Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — APOLLO LODGE , No . 301 .

THE installation of Bro . E . King , as Worshipfnl Master , took place at the Town HaU , Alcester , on tbe 12 th instant . There was a fair attendance of brethren , including Bros , the Marquis of Hertford , Lord Ernest Seymour , Colonel Raikes , G . H . Fosbroke , C . E . Hobbes , T . Cox , Byrch , G . M . Fayroraan , S . C . Smith , J . Sladden , J . F , Burke , G . Boyden , J . Smith , S . A . Gothard , E . Birch , Freer , Tolkday ,

& c . The installing Master was Bro . Fayerman , of Guy ' s Lodge , Leamington , the ceremony being very impressively performed by him . This is Bro . King ' s second year of office . After tho charge the W . M . invested hia Officers , the Senior and Junior Wardens being Bros . Byrch and Gothard . The Apollo Lodge is of considerable

antiquity , having been consecrated in 1 / 94 , so thafc it will soon attain its Centenary . After the installation the brethren sat down to a choice banquet , at the Swan Hotel , the repast being admirably served . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts wore submitted in

appropriate terms , and , in responding to his health , tho W . M . expressed a hope that on the occasion of the Lodge ' s Centenary the position to whioh he had boen re-invested that day would be taken by Bro . Lord Hertford . This hope was very cordially endorsed by the brethren present . A very pleasant evening was spent .

LEBANON LODGE , No . 325 . AT the annual meeting , held afc the Masonic Hall , Fowey , Bro . A . Cossentine was installed into the chair for tho ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . J . A . Collins , assisted by Bros . F . B . Williams , J . Donoy , Dr . P . Davis . The W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . P . Davis I . P . M ., Joseph M . Williams S . W ., T . W . Perry J . W ., J . A . Collins Treasurer , A . D . ivis Secretary ,

S . Davis M . O ., C . Slade S . O ., John Williams J . O ., J . Mitchell S . D ., W . J . Graham J . D ., P . Giles I . G ., J . T . Baker Registrar of Marks , W . J . Samble Dir . of Cers ., J . Graham Tyler . After the business of the day the brethren adjourned to Bro . Joseph M . Williams ' s , Ye Olde Ship Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served .

MENTURIA LODGE , No . 418 . OX Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., the usual monthly meeting was held at Hanley , where in addition to a largo attendance of members there was a considerable muster of visitors from adjoining Lodges . During the evening Mr . T . Itusforth was ably initiated by the W . M . Bro . II . Windle , after which he , on behalf of the Lodge , presented Bros . E . V . Greatbach and W . Tunnicliff with two Past Meter ' s

jewels . The presentation was a recognition of the services rendered by Bros . Greatbach and TauntcIifF in connection with the ifccn ) searching inquiry that has taken place as to tho Masonic Boys ' School , Wood Green , Linden , both these brethren having in a gnat

measure been the prime movers in the matter . On tha ribbon is nn Etruscan vase in gold , on the shoulder is a broad band , on which is inscribed " Menturia , No . 418 . " The terminals of cover anil foot being formed of the Acanthus leaf , on the obverse side of the j ^ wol is a suitable inscription—viz .

"Presented to Wor . Bro . W . Tunniclill ' , I . P . M ., ns a mark of esteem , and in recognition of valuable services rendered to the Craft in promoting and assisting in an Inquiry into the management of the Royal Masonic School for Boys , by the Brethren of Menturia Lolge , No . 418 , June 1839 . "

The other jewel is similar , with Bro . Greatbach's name aud rank in the Craft—viz . " Presented to Wor . Bro , E . V . Greatbach P . M . P . P . G . Supt . of Works , & c , & c . " Bro . H . Windle W . M . made the presentation , and addressing the

brethren present said they all knew the deep interest Bros . Greatbach and Tunnicliff took in the various Masonic Charities About four years ago Bro . Greatbach took an interest in gaining the admission of a boy into the Institution , and thereby become aware of what struck him as an improper expenditure of tlie funds , which

caused him to examine the accounts , and since that limn be has always urged the need of reformation in the management . When the recent Committee of Inquiry was proposed , Bro . Greatbatch pressed the importance of appointing thereon one-hnlf from tho Province ? , which waa done . When the Committee waa formed , Bros .

