Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

GRAF T . NEW FOREST LODGE , No . 319 .

ON Tuesday , tho 8 th inst ., the Officers and Bretheren of this Lodge held their regular monthly meeting at their Lodge room at tho Bug le Hotel , Lymington . In consequence of the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting being held on the same day at Basingstoke , where several of the New Forest members wero present , the attendance was nofc so numerous as nsanl . The ceremonies were impressively and

ably performed by the VV . M ., Bro . R . E . Jackman . This being the day of election of a Worsh ' pful Master , Treasurer and TyW for the ensuing year , the choice of tho brethren fell on Bro . C . R . Hayball as W . M ., on Bro . Post Master II . Doman ( for the 22 nd time ) as Treasurer , and on Bro . Bailey , who was unanimously re-Slect-ed Tyler of the Lodge . Bro . Patt Master LeRoy was also nnanimously

re-elected the Lodge ' s reptesentitive on the Provincial Charities Committee . The brethien decided to present Bro . R . E . Jackman , tbe retiring VV . M ., with * a Past Master's j -wel , ns a mark of their appreciation of his able conduct in the ohair during the past year . At the close of the proceedings the brethren adjourned to a banquet provided by Bro . Past Master Dore , and spent a pleasant evening together , breaking up at eig ht p . m . in time for the Inst evening train ,

Many good wishes were exproesed tbat the new W . M . ' s year of offico might be as happy and prosperous as that which is about to close . A sum of five guineas was voted to the Lodge fund in aid of the Masonio Charitable Institutions . During the proceedings the Lodge was cheered by the news that Bro . LeRoy had bsen appointed Grand Provincial Director of Ceremonies for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight—a mark of preferment with whioh the brethren of his Lodge were exceedingly well pleased .

ZETLAND LODGE , No . 603 .

A PARTY of brethren belonging to this Lodge , together with a few brethren from other Lodges , journeyed from Cleckheaton to Snaith for the purpose of visiting Carlton Towers , the seot of Lady Beaumont . Amongst those who accompanied the party were Bros . S . H . Stocks P . P . G . D ., Geo . Crossley P . M ., H . Holroyd P . M ., G . Haliday W . M ., S . Mortimer P . M ., F . Hirst J . W ., G . Blackburn

P . M ., S . Law S . W ., H . Waddington Secretary , W . H . Howarth , and W . Armitage all of the Zetland Lodge ; Bros . C . Atkinson P . M . and A . Hall P . M . of the Friendship Lodge , No . 750 , and B-o . S . Sinkson P . M . of tho Amphibious Lodge , No . 258 , Ilcckmondwike . Dinner was partaken of at the Bell and Crown , ancl was proviled by Brrthf-r

Mortimer P . M . No . 603 ( tho landlord ) in cipital slylo . After the usual Masonic toasts had been responded to , tho parly adjourned to Corltou Towers , returning to Snaith delighted with everything they

had seen . They also took the opportunity of looking over fie Parish Chnrch . After t a tho remainder of their tiny was spent in a convivial manner , and the party left by train , having spent a most enjoyable day .

THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held in tho Masonio Room , George Hotel , Glastonbury , on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . Hitchings Davie ? , snpported by the Officers of the Lodge . The visitors included the VV . M . and Brethren of Lodge Lore and Honour , 285 ( Shepton Mallet ) , and the W . M . and Brethren of

Benevolei t Lodge , 446 ( Well ?) . Provincial Grand Officers ard Patt Masters of the Province of Somerset , attended in good number ? . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed ,

together with letters aad messages expressive of regret from meinbers unavoidably absent , the ceremony of opening and closing in the three degrees were ably and impressively rendered , after whicb the brethren spent a pleasant hour together in social intercourse .

PILGRIMS' LODGE , No . 772 .

