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Notices Of Meetings.
YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 033 . THE annual meeting and festival of St . John took place at fche Wheatsheaf Hotel , High Streot , Manchester , on Thursday , 7 th inst ., Bro . D . Gnytner W . M . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Mr . Jamea Askew Waite was balloted for and duly initiated
into ancient Freemasonry . Following this waa the installation of Bro . A . 0 . Wilson aa W . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . Qnymer , who was assisted by several Pasfc Masters . The festival of St . John was subsequently held in the large dining room of the hotel , and was well attended , tbo host , Bro . Tom Wood being seen at his beat on tha occasion .
BLAGDON LODGE , No . 659 . THE annnal meeting of the members was held on Thursday , 21 st inst ., in the Mechanics' Hall , Blytb . Thero waa a large attend , ance , including several visitors from Tyneside . Bro . W . Robson W . M . presided . After the transaction of the ordinary business of the Lodge , Bro . L . Carr J . W . was installed into the ohair of K . S . by Bro . Robion W . M ., the ceremony being most impressively given . Tbe
newly . installed W . M . then invested the Officers . At the oloae of fche business Bro . John Tweedy P . M . presented Bro . 'Robson I . P . M . with a splendid Past Master's jewel , and in doing so paid a very high compliment to Bro . Robson for fche efficient manner in whioh he had discharged his dutiea during the past year . The jewel bore tbe following inscription : —
" Presented to BBO . W . ROBSON by the Officers and Membera of tbe Blagdon Lodge as a mark of respect and esteem . " The brethren afterwards adjourned fco the Star and Garter , where the annual festival was held .
BOSCAWEN LODGE , No . 699 . THE members at their usual monthly meeting at the Masonio Rooms , Chaoewater , on Monday , 18 th inst ., elected Bro . J . H . Hambly J . W . their W . M . for the coming year . Bro . W . A . Bennett P . M . P . P . G . St . B . was elected Treasurer , and Bro . John Paull reelected Tyler , The annual festival will take place in January ,
FRIENDSHIP LODGE , No . 750 . BBO . Charles H . Briggs was installed Worshipful Master at the Freemasons' Hall , Whitcliffe , Oleokheaton , on the 27 th inst . The ceremony was performed by Bro . John Birkby P . M ., assisted by Bro . William Townsend I . P . M . Having taken the ohair , the newlyinstalled Worshipful Master invested the Officers for the ensuing year .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE , No . 781 . THE last meeting of the year of this very prosperous Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., nfc the Silver Tavern ,
Burdett Road , under fche presidency of Bro . W . E . Turriff W . M . supported by Past Masters Bros . F . It . H . Gooch I . P . M ., F . Robinson , A . H . Shepherd , 'R . C . Pasfield , and J . H . Pringle . Bros . Carr , Salter , and Jacobs were raised , and Messrs . J . H . Cook and W .
Shuttleworth initiated . The brethren then voted Christmas gifts to the usual recipients , and other Masonic business was transacted , Bro . Pringle P . M . Preceptor of the Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruc tion , announced that the Fifteen Sections would be worked at tha Silver Tavern , on Wednesday , tho 3 rd January 189 * 1 , whon Bro . C . L . Nelson
would take the chair , with Bro . J . Lancett as S . W ., and Brother G . Seage as J . W . He -mid it gave him great pleasure to say it was the firsfc time in hia life that he had known a young Freemason of two
years' standing tako such a position . Bro . Nelson reflected credit on his Lodge of Instruction as well as on his Mother Lodge . After refreshment , tho nsual toasts were honoured , and in the intervals various brethren contributed to the harmony .
LOYALTY LODGE , No . 897 . THE membera on Thursday of last week installed os their Wor . shipful Maater for tho year Bro . Thomas Moncrieff , S . W .
