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NOTICE OF MEETINGS .

. u * ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 .

THE first meeting of the winter session took place at the headquarters of this Lodge , tho Albion , Aldersgate-street , City , E . C , on Tuesday last . In consequence of the foggy weather , and other cnnses , there was not so large an attendance as usual . However , the W . M . Bro . Henry Nasb , who presided , was snpported by Past Masters Radoliffo ( Secretary ) , Lindfield , Usher Back , F . J . Hentscb , and W .

W . Morgan . Among the visitors were Bros . W . Lowndes S . D . 504 , W . M . Lightfoot 425 , H . J . Hart 504 , Adolphus Clark P . M . 2191 , A . Ritohie 173 , Colonel Howard Roberts 2312 , J . A . Collings Organist lf ? 95 . The brethren entered the Lodge-room to the strains of Mendeilsohn ' s Marohe FunebTe in E minor , splendidly played , by special

request of the W . M ., by the Organist Bro . J . A . Colliogs . After Lodge had been formally opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . There were two candidates for raising whose names were on the agenda paper , viz ., Bros . Alfred Morgan Kingston and Albert TJiber . These brethren were examined and entrusted , and in

due course the Lodge was opened in the third degreee and full effect given to the ceremony by Bro . Nash , who has proved himself a most capable exponent of the ritual . Routine business followed ; Lodge was closed , and tbe members and their guests sat down to a banquet , which waB Berved in the perfect manner that characterises tbe

entertainment provided by those at the head of affairs at the Albion . The after proceedings were of a most agreeable character , and some capital songs enlivened the proceedings . Bro . Spofforth made a deep impression with the dexterity he exercised over some clever sleight of hand trioks .

THE first meeting after the recess was held on Monday evening , the 13 th inat ., at the Freemason ' s Rooms , Lincoln . Brother W . Dixon P . P . G . O ., W . M ., occupied tbe chair , there being a good attendance of members , and several visitors , inolnding Bros . Townrow W . M . Southwell Lodge ; H . Price P . M . 177 , 2308 ; W . Pearson 163 ; and brethren of St . Hugh Lodge , 1386 . The Lodge having

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been opened , the W . M . and Officers rendered the questions on the second traoing board in a very creditable manner , the W . M . afterwards giving a very interesting lecture on the traoing board of the

Second Degree . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . and Officers for the instruction the brethren had received . The Lodge was then closed , and tbe brethren afterwards partook of refreshments .

CONCORD LODGE , No . 632

TO commemorate his year of office as W . M ., Bro . W . R . Brown invited the whole of the members to a banqnet at the George Hotel , on Thursday evening , the 9 th inst . Nearly fifty of the brethren sat down , Bros . Sir Gabriel Goldney D . P . G . M . Wilts , H . C . Tombs P . P . G . H ., and H . Bevir P . P . G . Reg . also honouring the board with their presence . The appearance of the banqneting chamber , with its

profusion of pot aud out flowers , ferns , palms , and coloured shades to the lights , had a most charming effect , whilst the repast itself was everything that could be wished for , and Miss Wade , the hostess , may well be proud of the sole efforts of her own chef , aud merited the remark of Bro . G . LI . Palmer P . M . that it was a thoroughly good dinner . Bro . W . R . Brown of course occupied the chair , and gave a

hearty weloome to all , and during the evening spoke of the great pleasure it gave him to see so many brethren present of Lodge 632 . The vice-ohair was ably filled by Bro . F . W . Selfe S . W . After the removal of the cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given , Bro . Tombs replying to that of the Right Worshipfnl the D . G . M . of England the Earl of Lathom and other Grand Officers , proposed by

Bro . G . LI . Palmer , and Bro . Goldney responding to that of the R . W . the P . G . M . of Wilts , Lord Methuen . The chairman gave the V . W . the D . P . G . M . of Wilts , Bro . Sir Gabriel Goldney , and other Provincial Grand Officers , which was suitably responded to by Bros . Goldney and Bevir . The former brother proposed tho health of the founder

of the feast , which was received with great acclamation , and Brother Brown replied in some well-chosen remarks . Other toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening was spent , the proceedings being varied by songs from several of the brethren , Bro . H . Millington accompanying . —Wiltshire Times .

