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NOTICES OF MEETINGS . i

HOWARD LODGE OF BROTHERLY LOVE , No . 56 , \ ( ARUNDEL ) . , THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at the Town Hall , ou ! the 19 th instant . In the absence of the W . M . Bro . Holmes , who was presented from attending through domestic affliction , Brother Paxton P . M . took the chair . After the usual preliminary proceedings the Lodge was opened to the 3 rd degree , for the purpose of raising Bro . Mellarsb . The ceremony being over , the Lodge was resumed in

the 2 nd degree , when Bro . Street P . M . took the chair and proceeded with the installation of the W . M .-eleot , Bro . Bev . J . A . Eivington J . W . P . P . G . Pursuivant Oxfordshire , who had been elected at the last meeting , the S . W . Bro . Dickson having removed from the locality . Tha ceremony being over , the W . M . proceeded to invest the following brethren as hfi Officers : —GOBI P . M . 780 S . W ., Yorke J . W .,

Rev . R . H . Piiog Chaplain , Collude P . M . P . P . G . Standard Bearer Treasurer , Longman P . M . Stor . 1 . 17 , Lloyd P . M . P . P . G . Dir . of Cers . SJ ) ., Pulman J . D ., Mellersh I . G ., Paxton P . M . D . of C , Goaoher Tyler . The addresses were delivered by Bros . Street , Lloyd , and Freeman P . G . D . England Prov . Grand Secretary . The report of the standing Committee , with respect to the suitability of the Argylo

Booms , Littlebampton , where it is proposed to remove the Lodge to , was then presented and approved , all business being over the brethren adjourned to the Norfolk Hotel , where an excellent dinner had been provided by Bro . Barksbire . In addition to the above , there were present the following brethren , viz .: —Francis P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., Hearne , Pitt , Shelly , and Fisdall ; Visitors Lambert P . M . 588 P . P . G . Organist Lincoln , Wright P . M . 311 Prov . G . J . W ., Doman W . M . 38 ,

Sapey W . M . 1141 , Weston W . M . 1303 , Paignton W . M . 85 , Long P . M . 1726 P . P . A . G . D . of C , Blakey 1726 , Ingram 1216 , Rev . H . Green 1726 , Robertson 804 . Tbe usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given and responded to , several brethren contributing songs , the piano accompaniments being rendered by Bro . Lambert . The W . M ., who is curate of Littlehampton , in responding to the toast of his health and prosperity , ventured to predict that the removal of the Lodge to the adjacent watering place would he a new era in its history .

THE WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE , No . 766 .

THE annual installation meeting of this ancient Lodge was celebrated on Thursday evening , at the Cannon Street Hotel , where a numerous assemblage of the brethren took place to witness the ceremony . The Lodge room presented a very gay appearance with the banners of the various Masters ranged on the walls . Bro . Edwin Brooks W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . Henry

Garrod P . G . P ., E . Kidman P . M ., Rev . Lancelot L . Sharpe , G . F . Edwards P . M ., W . J . Miller P . M ., W . N . Smart P . M ., William Worrell P . M . Secretary , R . J . Voisey P . M ., Charles Allen W . M . 1056 , A . Moore W . M . 173 , J . W . Tyler W . M .-elect 2077 , A . Cook P . M ., J . B . Docker P . M ., W . J . Heath P . M ., Thomas Dutton P . M ., F . G . Barns P . M ., D . P . Holness W . M . 2374 , E . Dare P . M ., H . Von Joel P . M .,

Robert Dyas P . M ., W . J . Collens P . M ., Samnel Saxby , J . F . Haden , Heinrioh Heck , Montagu Woolf , H . Coningham , C . T . Bristol ! , Lewis Fergusson , J . B . Gregory , Dr . Daries , T . G . Doughty , Orlton Cooper , & o . Telegrams ware received from Bros . Maidment and Fletcher , regretting inability to attend . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Heinrioh Heck the W . M .-elect was duly installed

in the chair by Bro . W . J . Miller P . M ., the ceremony being moat impressively rendered and the various addresses admirably delivered . After the customary salutations the new Master appointed his Officers , the following brethren being invested : —J . F . Haden S . W ., Dr . J . Pickett J . W ., W . J . Miller P . M . Treasurer , William Worrell P . M . Secretary , R . 0 . Wilson S . D ., Montagu Woolf J . D ., F . O . Heath