The brethren met at the Maaonio Hall , St . Helen ' s , and the installation Was performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Jos . Biroball . After the installation , tho newly-installod Master appointed the Officers , An adjournment waa made to the Fleece Hotel , where Mr . Bennett ,
the host , served a banquet . After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal , patriotic and Masonio toasts were submitted and honoured . A musical programme by the membera of the Apollo Lodge ( No . 2042 ) ¦ was rendered , Bro . H „ B . Wright being the accompanist , Bro . H , Nicholls P . M . the musical director .
ROYAL EDWARD LODGE , No . 892 . THE brethren have put a tombstone ovor the grave of tho late Bro . Richard Evans , who died in February last . Surmounted by Masonic emblems , tho following is the inscription : — " This atone was erected by the Royal Edward Lodge of Freemasons , Leominster , iu recognition of faithful service as Tyler for 25 years , "
Notices Of Meetings.
NEYLAND LODGE , No . 990 . ON Tuesday , the 19 ch inafc ., the annnal meeting took place , when a large number of brethren were present to witness the in . stallation of Bro . James Harries . Bro . G . Davies P . M . P . P . G . S . Wks . was Installing Master and performed tha ceromony in a masterly manner . Bro . J . Hendoraou P . M . P . P . G . S . B . acted as Director of
Ceremonies in hia usual good style . The W . M . invested hia Officers for the ensuing year . Tha banquet took place afc the South Wales Hotel , when 3 G brethren sat down .
Daring the evening a beautiful gold jewel was presented to the late Secretary , with the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . S . J . Allen P . M . P . P . G . D . C , by the membera of the Neyland Lodge
as a token of their esteem and recognition of his four years honourable and faithful services aa Secretary , during which the new Masonio Hall was successfully inaugurated , built , and dedicated . " Neyland , 19 th December 1893 . "
TREGULLOW LODGE , No . 1006 . ON Tuesday evening the members unanimously elected Bro . John Fittonas W . M ., and re-elected Bro . George Timmins P . M P . P . G . S . Treasurer , and Bro . John Leverton Tyler . Bro . T . R . Mills P . M . P . P . G . P ., William R . Cannon S . D ., and John Martin Steward were appointed auditors .
HUYSHE LODGE , No . 1099 . AT the annual banquet at the Masonio Hall , Plymouth , over seventy brethren were present . Bro . W . H . Dillon W . M . presided . After an excellent banquet , supplied by the Steward , Bro . Harveyi the usual toasts were proposed and replied to . Bro . Fry , in eulogistic terms , proposed the health of the popular W . M ., and his remarks
were endorsed by hearty applause . Capital songs were sung by Bros . E . Roseveare , R . Blight , Hedger , Watkins , M . Jacobs , Sergeant * Major MoKenzie , and Pile . A successful ventrilcquial performance by Bro . Roseveare afforded much amusement .
CAREW LODGE , No . 1136 . AT Torpoint , on the 20 th inst ., Bro . H . G . Cribbell was installed W . M . and invested his Officers . The annual banquet was fixed for 10 th January .
