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NOTICES OF MEETINGS . — : o : —

YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 033 ( MANCHESTER ) . A MEETING was hold at Clarence Hotel , Piccadilly , on Thursday , the Sth inst . Present—Bro * . Darwen I . P . M . noting W . M ., T- » pp P . M . S . W ., Gnyruer J . W ., Smr-clley Treasurer , Cartwright P . M . S-cretary , Wilson 8 . D ., Dodds I . G . ; P . M . ' s Hughes , Ballon , ' Davidson Bros . Searle , Braun , Wilson , Aitkeo , Slaney , & o . Visitors— -Bros . Wris \' - ley P . M . 1052 W . M . 2363 . Lodge was opened in dne form at 6 * 30 , ai . d the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . Mr .

Isherwood was balloted for and elected to become a member of the Lodge . He was inbsequentiy initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Darwin . B \ Slaney was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by tha acting W . M . This being the night for electing the W . M . Bro . Johns waa chosen f « -r th * honour . Bro . Smedley waa re-elected Treasurer , "iv . Ci . * i * rii » :-: P . M . and Socrernry Charity Representative , and Bio . C _ e--yrti Ty i-jr . There ~ ei . j no further business the Lodge was olosed .

EARL ELLESMERE LODGE , No . 678 , ( FARN WORTH ) .

A REGULAR meeting was held at the Church Inn , on Wednesday , tbo 4 th instant . Present—Bros . McMillan W . M ., Bleackoy S . W ., Greenwood J . W ., Morris P . M . Treasurer , Worbb P . M . Secretary , Weatherall S . D ., Woolmer J . D ., Mareden I . G . ; P . M . ' s Hall , T . A . Martin , Wright , Wild , Entwistlo , Shaw , and Bolton j Bros . Grimehaw , Reddows , Battersby , Bullock , Scowcroft , Roscce , Thomason ,

Lathom , Isherwood , R . S . Entwiatle , W . Shaw , Jackson , and Holmo Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Hayes 221 , J . L . Wood P . M . 350 , J . H . Watson P . M . 350 , Harry Antonie 581 , Williamson 348 , and R . R . Lisenden P . M . 317 . The Lodge was opened io the usual manner , aud the minntes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot

was taken for Mr . Joshua Nuttall , and declared annnimons . He was afterwards initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., and there being no farther business , thu Lodge was olosed in peace and harmony . The brethren subsequently supped together , after which

the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were honoured , including the initiate , who responded . A most enjoyable and long to be remembered evening was spent , chiefly owing to the singing and reciting of Bros . Antonie and Lisenden , whom the W . M . had specially invited .

SHAKESPEARE LODGE , No . 1009 ( MANCHESTER ) .

A REGULAR meeting was held on Friday , the 6 th instant , in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Present—Bros . James Crosland W . M ., Pringle S . W ., Southwell J , W ., Entioknap P . M . Seoretary , Hilton S . D ., Bibby J . D ., Clive I . G ., Riddell Tyler ; P . M . ' s Balden , Rome P . P . G . S ., D . Brookes . Visitors—Brownrigat P . M . 1126 ,

Jaffrey P . M . 152 P . P . G . D ., Cook 426 , Goldman 323 , Kenyon 323 , and R . R- Lisenden P . M . 317 . The brethren mot afc six o ' clock for tea , after whioh the Lodgo was opened in due form , and tho minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Georgo Oakden Brookes , brother of Past Master

Brookes , and was announced favourable . He was subsequently initiated into Freemasonry by his brother , and there being no further business the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . At the social board the health of the initiate was proposed and heartily drank .

Bro . Lisenden singing the E . A . song . A capital evening ' s entertainment was contributed by Bros . Kenyon , Goldman , and Lisenden , who kept the ball rolling with songs , recitations , and comic sketches until 10 * 45 .

TRUTH LODGE , No . 1458 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting was held on Saturday , the 7 th instant , at Bro . Tom Woods , Wheatsheaf Hotel . Present—Bros . Wadsworth W . M ., M . Davies I . P . M ., Fred . Hilton S . W ., Hall P . M . J . W ., Burgess Secretary , A . Hebden P . M . P . G . of D . C . D . ofC . ; P . M . ' s Needle , Needham , Caldwell P . P . G . S . B ., and Buckley Carr ; Broa .

