Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o . — LION LODGE , No . 312 .

n ^ UE brethren gave a ball at the Saloon , Whitby , ou the 21 st inst , -1- The but ! was held under tho patronage of the Bight lion , the Hurl of Zetland , Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland , Eight Worshipful Pro . vinoial Grand Master North and East Yorkshire ; Lieut .-Col . tho IIou . W . T . Orde-Powlett R . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master North and East Yorkshire , and other distinguished members of the Graft There were between 70 and 80 couples in all .

Beadon Lodge, No. 619.

BEADON LODGE , No . 619 .

rpiIE installation meeting of this Lodge was held , by dispensation -1- of tho M . W . G . M ., at the Royal Crystal Palace Hotel , Upper Norwood , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Ashby W . M ., Billow S . W ., Holland J . W ., Gravatt S . D ., Rawlo J . D ., Chapman I . G ., Upton and Harrison Stewards , Bradham Organist , Hayes P . M . Installing Master , Meierhoff I . P . M ., Norrington P . M . Seoretary , Austin P . M ., Hall , White , Perry ,

Slatter , Murray , Fanner , and Goodwin . Visitors : Bros . Hogard P . G . Standard Bearer , Filmor 1892 , Baker 1892 , Fletcher P . M . 33 , Bishop P . M . 1892 , Cash 2256 , Axford W . M . 1803 , Davidson 108 , Martin P . M . 879 , Ward S . W . aud W . M eleot 1892 , Cooper 879 , Brindley P . M . 1604 , Hist 1604 , Brown 1264 , James 1706 , Ackerman 1706 , and Dalzell P . M . 1549 . The Lodge having been

opened by the W . M ., aud the dispensation read , the minutes of tho last meeting were unanimously confirmed . Bro . Hayes P . M . 169 and 1703 then , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair , and Bro . Bulow having been presented , was installed as W . M . for tho ensuing year , and appointed and invested the Officers , as follow : Bros . Ashby I . P . M ., Holland S . W ., Gravatt J . W ., Norrington P . M .

Seoretary , Rawle S . D ., Chapman Junior Deacon , Hayes P . M . D . C ., Brabham Organist , Upton I . G ., Harrison Steward , and Bowler Tyler . In consequence of the absence from town of the Treasurer , Bro . Sharratt P . M ., the W . M . said he would invest him at the next meeting . Bro . Hayes then gave the charges to the W . M ., Wardens and Brethren , in his usual faultless manner , which elioited

much applauso from the brethren present . The report of the Audit Committee , showing a very satisfactory state of affairs , having been adopted , and a notice of motion to consider the future home of the Lodge being given , the Lodge was closed , aud the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , to whioh fall justice was done . After

which the usual toasts followed , and the W . M ., in giving that of " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " took the opportunity of presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Ashby , whose services during the past year he muoh commended . A very interesting concert was given by Bros . James , Dalzell , and Ackerman , under the direction of Bro . Brown .

Dalhousie Lodge, No. 684.

DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 684 .

ON tho 20 th inst ., the members , with their wives and friends , took their annual summer outing . The party , numbering about 50 , proceeded by tho 10 " 30 train from Paddington in saloon carriagos , aud alighted at Maideuhead , where brakes and other vehicles wero in readiness to convey them to the Riviera Hotel , where lunch wan served . After a two hours' trip up the river on a steam launch , tbo

company returned for dinner , which was admirably nerved by Bro . Lion . At its conclusion the W . M ., Bro . Davies , gave tho usual toasts iu a pleasant and facetious style . The thanks of tho company wero heartily given to the Secretary , Bro . Williams P . M ., tho Treasurer , Bro . Betts , and the Committee for their admirable arrangements . At

tho conclusion of these formalities the party broke up , some venturing down the river to the regatta , while others , owing to tho disheartening state of the weather , were oontent to remain under cover , and amused themselves with singing , dancing , & c . Tho party

returned to Paddington , well satisfied with their outing , which was described as the most satisfactory yet held by the Dalbonsio Lodge . Among the company were Bros . Hatt S . D ., Spraggs J . D ., Woods S . W ., Haines , Hayden , Cory , Cooks , Green , Sidders , & c .

Hamer Lodge. No. 1393.

HAMER LODGE . No . 1393 .

AT the monthly meeting , held on Thursday , 20 th inst ., in the Masonio Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool , the proceedings wora marked by the presentation of a beautiful Past Master ' s jewe ' , together with a gold albert , to Bro . Brooks I . P . M ., Bro . 'Higwtc presided , tho other P . M . 's and Officers present being Bros . Brooks I . P . M ., Erwin P . Prov . A . G . Sec , Pilling P . Prov . Standard Bearer , Summons

P . M ., Kynaston P . M . Treasurer , Oversby P . M ., Rainbow P . M . D . C ., Hankey P . M ., Nisbet J . W ., Laidlaw Secretary , Jones J . D ., Neil-J Chriatenson I . G ., M'Doogall S ., Greenland S ., and Pugh Organis ' . After the ordinary business of the Lodgo had been transacted , Br >/ . Hisnett , in making the presentation , spoke in flattering terms of tho

willing manner in which Bro . Brookd had for wavy years placed his services at tha disposal of tho Hamer Lodge , and the universal regret tho brethren felt at his late removal from Liverpool . Bro . Brooks having responded in feeling terms , tho brethren adjourned to supper ,

where tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from tho chair and heartily responded to . The post-prandial proceedings won agreoably enlivened by Bros . Clayton , Erwin , Fierrepout , Oversby Adams , & c , with Bro . Pugh as accompanist .

