consecration of the Lodge , although he had received pressing invitations from Bro .

John Chadwick Prov . Grand Seoretary , and other Provincial Officers , but he had made a special effort that night for the purpose of seeing his old friend ( Bro . Wood ) passed , commending Bro . Lean at the same time for tho manner in which he had performed the ceremony . Bro . Phythian adverted to the important position which he had attained in the Cheshire Province , Btating that the hopes of many

years had at last been consummated . Bro . Lean aUo added a few words in reply to this toaBt . Bro . Plumpton proposed the hoalth of the newly-initiated candi . date ( Bro . Adamson ) , speaking of him in very hopeful terms , and feeling sure that what he had heard that evening would impress itself npon his mind .

Bro , Adamson thanked tbe brethren for the way in whioh they had received him . He had formed many an intention of becoming a Freemason , and , judging from what he had observed , regretted from the bottom of his heart that he had not joined before . Bro . Phythian prcpised the health of the newly-passed brethren , in his usual felicitous manner , reoeiviug suitable replie ? .

Bro . Cotton said : tho second degree proved to him that the further he advanoed into Masonry , and observed the grand principles upon whioh it was founded , the better he should like it , and he already felt in his general surroundings the beneficial effeots of being a brother . Bro . Wood said ho was very muoh touohed by the way in whioh

Bro . Phythian had given the toast , and it was an awkward thing to make a set speech after hearing Bro . Cotton . He had come amongst them as a perfect stranger , but still he felt at home . Like Bro . Adamson he regretted that he had not become a member of the Craft ere this . Bro . Grammer said that at times it was an advantage to be a third

speaker , for oue could gather material for a speech . In speaking of the ceremony he considered that the Deacon had had the greatest amount of work to perform , and so far as he could judge ha had done it well . Certainly he was indebted to him for tho manner in whioh he had been prompted .

Bro . Lean proposed the toast of tho visitors , to which Bros . Studd and Hetherington replied . The former said that he had never seen ceremonies better performed than those of that night , and he was sure that the Lodge had a great future before it . It was in a good situation , and possessed admirable Officers , these being elements of

success . Bro . Bobinson W . M . 1219 , in a very admirable speech , informed the brethren that in consideration of the fact that Bro . TJttley had ju « t attained the position of Provincial Grand Director o ! Ceremonies for West Yorkshire , he ( Bro . Bobinson ) had great

pleasure in presenting to the Longaighfc Lodge four volumes of music , and in doing so be augnred a glorious future for it and tbe members . The volumes were inscribed with the following : — "To the founders of the Longsight Lodge , No . 2161 , with hearty good wishes from Bro . James Eobinson , September 1893 . " Other speeches followed .

Lodge Of Instruction , No . 581 . —The bi-monthly meeting of this Lodge was held ar the Old Boar's Head , Withy Grove , Manchester , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., the following brethren being present : —Bros . H . H . Warburton P . M . P . P . G . S . D . and Preoeptor , G . S . Lenard Treasurer , Alfred Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . Secretarv .

W . Birkbeck acting W . M ., Lingard S . W ., Chalmers J . W ., A . B . Taylor S . D ., Geo . T . Lee J . D ., Dean I . G ., Nathaniel Jones , W . H . Sothern P . M ., George Parker , Herbert Helleweli , Asbworth , Longworth , Wm . Allen Smith , E . Loebell , Fowden , Marshall and Thoroaa A . Jones . Visitor : —Bro . Lenard 1 G 77 Cmsaders . Bros . Barber , Stotfc , Long .

worth , and William Allan Smith were balloted for and accepted . Bro . Helleweli took tbe position of candidate , and was initiated by Bro . Birkbeck , the working tools being explained by Bro . Chalmers . The Lodge was then opened ia the second degree , and a passim * was rehearsed by Bro . Lingard , after which the Lodge was closed down .

iloarty good wishes were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the Lodge finally closed in peace and harmony . The next meeting will bo held on Tuesday , the 31 sfc insfc ., when the ceremony of raising will be rehearsed .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —At the Moorgate , 15 Finsbury Pavement , on Monday , 16 th inst ., the

