Notices Of Meetings.

T . J . B . Sanderooek S . W ., Dr . G . H . Johnson J . W ., J . Whidborne Treasurer , J . U . Valentine Seoretary , J . Pomeroy Chaplain , F . C . Frost P . M . Organist , F . Duff S . D ., Dr . F . E . Little J . D ., Dr . G . H . W . Thomas , F . R . C . S ., D . C , W . Lark worthy and Dr . W . C . Lake Stewards , A . T . Crossley I . G ., and W . Huggins Tyler . Bro . Fred . C . Frost , who was elected representative of the Committee of

Petitions , was specially thanked by the Lodge for the able manner in whioh he had installed the W . M ., and in replying the Installing Master referred to the fact as a curious one that at the February meeting of this Lodge seventeen years ago , the present W . M . Brother Hallett had iuitiated him into Masonry , and that in 1885

( also at the February Lodge ) he had installed him aa W . M . of that Lodge ; on other ocoasions Bro . Hallett had in Benevolent Chapter iuBtalhd him in each of the Piiiicipal ' s ohairs , so that it fjave hiiu a peonliar ploasnre to instal the W . M . thnt day , a Brother who had not only done much good service to the Lodge and to Freemasonry— be

having been W . M . in 1872 and again in 1873—but who had so repeatedly and so well conferred such benefits on himself . A baa . quet was served in very elegant style by Bro . Lewis , at the Royal Hotel , whioh was foltowod by the usual Masonic toast list . Thnt of

the W . M . was given in felicitous terms by Bro . R . C . Musgrave I . P . M ., and was received with an artillery-like rattle of applause . The W . M . replying said , he had hold that honoured position seven , teen years ago , when the Priuoe of Wales was hovering between life and death ; and they thou joined in a prayer to the throne of gTace for his recovery . To-day he felt it fitting to wish that His Royil

Highness' life might be spared , and that he may bo guarded and directed in his high and exalted position , to presido over us many years ; and to live endeared in tho hearts and affections of the people of this realm . Bro . Johnson presided at the piano , and songs were contributed by Bros . Coe , Sandercook , Frost , and Everard . Bro . Eodacott also contributed a recitation .

ST . HILDA'S LODGE . No . 240

THE annual conversazione and ball was held , on tho 10 th inst ., in St . Thomas ' s Hall , Denmark Street , South Shields . About 140 ladies and gentlemen were present , and the proceedings were most enjoynble . The hall was prettily decorated on the occasion . Bro ? . W . E . Moffet and J . T . Ross were M . C . ' s , and Bro . J . MoDowell the Hon . Secretary spared no effort to make the event successful . Mr . J . W . Henderson was the caterer , and the music was supplied by the band of Mr . H . Swinbank .

ST . MARTIN'S LODGE , No . 379 .

THE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Liskeard , on the 6 th inst ., to instal Bro . Sampson Trehane S . W . as the W . Mastor for the year ensuing . The Installing Officer waa Bro . E . Venning , the retiring W . Master , and among the Installed Masters present wero Bros . W . Hammond P . M . 194 , H . Shapcott P . M . 351 , E . Aitken Davies P . M . 96 , C . Hunt P . M . 91 , R . Briokwood W . M . 383 .

F . Crouch P . M . 16 . Tho W . Master invested his Officers , as follow : — Bros . E . Venning I . P . M ., W . H . Stantan S . W ., W . G . Hancock J . W ., W . Foddy M . O ., II . H . Williams S . O ., J . S . Dingle J . O ., W . Hammond Chaplain , W . Nettlo P . M . Treasurer , 11 . H . Leo Registrar of Marks , W . E . Venning P . M . Seoretary , W . R . Soby S . D ., W . J . Adams J . D ., C F . Zimber I . G ., E . Sargent Dir . of Cere ., J . Hicks Organist , J .

Cleave S . S ., W . T . Orchard J . S ., R . Penwarden Tyler . The annual banquet was held at Bro . Sargeut's , Bell Hotel , and was of a very recherche character . The room was tastefully decorated , tho table being adorned with choice exotics and fernp , and reflecting much credit ou the host and hostess . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts wero duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening waa spent .

