New Masonic Hall At Paignton

chair supported by the following P . M . ' s : —Bros . Light I . P . M ., Bradford P P . G . Rogistrar ( Devon ) , P . P . G . Sword Bearer ( Oxford ) , P . P . C . { Berks and Bucks ) , Palk P . P . G . P ., Bridgman , Marley P . P . G . Stand . Bearer , Taylor P . P . G . D . C . ( and 323 ) , and Barrett , all of 1358 , and Grant 328 , St . John's , Torquay ; Wheaton , James I . P . M ., and the Kmr R . B . F . Elrington P . P . G . C , all of 218 , True Love and Unity ,

Brixham . Officers and members of the Torbay Lodge also present were B ros . Nicks S . W ., Emmett J . W ., Drew S . D ., Scevil Junior Deacon , Hoyles Director of Ceremonie , Waycott I . G ., Brooks Organist , Rabbich and Harris Stewards , Tozer Tyler , Nundy , W . P . Roberts , J . P . Steele , and D . J . Delafiold ; the visitors including , in addition to those already mentioned , Bros . W . Winget J . D . 1402 ,

Jordan , Torquay * , A . W . S-ley J . S . S _ 8 , St . JoWs , Torquay ; W . Thomas 189 , Sincerity , Stonehouse ( and 1402 ); and C . R . Orchard 1284 Brent . After the Lodge had been opened the W . M . explained the reason of their meeting , and detailed the causes that led to that day ' s proceeding . Bro . Jarman referred to the splendid gift of the site by Bro . Bridgman , and also the generosity of Bro . A . M . Singer ,

who had contributed to the building fund , to which the Brethren of the Lodge had also liberally subscribed . An adjournment was then made to the site of the new hall , whero W . Bro . F . Palk , as one of the P . M . ' s of the Lodge , and Past Provincial Officer of Devon , said the duty devolved on him to ask Bros . Jjkrman , Bridffmau and Bradford to lay memorial stones , and he thought

the brethren mig ht congratulate themselves on having such fine premises , where they might carry on the work of their noble Order . Bros . Jarman and Bridgman then laid memorial stones in front of the building , one each side of a central inscription stone , and Bro . Bradford laid the north-east stone in the corner of the spaoious Lodge-room upstairs . Bro . Rev . Elrington , who was acting as

Chaplain , then offered prayer , and after the singing of the Old Hnndreth " hymn , offered his congratulations to the brethren on the forward state of the building , and the prospect of their soon occupying it . The brethren then returned to the Lodge , and the proceedings olosed . In the evening the brethren banqueted together at the Gerston Hotel .

At the banquet that followed the ceremony of laying the memorial stonos Brother Jarman occupied the ohair , and the company comprised , in addition to thoso already named , Bros . Dr . Alexander P . M . and Clack . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was cordially given from the ohair , and well received . Bro . William Taylor

P . P . G . D . C , in responding , expressed his pleasure at being present , and said he believed if the M . W . Prov . G . M . had been there he too would have been pleased at tho way the work had been done that day . He hoped that the Prov . G . M ., Viscount Ebrington , M . P ., would be able to attend and carry out the consecration of the Lodge , when he was sure they would have a large assembly , and trusted that at

no distant date the Prov . Grand Lodgo would meet under the banner of Torbay . Bro . the Rov . Elrington P . P . G . C . was particularly pleased to attend that day's proceedings , though ho had came all the way from Leamington , for he remembered their continual welcome and constant hospitality . His part in that day ' s ceremony showed how much religion concerned Freemasonry , and hia remarks

in that respect at tbo Prov . Grand Lodgo meeting in Warwickshire , a few days ago , wero much applauded . Tho Chairman in submitting the toast of the donor of the site , said they wero indebted to Bro . Bridgman t *> an extent they conld not over-estimate for his gift . Ho thought thoy might bo prcud at having such a body as tho members of tho Torbay Lodge , v / ho worked ~ o harmoniously together ,

and on having a P . M . to voluntarily com : ) forward and make them such a splendid gift . The toasi waa drunk with musical honouri * , audj Bro . G . 3 . Bridgman , in reply , thanked tho brethren heartily . A year or two since , when Master of tho Lodge , ho felt it a great honour to represent Torbay in London at tlio Boya' Institution , aud he was grateful for the help thoy accorded him in making him a lifo

governor . But with respect to their new hall , he believed they would havo done tho same nnder tho circumstances in which they wero placed ; for they were like Noah's dove , and had no placo to rest themselves , and he only did what a good Mason would have dono , He hoped they would continue to work harmoniously , and live loug to enjoy the now building that was being erected . Tho Worahipful