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members of the mother Lodge were invited to rehearse the ceremony of installation . Bros . Fraser W . M ., MoEwan S . W ., Bates J . W ., Saunders S . D ., Tubby J " . D ., Stiles Preoeptor , Scales Treasurer , Johnson Assistant Secretary , Pearson I . G . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed . . Bro . McEwan , W . M . elect of the

Metropolitan L-. dge , candidate . Bro . McEwan was installed into the Master ' s chair , and invested his Officors in a very competent manner . Bro . Frasor W . M . of the mother Lodge , gave the addresses very earnestly . Bro . Lewis Deputy Preoeptor rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Johnson candidate . Bro . Fraser resumed the chair . Proaent—P . M . 's Mate , Thorn , Griffiths , Ellinger , Edmonds , Whiting , Davis , and some thirty brethren .

Chiswick Lodge of Instruction , No . 2012 . —On Saturday , 14 th inBt ., at the Windsor Castle Hotol , Hammersmith , Bros . Walden W . M ., Wavell S . W ., Whiteley J . W ., M . Spiegel Seoretary , Biggs S . D ., Clarke J . D ., Hide I . G ., A . Williams P . M . Preceptor , J . Craggs P . M . Visitors—Bros . Bonr-, Larkman , Reid , Kirkham , and Woods . The ceremony of initiation was rehcarsod , Bro . Powell oandidate . Bro . Wavell then took the ohair , and rehearsed the eeremony of passing , Bro . Woods being the candidate .

LINCOLNSHIRE .

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THE annual Provincial Grand Mark Lodge waa held at Sutton Bridge on Thursday , 12 th inst ., the Earl of Yarborough Provincial Grand Master presiding . The usual Masonic business took plaeo and the following were appointed to office : —Bros . Ward S . W ., Goodwin J . W .,

Clarke M . O ., Ramage S . O ., Sowby J . O ., Mortimer D . C ., Worraall Organist , Paul Winn I . G ., Morton Secretary , Scorer Registrar , W . W . Smith Treasurer , Tweed Hayward and Dunlop Stewards . Bros . Pearson and Staniforth were chosen as Provincial Charity Stewards , and the next meeting was fixed to be held at Louth .

ST . ANDREW'S LODGE , No . 34 .

THE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manohester , on Tuesday , the 10 th instant , Bro . George Sam Smith W . M . There were also present : —Bros . G . A . Myers S . W ., J . M . Veal M . O ., J . Hardwicke Marsh Chaplain , W . Niooll P . G . S . D . P . M . Secretary , J . W . Sinolair P . P . G . M . O . P . M . Treasurer , Joseph Richardson P . P . G . I . W . P . M . D . O ., Julius Lanrisoh S . D ., James

Sharpies Eegistrar of Marks , Clare Edgar Towell P . G . S . O . I . P . M ., E . A . Locke Steward , Edward Roberts P . M . ( FBEEMASON ' CHKONICXE ) .

After the reading of minutes and tho transaction of the ordinary business of the Lodge , tbe proceedings terminated . At the social board , Loyal and Masonio toasts were snbmitted , the same being varied by songs from several of tho brethren .

Viscount Ebrington Provincial Grand Master Devonshire has not only granted the necessary dispensation for , but has promised his patronage to , the concert which is to be given in the Plymouth Guildhall , on Wednesday , 29 th

November , in aid of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund . His lordship has also sanctioned the wearing of Masonic clothing at the concert . The scene promises to be a brilliant one .

Obituary.

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— : o : — BRO . THOS . WILLIAMS P . M . 1507 .

ANOTHER friend we can remember as taking an interest iu the early issues of the FIJEEJIASON ' CHRONICLE has passed away , in the person of Bro . T . Williams , who was one of tie founders of the Metropolitan Lodge , and devoted himself strenuously to promote its welfare in its early days .

Bro . Williams was unfortunately compelled to absent himself from its meetings for sometime past , he having suffered from illness for nearly sixteen years , but he continued his interest in the Lodge until his death , and his name appeared on tho list of members issued in connection with the recent

installation , with that of Bro . James Willing , as the only survivors of the founders of the Lodge . Wo tender onr sincere sympathy with our lato Brother ' s family in their bereavement .