WAVERLEY LODGE , No . 1322 . THE ordinary meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonio Rooms , Queen ' s Arms , Ashton-under-Lyne , on Thursday , the 30 th ulfc ., Bro . J . Riley W . M . presiding . The company consisted of over 30 brethren including visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Mr . George Parry , whose name had been successfully submitted to the ballot , waa initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by Bro . J . Meroer Jones P . M . who gave the
charges , working tools , so .., in hia usual effective and masterly way , tho Offiosra supporting him in a manner which proved that they had reaolvsd to perform their part woll . Bro . Wright Wood I . P . M ., by permission ofthe W . M ., rose to pro . pose a voto of condolence to Bro . Walter Newton P . M . P . P . G . J . D . D . of 0 ., ( East L & noB . ) npon the irreparable loss which he h » d recently
sustained by the death of hia belovod wife . Bro . John Smith P . M . P . G . J . D ., in seconding the vote , referred to the very kind assistance whioh tho members had always received at the hands of the deceased lady . The proposition having baen woll supported was carried unanimously . At tho feativo board , tho usual Loral and Masonio toasts were
given and responded to with requisite honours . Towards the close , and at the call of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Wright Wood I . P . M ., proposed a special toast , viz : —the health of Bro . J . Meroer Jonea P . M ., who he stated by his devotion to tho principles of Freemasonry combined with energy and perseverance , placed himself in the very front ranks of those brethren who had mastered the details of tbe
ritual connected with the Craft . He also referred to the great interest which Bro . Jones had taken in the instruction of junior Officers and members of the Lodge , and he desired the subject of bis remarks to be up-standing while ho presented to him some tangible proof of tho respect with which the brethren regarded him . In very felicitous terms ( of which Bro , Wood is exceptionably capable } , ho
assured him of the high esteem in whioh bo waa hold , not only by the members of the Waverloy Lodge , but by those of other Lodges in tho neighbourhood , and he now presented him with a handsome Past ; Master ' s jewel , the same having been subscribed for by tho members of the Lodge , as a token of tbe esteem in which he was held for many good qualities displayed as a worker , as a Mason , and as a
townsman . The loud opplanse whioh followed showed the unanimity ofthe feeling , which was overwhelming . Bro . S . Grundy J . D . complimented Bro . Wnod on the able and eloquent speech he had made , and stated that en bshalf of the junior officer ? , of which ha was one , and also on behalf of tbe younger brethren of tbo Lodge , be could not allow the presentat'on cere , mouy to bo concluded without adding his testimony to the reppecfc
and esteem in which Bro . Jones was held by all the brethren of tho VVaverley Lodge . Ha alluded to the fact of the Lodge being at the present time so well equipped with senior officers , and snid thafc it must bo very gratifying to tho father of tho Lodgo ( Bro . Newton ) to witness the pteseutation to ouo of his pupil- - , in recoguLion of services rendered to the Lodge , end that it n , ujt alao be pleasing to him to notice its prosperous condition , which during its initiatory atdgea had encountered , aqd arercoma many vioissitades . Bro . Jgaes
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Notices Of Meetings.
YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 033 . THE annual meeting and festival of St . John took place at fche Wheatsheaf Hotel , High Streot , Manchester , on Thursday , 7 th inst ., Bro . D . Gnytner W . M . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Mr . Jamea Askew Waite was balloted for and duly initiated
into ancient Freemasonry . Following this waa the installation of Bro . A . 0 . Wilson aa W . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . Qnymer , who was assisted by several Pasfc Masters . The festival of St . John was subsequently held in the large dining room of the hotel , and was well attended , tbo host , Bro . Tom Wood being seen at his beat on tha occasion .
BLAGDON LODGE , No . 659 . THE annnal meeting of the members was held on Thursday , 21 st inst ., in the Mechanics' Hall , Blytb . Thero waa a large attend , ance , including several visitors from Tyneside . Bro . W . Robson W . M . presided . After the transaction of the ordinary business of the Lodge , Bro . L . Carr J . W . was installed into the ohair of K . S . by Bro . Robion W . M ., the ceremony being most impressively given . Tbe
newly . installed W . M . then invested the Officers . At the oloae of fche business Bro . John Tweedy P . M . presented Bro . 'Robson I . P . M . with a splendid Past Master's jewel , and in doing so paid a very high compliment to Bro . Robson for fche efficient manner in whioh he had discharged his dutiea during the past year . The jewel bore tbe following inscription : —
" Presented to BBO . W . ROBSON by the Officers and Membera of tbe Blagdon Lodge as a mark of respect and esteem . " The brethren afterwards adjourned fco the Star and Garter , where the annual festival was held .
