Notices Of Meetings.

993 and 1633 , William Dunn 1161 , T . T . Jones 1493 , W . Telford Gunford 993 . After the reading of minutes , Bro . John Adamson was raised to the sublime degree by the W . M . in his usual fervid manner . , Tbe general business of the Lodge , which included the investiture of Broa . Cotton and Wood as Stewards , waa transacted , after whioh the

Worshipfnl Master closed the Lodge in peace and harmony at an early hour . The usual festive board followed , when Loyal and Masonio toasts were submitted , these being varied by songs and recitations from Bros . Wood , Peak , Berry , nnd Jones , the latter being Organist of the Old Basford Parish Church , near Nottingham .

Bro . William Gadd J . W . proposed tho health of the newly-raised brother , to whioh Bro . Adamson responded . The latter said that bin mind was in anch a whirl that ifc was almost impossible for him to collect his thoughts . He had recently passed through the most impressive ceremony be had ever seen in bis life , and one whioh he candidly believed was calculated to inspire in any man purer and

loftier feelings whioh must tend to bis improvement . Ho thanked Bro . Gadd for the •aioellenfc manner in whioh he had introduced his name , and in retnrn for the various kindnesses he had received at the hands of the brethren , would try to prove that by accepting bim amongst them as a Master Mason , they had not incautiously admitted one who would disgrace them .

The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Visitors , mentioned their various characteristics , and said that there was as goodly an array of visiting brethren that night as they had h » d sinoe the consecration of tho Lodge . Bro . Gunson , in responding , eulogised the work as performed by Bro . Uttley , and aaid that he should publish it abroad that he had

been delighted . Until that night he had not known that he had a friend who possessed snch ability , and if the fact were known that suoh superior working waa to be seen in the Longsighfc Lodge , brethren would consider it an honour to join , and as a means of emphasizing that opinion he himself expressed a desire to become

one of their number . Bro . Gunson , who is a well known and popular public figure on the Manchester platform , spoke very highly of Bro . Adamson'a social position , and alao of his intellectual attainments , saying that the latter would most certainly be a credit to the Lodge .

Bro . Berry Treasurer proposed the health of the W . M ., and iu adverting to the praise lavished upon Bro . TJttley , said emphatically thafc he quite deserved it . Other toasts followed . Before separating , Bro . Gadd J . W . presented a oopy of his latest musical composition , " So mote it be , " to every brother present .

Woodgrange Lodge of Instruction , No . 2409 . —The second annnal sapper of this successful Lodge took place on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Princess Alice Hotel , Forest ; Gate , when 40 brethren sat down to a well covered table provided by the new proprietor , Brother Holmwood . Tho throe principal chairs were occupied by Bro . A . J . Hardwiok W . M ., Bro . A . R . Trew P . M . S . W .,

and Bro . E . J , Tuoker P . M . as J . W . A most enjoyable evening was spent , interspersed with muaio and recitations . Success to the Woodgrange Lodge of Instruction was received with enthusiasm , and ably responded to by Brother A . Trew P . M . ( Hon , Treasurer ) , and Bro . Ocfcavins E . Ricbe ( Hon . Secretary ) .

The toast of the evening was that of tho Preceptor Bro . Arthur Calver P . M ., who was presented by Bro . Hardwiok , on behalf of fche members , with a very handsome spirit stand , a case of pipes , and a picture known as'" Sent out for punishment , " with the faces of some of the brethren substituted for those in the original picture , with Bro . Calver as tho schoolmaster . Upon the stand was beautifully engraved : —

Presented to Bro . ARTHUR CALVER P . M . and P . Z ,, as a mark of esteem and respect for valuable services rendered by him as Preceptor . loth December 1893 .

Bro . Calver ably responded , thanking the brethren for the elegant present he bad received that evening , ond expressing his love for Freemasonry . It had indeed been a pleasure to him to aot as Preceptor , and sinoe being in that position at Forest Gate he had largely increased his circle of friends , and hoped many years to be

amongst them . Bros . Holmwood , Hankey , and Cramphorn responded for the toasfc of the Visitors . Tbe Lodge has now over 100 members , and during the past year the sum of ten guineas has been given from fche funds to the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys , being placed upon Brother Tucker's list , who aoted as Steward for that Institution .