HARMONY AND INDUSTRY LODGE , No . 381

TUG nntiunl installation meeting was held in the Masonio Rooms , Dnrwen , on tho 13 th inst . Bro . Thomas Shorrock W . M . eleot was installed by Bro . Frankland Thomas , and Bro . John Wardley invested the various Officers . Afterwards the brethren celebrated the Feast of St . Jphn the Evangelist . Brethren were present from Bolton , Blackburn , Clitheroe , Church , and Surroy .

ABBEY LODGE , No . 624 . niHE 37 th installation meeting was held at the Masonic Hall

- * Union Street , Burtou-on-Trent , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., and was attended by about 50 brethren of the Staffordshire and adjoining Provinces . The Lodge having been oponed , Bro . Francis Thompson was installed , according to antient rite , Worshipful Master for the onsuing yoar , tho ceremony boing performed in a very satisfactory maunor by the retiring Mastor , Bro . G . L . Blackball , The W . M .

appointed nud invoated the following as his Officers for the ensuing yew : —Bros . G . L . Blackhall I . P . M ., J . T . Eoaeblado S . W ., W . T . Jofl ' eott J . W ., Rev . T . W . Beckett Chaplain , W . J . Gothard Treasurer •uid D . G ., John Wood Secretary , A . Coxon S . D ., It . Harrison J . D ., J . W . Seiko Organist , U . Rugg I . G ., W . Lobb Stoward , R . Lano ( 37 th

time ) Tyler , F . Carter AHsriataut Tyior , C . Graham Charity Steward S . M . C . A .. The Lodge having been duly closed , tho brethren adjourned to tho dittiiig hull and partook of an cxcollenfc dinner . Subsequently tho usual Loyal anil Masonic toasts wero honoured , and a capital programme of innaio wos carried out daring the evening .

ROYAL LODGE , No . G 43 .

> piIE annual installation proceedings took place on tho 10 th intt ., J- at tho Lodge Room , at the Croscent Hotel , Filoy . Bro . F . G . Rowe was installed W . M ., the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . G . H . Walshaw , assisted by Bro . VV . B . Richardson . The W . M . afterwards invested hia Officers , as follow : —J . McFadden I . P . M .,

W . Ro ' . won S . W ., M . Malvin J . W ., W . Btidd Secrotary , Dobson Treasurer , C . H . Lloyd S . D ., J . Barnott J . D ., Ur . Ilaworth Organist , E . Harland P . M . D . C , J . R . W . PnrneU I . G ., W . Lolt and Simpson Stewards , Chapman Tyler . Bro . Vr . rley provided a capital banquet ja the evening , which was moat agreeably spent ,

Notices Of Meetings.

PHILANTHROPIC LODGE , No . 818 .

ON Friday , the 7 th inst ., about 50 of the brethren met at tho Masonio Hall , Abergavenny , for the purpose of installing Bro . John Gearing Thomas as W . M . Bro . W . R . Eames performed the ceremony in a most impressive manner . The Officers installed for the ensuing year were Bros . James Straker I . P . M ., W . H . Grieve S . W ., E . Y . Steele J . W ., E .- J . Prioe Seoretary , Rev . W . Osraan

Chaplain , Charles Howella Organist , W . R . Eamea D . C , J . Clare S . D ., H . C . Evana J . D ., John Jones I . G . W . J . Williams and Thomas Tucker Stewards , J . Green Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Samuel Homfray D . P . G . lf . for attending the cere .

mony . About 40 of the brethren adjourned to the Greyhound Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served by Bro . and Host eta Williams . The obair was occapied by the newly . installed W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Homfray , W . R . Earner , J . Straker

H . Tomkins , S . 0 . Pegler , J . O . Marsh , & o . Bros . W . H . Grieve S . W . and E . Y . Steele J . W . occupied the vice-chairs , and were supported by Bros . B . E . Hodgens , J . E . Thomas , & o .

