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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — CRAFT. CONSECRATION OF THE ETON LODGE , No . 2458 .
ON Saturday , the 14 th . inst ., at tha Christopher Hotel , Eton , a Lodge was consecrated , to be known as the Eton Lodge , No . 2458 , by the Rev . Studholme Brownrigg , M . A ., Depnty Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Buckinghamshire and Past Grand Chaplain of England , assisted by Bro . J . E . Bowen Provincial Grand Secretary for Backs as S . W ., and Bro . Dr . Turtle Pigott Grand
Deacon of England as J . W ., and Bro . Chapman W . M . of the Runnymead Lodge as I . G ., in the presence of the founders and several distinguished Freemasons . The Lodge was opened at 3 * 30 p . m ., when the ceremony was performed in a most efficient and impressive manner , after which Bro . Brownrigg installed Bro . Samnel Osborn as first Master of the Lodge , Bro . Ernest Flower as S . W ., and Bro .
Alfred Skinner as J . W . Tho W . M ., in thanking the consecrating Officers for their kind services , in the name of the founders presented each with a very handsome founder's jewel , and elected them honorary members of the Lodge . At 5 p . m . the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where Bro . Page , host of the Christopher Hotel , had prepared a splendid mono , after whioh the usual toasts were
given , the consecrating Officer impressing npon the W . M . and brethren the necessity of being careful that no one should be admitted a member of their Lodge whom they could not entertain in their own homes , by so doing they would ensure ft pledge of that brotherhood which shonld at all times characterise Freemasons , and as the Lodge was starting nnder such favourable auspices , the aim of
the brethren should be to maintain and improve their position . The W . M ., in thanking the Officers for their kind assistance , said it wonld be his aim , and he was sure he might speak for the founders , to make their Lodge a credit to Freemasonry . Several other toasts were given , which were followed by some excellent songs and recitations from the brethren present . Bro . Ruffell , Organist of Kingston Parish
Church , who the W . M . has appointed Organist of the Lodge , had charge of the musical arrangements and presided at the piano . The brethren returned to London , by the 8 * 35 train from Windsor , in the saloon carriage the South Western Railway had provided for them for the day . Thus ended a very pleasant aud enjoyable day , all wishing that the motto of Eton may be applied to their Lodge , viz .: — " Floriat Etona . " Long live the Eton Lodge . The follow .
ing are the Founders and Officers : —Bros . Samnel Osborn W . M ., Ernest Flower S . W ., Alfred Skinner J . W ., W . B . Fendick I . P . M ., R . P . J . Lanndy Treasurer , Alfred H . Sevan S . D ., W . H . Hauhum J . D ., James Corp A . D . C , R . Dixon Smith I . G ., Edward Everard Assistant Steward , Frank Perkins , H . R . S . Pullman , G . C . Lever , H . W . Chowles , C . Capel Smith Steward , J . S . Ruffell Organist , Herbert Sqnier , W . H . Faircloth , E . L . Berry , and Hill Smith .
BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 159 . THE installation banquet of this Lodge was held on Thursday , tbe 12 th inst ., at Bro . Ronthy ' s Farley Hote ] , Plymouth . Brother Warren W . M . presided . The Visitors included Bros , the Rev . Dr . Lemon P . P . G . J . W ., Gover P . P . G . S ., Lord P . P . G . T ., Jew P . P . G . T ., Twose P . P . G . T ., Aitken-Davies P . P . G . S . of Works , Roseveare , Littleton P . P . G . J . D ., Cooper P . P . G . J . D ., Piko P . P . G . O ., Pitcher P . P . G . P .,
Dyke P . P . G . O . Cornwall , Hicks 70 , Court 223 , Penberthy , Harris 230 , Miiford , Rook , Macey , Lose , Nicholson 1847 , Leonard , Allsford , Carter 202 , Sweet 1212 , Hoodie P . P . G . S . B ., Parker 156 , Cameron 1205 , Heathcote 108 , Thomas 189 . Bro . Lethbridge presented a photograph of himself to the W . M . on proposing his health in memory of their long career together in Lodge . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Lemon
presented the I . P . M . on behalf of the Lodge with a handsome clock hearing a record of Bro . Robert ' s services during his year of office . Bro . Lethbridge also presented a photo of himself to the Secretary , Bro . Radmore , as a mark of his esteem and friendship for many yeara . Dnring the toasts Bros . Roseveare , White , Williams , Leonard , Twose , Penberthy , and other brethren sang songs and gave recitations .