BOSCAWEN LODGE , No . 699 . THE members at their usual monthly meeting at the Masonio Rooms , Chaoewater , on Monday , 18 th inst ., elected Bro . J . H . Hambly J . W . their W . M . for the coming year . Bro . W . A . Bennett P . M . P . P . G . St . B . was elected Treasurer , and Bro . John Paull reelected Tyler , The annual festival will take place in January ,
FRIENDSHIP LODGE , No . 750 . BBO . Charles H . Briggs was installed Worshipful Master at the Freemasons' Hall , Whitcliffe , Oleokheaton , on the 27 th inst . The ceremony was performed by Bro . John Birkby P . M ., assisted by Bro . William Townsend I . P . M . Having taken the ohair , the newlyinstalled Worshipful Master invested the Officers for the ensuing year .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE , No . 781 . THE last meeting of the year of this very prosperous Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., nfc the Silver Tavern ,
Burdett Road , under fche presidency of Bro . W . E . Turriff W . M . supported by Past Masters Bros . F . It . H . Gooch I . P . M ., F . Robinson , A . H . Shepherd , 'R . C . Pasfield , and J . H . Pringle . Bros . Carr , Salter , and Jacobs were raised , and Messrs . J . H . Cook and W .
Shuttleworth initiated . The brethren then voted Christmas gifts to the usual recipients , and other Masonic business was transacted , Bro . Pringle P . M . Preceptor of the Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruc tion , announced that the Fifteen Sections would be worked at tha Silver Tavern , on Wednesday , tho 3 rd January 189 * 1 , whon Bro . C . L . Nelson
would take the chair , with Bro . J . Lancett as S . W ., and Brother G . Seage as J . W . He -mid it gave him great pleasure to say it was the firsfc time in hia life that he had known a young Freemason of two
years' standing tako such a position . Bro . Nelson reflected credit on his Lodge of Instruction as well as on his Mother Lodge . After refreshment , tho nsual toasts were honoured , and in the intervals various brethren contributed to the harmony .
LOYALTY LODGE , No . 897 . THE membera on Thursday of last week installed os their Wor . shipful Maater for tho year Bro . Thomas Moncrieff , S . W .
The brethren met at the Maaonio Hall , St . Helen ' s , and the installation Was performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Jos . Biroball . After the installation , tho newly-installod Master appointed the Officers , An adjournment waa made to the Fleece Hotel , where Mr . Bennett ,
the host , served a banquet . After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal , patriotic and Masonio toasts were submitted and honoured . A musical programme by the membera of the Apollo Lodge ( No . 2042 ) ¦ was rendered , Bro . H „ B . Wright being the accompanist , Bro . H , Nicholls P . M . the musical director .
ROYAL EDWARD LODGE , No . 892 . THE brethren have put a tombstone ovor the grave of tho late Bro . Richard Evans , who died in February last . Surmounted by Masonic emblems , tho following is the inscription : — " This atone was erected by the Royal Edward Lodge of Freemasons , Leominster , iu recognition of faithful service as Tyler for 25 years , "
Notices Of Meetings.
NEYLAND LODGE , No . 990 . ON Tuesday , the 19 ch inafc ., the annnal meeting took place , when a large number of brethren were present to witness the in . stallation of Bro . James Harries . Bro . G . Davies P . M . P . P . G . S . Wks . was Installing Master and performed tha ceromony in a masterly manner . Bro . J . Hendoraou P . M . P . P . G . S . B . acted as Director of
Ceremonies in hia usual good style . The W . M . invested hia Officers for the ensuing year . Tha banquet took place afc the South Wales Hotel , when 3 G brethren sat down .
Daring the evening a beautiful gold jewel was presented to the late Secretary , with the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . S . J . Allen P . M . P . P . G . D . C , by the membera of the Neyland Lodge
as a token of their esteem and recognition of his four years honourable and faithful services aa Secretary , during which the new Masonio Hall was successfully inaugurated , built , and dedicated . " Neyland , 19 th December 1893 . "
TREGULLOW LODGE , No . 1006 . ON Tuesday evening the members unanimously elected Bro . John Fittonas W . M ., and re-elected Bro . George Timmins P . M P . P . G . S . Treasurer , and Bro . John Leverton Tyler . Bro . T . R . Mills P . M . P . P . G . P ., William R . Cannon S . D ., and John Martin Steward were appointed auditors .
