Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

INDUSTRY LODGE , No . 48 . THE installation meeting of thia old-established Lodge waa held at Gateshead , en the 28 th ult . Bro . Mark B . Wright S . W . waa installed as Worshipful Master by the retiring Master Bro . Wm . Richardson . The charges subsequent in the installation were delivered by Bro . W . B .-own P . M . There was a fall Board of Past Masters . Amongst these present tvf ro : —Bros . W . Richardson W . M ., Wm . Brown P . M ., R . B . Read P . M . P . P . G . T ., M . Corbitt P . M .

P . P . G . S . D ., R . Whitfield P . M . P . P . G . D . C ., J . G . Smith P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., W . M . Pybus P . M . P . P . G . R ., E . Shewbrooks P . M ., Wm , Dalrymple P . M ., T . Purvis W . M . 481 , T . R . Short P . M . 421 , G . A Allan P . M . 991 , & c . The following Oilicers were invested : — Bros . Wm . Richardson I . P . M ., W . J . Johsou S . W ., Geo . Craighill J . W ., M . Corbitt P . M . Treasnrer , Rev . W . Bowker Chaplain , W . Stafl ' ord Secretary , A . Dodds S . D ., R . Bagnall J . D ., H . Jackson I . G .,

Jas . Douglass and W . Campbell Stewards , Ii . Terry Organist , and J . Curry Tyler . An interesting featnre of th * proceedings was the presentation and dedication of a banner by Bro . E . B . Reed P . M . P . P . G . T ., sent as a token of fraternal greeting from a brother in the East to his brethren in the West , as a recognition of kindly interest in the welfaie of thia ancient Lodge . It may not be here out of

place to mention that the munificent donor , Bro . Jeejeebhoy Nowrojee , was initiated in Lodge 48 on 28 th November 1887 , by the W . M . Bro . E . Shewbrooks , passed through different grades of engineering in the works of Messrs . Hawks , Crawshay and Sons dnring two years , and was introduced to the Lodge by Bro . Henry Charlton , the manager of that firm . He passed through the three degrees in

this Lodge , and before he left England for the East he took the Mark degree in Industry Mark Lodge . Brother Nowrojee is of good Parses family , well connected in the silk-spinning trade in India . On two previous occasions ho has shown his fraternal feeling towards his mother Lodge by sending a Christmas cake , also a pair of handsome Indian inlaid salvers . The banner has been made in Bombay ,

and has a groundwork of silver-grey silk . In the centre is inter , woven the emblem of the Lodge—a beehive—irradiated by the sun in coloured silks of various shades . Near the top is a scroll worked in pink silk , bordered with chenille , bearing the words , in bullion gold : — "Lodgo of Industry , 48 . " At the bottom of the banner is a corresponding scroll , similarly worked , bearing the word "

Gateshead , " underneath which is the following : — " Enrolled 1735 . Presented by Bro . Jeejeebhoy Nowrojee-Tadiwalle . " The border surrounding the banner is made of crimson narrow velvet , decorated with silver worked flowers . The banner is hung , top and bottom , on ebony rollers with silver ends . Through the kindness of Brother Wm . Brown P . M ., and other Officers of the Lodge , the handsome banner has been suspended on an oak standard with brass fittings

fixed into an ornamental cast iron socket , surmounted by a gilded spearhead . The Lodge is now in possession of fonr banners , two with its former number ( 56 ) on them ; one , abont the date 1864 , with No . 48 , and the acquisition now received . After tbe ceremony , the brethren adjourned to the Half Moon Hotel , where they dined . The W . M . presided . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and altogether a most enjoyable evening waa spent .

HUMBER LODGE , No . 57 . THE Central Hall , Pryme Street , Hull , has put on a beautiful appearance on many occasions , but on few occasions has it equalled—and certainly it has never excelled—the charming aspect it assumed on 30 th ult ., when the Humber Officers' dance was held . The Officers of the Lodge are to be heartily congratulated on tbe success of their first function of the kind , and those who decorated tbe room must be

credited with having displayed the moat admirable taste . Mirrors , profusely covered with evergreens and flowers , were hung at intervals on the walls , and hundreds of variegated lamps added to the fairy-like appearance of the room . At the end , palms , plants , and flowers were displayed in lavish profusion , and lounges and sofas

were so arranged thnt a partial retirement fiom tbe whirl of the ball-room could be enjoyed . The company was a large one—numbering over 150 persons—and the long programme of dances waa heartily gone through to the playing of Mr . F . W . Brooks . Mrs . Tone provided the supper , and she also is deserving of all praise for tho enticing appearance of the tables . Every credit was due to Bro .