BELGRAVE LODGE , No . 749 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the llth inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , under the presidency of Bro . W . D . T . Turnpenny the Worshipfnl Master . The chief bnsiness of the day was the admission of Mr . E . H . Pearce and Mr . R . Harman as initiates , the ceremony being performed iu a most efficient manner by the Master , wbo appeared to make a great
impression on the new members . The company present included Bros . J . H . Brand S . W ., Frederick Kedge J . W ., Henry Garrod P . M . P . G . P . Secretary ; Augustus F . Leech , T . Weeks , J . Coltart , W . C . Hall , G . S . Elliott , and E . A . Austin Past Masters ; R . W . Beuns S D . ' , C . Doresa J . D ., J . W . Hobbs P . M . Dir . of Cers ., T . E . Williams
I . G ., A . J . Hexter , H . Hexter , G . Richter , C . H . Crabb , A . Rathbone , F . Calvert , J . G . Soufchcombe , Henry Cole , W . Kedge , G . Geogau , H . A . Tnrnbnll , H . E . Pearce , R . Harman , W . Elliott , and the following visitors -. —Bros . T . A . Taylor P . M ., D . McNish I . G . 1962 , E . Rutherford , A . J . Lane 704 , G . F . Smith P . M . 15 , VV . W . Morgan jun . 177 A . Russell 749 . At the conclusion of the day's business the
brethren sat down to banquet together , after which the customary toasts were hononred . The Immediate Past Master ( Bro . Austin ) proposed the toast of the Master , complimenting him on his work , and feeling assured the Lodge would progress under his direction . He waa one who could be relied on to do all that lay in his power during hia term of office , having the interest of the Lodge thoroughly at
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heart . In reply , Bro . Turnpenny tendered his thanks . It was a very pleasurable duty to him to have the opportunity of proving his regard for Freemasonry in general , and the Belgrave Lodge in particular . He felt if the members would work shonlder to shoulder together they wonld place the Lodge in as prosperous a position as ever it occupied . He next proposed the toast of the Initiates , a toast they
were always pleased to honour in their Lodge , and the two newly , admitted members suitably responded . With the toast of the Past Masters was coupled the names of Bro . Coltart and Bro . Hobbs , the former of whom referred to his admission into the Lodge , twenty-seven years back , and hoped the initiates of that day would have as pleasurable an experience in the Lodge as they had had . With the toasfc
of the Visitors was coupled the names of Bros . Morgan and Berry , and after their acknowledgments the toast of the Charities was honom * ed , reference being made to tho Stewardship undertaken by the Master on behalf of the Boys' School , and in connection with which we understand a substantial amonnthas already been subscribed . The
remaining toasts inclnded the Officers of the Lodge and the Musical Brethren , to whose efforts , said the Master , was due much of the success of the gathering , this particularly being the case with regard to Professor H . Leipold and Professor Smith , both of the Guildhall School of Music , tbe latter officiating both in Lodge and at the festive board .
ROYAL WHARFEDALE LODGE , No . 1108 . THE annual ball promoted by the Officers and brethren of this Ledge in aid of the Masonic Charities was held on Tnesday night , the 10 th inst ., in the Mechanics' Hall , Otley . There was u numerous and fashionable attendance , aud the members of the Craft appeared in Masonio regalia . Under the able management of Bro .
A . Walker P . M . P . G . S . D ., tho hall was elaborately decorated . The introduction of a series of shadow dances was a most enjoyable feature , and the ball throughout was a grand success . Bro . W . E . Turner discharged the duties of M . C , and Mr . H . Fall ' s band snpplied the musio . Close npon 200 guests were present .