G . T . Lee , Ernest Davies , Parker , and J . R . Lse , James Hilton , Baxter , Tom Wood . Visitors—Bros . Taylor , Worsley , Biddiacombe , and Wardle . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer soon after four o ' olook , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . This being the night of election Bro . Hilton

was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Vincent P . M . was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Hyde Tyler . There being no further business the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . At the social board the health of the W . M . elect was proposed in eulogistic terms by Bro . Hebden , and drank with enthusiasm ,

after whioh Bro . Hilton made an appropriate response . Tho j health of Bro . James Hilton ( father of the W . M . elect ) wna also I proposed and heartily drank . The other toasts were the W . M . auu j P . M . ' s , Visitors , Officers , & c . Bros . Ernest Davies , Fred . Hilton , | Lisenden , <_ o ., contributed to the brethren ' s enjoyment with song- ! and recitations . !'

TRAFFORD LODGE , No . 149 . ( MANCHESTER ) .

rjTHE first meeting since the installation of Bro . Blears * touk place JL at the Western Hotel , Moss Side , cm Moniiay , tho 9 ca inat . j Present—Bros . Blears W . M ., Morris S . W ., Long J . W ., Bnraieui P . M . | Treasurer , Lund Secretary , Wilson S . D ., Knight J . D ., Johnson P . M . | . Dir . of Cers ., Renshaw I . G ., Reddell Tyler , and ilayburv : P . M . ' s !

GiHman , Korshaw , Jones , Johnson , llamp-oii , Russell ; Viiitora— j , Heath 979 , Hall P . M . 1387 , Jacabaon J . D . 1633 , Maddick 1101 , Rath- I hone P . M . 581 , and Alliu ( Talbot Lodge ) . Tho brethren assembled ! sir , p . ' ix o ' clr . ok , after which the Lodgo wau opened with solemn prnynr , and tha minuto of previous meeting wer . read and confirmed . Tho

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ballot waa takon for Messrs . Sutton , Yeadon , and Vickers , who wera unanimously elected . Mr . Sutton was initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Burslem P . M . Treasurer , Mr . Yeadon by the W . M ., and Mr . Vickers by Bro . Johnson P . M . Dir . of Cers . The working tools wera presented and explained by th *» W . M . All the work waa done in a first class manner , peeing it wa * the Brit night of Bro . Blears pre .

sidency . There bring no further business , the Lodge was closed in peace aud harm-inf . At the social board the health of the tbrea initiates was proposed and responded to by them individually , Bro . Past Master Jo-ie * singintrthe E . A . song . A pleasant though short evening ' s enjoyment was brought to a olosa a ~ . ll o ' olook . Dr . AUio , who is a great favourite here , sang * ome capital songa .

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . r nilE installation of the Worshipful Master of this Lodge took L place at the Eboraonm Masonio Hall , St . Siviourgate , on Monday , the 9 th iust . There waa a large attendance of the Past Masters and Brethren of the Eboracum Lodge , with members from the York , Agrioola , and Albert Victor Lodge * -, York , and also from other Lodged iu the Province- ) of the North - > id East Ridings and West Riding of Yorkshire . The Worshipful Master Brother Lamb

presided , supported by Past Masters Whytehead , Balmford , Turner , Dyson , Brown , and the following Visitors : Bros . Todd P . M . 236 P . P . G . S . W ., Marshall P . M . 660 P . P . G . Reg ., Loam J . W . 630 , Jouea S . W . 232 S , Sample 236 P . P . G . O ., Wright 2328 P . P . G . S ., Wakefield 1157 , Forseck 1533 , <_ o . On the assembly of the brethren the minutes of the last meating , when Bro . Storey the Senior Warden

was nuanimonaly elected Worshipful Master for tbe coming year , were duly confirmed . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , Bro . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . W . and Past Grand Sword Bearer of England officiating as Installing Master . W . M .-elect waa then presented by the W . Master Brother Lamb , and was duly inducted into bis office . Ou the conclusion of this portion of the

ceremony , the Worshipfnl Master appointed and invested the following brethren as his Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Shonksmith Senior Warden , Pearson Junior Warden , Rev . Tennent Chaplain , Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O . Treasurer , Kay Secretary , Spetoh Senior Deacon , Halliwell Junior Deacon , Sharp Dir . of Cers ., Smith I . G ., Chapman Organist , Archer and Vaughan Stewards , Dnnlop Tyler ,