ST . AUBYN LODGE , No . 954

rpHE members of this Lodge , whose Lodgo premises in Moon - * Street , Morice Town , have recently been newly-furnished and decorated , met in largo numbers ou Tuesday , the Sth instant , for the first time since the decorations have been completed . Amongst a large number of Visitors were Bros . J . R . Lord P . P . G . T ., W . Lavery

P . M . 1255 , J . Leonard P . M ., E . J . Knight P . P . G . Pursuivant , 11 . Catter P . M ., and G . W . Hancock W . M ., all cf 202 . During the evening Bro . J . JollifFo P . M ., on behalf of the Officers and Member ? , presented Bro . J . T . Allingham with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services as W . M ., and as a mark of Masonic respect and esteem .

ST . EDWARD LODGE , No . 966

'T'HE thirtieth anniversary of the consecration of St . Edward ' s - * - Lodge was celebrated bv a banquet at the Hotel Rudynrd , Leek , on the 28 th ult . The W . M ., B ' ro . W . Allen P . P . G . J . W . presided . The following Officers and Brethren were also present : —J . C . Ciemesha I . P . M . P . P . G . Std . B ., T . Flanagan S . W ., E . Phillips J . W ., W . E . Cballiuor Treasurer P . P . G . S . Wka ., W . T . Govier Secretary , J . Gill

Notices Of Meetings.

S . D ., R . Clowes J . D ., W . Burton D . C , J . Tatton Organist , If . N . Leas Assistant Secretary , W . H . T . Norfolk I . G ., E . A . Wright and W . Birch Stewards , W . Gaunt Tyler , P . H . V . Hatnmersley , W . E . Allen and Ilenry Allen . Visitors—W . lt . Blair P . P . G . S . W ., J . Webberley , J . Taylor 516 , S . Chesters-Thompson 201 , W . Harrison P . P . G . S . 267 , II . L . Mutteen 2282 , and W . Pilkingtou . After tho banquet , the

W . M . read letters of apology for non-at tendance from Lient .-Col . J . A . Bindley D . P . G . M . in charge , Bro . Frank James P . D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . Charles worth P . G . Swd . B ., and other brethren , and then proposed the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts , whioh were dnly honoured . Bro . Blair proposed success to St . Edward ' s Lodge . The W . M . in responding to this toast , alluded in feeling terms to many reminiscences iu

connection with the Lodge , to tho fact that he wns the only survivor of iho original founders , and that only three of tho large nnmber who attended the consecration thirty years ago were then present—viz , himself , and Bros . W . Blair and Webberley . Tho toast of tho visiting brethren was proposed by tbe W . M . nnd responded to in suitable terms by Bro . S . Chestera-Thompsou . Bro . J . C . Ciemesha I . P . M .

proposed the Officers of the Lodge , which Bros . Flanagan and Clowes acknowledged . Tho Masonio Charities was proposed by B : o . W . E . Challinor . To thia toaat Bro . W . Allen , us Charity Steward , responded in a very interesting speech , explaining tho founding of the Girls' and Boys' Schools one hundred years ago , and also of tho Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons and widows of Freemasons . Ho spoke of tho excellent frco education received by tho uirla and

boy ? , and stated that 203 of the former and 268 of the latter were entirely provided for in the schools . Furl her , that 193 poor Masons aud 240 widows of Freemasons were receiving pensions for life , aud that tho amount expeuded upon these institutions amounted in tho aggregate to between £ -10 , 000 and £ 50 , 000 per annum . The proceedings terminated with tho Tyler ' s toast . The Town Band , nnder the baton of Mr . J . Lee , played an excellent selection of musio iu front of tho Hotel durius ; the evening .

DUKE OP EDINBURGH LODGE . No . 1182

BROTHER RICHARD TUNNICLIFFE was duly installed as "Worshipful Master for the ensning year ou the 10 th instant , at the Masonio Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool . Among the visiting brethren present were Bros . W . Goodacre P . G . S . B . England and Provincial Grand Secretary , George A . Harradou P . P . G . T ., J . R , Bottomley P . P . G . D . C , Robert Foote P . P . G . T ., Edward Paull P . P . G . S .,

John C . Robinson P . P . A . G . D . C ., 0 . Fotbergill P . G . S ., R . G . Btvdloy P . G . S ., N . J . Guilbert W . M . 823 , George Holme jun . W . M . 2291 , John Milne W . M . 1755 , Thomas Bush W . M . 249 , C .. A . Trevitt W . M . 2316 , J . Roberts VV . M . 1713 , A . B . Ewart VV . M . 2012 , Robert M'Gee I . P . M . 1675 , R . W . Chatham I . P . M . 1356 , W . B . Swintman P . M .

