Notices Of Meetings.

Bros . J . Robinson , J . Bromley , C . Adams , T . Taylor , ll . V . Greatbatch , W . Tunniclifl ' , E . B . Jackson , J . Ingamells , E . B . Dove-renx , C . Butters , E . L . Maddock , D . Jonos , Edmund Jones , Elijah Jones . M . Tunnicliff , W . T . Copeland , C . F . Baker , J . Munro , J . T . Howson , A . Wenger ,

Georgo Ellis , F . Skerrott , J . B . Ashwell , G . P . Bradford , G . W . Bradford , W . J . J . W . Heath , H . Barnyard , W . It . Tooth , S . Hayes , H . J . Gover , J . P . Wood , G . Rushforth , John Taylor , W . Jackson , R . G . Hall , J . Birchall , John Pennington , D . II . Duuning , H . P . B . Rigby ( Nashville , Tennessee ) , & o .

HAMER LODGE , No . 1393 .

rpHE annual picnic of this well-known Lodgo was hold on the - » - 27 th ult ., when the brethren , together with their . wives and sweethearts , numbering DO , took train to Whalley , where a capital luncheon and tea had been provided at tho Spread Eagle Hotel , Lamb-roe . After luncheon , tha party separated to view tho various places of interest in whioh this historic part of tho country abounds .

Amongst other places of interest visited wero the old venerable abbey and rui' ) , St . oneyhurst College , the old Parish Church at My ton , & o . With tho inception of a heavy downpour during tho evening , the weather left nothing that could bo desired , and all returned to Liverpool at a late hour after a most agreeable day ' s pleasure . The

principal members of the Lodge present wero Bros . J . C . Brooks W . M ., J . Pilling P . M . P . G . S . B ., Thos . Sanimoua P . M ., R . J . L . Kynaaton P . M ., Thos . Pierrepout P . M ., W . T . Oversby P . M . D . C , J . A . Hignett S . W ., R . B . B . Nisbet Secretrry , J . 0 . Jones I . G ., N . Christensen ,

Dr . J . M'Murray , and T . Greenland Stewards . Tho whole of the arrangements were carried out under tho genial direction of the W . M . Bro . J . C . Brooks , and ho was ably assisted by Bro . W . T . Oversby P . M ., and his Senior Warden Bro . J . A . Higuett , who as usual made a very efficient Secretary .

ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1780 .

TPHE Officers and members held a most successful picnic in the •4- New Forest , ou Monday , tho 25 th ult . The party , whioh included several ladies , were convoyed in two brakes , which started from the Clock Tower , in New Road , Southampton , at 11 a . m . Tho weather was beautifully fine , and tho drive was most enjoyable . The Forest was reached about one o ' clock , and a capital luncheon , provided by Bro . Hall , was partaken of . Cricket aud other amusements

were indulged in , and at six o clock they sat down to an excellent tea , laid in a large room at the Bell Inn , Brook , tho weather having become unsettled . Tho room was then cleared for dancing , which was kept up till nearly nine , when a start was made for Southampton . Bro . Wilson ' s band was in attendauce . Amongst those present were : —Bro . Warren W . M . and Mrs . and Miss Warren , Brother

Foster Immediate Past Mastor , Brother Walton Past Mnster , and Mrs . Walton , Bro . Dr . McDonnell P . M . 20 and 2150 , Mrs . McDonnell and niece , Bro . II . Hnssey S . W ., Mrs . and Misa Hussoy , Bro . H . Collis J . W . and Mrs . Collis , Bro . Alexander Secretary and Mrs . Alexander , Bro . Newuham S . D . and Mrs . Newnhara , Brother Jordan I . G . and Mrs . Jordan , Bro . Isfced Steward and Mrs . later ) ,

Bro . and Mrs . Head ( Lyndhurst ) , Bro . Williamson , Bro . Prowse , Bro . and Mrs . Payne , and many others . Tho health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Walton P . M ., who congratulated him on the success which had attended his term of office thus far , the sentiment being heartily responded to by the brethren , and appropriately acknowledged .

Camden Lodge of Instruction , TTo . 704 . —Meeting held at the Lewishani Maaonic Rooms , adjoining tho Whito Hart Hotel , 116 High Street , Lewisham , Thursday , 28 th August , at 8 p . m . Bro . S . Lancaster P . M . presided as W . M ., and was supported by , amongst others , Bros . J . A . Sheltou S . W ., Levi P . M . J . W ., James Stevens P . M . Preceptor , R . Tilling P . M . S . D ., H . R . Trant J . D .,

J . Alorley I . G ., Wirabush , Bedford , & c . Tho evening was devoted to section working in the first degree , and tho explanation of many interesting points connected therewith , which proved interesting and instructive to tho junior members , tho time devoted to labour passing pleasantly and profitably to all present . Bro . J . A . Slielfcon was elected W . M . for tho first Thursday in September . Tho second Thursday in that month ( tho 11 th ) will bo for work in F . C ., with sactions .