Lamb P . M . Preceptor , Whytehead P . M . Past G . S . B . Eng . Librarian , Bro . John Blenkin P . M . P . P . S . G . W . waa aleoted Charity Representative for tbe Provincial Association , and the financial statement for the year , duly audited , was presented , showing the Lodge to be making good progress . Letters regreting absence were read from the Very Rov . the Dean of York Past Grand Chaplain of England ,

the Right Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master the Hon . Orde-Powlett , Bros . Grant J . W . Albert Victor Lodge , Peck Provinoial Grand Secretary North and East Yorkshire , and Past Grand Standard Bearer England , Cumberland P . M . 1611 P . P . G . W ., Long , ford Falcon Thirsk , W . J . Hughan P . M ., Thorp P . M . 523 P . P . G . S . D ., Tindell W . M . 1600 , Taylor P . M . 1911 , Brogden W . M . 236 , and

Rooke P . M . 236 . The banquet took placo at the De Grey Rooms , when an excellent men u was served by Bro . Halliwell . The W . M . presided and was supported by the whole of the brethren present at the Lodgo ceremony , and Bros . Chapman P . M . 1611 , Purnell S . W . 236 , J . Sampson J . W . 236 , Faulkner , Manton S . W . 1991 , Swift W . M . elect Albert Victor , York , C . Anderson 236 , & c . The following Loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards proposed and responded to : —the

Queen and Craft , the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge , the Provincial Graud Master , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Lodge , the Worshipful Mnster of tho Eboracum Lodgo 1611 and Prosperity to tho Lodge , the I . P . M . aud Past Masters of tbo Eboracum Lodge 1611 , the Sister Lodges of the Province , the Officers of the Ledge , tho Visitors from other Provinces , the Masonio Charities , and the Tyler ' s toast . Musical contributions wore given by Bros . G . A . Chapman , Child , Loam . Sample , Sampson , and others .

ARDWICK LODGE , No . 2185 ( MANCHESTER ) . A MEETING was held on Monday , the 9 th inst , at the Midland Hotel , ArdwicV . Present—Bros . Hoyland acting W . M ., Booth SW ., Wilkinson J . W ., Melline Sec , Hayes S . D ., Taylor J . D ., Atkinson I . G ., Win . Hoyland D . C ., Dawson Tyler . P . M . ' s J . T . Richardson P . P . G . D ., Andrew , Fitzgerald and Waud , Bros . Goodman , Lilley , R . W . Atkinson , Rostroo , Rudman and Pain .

Visitor—Harlow 15 S 8 . The brethren met at 6 * 30 for tea , after which the Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Charles Pain waa

passed to the degreo of Fellow Craft by the acting W . M ., the working tools being presented by Bro . J . T .. Richardson P . M ., and Bro . Melliug gave tbe charge to tho candidate . There being no further business , the Lodge was closed in peacj aud harmony .

Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , No . 1814 .- — The weekly meeting was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , on the Sth inst ., when there ware present Bros . Burgess W . M ., Hamell S . W ., Matthews J , W ., Foan Assistant Preceptor , Reynolds Treasurer and Secretary , Harubly S . D ., Seary J . D . aud Org ., JKeon I . G ., Weeks

Tyler ; Skinner , Wise , Harbort , Warvrick , Woodward , Cogliati , G . H . Reynolds , Rowe , Sweutland . After preliminaries , Bro . Wise offered himself as a candidate for initiation , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The W . M . worked the 1 st and 2 nd sections of the lecture . Bro . Reynolds , offering himself as a candidate , answered

, the neccsary questions lea'ling to tho 2 nd degree . Lodge was opened in the 2 nd , and tho W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Lodge w » s resumed , and Bro . Hamell was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and » ppointed his Officers . Nothing further offering , the Lodge was closed and adjourned .

' . Walthamstow Lodgo of Instruction , No . 2192 . — Tha weekly meeting wa-i held on Mocday last , at Bridge Chambers , Hoe-t treat , Walthamstow , when thora were present—Bros . R . Kor-