LODGE OF FRIENSDHIP , No . 928 . BROTHER H . H . ATKINSON-GRIMSHAW was on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., installed as tho Worshipful Master of this Lodge for

the ensuing year . The ceremony waa conducted in the Masonio Hall , Petersfield , and was most ably and efficiently performed by Bro . T . Caparn , the retiring W . M ., who received quite an ovation from the brethren present , and was accorded a speoial vote of thanka , proposed in highly eulogistic terms . The Installing Master waa supported by several Past Masters of the Craft , those present in .

eluding Bros . T . Francis P . P . G . J . W ., A . R . Holbrook P . P . G . R ., Smith P . P . G . D . Surrey , W . B . Edgeler P . P . G . Supt . of Works , J . Woodhouse P . P . G . S . B ., M . P . Creedon P . M ., W . C . Bnrley P . M ., R . Pooook P . G . S ., C . Wella P . M ., W . Bates W . M . 487 , Arthur Jolliffe P . M . 257 , C . J . E . Mumby P . M . 1069 , C . R , Hendy 1069 , and a large number of the members of the Lodge . On the conclusion of the ceremony the W . M . appointed the following as hia

Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . T . Caparn I . P . M ., H . V . Hann S . W ., F . Mells J . W ., W . B . Edgeler Treasurer , C . Wells Seoretary , Rev . G . Andrew S . D ., W . S . Drayton J . D ., M . P . Creedon D . O ., J . Hudspith A . D . C ., D . H . Watney I . G ., R . G . Cross and J . B . Newton Stewards , and A . Head Tyler . After the Lodge the brethren proceeded to the Dolphin Hotel , where an excellent banquet waa provided by Bro . C . Wells . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured , Bro . Atkinson-Grimahaw presiding .

JOPPA LODGE , No . 1114 .

ON Wednesday , the 12 th instant , a goodly number of members assembled in their Lodge-room for the purpose of considering the expediency of establishing a Lodge of Instruction in the working of the Ritual . It was finally unanimously resolved to form suoh a Lodge , under the guidance and banners of Joppa and the Earl of Leicester Lodges . All the brethren present , to the number of

eighteen , gave in their names as members . Bro . J . Goddard was appointed Preceptor , and Bro . Riohard Harrison Secretary . At the conclusion of the business , the brethren , on the invitation of Brother G . A . Watson , supped together at Bro . W . Harvey ' s , Crown Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . G . F . Smith , and a very social evening was spent .

DENISON LODGE , No . 1248 .

ON tho 12 th instant the annual installation coremony took place at the Masonio Hall , St . Nicholas' Cliff , Scarborough , when Bro . G . E . Martin was installed Worshipful Master for the customary period . The ceremony was prrformed by Bro . F . Foster , assisted by Bros . W . Ascougb , S . W . Fisbor , and Raven . The Worshipful Master afterwards invested the following brethren as his Officers for the

onsuing year-. —Bros . T . Dawes-Sarony I . P . M ., Viscount Rainoliffe S . W ., W . 0 . Grayson J . W ., F . W . Booty Chaplain , F . Foster Treasurer , T . Raven D . C , R . Lanoelot Seoretary , H . Chapman S . D ., C H . Fletcher J . D ., H . Hill I . G ., J . Hagyard Organist , S . Bland and T . F . Taylor Stewards , James Verity Tyler . The banquet took place at the Grand Hotel , Scarborough .

SPHINX LODGE , No . 1329 .

A BRILLIANT company assembled at the Surrey Masonio Hall , by iuvitation of the members of this Lodge , on tho 29 th ult ., to eujoy au ovening's sociality . The guests commenced to . arrive shortly after seven , when tea and coffee was provided . Dancing commenced shortly boforo eight to the strains of the London Quadrille Band , under the direction of Mr . Moore , and was continued with much vigour until tho Buppor was announced ,- whioh , owing to

the number present , was , for comforts sake , served in three rooms . The toasts were few , but heartily responded to , and the compatiy returned to the ball-room to finish the capital programme of dances arranged by the M . C . ' s Bros . Goldschraidt , Voisey , Marsden , Turney , Gooding , and Whitehead . Bro . Elgar ( the excellent Sphinx Hon . Secretary ) was indefatigable in his efforts to please , and Mrs . Venaides must be complimented on her able catoring and kind attention to the company . orM

FALCON LODGE , No . 1416 .

ON Wednesday , tho 12 th inst ., a ball in connection with this Lodge was held in . the Assembly Rooms , Thirak , when there were between 30 and 40 couplea present , and daucing was indulged in to th" fltiains of Amor's band , from Nowcastle . The catering was entrusted to Mr . W . Hall , the Fleece Hotel , Thirak , and the room which was tastefully decorated , had been the work of Mr , Thomas , White ,