Warner Lodge of Instruction , No . 2192 . —Tho regular meeting of this flourishing Lodgo was held at Bridge Chambers , Hoe Street , Walthamstow , on Monday , 1 st September , when there were present—Bros . Chas . H . Bestow W . M ., J . J .- Brighishaw S . W " ., Richard Kershaw J . W ., William Shununr P . M . 1 ' . ' / ,. Preceptor , Fredk . Taylor S . D ., Geo . Long J . D ., Wm . P . Allan I . G ., Jas . Binder

P . M . P . Z ., D . P . Holnesa P . M . V . 7 , ., P . D . Parsons , W . W . Cook , Christian Hirst , James Speller , J . Ives P . M ., E . Gray , Edgar Broshoof , T . Scoreshy-Jackaon , W . F . Stanff ' er , II . Sandall , N . Forlescno , W . F . Bromhead ; and others . Lodge having been opened in tho three degrees respectively , after tho customary preliminaries the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and tho ancient charge

delivered in a most effectual manner . Bro . Jnines Pinder P . M . then officiated as Installing Master , and well deserved the enthusiastic applause accorded to him by the brethren . His rendering of the addresses was most encouraging , exceedingly interesting , and greatly admired , although somewhat more ornate than recognised in Emulation working . Bros . D . V . Holncss P . M . P . ' / ., Islington LoJge ,

No . 1-171 , and VV . F . Stcufrer , Roynl Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 , wero nnanimonsly elected joining members . Bio . J . J . Brigiusiiri « waa elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , aud appointed Officers iu rotation . This ended a very instructive evening , affording the greatest satisfaction and pleasure to all present . Nothing further offering for the good of . Freenmsriiry . after hearty good VHIIO ; , tho Lodge was adjourned , until Monday , 8 lii inst .

Notices Of Meetings.

The Masonic Home Journal oi Louisville , in a recent issue has tho following in reference to onr Scholastic Institutions . A day is announced for the election of the candidates . The Board of Management , or a deputation on its behalf , is in attendance at the Freemasons' Hull , and the proxies , if sent to the Board , are in their

hands , filled up for the good of the candidates , while if in the hands of personal friends , and not filled np , are exchanged and filled according to tho wants of the persons holding them , on behalf of the applicants . At the hour of closing , the proxies are handed in ; tha Directors state who are the successful candidates , and official information is given through tho public press as to the voting , while the parties are informed by tho Board as to fche hour and date of

admission . The manner of sustenance , as I have said , is by voluntary contributions . Tho permanent , or annual subscribers guarantee a certain regular sum , which is the basis of tho calculations for expenditure ; but every your a special effort is made , as follows : Gentlemen from various Lodges throughout the country , ou behalf

perhaps of a district , or a combination of Lodges , or of a Province , are selected by their fellows as Stewards for tho year , and annuall y in June a festival is hold , at the Masonio Temple in London . These gentlemen having , during their year of office , solicited , or having had presented to them from the Lodges they represent , or from private Masons , various sums as special contributions , make over on this

festival day to the Treasury of the Institution the amounts they have been entrusted with . These Stewards then represent at the annual festival the Masons from the district iu which they preside , report on the progress , or otherwise of their Provinces , post up the other districts with tho work done in their own ; incite and encourage

honest rivalry and see who can pay in the biggest amonnt at the festival . The banquet is hold at the Freemasons' Hall , under fche presidency of some eminent Mason , whose knowledge and work in Masonry is a guarantee of his standing . He mnst also , for the hononr of presiding , have a long pocket , for ho is always expected to be the biggest private donor at tho festival , or at least as large as

any one . The cost of the banquet is defrayed by those who enjoy ifc , and it does not come from the amounts donated to the Institntion . Tho festival for tho past year has just taken place and the Right Honourable tho First Lord of the Admiralty presided . It was the £ ) 2 nd of its kind , aud a total of 9 , 253 pounds was handed over to the

Treasurer . This was collected by 167 Stewards from the Provinces and 75 from the City of London , while 50 pounds was the gift of the chairman of the day , or a total of 46 , 265 dots . Twenty lists havo to be sent in so that 50 , 000 dols . we may suppose would be realised . This ia less than usual ; is characterised as a falling off in a certain measure , and the Freemason ' s Chronicle urges a stronger effort and a bigger

sum for another year . During the speeches that followed tho banqnofc on this festival occasion , reference was made to the cost per capita for each child , and this was put down at £ 15 or 225 dols . annually , and the noble chairman in proposing " Prosperity to the School , " in addition to many other excellent statements , made the following remarks : "To

his mind it was tho most important of the three Institutions . In tho competition of life somebody must , from timo to time , go to the wall , and every one of thoso now present , know , that in every section of society in which they moved , they found individuals aud families fell from tho high stations which they inherited . The only means of setting such a family on its legs again , and to restore to them then lost str . tus of comfort , aud opulence , wns to give the boys a thoroughly

good education , with the knowledge that if they utilised tho advantages and opportunities which through kind friends were thus afforded to them , they mighfc resuscitate the fortunes of their family , and onco more place themselves in the position they formerly occupied . " The Chairman exhibited afc this meeting fcho first number of a little pamphlet printed at tho School called " The Masonian , " aud stated that many of the boys who wore setting typo upon it were under ten

years of age . Thus the spirit of Masonry exists aud flourishes in the old country , and we say , long may ifc possess such bright aud excellent specimens of its work , as aro exhibited iu tho Royal Masonio Institution for Boys .

will bo hold at tho Bath Hotel . The iirefc Worship ful Master id to be Bro . Charles Cheston . It is aatici p « teu that an influential gathering oi Masonio celebrities will witness the consecration .

The new Masonic Lode at Felixstowe is to be consecrated on the third Thursday in October , the 10 th , by the R . W . Provincial Grand Master Brother Lord Henniker , and the Lodtre is to be named the Felix . The meetings

Brother Thomas Scott R . W . M . St . Andre wi ? , Kilmarnock (! - <>)> ^ '•ldicated hi . s intention to give a Masonic locturo ahwfclv * to » n membera of his' Lodge and visiting brethren .

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