Notices Of Meetings.

Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge , No . 12—This very ancient Lodgo met on Monday last , at tho Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . There wero present Bros . Wm . Browne Kidder W . M ., D . Nicol S . W ., W . H . Bateman J . W ., Henry Mower S . D ., 11 . Coombes J . D ., AV . H . G . Etidderibrth I . G ., aud a largo attendance of the brethren—nearly the whole of tho members of tho Lodgo

being present . Tho work of tho Lodgo comprised the initiation of Mr . Julius Cantor , of Mayence , Franco , wino grower , into the Order , as a Conntry Member , tho ceremony was ably performed by tho AV . M . After the ceremony of initiation was disposed of , and the bye-laws having been read by the Secretary , Bro . Alfred Snellgrovo , tho Lodge proceeded to ballot for tho election of a AV . M . for tho ensuing

year , when the S . AV . ( Bro . Nicol ) was unanimously elected . Bro . Buss P . M . then proposed that a P . M . ' s jewel should be presented to tho retiring W . M . Bro . William Browne Kidder . Ho had rendered tho ceremonies in that Lodgo in an able manner , such as had not been excelled by tho brethren for years past , and ho felt very prond in having snch a Brother as the W . M . had proved himself

come into the rank of tho P . M . 's . He was sure that although Ins year of oflico had nearly expired , Masonry would not loso tho good offices of Bro . Kidder . Bro . llaynham AV . Stewart P . M . said ho had very great pleasure in seconding Bro . Enss ' s proposition , and in doing so he felt sure that no one who had heard Bro . Kidder do his work could fail to appreciate tho admirable manner the ceremonies

had been gone through , and tho way tho Lodgo had been governed during the year ho had presided over them as AV . M . Tho voto was then put and unanimously carried . The W . M . thanked the brethren for their kindness , and the Lodge was closed in duo form . Tho brethren then retired to the banquet hall , and partook of a sumptuous banquet such as is nsnally provided by those well

known liberal caterers for the Craft Bros . Painter . Tho banquet was followed by the usual Masonic Toasts , of tho Most AVorshipful Grand Master H . E . H . the Princo of Wales , & c , & c , which wore- respectively received by tho brethren with honors . Tho health of the AV . M . was then proposed by Bro . George Angold the I . P . M ., who said that it afforded him great pleasure in proposing

tho toast , and yet it gave him pain . He said ho was a man of very few words , but what he was going to say , ho could assure them , came from tho very bottom of his heart . In giving the toast , he felt a pleasure in proposing tho health of such an excellent and perfect working Mason as tho W . M ., and pain in knowing that it was tho last time that he ( Bro . Angold ) would occupy the position as I . P . M .,

and of having the pleasure of sitting so near to his AVorshipful Brother , at least for a twelvemonth , who to hear was to admire , and he sincerely trusted that health and prosperity would attend Bro . Kidder for very many years to come , a sentiment which , he was sure , came from the heart of every brother present . Tho toast was drunk with the most fraternal feelings of respect and regard . Tho

W . M ., iu replying , said he was unable fully to express to Brother Angold and the brethren how sensibly he felt his gratitude was due to them for tho uniform kindness which ho had received during his year of office in assisting him in the discharge of his official duties , and particularly for their marked approval of his services , by voting him a Past Master ' s jewel , which he should wear with the greatest

pride and satisfaction , as an acknowledgment that the Lodge was sensible that ho ( the AV . M . ) had carried out to their satisfaction the duties ho had undertaken , and thafc ho felt himself highly flattered by the manner his health had been drunk by the brethren , and wished them and the Lodge every possible prosperity . The AV . M . then proposed the health of Bro . Nicol , the Worshipful

Master elect . He said there was no brother moro entitled to the honourable position of Worshipful Master than Bro . Nicol , and which office he was very pleased had that evening been conferred upon him by tho nnanimous voto of tho brethren . The W . M . remarked that Bro . Nicol had already passed thirty degrees in Masonry , and had gained the confidence of the brethren by his generous disposition and

his marked liberality in supporting the Masonic Charities . He was a Vice-President of one Institution , and had this evening decided to represent the Lodge as Steward to the Masonic Benevolent Institution at tho forthcoming Festival , and then mako himself a Vice-President of that one also . The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm , and ou Bro . Nicol rising to reply tho brethren greeted him very loudly .