I . G ., W . Pierson D . C , A . E . Samuel Assist . D . C , E . Kidman and E . J . Beagle Stewards , and L . E . Reinhardt Tyler . The Master and his Officers were qnickly called upon to prove their proficiency iu the ritual , for Mr . Frederick Grille , having been approved , was dnly initiated into Freemasonry , the ceremony being conducted in a highly satisfactory manner . The report of the Audit Committee having

been read , was , ou the proposition of Bro . Yates , seconded by P . M . Collens , adopted aud ordered to be entered on the minutes of the Lodge . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Brooks by the W . M ., who , in feeling terms , referred to tho work accomplished by their late Master . Bro . Brooks having returned thanks , the Lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqoet

room . The W . M . in giving the toast of the M . W . Grand Master referred to the illness of Prince George , and expressed a fervent hope for his speedy recovery . Bro . Heury Garrod P . G . P . responded for the Grand Officers , and bore testimony to the admirable manner in which the W . M . performed the initiation ceremony . Bro . E . Brooks , in highly complimentary terms , gave the health of the W . Master ,

and wished him a successful year of office ; this was suitably acknow . lodged by Bro . Heck , who promised to fulfil the duties of his position to the best of his ability . Iu returning thanks , t ' . ' . o Initiate , Bro . Grille , said he was so imprzsaed with tho ceremony and overjoyed at being admitted as a member of the Lodge that he could scarcely express himself properly , but he wonld always

endeavour to do his duty towards Freemasonry and improve liim . self iu the Craft . The W . M . then submitted the toast of the Immediate Paat Master , to which Bro . Brooks responded , and thauked die brethren for having contributed to make his year of oBice BO successful , especially in regard to his Stewardship for the Masonic

Benevolent Institution , when , by their Jissist'ince he was enabled to tako np a list amounting to sixty guineas . He should always regard tho jowel that had been awarded liim as a mark of affectionate esteem from the members . The W . M . then gave the Visitor ? , to whom he gave a hearty welcome . Bro . Rev . L . L . Sharpe , D . P . Holness , Charles Allen , Von Joel and L . Ferguson responded . The

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I ! Past Masters and the Officers of the ' Lodge were then similarly honoured , ai . d the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a pleasant termination . During the evening a capital selection of music waa given by Madame Worrell , assisted by Mr . W . Llewellyn , a young basso who bas achieved considerable success in various parts of Italy , by Mi ? s Snsetta Fenn and Mr . Sinclair Dunn , with old Scottish songs , and hy Mr . S . Edwards in some humorous sketches .

' ! ALEXANDRA LODGE , No . 993 ( LEYENSHULME )

j < A MEETING toek placn at the Med way Hotel , on Friday , the 20 tb instant . Present—Bros . J . Fletcher W . M ., G . A . Yates acting S . W ., Csde acting J . W ., Bibley Treasurer , Clulow Seo ., Dr . Looker S . D ., C . T . Green I . G . ; P . M . ' a C . D . Cheetham P . P . G . D ., Peak , Temperley , and Uttley ; Bros , Ward , Mottram , Dillon , Davie * , Whiteley , Mason , Goddard , Plumpton , W . Ashworth , E . Ashworth , and Wilson . Visitors—W . K . Bluiwom S . W . 1045 , and A . Wolsten .

holm ) P . M . 266 P . P . G . J . D . The Lodge was npenel in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Goddard ¦ was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by Bro . Cade acting J . W . This being the night of election , Bro . Parker was elected W . M . for the ensuing twelve mouths , aud Bro . Lord - ^ s el ected Treasurer . There being no farther bnsiness , the Lodge w id closed iu peace and I harm < ny .

RICHMOND LODGE , No . 1011 ( MANCHESTER )

A REGULAR meeting was held at Mrs . Stopford ' s , Old Boar ' s Head Hotel , Withy Grove , ou Thursday , the 19 th instant . Present—Bros . J . Welhams W . M ., R . Watson I . P . M ., 8 . Bamford S . W ., R . Dawson J . W ., W . J . Kinder Treasurer , H . C . Meller Seoretary , J . Stranring S . D ., R . Caldwell P . M . P . P . G . S . B . D . C , D . C . Lambert I . G .: P . M . ' s Hind , Andrew : Bros . Anderson , Broadbent .