Dee Lodge, No. 1576.

DEE LODGE , No . 1576 .

AN interest ii : g event took place at tho meeting on Wednesday laBt . Siiu-e his accession to office a month ago the respecteo W . M . ( Bro . Lieut . Shaw , of Heawali ) , has entered into the bonds of wedlock , and the brethren determined to celebrate the auspicious event iu a tangiblo and pleasing form . Among those present at thh meeting were Bros , the Hon . H . Holbrook P . D . G . M . ( Britiah

Columb'a ) , Ramsden P . G . S . D . ( Cheshire ) , Morris P . M ., Jones P . M ., Richmocd P . M ., Hnwkina P . M ., C ' aik P . M ., Litherlaud S . W ., & h At the close of the Lodge business Bro . Ramsdon spoke in enlogistd . terms of the W . M . ' a services to the Lodge for many years past , and presented him , in the uame of the brethren , with a handsome

collarette , and gold and pearl broach for Mrs . Shaw . Tho W . M . acknowledged the gifts in feeling terms , and spoke encouragingly of the future of the Lodge . The brethren then dined together , and on the removal of the cloth the nsnal Loyal and Masonio toasts were given from the chair , responded to , and duly honoured . During

the evening dramatic sketches , recitations , and songs wore contributed by Bros . Ramsden , Richmond , Parry , Poole-Poolo , aud others . The Dee Lodge , it is satisfactory to state , has made considerable progress of lafco years , and we understand that two of its most prominent and useful members ( Bros . Phippa Organist , and Morris Treasurer ) are about to be honoured with Provinoial rank .

Warner Lodgo of Instruction , No . 2192 . —Tho regular weekly meeting waa hold on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at Bridge Chambers , noo Street , Walthamstow , when there wero present—Bros . Briginshaw P . G . S . W . M ., Trickott S . W ., Wilson P . M . P . Z . J . W ., Ives P . M . Acting Preceptor , Fortesoae Treasurer , Parsons S . D ., Wilson J . D ., Short I . G ., Collett Steward , Spargeon Organist , also Bros . Hermon , James , Lloyd , Body , Fuller , Staoey , Clark , F . U .

Lloyd , Oakdeo , Thorogood , Bestow , Wildash P . M ., Stauffer , Fry , Bateman , Baltus , Mann , Young , Cooke . The ceremonies of the 1 st and 2 nd degrees wero rehearsed in an excellent manner . Bro . Herman answered questions leading to 2 nd degree . Bros . Hormau aud Baltus wero elected members . Bro . Triokett was unanimously appointed to occupy the chair at ensuing meeting . The Lodge waa closed and adjourned . Monday 31 st August being the 5 th Monday iu the mouth , the ceremony for installation will be rehearsed .

The Star Chapter of Instruction , No . 1275 , will resume its meetings , at the Stirling Castle , Church Street , Camberwell , on Friday next , the 4 th prox ., at 7 p . m ., under

the ablo Preccptorship of Comp . Fred . Hilton P . Z . 1275 , by whom the three installation ceremonies will be rehearsed . The exaltation ceremony will be rehearsed at 8 . p . m . E . A . Masons will be most cordially received .

The East Snrrey of Concord Lodgo of Instruction , No . 463 , will commence their noxt Session on Tuesday , the 1 st September 1891 , at tho Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , at 8 o ' clock p . m . punctually . The members meet overy Tuesday , at 8 o ' clock * .

At the last regular meeting of tho Eldon Lodge , No . 1755 , held at Portis-he id , Somerset , Brother E . Davy S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuiug year , aud his installation will take place at the Royal Hotol , Portishead , on the second Saturday in September .

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire will hold its annnal meeting in the Corn Exchange , Tenbury , uuder the banner of tho St . Michael ' s Lodge , No . 1097 , ou Wednesday , the IGth prox ., at 12 o ' clock noon . There is a fall programme of business to be transacted , and the brobhrou

will dine at tho Swan Hotel , under the presidency of thoir Provincial Grand Master Sir Edmund A . H . Lechmore , M . P . Brethren intending to be present at tho banquet , should signify their intention so to do not later than Wednesday , the 9 th prox .

Churchwardens can bo most nsefnl men to parish priests whou thoy arn true sons of the Holy Catholic Church . Such an ono was Thomas Firmiu Barrett , for soma years chiirchwardon of All Saints' , Southend-on-Sea , Esaex . Next week is tho year ' s mind of his decease , and his brother Freemasons havo recently orccted a beautiful marble

cross to his memory , Ht .-indiner upon threoblocks of marblo paved aronud with black and white squares . Upon the bottom block tho following words are engraved : — " One of the brightest characters recorded in the annals of Masonry . " Those who know him intimately can testify that ho was a good Frcomaaou because ho was a good Catholic—ClMiXh Belli .

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I NUMERALS properly carried out and personally attended 1 in fjcmdon and Country , by Bro . O . A . HUTTON , 17 Nowcastle btroet , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations made .