CAREW LODGE , No . 1136 . THIS Lodge held its installation banqnet on Wednesday , the llth inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , when about seventy members and visitors were present . Bro . Davis W . M . presided , and was supported by his Officers . Among those present wero Bros . Heath P . P . G . R ., Pearce P . G . Pursuivant , Tresisa P . G . Steward ; P . M . ' s Black , Wood , Jeffery , Stephens ; Bros , tbe Rev . Dr .
Lemon P . P . G . J . W . and Chaplain , Crosley and Allingham 954 , Doney and Netting 1071 , Stanton 893 , Vanstone 1099 , Leonard 1212 , Wilton S . W . and Condy J . W . 893 , Meadows S . W . and Rawling J . W . 1071 . The usual toasts -were given . Broa . Heath and Pearce replied for the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and the Provincial Grand Officers of
Cornwall , and the Rev . Dr . Lemon for "Viscount Ebrington and the Provincial Grand Officers of Devon . The Treasurer , in replying to the toast of his health , reported that there was a substantial balance in hand . A pleasant mnsioal programme was gone through by Bros . the Rev . Dr . Lemon , Tresise , Black , Netting , Greet , Simonds , Wright , Clements , Rawlings , Horrooks , and Williams .
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1247 . millS Lodge , held its annnal meeting on the 12 th inst ., at the Free . I masons' Hall , Plymouth , when Bro . G . Gurney W . M . elect waa installed . Bros . J . R . Lord , W . H . Mayne , H . Barter , and P . G . L . Pearce were the installing Officers . The Officers invested were : — Bros , A . Parkhouse I . P . M ., H . T . C . Tucker S . W ., S . A . Maitland
J . W ., J . Kit-ton Bond Chaplain , J . K . Lord Treasurer , P . G . L Pearce Secretary , J . Bishop S . D ., F . A . James J . D ., A . Moore D . C . J . Buchan A . D . C , W . Willonghby Organist , C . H . F . Menhinick I . G ., A . H . Mouniford , C . J . Park , J . Brooks , and Captain T . Reynolds Stewards , W . H . Phillips Tyler . A life governor's certificate of the Devon Educational Fund was presented to Brother
A . Parkhouse I . P . M . The Board of Installed Masters afc the installation inclnded : —Bros . J . Kinton Bond , B . R . P . Elliott , R . A , Penrose , A . J . Rider , T . R . E . Olver , W . H . Hamblyn , and T . S . Eyre 1247 ; N . R . Hammett P . P . G . P ., J . O . Allington , H . Rogers , J Gidley , W . H . Williams , 8 . J . Page , J . Parkhouso P . P . G . J . D ., W , Tbomao . p . B . Clemens P . P . G . O ., and T . W . Soper .
GOOCH LODGE , No . 1295 . rpHE installation of the Worshipful Master of this Lodge for the J . ensuing year , which took place at tho Masouic Hall , Victoria Street , Old Swindon , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., was invested with more than ordinary interest , inasmuch as the ceremony was performed by the Provincial Grand Master for Wilts ., Bro . the Earl of Radnor . The occasions on which the Provincial Grand Master of
the district has visited Lodges under similar circumstances have in the past been few aud far betwesn , and there was an unnsnally large gathering of visiting brethren , almost every Lodge in the Province being represented . The W . M . elect waa Bro . A . E . Whity , who was installed by the Eurlof Radnor ; and afterwards invested his Officer . " ,
as follow : —Bros . F . P . Goddard S . W ., J . G . Toomer J . W ., J . Chandler P . M . Treasurer , G . M . Butterworth Secretary , E . H . Pritchott S . D ., F . G . Wride J . D ., J . A . Y . Matthews I . G ., E . Bishop Dir . of
Cers . What was in many respects the most interesting feature of the meeting then took place , Bro . John Chandler being made the recipient of a very gratifying token of the friendly feeling entert lined towards him by his follow Masons . It is worthy of note that Brother
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — CRAFT. CONSECRATION OF THE ETON LODGE , No . 2458 .