C . G . Coombs , Simmons , Bass , Walmsley , Barley , Schofield , Thompson , Maddock , Richards , Holyoak , Higgins , A . Hall , McGuokin , Higginbottom , Hair , Markland , and Simpson . Visitors—Bros . Siddell 993 , Flint 1375 , Clabon 467 , Harlaud 226 , Lawton 220 , Hioohliff 204 , Kellett 992 , Armstrong P . M . 321 , Taylor 1993 , Griffiths 852 , and Lingard 1077 . The Lodge waa opened at 4 ' 30 , and

after tbe minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Mr . W . Wood was balloted for , and elected to become a member of the Lodge . He was subsequently initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . Tha W . M . also passed Bro . Bass to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bros . Bailey and Walmsley were at a later stage raised to tha sublime degree of Master Mason . This constitnted a fair evening ' s work , and the Lodge was closed in due form .

ST . DAVID'S LODGE , No . 1147 ( MANCHESTER )

A MEETING was held in the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 12 th instant . Present—Bros . C . P . Dankerley W . M ., Evan Roberts S . W ., T . 0 . Olney J . W ., Ishmael Davies P . M . Treasurer , J . H . Dalgleish P . M . Secretary , F . Hunter J . D . ; P . M . ' s Fairweather , Wren , and Chadwick ; Bros . Coupe , Kinlooh , Baxendale , A . L . Jones Walsh , Locke , and Shaw . Visitor—Bro . J . Ward 2359 . The brethren

met at six o ' clock , and the Lodge was shortly afterwards opened with solemn prayer . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Charles Shaw was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by the W . M ., and there being no further business tbe Lodge was closed in due form .

ZETLAND LODGE . No . 1311

ON Friday , 20 th inst ., the members of this prosperous and popular Lodge met in tbe Masonic Hal ) , Groat George Street , Leeds , for the purpose of witnessing the installation of the W . M . elect Bro . G . H . Clemons S . W . The W . M . Bro . Wm . Whitely Clayton was faced by a gathering which evinced the wide respect which is enter , tained for him personally , and also for his Lodge . Not only was the acting Provincial Grand Master present , bat he was accompanied by

a large and representative gathering of members of Provincial Grand Lodge , by tbe W . M . ' s or represontativea of the whole of the seven sister Lodges iu Leeds , and by many brethren who had journied from distant Lodges in order to witness the interesting ceremony . Amongst others present were Bro * . Henry Smith Past Grand Deacon acting Prov . Grand M > ister , W . F . Smithson Past Grand Deacon

Prov . G . Senior Warden , Dr . Smyth , M . A ., D . D ., LL . D . Past Grand Chaplain , H . G . E . Green P . M . Prov . Grand Secretary , Bedford P . M . P . P . G . D ., W . F . Crow P . M . P . P . G . D ., Dr . Hargreaves P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., Schofield P . M . P . P . G . D ., Swales W . M . 1211 , Lawson I . P . M . 304 , Fretwell I . P . M . 2069 , and many others . The W . M . elect was presented by tbe acting Prov . Grand Master , and the ceremony was

splendidly worked thronghout by the W . M . After the first obliga . tion , Brother Smith , of Bradford , sang with great fervour " Be Thou Faithful unto death , " which greatly added to the solemnity of the ceremony . It waa the general verdiut that Brother Clayton excelled himself in the perfect manner in which he discharged his arduous dutiep , the ceremony of installation having been rarely carried out

with greater efficiency in this Lodge , whioh is noted for its admirable work . The following Officers were invested by Bro . Clemons : — VV . W . Clayton I . P . M ., H . G . Blackbnrne S . W ., W . Postlethwaite J . W ., J . W . Smith P . M . Secretary , C . Anderson P . M . Treasurer , W . S . Blackburn P . M . Dir . of Car ? ., Rev . D ' . Bourne S . D ., M . A . Bn ' gg J . D ., A . Taunett Walksr I . G ., F . Long Organiaf , Nettleship and

Dr . Smailes Stewards . Afterwards a banquet was admirably served , under the direction of Mrs . Barraud , whose late husband waa Tyler to all the Lodges meeting io this ball . Tbe usual Masonic toasts were given , interspersed with songs . The musical direction was taken by the talented Orgat i-ifc Bro . F . Long , and the whole proceedings wore a conspicuous success .

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