Master announced that several fresh contributions had been received towards the building fund , and at his suggestion the health of the contractor ( Bro . H . P . Rabbich ) was drunk . Tho toast of the visitors , proposed from tho chair , followed , and Bro . VV . Thomas responded . Tho remainder ef the evening was spent in harmony , Bros . Alexander , Waycott , Drew , Rabbich , aud others contributing to the evening ' s enjoyment .

The remains of Bro . W . H . Way were interred at tho Dartmouth Cemetery on Saturday , the 18 t _ ult ., in the presence of a large number of sympathisers . Deceased , who died on Tuesday , at tho age of seventy-eighfc , was one of the earliest members of the local Volunteer Battery , and at hia retirement many years since waa a lieutenant in the corps . Tho battery , under the command of

Capt P . R . Hosken , attended tbe funeral , and tho coffin THIS covered with tho Union Jack , and born o to the grave by six volunteers . Deceased was also a inembor of k he Hauley Lodge , and the brethren attended in funeral regalia , having obtained permission to do so from Lord Ebrington Prov . Grand Master . A largo number of wreaths were sent . In the absence of the -vicar ( the Rov , H . Tracey ) the service was conducted b y tho Rev . L . S . Browne .

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Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

VIRTUE LODGE , No . 152 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting took place in tho Freemasons' Hall , en Friday , 17 ch April . Present—Bros . Gillihrand VV . M ., Cautrili J . W ., Rev . J . Wataou P . P . G . Chap . Chaplain , Crompton Seorotay

MillmRton S . D ., Williams P . M . Dir . of Cera ., Yates Organist , Dawa I . G ., Norton Steward ; P . M . ' s Conway , Daniel , Pritchard , Blakie . Bros . White , Constantine , Ingram , Wilkinson , Kelley , Hobbs , Stephenson , Kay , Morton , Hollis , a _ d Saunders . Visitors—Bros ,

Schofield P . M . 1387 P . P . G . D . W . L ., Walker W . M . 1126 , Cook 426 , Marsh J . W . 1730 and 317 , Grimshaw 2156 . Lodge was opened in the customary manner at six o ' clock , and aftor the minutes of previous meeting bad been read and confirmed Mr . James Saunders was

balloted for and elected to become a member of the Lodge . He was subsequently initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Conway , and there being no further business the Lodge was olosed in peace and harmony . After supper the usual toasts were proposed and responded to , including the Initiate , who replied in appropriate terms .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 573 . THE annual festival was held at Halosowen , ou Tuesday , tho 14 th ult . Bro . Alfred Marsh was installed W . M . by Bro . Waldron P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Tho Worshipful Master afterwards appointed aud invested the following brethren to tho offices of the Lodge during his year : —Bros . Taylor I . P . M ., Jackson P . P . G . Organist S . W ., Smith J . W ., the Rev . Knight Law P . P . G . C . Chaplain , Pearson P ^ M .

P . P . G . A . P . Treasurer , Waldron P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Secretary , Lloyd S . D ., Hodgetta J . D ., Bryco I . G ., Dakin Organist , Somora P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Harry H . Hughes , Underwood , and Herbert VV . Haghe-i Stewards , Meyer Tylor . There waa a large number of visiting brethren .

SYKES' LODGE , No . 1040 . r pHE installation of Bro . Thomas Dixon as VV . M . took plaee at the J- Masonic Hall , Driffield , on Wednesday , the 15 th ult . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Tom Turner P . M ., the Mayor of Beverley , assisted by Bro- John Danu P . M . Driffield . The newlyinvested W . M . appointed the following brethren as his Officera for the ensuing year -. —Bros . Bell I . P . M ., Kirby S . W ., Watson J . W .,

Highmoor Lecture Master , Rev . G . T . W . Pnrohas Chaplain , Bor ^ ass Treasurer , Elgoy Almoner , White Secretary , Rev . O'Callaghan S . D ., Smith J . D ., Potts Dir . of Cers ., Tate Organist , Gage I . G ., Holtby and Neale Stewards , Featherstone Tyler . Afterwards a banquet was held , at tho Buck Hotel , provided by Bro . Holtby .