ON Saturday , the 14 th . inst ., at tha Christopher Hotel , Eton , a Lodge was consecrated , to be known as the Eton Lodge , No . 2458 , by the Rev . Studholme Brownrigg , M . A ., Depnty Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Buckinghamshire and Past Grand Chaplain of England , assisted by Bro . J . E . Bowen Provincial Grand Secretary for Backs as S . W ., and Bro . Dr . Turtle Pigott Grand
Deacon of England as J . W ., and Bro . Chapman W . M . of the Runnymead Lodge as I . G ., in the presence of the founders and several distinguished Freemasons . The Lodge was opened at 3 * 30 p . m ., when the ceremony was performed in a most efficient and impressive manner , after which Bro . Brownrigg installed Bro . Samnel Osborn as first Master of the Lodge , Bro . Ernest Flower as S . W ., and Bro .
Alfred Skinner as J . W . Tho W . M ., in thanking the consecrating Officers for their kind services , in the name of the founders presented each with a very handsome founder's jewel , and elected them honorary members of the Lodge . At 5 p . m . the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where Bro . Page , host of the Christopher Hotel , had prepared a splendid mono , after whioh the usual toasts were
given , the consecrating Officer impressing npon the W . M . and brethren the necessity of being careful that no one should be admitted a member of their Lodge whom they could not entertain in their own homes , by so doing they would ensure ft pledge of that brotherhood which shonld at all times characterise Freemasons , and as the Lodge was starting nnder such favourable auspices , the aim of
the brethren should be to maintain and improve their position . The W . M ., in thanking the Officers for their kind assistance , said it wonld be his aim , and he was sure he might speak for the founders , to make their Lodge a credit to Freemasonry . Several other toasts were given , which were followed by some excellent songs and recitations from the brethren present . Bro . Ruffell , Organist of Kingston Parish
Church , who the W . M . has appointed Organist of the Lodge , had charge of the musical arrangements and presided at the piano . The brethren returned to London , by the 8 * 35 train from Windsor , in the saloon carriage the South Western Railway had provided for them for the day . Thus ended a very pleasant aud enjoyable day , all wishing that the motto of Eton may be applied to their Lodge , viz .: — " Floriat Etona . " Long live the Eton Lodge . The follow .
ing are the Founders and Officers : —Bros . Samnel Osborn W . M ., Ernest Flower S . W ., Alfred Skinner J . W ., W . B . Fendick I . P . M ., R . P . J . Lanndy Treasurer , Alfred H . Sevan S . D ., W . H . Hauhum J . D ., James Corp A . D . C , R . Dixon Smith I . G ., Edward Everard Assistant Steward , Frank Perkins , H . R . S . Pullman , G . C . Lever , H . W . Chowles , C . Capel Smith Steward , J . S . Ruffell Organist , Herbert Sqnier , W . H . Faircloth , E . L . Berry , and Hill Smith .
BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 159 . THE installation banquet of this Lodge was held on Thursday , tbe 12 th inst ., at Bro . Ronthy ' s Farley Hote ] , Plymouth . Brother Warren W . M . presided . The Visitors included Bros , the Rev . Dr . Lemon P . P . G . J . W ., Gover P . P . G . S ., Lord P . P . G . T ., Jew P . P . G . T ., Twose P . P . G . T ., Aitken-Davies P . P . G . S . of Works , Roseveare , Littleton P . P . G . J . D ., Cooper P . P . G . J . D ., Piko P . P . G . O ., Pitcher P . P . G . P .,
Dyke P . P . G . O . Cornwall , Hicks 70 , Court 223 , Penberthy , Harris 230 , Miiford , Rook , Macey , Lose , Nicholson 1847 , Leonard , Allsford , Carter 202 , Sweet 1212 , Hoodie P . P . G . S . B ., Parker 156 , Cameron 1205 , Heathcote 108 , Thomas 189 . Bro . Lethbridge presented a photograph of himself to the W . M . on proposing his health in memory of their long career together in Lodge . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Lemon
presented the I . P . M . on behalf of the Lodge with a handsome clock hearing a record of Bro . Robert ' s services during his year of office . Bro . Lethbridge also presented a photo of himself to the Secretary , Bro . Radmore , as a mark of his esteem and friendship for many yeara . Dnring the toasts Bros . Roseveare , White , Williams , Leonard , Twose , Penberthy , and other brethren sang songs and gave recitations .