Greatbatch nnd Tunnicliff themselves gave evidence , and t > bt __ it . t < l many other witnesses from various parts of the country . Th < y h ; u \ devoted a considerable amount of tiiuo and labour in tho investigation , with the result that it was found that the Institntion was

managed , or rather mismanaged in the most gross way ; in fact , the revelations wero a scandal . However , it waa hop"d that all this would bo altered , and that in the future the Boys' School would lie conducted properly and successfully , and if that result followed , the Menturia Lodgo would havo einso lor congratulation on the notion of

their two zealous brethren . W . Bro . Bromley supplemented the remarks of tho W . M ., and said be felt proud thnt ihov had two

brethren in the Lodgo who wero possessed of such indomitable pli . ;_ k and courage as Bros . TunnicHU ' and Greatlntch had evinced in tho matter of the inquiry with regard to the Boys' School . They were entitled to the gratitude , not only of the brethren of tho Menhir ;! Lodge , but all the brethren in tho country . Bro . Crimper , lire .

Robinson , and several visiting brethren niso bnro their testimi-nv to the excellent and beneficial services rendered by Bro ? . (} r >\ ir . b ;_ . ch and Tunnicliff . The jewels were then fastened on the two brethren ,

who acknowledged tho handsome gifts . Bro . TunnieU . l' said the distinction of first attacking the gross mismanagement nf the B' > ya ' School belonged to BTO . Greatbatch . A sum of - £ 14 , 000 a yrnr wa- ; being expended in educating about 250 boy ? , and they also fouu 1

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thafc thafc money was not being made the b ? sfc of . They had devoted a great amount of time and labour to tho investigation , and they had the satisfaction that those labours had been successful in bringing about a different state of things in the future . Bro . Greatbatch also suitably returned thanks , aud in doing so gave some interesting

details with regard to tho inquiry . lie said their only object had been the welfare of the Institution , and to see that the large sums of money contributed annually by tho brethren should be devoted for the purpose for which it waa intended . Ho thought one result of the inquiry would be that iu future thoy would be able to educate

aud provide for three boys , where they had only been able to educate tvvo in tho past . What they had done had been for the good of that best of nil Masonic virtnes—charity . A banquet fevlowed , at which after the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts and the health of the W . M . tho health of Bros . Greatbatch and Tunnicliff was heartily drunk .

HARBOUR OP REFUGE LODGE , No . 704

THE installation of a VV . M . took place at the Masonio Hall , West Hartlepool , on the 18 th inst ., in the presence of a large number of visiting brethren . The ceremony waa impressively performed by Bro . Henry Lamb , tbe W . M . elect being Bro . John Sinclair , who chose for his Officers Bros . H . Limb I . P . M ., W . Hodge S . W ., W . R . Staveley

J . W ., T . Bovver Chaplain , R . B . Harpley Treasurer , E . Hudson Dir . of Cers ., J . Monkman Secretary , W . Ifc . Hurworth Organist , VV . T . Ryan S . W ., J . Lilly J . D ., J . Mark I . G ., VV . B . Foxton S . S ., L . Robson J . S ., W . Atkinson Tyler .

CROXTETH UNITED SERVICE LODGE , No . 78 G . r T ^ HE ceremony of installation of Bro . W . Marwood ns Wo rshipful JL Master and investment of Officers of this Lodge was performed in the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on 12 th inst ., in tl e presence of a large number of members and visiting brethren . Tha installing Officer was Bro . E . Sherwood , the brethren acting as presenting Officers being Bros . P . B . Denchar and C . Wise . The brethren

invested for the ensuing year wero Bras . VV . VV . Jones I P . M ., J . Chisholm S . W ., R . Robertson J . W ., F . J . Bailey P . M . P . P . G . A . D . M . C , E . Sherwood P . M . Treasurer , J . A . Sherwood Secretary , A . Cornets S . D ., R . Wilson J . D ., W . Hogarth Org ., C . E . Percival I . G ., ( 4 . S . Browne S . S ., and H . H . Ragg J . S . A banquet was sub-equeiitl / served , under the direction of Bro . Cisey , the House Steward .