HUYSHE LODGE , No . 1099 . AT the annual banquet at the Masonio Hall , Plymouth , over seventy brethren were present . Bro . W . H . Dillon W . M . presided . After an excellent banquet , supplied by the Steward , Bro . Harveyi the usual toasts were proposed and replied to . Bro . Fry , in eulogistic terms , proposed the health of the popular W . M ., and his remarks
were endorsed by hearty applause . Capital songs were sung by Bros . E . Roseveare , R . Blight , Hedger , Watkins , M . Jacobs , Sergeant * Major MoKenzie , and Pile . A successful ventrilcquial performance by Bro . Roseveare afforded much amusement .
CAREW LODGE , No . 1136 . AT Torpoint , on the 20 th inst ., Bro . H . G . Cribbell was installed W . M . and invested his Officers . The annual banquet was fixed for 10 th January .
WAVERLEY LODGE , No . 1322 . THE ordinary meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonio Rooms , Queen ' s Arms , Ashton-under-Lyne , on Thursday , the 30 th ulfc ., Bro . J . Riley W . M . presiding . The company consisted of over 30 brethren including visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Mr . George Parry , whose name had been successfully submitted to the ballot , waa initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by Bro . J . Meroer Jones P . M . who gave the
charges , working tools , so .., in hia usual effective and masterly way , tho Offiosra supporting him in a manner which proved that they had reaolvsd to perform their part woll . Bro . Wright Wood I . P . M ., by permission ofthe W . M ., rose to pro . pose a voto of condolence to Bro . Walter Newton P . M . P . P . G . J . D . D . of 0 ., ( East L & noB . ) npon the irreparable loss which he h » d recently
sustained by the death of hia belovod wife . Bro . John Smith P . M . P . G . J . D ., in seconding the vote , referred to the very kind assistance whioh tho members had always received at the hands of the deceased lady . The proposition having baen woll supported was carried unanimously . At tho feativo board , tho usual Loral and Masonio toasts were
given and responded to with requisite honours . Towards the close , and at the call of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Wright Wood I . P . M ., proposed a special toast , viz : —the health of Bro . J . Meroer Jonea P . M ., who he stated by his devotion to tho principles of Freemasonry combined with energy and perseverance , placed himself in the very front ranks of those brethren who had mastered the details of tbe
ritual connected with the Craft . He also referred to the great interest which Bro . Jones had taken in the instruction of junior Officers and members of the Lodge , and he desired the subject of bis remarks to be up-standing while ho presented to him some tangible proof of tho respect with which the brethren regarded him . In very felicitous terms ( of which Bro , Wood is exceptionably capable } , ho
assured him of the high esteem in whioh bo waa hold , not only by the members of the Waverloy Lodge , but by those of other Lodges in tho neighbourhood , and he now presented him with a handsome Past ; Master ' s jewel , the same having been subscribed for by tho members of the Lodge , as a token of tbe esteem in which he was held for many good qualities displayed as a worker , as a Mason , and as a
townsman . The loud opplanse whioh followed showed the unanimity ofthe feeling , which was overwhelming . Bro . S . Grundy J . D . complimented Bro . Wnod on the able and eloquent speech he had made , and stated that en bshalf of the junior officer ? , of which ha was one , and also on behalf of tbe younger brethren of tbo Lodge , be could not allow the presentat'on cere , mouy to bo concluded without adding his testimony to the reppecfc
and esteem in which Bro . Jones was held by all the brethren of tho VVaverley Lodge . Ha alluded to the fact of the Lodge being at the present time so well equipped with senior officers , and snid thafc it must bo very gratifying to tho father of tho Lodgo ( Bro . Newton ) to witness the pteseutation to ouo of his pupil- - , in recoguLion of services rendered to the Lodge , end that it n , ujt alao be pleasing to him to notice its prosperous condition , which during its initiatory atdgea had encountered , aqd arercoma many vioissitades . Bro . Jgaes