BELGRAVE LODGE , No . 749 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the llth inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , under the presidency of Bro . W . D . T . Turnpenny the Worshipfnl Master . The chief bnsiness of the day was the admission of Mr . E . H . Pearce and Mr . R . Harman as initiates , the ceremony being performed iu a most efficient manner by the Master , wbo appeared to make a great
impression on the new members . The company present included Bros . J . H . Brand S . W ., Frederick Kedge J . W ., Henry Garrod P . M . P . G . P . Secretary ; Augustus F . Leech , T . Weeks , J . Coltart , W . C . Hall , G . S . Elliott , and E . A . Austin Past Masters ; R . W . Beuns S D . ' , C . Doresa J . D ., J . W . Hobbs P . M . Dir . of Cers ., T . E . Williams
I . G ., A . J . Hexter , H . Hexter , G . Richter , C . H . Crabb , A . Rathbone , F . Calvert , J . G . Soufchcombe , Henry Cole , W . Kedge , G . Geogau , H . A . Tnrnbnll , H . E . Pearce , R . Harman , W . Elliott , and the following visitors -. —Bros . T . A . Taylor P . M ., D . McNish I . G . 1962 , E . Rutherford , A . J . Lane 704 , G . F . Smith P . M . 15 , VV . W . Morgan jun . 177 A . Russell 749 . At the conclusion of the day's business the
brethren sat down to banquet together , after which the customary toasts were hononred . The Immediate Past Master ( Bro . Austin ) proposed the toast of the Master , complimenting him on his work , and feeling assured the Lodge would progress under his direction . He waa one who could be relied on to do all that lay in his power during hia term of office , having the interest of the Lodge thoroughly at
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heart . In reply , Bro . Turnpenny tendered his thanks . It was a very pleasurable duty to him to have the opportunity of proving his regard for Freemasonry in general , and the Belgrave Lodge in particular . He felt if the members would work shonlder to shoulder together they wonld place the Lodge in as prosperous a position as ever it occupied . He next proposed the toast of the Initiates , a toast they
were always pleased to honour in their Lodge , and the two newly , admitted members suitably responded . With the toast of the Past Masters was coupled the names of Bro . Coltart and Bro . Hobbs , the former of whom referred to his admission into the Lodge , twenty-seven years back , and hoped the initiates of that day would have as pleasurable an experience in the Lodge as they had had . With the toasfc
of the Visitors was coupled the names of Bros . Morgan and Berry , and after their acknowledgments the toast of the Charities was honom * ed , reference being made to tho Stewardship undertaken by the Master on behalf of the Boys' School , and in connection with which we understand a substantial amonnthas already been subscribed . The
remaining toasts inclnded the Officers of the Lodge and the Musical Brethren , to whose efforts , said the Master , was due much of the success of the gathering , this particularly being the case with regard to Professor H . Leipold and Professor Smith , both of the Guildhall School of Music , tbe latter officiating both in Lodge and at the festive board .
ROYAL WHARFEDALE LODGE , No . 1108 . THE annual ball promoted by the Officers and brethren of this Ledge in aid of the Masonic Charities was held on Tnesday night , the 10 th inst ., in the Mechanics' Hall , Otley . There was u numerous and fashionable attendance , aud the members of the Craft appeared in Masonio regalia . Under the able management of Bro .
A . Walker P . M . P . G . S . D ., tho hall was elaborately decorated . The introduction of a series of shadow dances was a most enjoyable feature , and the ball throughout was a grand success . Bro . W . E . Turner discharged the duties of M . C , and Mr . H . Fall ' s band snpplied the musio . Close npon 200 guests were present .