CALLENDER LODGE , No . 1052 ( MANCHESTER . ) npHE installation of Bro . Lofthouse took place and the St . John ' s J- Festival was celebrated at the Town Hall Buildings , on Saturday , the 25 th ult . Present—Bros . Campbell , Lofthouse , Start , Smith , Thorp *? , Leech , Morveli , Brierley , Stuart , Breakell , R . Williams , tloscoe , and Ileilly , P . M . ' s Edwards , White , Outran ) , Wrigley , Jordrell , Jones , and O . Williams . Visitors—Cummings P . P . G . S . B .,

Abbott P . M . 1030 , 1159 P . P . G . D . C , Warburton P . M . 163 P . P . G . S . B ., Bee P . M . 1459 P . P . G . Steward , B . resf . u-d P . M . 101 P . P . G . S . D . Cheshire , Lofthouse P . M . 1004 Isle of Man , Horsfall 308 , Cirr P . M . 1161 , Thomas l ' . M . _ 0 t , 350 , VV . M . 2263 , Word 201 , Hebuen 1158 , Wadsworth W . M . 1 A 53 , H' -pkmsm W . M . 1459 , Lloyd 1077 , Wilsou

633 , Mackay 2231 , and Hilton 1158 2263 . Tne brethren met ooou aftor 3 o ' clock , aud tho Lodge was opened with solemn prayer . Tbo minutea of previous meeting woio read and confirmed , after which , iu the second degree , Bro , Lofthouse W . M . elect was presented to tbo installing Master Bro . James Campbell , aud with all duo rite aud

ceremony installed VV . M . ot the Cullender Lodge for tho ensuing twelve months . On the ro-admissiou of all M . M . ' a , the usual proclamation was made aud salutations given . The following brethren wero invested us Officer- for tho year : —Start S . W ., Smith J . W ., Seth Wrigley P . M . Treasurer , Outran . P . M . Secretary ,

Thorpe S . D ., Leech J . D ., White P . M . Dir . of Cers ., R . Williams Organist , Brierley I . G ., Stuart and Breakell Stewards . Tho three addro 8 . es wero delivered by Bro . Campbell P . M . On the conclusion of the installation ceremony , hearty good wiauea were expressed by the numerous Visitors , and the Lodgo was olosed in peace and harmony . A P . M . 's jewel was presented to the outgoing W . M . by

Bro . Lofthouse , on behalf of the Lodge , for his services during the past year . The Festival of St . John waa subaequently celebrated with a banquet , after which the uaual Loyal and Masonio toasts were honoured , including of course that of the W . M ., who is much liked and very popular . Some capital songs were given by members of tho Minnehaha Minstrel Lodgo and others , a most enjoyable evening boing spent .

ST . MARTLEBONE LODGE , No . 1305 . ¦ THHE installation mooting waa held at tho Criterion , Piccadilly , on -L Monday , the 13 th alt ., when there r / usm very l * rgo attendance of members of tho Order . Bro . Cox , tho Worshipfnl Master elect , waa duly installed by bis immediate predoco- 'aor , Bro . Raymond , who performed the impressive ceremony vriih marked ability . Tho newly-installed Master appointed and invested tho following

Officera : —Bros . Artand S . W ., Ansell J . W ., Chaplin Treasurer , Baker P . M . Secretary , Scharvvz S . D ., Wright J . D ., Colea I . G ., C J . Sohwarz Dir . of Cers ., Cotsford Assistant Dir . of Cers ., Walker , Plumner , Bonham , and Tuffill Stewards , Couchman Tyler .

Bros . J . G . Head , R . H . Head , Salisbury Jones were advanced to the degree of Master Mason , and the Audit Committee ' s report , showing substantial balances on the general and benevolence funds , wa . unanimously adopted . Messrs . Wheatley , Darrens , Holden , and