Notices Of Meetings.

have everything arranged to their entire satisfaction . He congratulated the W . M . on his installation , and wished him a prospe-ous year . If Bro . Aslett the W . M . followed the example set by the P . M . '? , he would retire with the same eclat aa they bad done , and that he might do so was the sincere wish of the Dep . Prov . G . M . Following

on , Bro . West gave the " Health of the W . M ., " and said he was assured that Bro . Aslett would not havo been elected if the members had not been perfectly satisfied of hia worthines 8 for the chair ; and , having elected bim , it was their duty to support him to the best of their ability . It was necessary that the W . M . should have good Officers ,

and if he might particularize he would allude to the Seoretary , who waa the life and soul of a Lodge , for theW . M ., owing to the manifold nature of his duties , had to leave the details to that responsible officer . In the W . M . they found a brother who possessed the neoessary qualifications essential for the oooupant of the chair , and

one who would carry out the duties to the credit of the Lodge . That he waa a popular W . M . they could not doubt , from the large meeting that evening . Iu conclusion , he asked the brethren to join him in drinking the health of the Worshipful Master , wishing him every prosperity and success whioh they , aa Masons , could offer him .

Bro . Astell briefly and appropriately replied , remarking that a sense of the original prevented him from saying it was the proudest moment of his life . He had a difficult task to perform to return thanka in an adequate manner for the kind way in whioh his health had been proposed and received , and also for the honour conferred

upon him iu the Lodge . The Initiates having been given , the W . M . gave the Visitors , coupling with the toast the names of Bros . Lewi 3 P . M ., Frazer , Dr . Pocock , and Humphreys P . P . G . S . W . Essex , who returned hearty thanks for the hospitality shown them , and expressed

their admiration at the excellent working witnessed in the Lodge . The I . P . M . then took the chair , and other toasts were given . The Direotion of Ceremonies waa carried out by Bro . Alfred Biahop P . M ., while P . M . ' a Baldwin and Carter paid every attention to the comfort of the Viaitora .

EARL OF LEICESTER LODGE , No . 2237 .

THE first anniversary of the consecration of the above Lodge waa held on Monday , the 11 th inst ., when Bro . the Rev . J . E . Player S . W . was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . J . V .. Grummett P . M . 1114 , the outgoing W . M ., ably performed the ceremony , assisted by Bro . Geo . Baxter P . M . 213 , and Bro . M . B . Bircham P . M . 19 . The W . M . afterwards appointed and invested his

Officers , aa follow : —Bros . G . V . Grummett I . P . M ., A . Goddard S . W ., H . A . Dewing J . W ., Colonel Fielden Treasurer , A . W . Railing Sec , Dr . Whitlook S . D ., Pearce J . D ., J . Wainwright Organist , A . H . Beesley D . C , Capt . Temple I . G . Before the Lodge was closed the W . M . said he had a pleasing duty to perform , whioh was to ask Bro .

Grummett ' s acceptance of a " Founder a Jewel , which had been voted by acclamation in the Lodge , in recognition of the prompt and hearty manner he had responded to their request to become their first W . M . ; and also for bis auccessful management , and tbe general high tone he had infused into the working of the Lodge , which wonld

be a precedent for years to come . Bro . Grummett having suitably responded , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . During the evening the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given nnd were wall received . In addition to the above the following

visitors honoured the W . M . with their presence : —Bros . T . Smith jun . 213 , R . F . Atkinson 1114 , C H . Rust 213 , S . D . Deucher 213 S . F . Smith 1114 .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —On Monday ,

the 25 th instant , at Bro . Cambden ' s , Atlantic , Brixton . Present—Bros . Stacey Preceptor , W . Lucas W . M ., Hooper S . W ., Stafford J . W ., Cambden Treasurer , Grammer Secretary , E . Venner S . D ., West J . D .. Wallman I . G ., Hooker Bond , Hampton , Wakefield , Reed , Eccles , and

Burridge . The business comprised the working of the second section of the lecture by Bro . Stacey , the third section by Bro . Bond . The initiation ceremony was then rehearsed , Bro . Hooker as oandidate . Brother Hooper was elected W . M . for Monday next .