1505 , T . Vernon P . M . 292 , W . Cc-xin P . M . 1 G 75 , Jos ; ph Shield P . M . 1086 , C . Burchall P . M . 1035 , and Thomas J . Jarman P . M . 1375 . Members and visitors present nutnbared upwards of a htinrirer * . Having been duly in--tilled , Bro . Tunnicliffe proceeded with tl 8 investiture of his Officers , as follow •. —Bros . W . V . Forga-vm I . P . M ..

George Johnston S . VV ., D . Lowthian J . W ,, J . Pir . tawav P . Vi . Treat ! ., T . Holmo Secretary , T . R . Olver S . D ., Georgo Edwards J . D ., J . R . Barnaby I . G ., R . Wright , D . Robert-ton , nnd I . Grace Steward-- , If . B . Wright Organist , VV . Rawathorno P . INI . Director of Ceremonies , and Frank du Chemin Tyler . An enjoyable evening wai afterwards spent , following upon the annual installation binq ; cf .

CORINTHIAN LODGE , No . 1332 j

A T the last meeting , at the George Hotil , Cubitt Town , Bro . J . S , OL Limn W . M . presided , supported by Past Masters Bros . G . A , Saunders I . P . M ., VV . J . Millington , J . Morri-wi , and R . Porrv . Tho Officers woro :-B : o > . W . BUus S . W ., S . G . Bonner J . W ., R . J . Pitt P . M . Treasurer , A . H . Oakley Secretary , F . Bassett S . U ., B . Bnroham J . D ., 13 . Brindley I . G ., J . Greafcocex W . S ., and J . Williams P . M ,

Tyler ; Visitors : —H . Boylo 38 , A . Strauu 14 , VV . Smith 437 , R .. O . * llinderwell 1259 , J . Mills 1765 , audothers . The Lodge bolus opened , Bros . Jlnuro and Hawkins were parsed , and Bro . Keogh raised . The Lodge was closed , and the brdthreu adjourned for refreshment . Tr . e loyal tossts having then been proposed and responded to , Bro . Limn , in

response to the toast of the VV . M ., thanked the brethren for their congratulations on his recovery to good health . Bros . Pitt and Oakley responded as Treasurer and Secretary respectively . For

the Officers , responses were given by Bros . Blots , Bonner , Bassett , Barchatn , Brindley , and Grcatorox . Among tho brethren oontribut . ing to tho harmony warn Bro ? . Greater ?* . Barcham , and others , while Bro . Brindley delivered a telling recitation .

ISLE OF AXHOLME LODGE , No . 148 * 2 , " |~ 1 HE installation meeting of this Lodgo at Crowlo last month was A- attended by several brethren from Bart ;); ,, Thorne , Scunthorpe , Sheffield , Burringhain , Bradford , & c . Bro . Charloa Fox hud been elected VV . M ., ancl he was installed in tho chair of K . S . by Bco . Stanifortb P . M . P . G . S . W . assisted by Bros . Constable P . G . O ., Behreudt P . M .,

and Ashlin P . M . The P . iat Masters of the Lodgo occupied the Warden ' s aud Deacon's chairs , and Bro . VV . Chamberlain had tho direction of tlio work of tbe Lodge aa Dir . of Cer ? . Tho interest of the event of the day waa greatly enhanced by the presence of Bro . Sissous Depnty Provincial Grand Mr . sti-r . Bro . Fox invested as

his Officers Bros . R . N . Bruayeo I . P . M ., Faulkner 3 . W ., II . L . Burtonsbaw J . W ., Constiblo Chaplain , Watson Treasurer , Wood P . M . P . P . G . Std . Br . Secretary , Chamberlain P . M . D . of C , Pickering S . D ., A . ;!*! in J . D ., Staniforth Almoner and Church Steward , Turret - Std . Br ., Franks , Gates , and Birch Stewards , Wresnoil I . G ., aud Naylor Tyler