CAREW LODGE , No . 1136 . THIS Lodge held its installation banqnet on Wednesday , the llth inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , when about seventy members and visitors were present . Bro . Davis W . M . presided , and was supported by his Officers . Among those present wero Bros . Heath P . P . G . R ., Pearce P . G . Pursuivant , Tresisa P . G . Steward ; P . M . ' s Black , Wood , Jeffery , Stephens ; Bros , tbe Rev . Dr .
Lemon P . P . G . J . W . and Chaplain , Crosley and Allingham 954 , Doney and Netting 1071 , Stanton 893 , Vanstone 1099 , Leonard 1212 , Wilton S . W . and Condy J . W . 893 , Meadows S . W . and Rawling J . W . 1071 . The usual toasts -were given . Broa . Heath and Pearce replied for the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and the Provincial Grand Officers of
Cornwall , and the Rev . Dr . Lemon for "Viscount Ebrington and the Provincial Grand Officers of Devon . The Treasurer , in replying to the toast of his health , reported that there was a substantial balance in hand . A pleasant mnsioal programme was gone through by Bros . the Rev . Dr . Lemon , Tresise , Black , Netting , Greet , Simonds , Wright , Clements , Rawlings , Horrooks , and Williams .
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1247 . millS Lodge , held its annnal meeting on the 12 th inst ., at the Free . I masons' Hall , Plymouth , when Bro . G . Gurney W . M . elect waa installed . Bros . J . R . Lord , W . H . Mayne , H . Barter , and P . G . L . Pearce were the installing Officers . The Officers invested were : — Bros , A . Parkhouse I . P . M ., H . T . C . Tucker S . W ., S . A . Maitland
J . W ., J . Kit-ton Bond Chaplain , J . K . Lord Treasurer , P . G . L Pearce Secretary , J . Bishop S . D ., F . A . James J . D ., A . Moore D . C . J . Buchan A . D . C , W . Willonghby Organist , C . H . F . Menhinick I . G ., A . H . Mouniford , C . J . Park , J . Brooks , and Captain T . Reynolds Stewards , W . H . Phillips Tyler . A life governor's certificate of the Devon Educational Fund was presented to Brother
A . Parkhouse I . P . M . The Board of Installed Masters afc the installation inclnded : —Bros . J . Kinton Bond , B . R . P . Elliott , R . A , Penrose , A . J . Rider , T . R . E . Olver , W . H . Hamblyn , and T . S . Eyre 1247 ; N . R . Hammett P . P . G . P ., J . O . Allington , H . Rogers , J Gidley , W . H . Williams , 8 . J . Page , J . Parkhouso P . P . G . J . D ., W , Tbomao . p . B . Clemens P . P . G . O ., and T . W . Soper .
GOOCH LODGE , No . 1295 . rpHE installation of the Worshipful Master of this Lodge for the J . ensuing year , which took place at tho Masouic Hall , Victoria Street , Old Swindon , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., was invested with more than ordinary interest , inasmuch as the ceremony was performed by the Provincial Grand Master for Wilts ., Bro . the Earl of Radnor . The occasions on which the Provincial Grand Master of
the district has visited Lodges under similar circumstances have in the past been few aud far betwesn , and there was an unnsnally large gathering of visiting brethren , almost every Lodge in the Province being represented . The W . M . elect waa Bro . A . E . Whity , who was installed by the Eurlof Radnor ; and afterwards invested his Officer . " ,
as follow : —Bros . F . P . Goddard S . W ., J . G . Toomer J . W ., J . Chandler P . M . Treasurer , G . M . Butterworth Secretary , E . H . Pritchott S . D ., F . G . Wride J . D ., J . A . Y . Matthews I . G ., E . Bishop Dir . of
Cers . What was in many respects the most interesting feature of the meeting then took place , Bro . John Chandler being made the recipient of a very gratifying token of the friendly feeling entert lined towards him by his follow Masons . It is worthy of note that Brother