Langton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1673 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 21 st instant , at tbe White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . Present - Bros . Marshall Preceptor , Mapleton W . M . and Secretary . Toulmein S . W ., Brewer J . W ., Dent S . D ., De Paiva J . D ., Knight I . G . ; also Bros . S . Lea Smith , C W . C . Webb ,

Bnah and Gordon Smith . Viaitora—Bros . BUHnsihu'st , Godfrey and Mountford . Lodj ^ e was opened and the minutes of last ranoting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second and third , and resumed in the first degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . S . L . Smith acting aa candidate . The W . M .

gave the charge . Lodge was resumed in the thirl , and closed in the third and second degrees . Bro . Toulmein was elected W . M . for the next meeting , Officers in rotation , the W . M . giving notice that the

work would be the rehearsal of tbe ceremony of passing nnd the explanation of the second tracing board . Bros . Billinghnrst , Godfrey and Monutford were unanimously elected members . Lodge waa then closed .

Perseverance Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1743 . —A

meeting was held on Monday last , at the Old Cheshire Cheese , Addle Street , E . C . Preset . t —Bros C . J . Fox W . M ., Mitchell S . W ., Watkiiis J . W ., Spirrow Secretary , Coxon S . D ., Watkins I . G . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lester

candidate ; aud then the ceremony of passng , with Bro . Comyns as the candidate . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Lloyd for his kindness in presenting the Lodge with pedestals and working tools , and to the W . M . for excellent work done . Lodge was closed and adjourned .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Bristol.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BRISTOL .

ON Wednesday , the 27 th instant , there was * n imposing Masonio ceremonial in Bristol , on the occasion of the

installation of Bro . W . A . P . Powell as Provincial Grand Master , in succession to Bro . the Earl of Limerick , who has recently resigned on account of his increased public duties

occupying so much of his time as to render it difficult for him to devote the attention to his Masonic duties that he could have wished . Bro ., Powell is a very old Mason ,

having been initiated so far back as 1843 , in the Moira Lodge , now known as the Moira Lodge of Honour , No . 326 , of which he is the oldest subscribing member . Ho attained the hierh rank of W . D . P . G . M . in 1853 . actins *

under the late Bro . Shute , the then R . W . P . G . M ., and subsequently the Earl of Limerick , who was installed as

Grand Master of the Province of Bristol in 1867 . Bro . Powell also holds the high position of P . G . D . of England . From the great respect in which Bro . Powell has been

held in the Province of Bristol for so many years , it is scarcely a matter for wonder that his promotion by the Most Worshipful Grand Master the Prince of Wales , the head of the Order , was very popular throughout the

Province , and that the installation ceremony , on Wednesday , should have drawn together probably the largest and most brilliant assemblage of Freemasons that has ever been witnessed among the fraternity in the Province . The Masonic Hall , in Park-street , spacious as it is , was far too

limited in size to accommodate the brethren who had expressed their intention to be present , and accordingly it was found necessary to engage the Victoria-rooms , and it was here that the ceremony and the subsequent

banquet took place . Of the proceedings of the Especial Provincial Grand Lodge we can only say that they were most impressive , and that they were conducted according to ancient Masonic custom by Brother the Earl of

Limerick , assisted by Brother Colonel Shadwell Clerke . The newly-installed Grand Master appointed as his Deputy Bro . J . R . Bramble , who is a member of the Beaufort Lodge , No . 103 , and who has for manv vears filled the

office of Provincial Grand Registrar . Bro . Bramble ' s successor as Prov . Grand Registrar is Bro . W . E . Parry P . M . Jerusalem Lodge , No . 686 . In tbe evenins there

was a grand banquet , over which tbe P . G . M . presided . Covers were laid tor 150 . The usual Masonic toasts w « re honoured .

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales M . W . Grand Master of English Freemasons , has been graciously pleaspd to appoint Bro . Colonel Gough , LL . D ., lo the offiue of

Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire , and Colon-1 Gough has appointed Bro . Colonel Binley to the office cf Deputy Provincial Grand Master .

The annual distribution of prizes to tho pupils of the Masonic Female O-phan School will take place on Thursday evening , 16 th May , in tho Leinster Hall , Dublin , when

her Grace tho Duchess of Abercorn has very kindly consented to present the prizes .

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