Bro . Nicol said he thanked the AVorshipful Master very much , and also the brethren for what they had said of him , and felt very pleased indeed for their kindness in electing him as Worshipful Master ; he assured them he would do tho utmost that ho conld for the Lodge and for every brother in it , and he hoped that his year cf

office would be as pleasant to him as it had been to Bro . Kidder , for whom he had a very great regard , and should never forget his kindness . The AVorshipful Master then followed on with the usual remaining formal toasts , and tho brethren separated , after spending an enjoyable evening .

Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thurfdnv , Oth inst ., afc tho Green Dragon , Stepney . Present-Bros . P . IL Allen W . M ., Hugh Cotter S . W ., Taylor J . AV ,, Henry Moscly P . M . Sec . Past Wasters Berry , Barnes , Hamilton , Verry . & c . The minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Walter Kent was passed to the degree of F . C . Tho election of W . M .

for the ensuing year -was then proceeded with , the choice of the brethren falling en Bro . Cotter the S . AV . Bro . Speight , tho Tyler , was re-elected to act for the next term , and after some formal business tho Lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to banquet , which finished and giace having bien s-aid , I ho W . M . commenced the leasts of tho evening by proposing that of tho Queen , with which he

coupled the Craft . This tcsist having been enthusiastically received , find the National Anthem sung , the health of H . E . H . the Prince of AVales was given by the W . J 1 ., followed by that of the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , and that of Lord Skelmeresdale aud the rest of the Grand Officers past and present ; each of theso met Avith a hearty reception , Pro , Berry tho I . P . M , rose to propose the

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health of the W . M ., who he stated had done the best in his power for tho good of tho Lodge . The AV . M . in reply referred to tho present as tho last occasion on which ho would preside as Master of the Yarborough Lodge . He was about to vacate a position which he had looked forward to for upwards of ten years , ho having tilled each of the offices in tho Lodge . During his year ho

had been very ably assisted by tho various officers . Of Bro . Berry , the I . P . M ., it was impossible for him to speak iu too high terms of praise . Ho was under deep obligations to tho Wardens for tho able manner in which thoy had carried out tho duties of their offices . He regretted ho had not had moro work during his term , and concluded by thanking tho brethren for having

unanimously voted a P . M . ' s jewel in recognition of his services . Ho now proposed tho health of tho P . M . ' s , of whom the Yarborough Lodgo could boast a goodly array . Death , ho was sorry to say , had , during tho year , been busy among them , but still they had good ones left . Bro . Barnes is well known as ono of tho best of Past Masters , ho has performed wonderful services in tho Lodge , and is

always willing to do anything for its good . His labors in connection with tho Lodgo of Instruction aro also invaluable . Bro . Hamilton has done all in ^ his power for tho Lodgo , especially in tho office of Treas . Bro . Berry , tho only other P . M . present this evening , has been of great assistance during tho past year . Bro . Barnes replied . Ho considered the Masters during tho past fourteen years had each

performed their duties with credit . Tho Lodgo had now been in existence for twenty-eight years , aud ho ( Bro . Barnes ) considered it was second to none as regards tho good it has done for tho Masonic Charities , few , if any , could boast of having done as much in so short a time . The AV . M . elect was next toasted . The W . M . felt assured that ho would fulfil tho duties of tho chair with credit .

Bro . Cotter replied , after which tho W . M . gavo tho toasts of tho Visitors , each of whom replied ; tho Charities , to which Bro . Taylor , who is acting as Steward for tho Benevolent Institution , responded ; and the Officers ; after which the Tyler was summoned , aud concluded tho meeting . Several brethren entertained tho Lodgo by singing somo excellent songs .

Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , 30 th November , at the lied Lion Hotel , Barnet , Present—Bros . J . Livingston AV . M ., F . Young S . AV ., F . Venables J . AV ., G . Askew P . M . Sec , J . Lowthin P . M . Treasurer , C . Grey S . D ., J . Euerby J . D ., Pnrrott and Brittain Stwds ., Brown as I . G ., Goddartl Tyler . Past Masters Bros . Cutbush , Edwards , & c . After tho minutes

had been confirmed , tho bye-laws and inventory were read , and the brethren proceeded to elect a W . M . for the ensuing year , the result being thafc Bro . Young was unanimously chosen . Bro . Lowthin was re-elected Treasurer , and Bros . J . Euerby , Grey and Brittain were appointed Auditors . A further sum of £ 10 was voted from the Lodge funds towards the expenses incurred in entertaining Prov .

Grand Lodge . The proposition of Bro . Venables , that the Lodge subscribe at tho rate of Od per member towards the expenses of the Calendar for the Province was unanimously carried . £ 5 was voted to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . W . W . Morgan jun . After four propositions for joining , Lodge was closed . After refreshment , the members spent the remainder of the evening in harmony .

Eboracuni Lodge , No . 1611 . —The installation banquet of this Lodge was held at the Queen ' s Hotel , York , on Tuesday evening , and was one of the most pleasant and successful gatherings that has taken place in the northern capital . Nearly fifty brethren sat down to an excellent dinner , admirably served by Bro . Churchill , the host . The installation ceremony took place on the 12 th November , but in

consequence of tho Centenary Banquet ot the York Lodge having been held on the 6 th November , it was thought better to defer tho Eboracum banquet for a month . The W . M ., Bro . T . B . Whytehead , pre . sided , supported by a full muster of tho members of the Lodge , and a number of Visitors , amongst whom we noticed Bros . T . AV . Tew D . P . G . M . for AVest Yorkshire , C . F . Matier Past Grand Warden of Greece , S . B .

Ellis P . M . Wentworth 1239 Sheffield , Beanland P . M . P . P . G . Supt . of Works for AVest Yorkshire , J . Todd P . M . 236 , S . Maltby P . M . 236 , Foster W . M . Denison 1248 Scarborough , G . Anderson W . M . Falcon 1416 Thirsk , Eev . AV . A alentine AV . M . elect York 236 , G . Ayre AV . M . elect Falcon 1416 , Wilkinson J . W . 1416 , Hafl ' ner P . M . 581 , J . H . Walker Minerva 250 Hull , G . H . Simpson 236 , C . Abbott 236 , Rymer 236 ,

Ward 236 , P . Matthews 236 , Turner 236 , Mason 613 , & c . The W . M . mentioned that he had received a number of letters of apology and congratulation from , amongst many others , Lord Zetland i ' . G . M . for the Province , Dr . Bell Dep . P . G . M ., G . MarwoodP . P . G . M ., M . C . Peck Prov . Grand Sec , AV . Lawton P . M ., Dr . Fairy W . M . 837 , W . Reynolds P . M ., Thos . Clough AV . M . 660 , W . Eowley South Milford , H .

Preston P . M . Hull , Alderman Melrose York , & c . Tho preliminary toasts were given from tho chair , after which the AV . M ., in proposing the Pro Grand Master and the Grand Lodge , alluded to the meetin » - of that body to be held on the following day , aud tho important questions that were to be decided thereat . In proposing the toast of tho Earl of Zetland , Dr . Bell , and the Provincial Grand Lodge , tho

AV . M . spoke of tho proofs of his interest in Masonry which had been given by his Lordship on various occasions , aud on none more so than when he consecrated the Eboracum Lodgo iu person , tho previous year . The Deputy I ' . G . M . ( Dr . Bell ) took a most warm interest iu their welfare , and would have been present , but that he intended attending Graud Lodge the next day , aud conld not therefore spare

tho time . Thoy were proud to see so many Provincial Officers amongst them , and he would couple with the toast tho name of Bro . J . Todd , P . M . 236 P . P . G . O . Bro . Todd responded in a few appropriate words , and AV . Bro . Tew , Dep . Prov . G . Master for West Yorkshire , then proposed the health of the AV . M . of the Eboracum Lodge , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , taking the opportunity of entering at length upon tho wide subject of Freemasonry , its aims and objects . His remarks .