STAR IN THE EAST LODGE . No . 650

THE anniversary was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Harwich , on the 14 th inst ., when Bro . Vanx P . G . S . was installed into the chair . The W . M . Bro . Parker , was unavoidably absent , but the ceremony of installation was impreBBively performed by W . Bro . A . J . H . Ward P . P . G . Reg . I . P . M . The W . M . then invested his Officers , as follow : —W . Bros . A . J . H . Ward I . P . M ., A . C .

Parsons P . M . S . W ., C . S . Whyatt J . W ., W . Groom Treasurer , M . L . Sanders P . M . Secretary , H . Gnrney S . D ., W . Ellis J . D ., J . Downio I . G ., 0 . R . Salter Organist , H . G . Everard P . M . D . C , W . Salter and J . Smith Stewards , R . Barlow Tyler . Subsequently the brethren sat down to a magnificent banquet , served under the superintendence of

Bro . Becker ( representing Mr . Grew , the general manager of the refreshment department , Liverpool Street ) , nnd Mr . Cooksley , the manager at Harwich . At intervals Bros . J . A . Brown , J . Gawthrop , Turle Lee , and Fred Bevan rendered some choice selections of vooal musio , which added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening .

ST . BARTHOLOMEW LODGE , No . 696

THE brethren held their annual meeting on the 14 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall at the Anchor Hotel , Wednesbnry . In addition

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to the members there was a large attendance of visiting brethren . The W . M . Bro . W . H . Bodin , submitted a very interesting report , in which he showed that dating the past year the Lodge had made great progress , there having been nine initiations , eight passings , and seven raisings . The brethren had recognised the claims of the Masonic Charities in a commendable manner , 100 guineas having been promised to the " A " fund of the Staffordshire Masonic

Charitable Institution . Bro . George Wilson was installed into the chair by Bro . W . H . Bodin . The following brothren were invested as Officers : —Bros . W . H . Bodin I . P . M ., E . M . Scott S . W ., A . Horton J . W ., Rev . G . Tuthill Chaplain , J . H . Walton P . M . Treasurer , C . W . D . Joynson Secretary , G . Piatt P . M . D . C , H . Palethorpe S . D ., S . H . Horton J . D ., H . W . Rogers Organist , A . Frizollo I . G ., and W . S . Smith , H . C . Crewe and W . VYillies Stewards . In the evening a banquet took place , Bro . George Wilson presiding .

TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST LODGE , No . 898 .

A REGULAR meeting of the above Lodge was held at the Assembly Rooms , Nowby Plaoe , Poplar , on the 24 th ult , Bro . George Shearman W . M . presiding . The following Officers were present : —Bros . J . Armstrong J . W ., W . Dnok J . D ., J . Waller Treasurer , Dr . Wyatt Smith P . M . Secretary , Rogers P . M . P . Z . D . C , Craze I . G ., Sherwin Organist , Ellingford Tyler , P . M . ' a George

Graveley P . Z ., Williams , Butcher , Siddars , Byford , H . Cooper and Pulsford . Among the members wero Bros . C . Johnson , Richardson . Legg , Church , Day and Tallack , and among the visitors Bros . J . J . Berry P . M . P . Z . 554 , Mills 1765 , and others . The Lodgo being duly opened , and the minutes read and confirmed ,

Messrs . Alfred Dooke , Aves , and David Kiddle , who had been previously proposed and seoonded , were unanimously voted for in the ballot , and initiated . Bro . Leman was passed , and

subsequently Bro . Riohardson was raised to the sublime' degree of M . M . Several candidates were proposed and seoonded . Other Masonic business having been transacted , the Lodge was duly olosed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

GROSVENOR LODGE . No . 1257

THE Ootober meeting of this Lodge took place on the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . John Chapman W . M . presiding , assisted by Bros . Morse S . W ., Cole S . W ., and many of the officers and brethren . The business , after the reading of the minutes , & o ., consisted of the passing of Bro . Wm . Ward to tbe second degree . The brethren adjourned to the Freemasons' tavern to a banquet , which

was well attended and the usual Masonic toasts duly honoured , Bro . J . Miles P . M . of the Saint James ' s Union Lodge responding on behalf of the visitors . It has been arranged that the meeting in December shall be accompanied by a ladies' banquet followed by a dance , as has been the case for a couple of seasons past , and has given so much satisfaction to the brethren and their lady friends .

DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE , No . 1259

AN emergency meeting was ^ held , at the Cape of Good Hope Tavern , on the 30 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . Omer W . M ., supported by the following Officers and Brethren : Bro ? . J . Parrett S . W ., Fielder J . W ., Rolfo Treasurer , Bnchan Secretary , Tiappvtt S . D ., J . Lusty J . D ., Henderson I . G ., Seddon Organist , G . Gumprecht , T . C . Henderson , J . F . Fonlds , S . F . Boale , E . MoPhen ,

J . M . Firaouds , and T . H . Busbridge . Among the visitors wero Bros . Seage 781 , Holbrook 1345 , T . Brownfield 77 , C . J . Ozanne and J . Mills 1765 , and Wakefield P . M . P . Z . 554 . The Lodge being duly opened , the W . M . proceeded to the initiation of Messrs . McPheu and

Simonds , who were then duly entrusted with the mysteries appertaining to the first degree in Freemasonry . No other business being on hand , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment and harmony .

LODGE OF ST . JOHN , No . 1306 . THE first meeting after the recess was held on Wednesday , the 8 th inst ., nt the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate . Bros . W . O Swetman W . M ., H . J . Hirst S . W ., A . W . Flack J . W ., W . Beok P . M Treasurer , J . G . Twinn P . M . Secretary , A . F . Dickson S . D ., C Dawe I . G ., J . Magrath P . M . D . C , H . W . Sherwin Organist , J . L . Green Steward , J . Oxley I . P . M ., T . J . Tyer P . M ., 0 . J . Holmes , H . Parker , F . Styles , J . R . Halcrow , W . Harper , H . A . Craighead , G . W . Looker ,

E . Costain , F . F . Potter , G . H . Jacobs , J . Smith , E . J . Capon , and otherB . Visitors , J . Duncan S . D . 59 , J . G . Stevens P . M . 554 , and W . J . Bassett P . M . 212 . Tbe business of the evening inoluded the raising of Bros . Looker and Capon , and the initiation of Mr . R . L . Stanton and Mr . H . W . Randall . The W . M . performed both ceremonies in an able and impressive manner . The W . M . accepted the

invitation of the brethren to represent the Lodge at the forth , coming Festival , in February next , for the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , and a proposition was unanimously carried to place the sum of twenty guineas upon his list from the Lodge funds ; after which the Lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned till the 12 th November .

THE GREAT CTY LODGE , No . 1426

11 HE seventeenth installation meeting of this Lodge was held at - tho Cannon-street Hotel , London , on the 11 th inst . Amongst the large number of brethren who were present on this occasion were the W . M . Bro . \ V . F . J . Cook , who was supported by the following Officers , viz .: —Bros . C . T . Smith S . W . and W . M . elect , Lionel B . Mozley J . W ., Rev . R . J . Simpson Past Grand Chaplain , N . B

Headon P . M . Treasurer , G . W . Blackie P . M . acting Secretary , Daniel T . Keen S . D ., R . Brookman Dir . of Cers ., G . Jenkins Organist , J . K . Gwyn I . G ., H . Dottridge and F . E . Bailey Stewards , R . Potter P . M . Tyler ; P . M . ' s James Stevens , William Kibble , John Seex , J . P ., Mayor of Reigate , R . Fendick , R . Stanway and R . Greening ; Bros . FRichards , W . F . Bertram , H . J . Bertram , J , R . Hartley , J . F . Jolliffe ,