Wildbore S . W ., who acted as M . C , for the enjoyable night spent by thti « n present , and Bros . Morrill J . W ., Milestone S . D ., Hart J . D ., Bradley D . C , and Oldrojd J . D ., also worked assiduously and well to make the dance a success . The plants and flowers were supplied by Smiddys , Prospect Street , and the furniture aud other decorations by Mr . Eustace .

ELMS LODGE , No . 1212 . rpiIE installation banquet was held , on the 30 th nit ., at the Free-- £ •masons Hall , Plymouth . There wero about oao hundred brethren present . Bro . Sweet the W . M . presided , supported by his Officers : —Bros . Leonard I . P . M ., Berry S . W ., Ferguson J . W ., Wells Chaplain , Craize S . D ., Goad J . D ., Taylor Dir . of Cer ? ., Bosekilly

A . D . C , James Organist , Weare I . G ., Richards , Whitelock , Phillips , and Symons Stewards , Kashbrook Tyler ; and Past Masters J . Bassett P . P . G . S . D ., Whidden Treasurer , R . Bassett and J . Bray . Among the Visitors were Bros , the Rev . Dr . Lemon P . l ' . G . Chaplain and P . P . G . J . W ., Jew P . P . G . T ., Lord P . P . G . T ., Stanbury P . P . G . A . D . C , Lavers 1255 , R . Lose jun . P . P . G . P ., J . Lose , Macey , Rook 18-17 , and Leonard 202 .

TRUTH LODGE , No . 1458 . A SMOKING concert waa held , in connection with this Lodge , at Bio . Tom Wood ' s , Wheatshenf Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday ,

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the 31 st March . Some -10 members of the Craft and others responded to tho liberal invitation of the W . M ., Bro . Fred Hilton , who presided ; he was supported by Bro . Past Master Vincent . Beverages of all kinds wero provided gratis , and at 8 o ' clock , most of the company having arrived , Bro . Hilton , in a short but appropriate speech , expressed his thanks to all present for responding in such a hearty

manner to his invitation . He especially thanked tho gentlemen who were non-members of the Craft , and trusted they would thoroughly enjoy themselves , and go away pleasantly impressed with the manner Freemasons conducted and enjoyed themselves after the business of the Lodge was over . To all he extended the right hand of fellow , ship , and sincerely hoped they would spend a pleasant evening .

Before sitting down , Bro . Hilton said it was customary at Masonio social gatherings to propose the health of H . M . G . M . tho Queen , and he therefore asked every one present to rise and drink her health . The invitation waa promptly responded to , after which Bro . Martin Thomas sang the National Anthem , and subsequently God Bless the Prince of Wales , after Bro . Hilton had proposed the health of H . R . H .

The concert then commenced , the various contributions were muoh appreciated . At 9 o ' clock tbe company adjourned to supper , and re-assembled in the concert room at 9 * 45 , when the entertainment proceeded merrily until 11 o ' clock . The health of the Visitors was proposed in complimentary terms by Bro . Fred Hilton , and responded to in a humorous speech by Bro . W . W . Warburtou

P . M . 163 P . P . G . D . The health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . P . M . Vincent , in laudatory terms , heartily drank , and responded to , a thoroughly enjoyable evening being spent . Amongst those who accepted Bro . Hilton's invitation were Bros . Past Masters Caldwell , Needle , Vincent , Hebden P . P . G . D . D . C , and HaU ; Bros . J . T . and G . Lee , Nield , Worsley , Taylor , Hyde , Cooper , of the Truth Lodge ; Seth

Wrigley W . M ., Martin Thomas P . G . J . D . I . P . M ., Ward J . D ., Barlow , Schofield , Luke , of the Minnihaha Minstrel Lodge , No . 2363 ; Baron S . D . 1219 ; Hnmpson , Trafford Lodge j Loveday , Otaga Lodge j E . E . Lisenden , Affability Lodge , and others . The following was the programme : —Solo pianoforte , Bro . Worsley ; song , "Taffy was a wicked Welshman , " Bro . Cooper ; banjo performance , Bros .