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— : o : — ST . JOHN'S CHAPTER , No . 80 . THE annual convocation was held on the 20 fch inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , Sunderland . The following were installed aa the Principals for the ensning year : —R . Todd Z ., Rev . J . J . Brown H ., and T . Gibbons J . The Officers were afterwards oppointed . The installation ceremonies were performed by Comps . H . J . Turnbull P . P . G . H ., K . Hobson P . G . S . B . England , and R . Todd Z .

CHAPTER OP RECTITUDE , No . 581 . IHE annual meeting of this Chapter was held afc the Midland Hotel , Atdwiok , gaTharada 7 , 7 tb inst ., Companion W , Kay M . E . g ,

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There were also present , amongst others , Companions Robt . Rodman E ., W . Goodman N ., James Hayes P . S ., T . 0 . Lilley Treasurer , John Greenup P . Z ., Julius Arensberg P . Z ., James Davrson P . Z . P . P . 1 st A . Soj . Visitors—Compa . W . R . Sowter P . Z . P . P . 1 st . A . S ., James W . White J . 815 . Edward Roberts 1055 ( 'FREEMASON ' CHRONICLBI .

After the confirmation of minutes , the principal business of the evening was to install Companions William Kay , John Greenup , and Jamea Hayes as First , Second , and Third Principals reapeefctve . lv , and also the investiture ot * Officers . Ttse Installing Principal was C . im . panion Jamea Dawson , who performed the ceremony in a most praiseworthy nianunr . The Officer * in vested woi » Coti > p * uioua Robert Rodman Scribe E ., W . ** jo' < d * n < m N ., T . C . Lilley Treasuier ,

T . Baildon Prin . S » j ., W . Rostrou Asst . Soj . A capital dinner was p « rt . ikou of ab thd oiotie of gout-nil business , which was followed by toj .-as of * h * uaa . ^ i L-yal t » n < l Ru / ul Aioti character . Comp . W . J . M-sllt-. g , iu prupoMug iue beat h . . f the 1 st Principal , reverted to toe efforts whicn Gump . Kay had put forth to raise the position of the Chapter , and make its members as

comfortable aa possible . Of hia capability for performing the duties of his offioe there oould be no doubt , and they anxiously awaited the arrival of that pleasing time wheu he oonld exhibit his qualities . Comp . Kay , in response , said that the Companions had toasted his health so often and so enthusiastically that he had really little left to say . He thanked them , however , for the confidence they had

shown in him by installing him for a second time . For a little while ho had regretted the aspect of the Chapter , but confidently believed that it was now on tbe ebb , and that at tbe lapse of another twelve months , there would be a marked difference . At auy rate he intended to do his best towards resousitatirig it . Comp . Kay then proposed the health of fche Installing Principal , who for yeara had

undertaken this particular function . Ia conclusion he paid a very high tribute to Comp . Dawson , saying that nothing oould transcend the way in whioh he always performed fche ceremony . The Installing Principal responded , saying that he derived a great amount of pleasure by coming amongst ; them fiom tim-i to time , -nut watching the members ascend the various in . >¦> ot the M «* . i . t ;

ladder . He contrasted Graft Masonry with th » t . of Rial A cli , * ¦ ing that tbe latter waa tne heart » ni in-t-r < - « v , .. u . > i in summit of Masonry . It seemed fc-. i hiui mat me li mi .. i un-. ai - in fche Craft was six years : men joined it iu tho t-xiO r . u .. ¦ . » ¦ > , . joy , ib was therefore ellerveaceut ; but Rv ^ al Aiuh M . B-JUK W

recruited from those wbo hud been cn « d aud * vhi > aud Idaru d .-, < n , ~ thing . In fact the elite of all Musonry is oraiteii iun Uit- Ho ,-.. Aroh , and ita members atiok strongly to it . In con luaiuu he m , ^ that the new law which was iu oonteaipliitiou would bt- » t u < -e . The proceedings were enlivened by songs trom Uompaun . na Lit e and Wand .

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