BEAUREPER LODGE , No . 787 . ON Thursday , the 13 th nit ., the anniversary meeting was held nfc the Public Hall , Helper , and w . ia largely ar . 'end"d by brethren of the Derbyshire and neighbouring Provinces . Bro . C . VV . Southern was installed W . M ., nnd invested the following Officers : —Bros . P . Bennett I . P . M ., J . Wheatcroft S . W ., J . T . Lee J . W ., E . A . Hiilyard Chaplain , S . Stone Treasnrer , F . Hundley Secretary , W . Ne-uim S . D ,

J . Hunter J . D ., E . J . H . Hoskyns D . C , W . VV . Windle Organist , M . Hunter I . G . During the evening Bro . F . Bennett was presented with a gold Past Master ' s j ^ wel in recognition of hia services . A banquet was afterwards held , and the usual Loyal aud Masonio touata were duly honourtd .

ROYAL WHARFEDATiE LODGE , No . 1108 . THE celebration of St . John's Festival took phici in the private rooms , Bnroughgiite , Cloy , on Friday , the 14 th inst ., when tha installation of Bro . William Woegman as Worshipful Master was proceeded with . Tho VV . M . elect was presented by Bro . IT . Harrison , and the ceremony was performed by Bro . William Laycock . At tho

close tho Worshipul Master invested tho following brethren : — Bros . J . H . Payne I . P . M ., W . IT . Dawson S . W ., Fred C , b ! ey J . W ., W . Laycock Treasurer , Phil . M . Slater Secretary F . Baracloiigh S . D ., J . Etchells J . D ., T . Huulding D . C , VV . H . Tetley Steward , H . Harrison I . G ., A . Walker Orgauist , and J . Mason Tyler .

ARLECDON LODE , No . 1 GG 0 . ON Wednesday , the 5 th instant , Br ^> . II . Hartley wa

ST . MAURICE LODGE , No . 1855

HnHE annual meeting was held , on the 12 th instant , at ths Masonic X Rooms , Piymj ton , to insial Bro . G . S . Strode Lnvvn S . W . as W . M , for the year ensuins ? . Tlie inst'illititr Olhrers were—Bos . Hambly P . M . 1855 , T . J . B . Chalice P . M . 1855 , G . T , Goad P . M . 1855 a-iil

VV . D . Stamp P . M . \ S-ro , as > i-itert by the tullowing Board of Installed Masters-. — Bros . J . I ) . Skinner 2855 , VV . II . Li-. er 1855 , John Lavera 1855 . M . Tracy 2258 1817 , John H . Lord 1 . 217 , S . . lew 105 2258 . D . doss 120 :- ! , VV . H . Jlenrder 105 , VV . K . Mi .-hell 15 ( i , E . D ivies 1001 ) , C . 11 . Connor 105 , D . Box 13- 'i , G . II . Kelli-k 1550 . W . II . Michell 15 r > , W . Powell 1205 , VV . 11 . Hunt 1205 . R

Diekson . 1205 , and . Inmis Giiiloy 202- ; . Ine Board ot L-. sra . fe I Misters beino- closed , the Worshipful Master invested his Ofheers : —Bros . J . Martin I . P . M ., J . I ) . Fol Joy S . W ., F . Hunt J . W ., T . J . It . Chalice Treasurer , H . Hambly Secretary , , 1 . 0 . Revili S . D ., S . Hicks J . D ., J . H > : llings I . G ., O ^ boruo Director of Ceremonies ,

Williams As •ktanfc D . O ., Joseph Pearcu Organist , John Pearce and J . F . Harris Stewards . James Gidloy 'I yler . Bro . Hambly was appointed . Representative of the Committee of Petitions , nod Bro .

Chalice Charity Steward . Among the Visitors wtirn Bros . Major Dick , R . M . L . I ., 2258 , Major N . Page , B . M . L . I ., 225 H , Lk < ut « n- nfc Thomas Reynolds , 3 rd D . Regiment 2258 , John Cole I . G . 2025 , John Livera S . W . 223 , J . N . Taylor 202 , Thomas Taylor