Schofield and Barlow ; song , "In days of old , " Bro . Martin Thomas ; recitation , " Over the hills from the Poorhouse , " Bro . Lisenden ; solo on the bones , Bro . Ward ; song , "My Queen , " Bro . Baron ; performance on the autoharp , Bro . Seth Wrigley ; humorous song , with banjo accompaniment , Bro . Schofield ; song , "The Watchman , " Bro . Martin Thomas ; mandoline and guitar performance , Bros .

Schofield and Barlow ; recitation , by desire , " Kissing Cup ' s Race , " Bro . Lisenden ; humorous song , " Pilot Jim , " Bro . Cooper ; humor , ous song , " The Jossers' cricket club , " and by desire , " The Blind Boy , " Bro . Loveday ; performance on the autoharp , Bro . Seth Wrigley ; song , "Off to Philadelphia , " Bro . J . D . Smith ; "God save the Queen . " Muoh regret was expressed at the absence , through illness , of Bro . Tom Wood , the genial host .

A meeting was held at Bro . Tom Wood's , Wheatsheaf Hotel , Man-Chester , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst . Present—Bros . Fred Hiltou W . M ., P . Wadsworth I . P . M ., Archdale S . W ., Burgess J . W ., J . A . Vincent P . M . Treasurer , T . H . Hall P . M . Secretary , E . M . Shepherd S . D ., A . Hebden P . M . P . G . Dep . D . of C Director of Ceremonies ; P . M . 's Caldwell RP . G . S . B ., Needle , Davies , and Buckley Carr ;

Bros . Creswell , Elliott , Baxter , A . B . Taylor , E . Parkin , G . Hogg , and T . P . Cooper . Visitors— Ume . Wild and Taylor 344 , Frayer WM . 1375 , and Jas . Taylor 3311 Lodge was opened at 315 , and tbe minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . John Joseph Dean , and beins : declared successful , he was initiated by the W . M . Mr . Wm . Goo . Kemps ton , who was

balloted for at the last meeting , was initiated by Bro . Buckley Carr . Bro . Elliott had the second degree conferred upon him by Bro . A . Hebden . Prior to the Lodgo closing an unanimous wish was expressed by tho members time u letter of congratulation be sent to Bro . Wood on his recovery from a severe illness , and there being no further business the Lodge was closed in due form .

ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 17 G 6 . THE last meeting for the season was held at tho Shoreditch Town Hall , on Wednesday evening , the Gth instant . There was a good attendance of members , and tbe gathering was of a very successful character . Brother W . Beasley W . M . occupied the chair , supported by Bros . W . Shurmur S . W ., S . C Kuufmnn J . W ., Past ; Masters U . J . Thrower , G . T . B'irr , E . Benjamin , F . Matthews , and

other Officers of the Lodge . The business included the raising of Bros . Stuart Matthews and Claude Hay , the ceremony being very impressively performed . It was announced that Bro . H . J . Thrower I . P . M ., as Steward at tho Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons , had

taken up the sum of £ 54 5 s in the name of the Lodge . Amongst the visitors were Bro . tho Earl of Londesborough and Bro . Jas . Batting P . M . 1501 . After tho business had been concluded and the Lodge closed a capital banquet was served by Messrs . Beale and

Co , of Holloway Road , N . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the proceedings were enlivened by au excellent programme of music , rendered by Miss Masie Riversdale , Miss F . Meiklejohn , Mr . D . King , and Mr . Percival Craig .

DUKE OP FIFE LODGE , No . 2345 . AT the installation meeting , held at the Alexandra Hotel , Clapham , on tlio 9 th nit , there were present Bros . Weatley W . M ., Cochrane I . P . M ., Folkurd S . W . W . M . elect , Steele Treasurer , Woods Secretary , Harvey S . D ., Beaven J . D ., Lycll Dir . of Cers ., Langdrou I . G ., Winny Organist-, Gilbert Steward , Geo . Everett Grand

Treasurer Lngland , Rashleigb , Harrison , Broomfield , Robertson , Morris , Bailey P . P . G . R . Staffs ., Shannaw , Dr . Simson , Wyet I ' . P . G . D . C Kent , Roberts , Lynn P . M ., Lawrence , Bildnin , Stovell , Daoust , and Merrett . Visitors—Bros . Keddell S . W . 1185 , Wakeford