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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — YORK LODGE , No . 236 .

A REGULAR Lodge waa held at the Masonio Hall , Duncombe Place , on the 17 th inst ., the W . M . Bro . Brogden presiding , supported by his Officers and other brethren . The Lodge being opened , Bro . Todd P . M . P . P . G . W . Treasurer , was nnanimously re-elected Charity Representative , ou the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Balmford P . M . The Secretary , Bro . Foster P . M .,

bronght before the Lodgo the fact that the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institntion was to be held in February next , and Bro . Todd P . M ., remarked that he hoped that Lodge would send a Steward on that important occasion to represent No . 236 , and he felt sore tha brethren wonld heartily support their representative .

The Province had set a very good example in granting £ 150 , and he felt that the Lodges throughout the Province would Bend up Stewards , whioh wonld ensure a successful result . An appeal was then considered whioh bad been forwarded by the W . M . of the Quatuor

Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 , ou behalf of a distinguished but distressed brother , and it waa resolved to contribute a certain sum from the Lodge , tha V 7 . M . Bro . Brogden , making an individual donation . The Lodge was then closed .

Mariners' Lodge, No. 249.

MARINERS' LODGE , No . 249 .

f PHE annnal pionio took place on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the X "Dukeries . " The party was conveyed by a special train , suitably provided with saloon carriages , to Worksop . Leaving Liverpool Central Station at 7 * 35 a . m ., they arrived at Worksop punctually at 1130 am ., and they were immediately provided with lnnoh at the ,

Station Hotel by Bro . Knight , the proprietor , being directly afterwards convoyed in brakes to Welbeck Abbey , where over two hours were spent in seeing the varions sights of this beautiful home of the Duke of Portland . An interesting part of the proceedings here was the taking of a photograph of the party on one of the slopes attached to the estate , Bro . John Ashley , of Broad-street , Liverpool , being tho

photographer . After leaving Welbeck they were taken for a twenty-five mile drive through Sherwood Forest , Clumber , Thoresby Park , & c , arriving baok at Worksop at 5 ' 30 p . m . Dinner waa partaken of and very much enjoyed , the catering being all that conld be desirad . The return journey was then made , arriving baok in

Liverpool at 10 40 p . m ., all being perfectly satisfied with their day ' s outing . Among the Officers present wore Bros . Shacklady W . M ., Hayes P . M . P . G . S . B . Treasurer , Bradloy P . M ., White P . M ., Bash J . W ., Routledge J . D ., Amos I . O ., Wiggins Senior Steward , Halliwell aud Thenoh Assistant Stewards . Bro . Hewson P . M . was tho Director of Ceremonies and Bro . Roberta Secretary .

Bedford Lodge, No. 282.

BEDFORD LODGE , No . 282 .

rjllIH members of this Taviatook Lodge celebrated thoir J- Centenary ou tho 14 th inst ., by au outing to Lidford . On returning , a Lodgo meeting was held , aud the company afterwards dined at tho Bedford Hotel , tho W . M . Bro . J . Sauiro Dresidintr .

During the century tho Bedford Ledge haa passed under the numbers—578 in 1701 ; ' 187 iu 1702 ou tho re-numbering of the Lodges ; 529 in 1813 , when tho United Grand Lodge was established ; 351 iu 1832 , and 282 since 1862 .

New Forest Lodge, No. 319.

NEW FOREST LODGE , No . 319 .

fPHERE was a numerous attendance at the monthly meeting , held ¦ A- on Tuesday , the llth inst ., at the Lodge Itoom , Buglo Hotel , High Street , the invitation to the W . M . and Officers of tho Albert Edward Lodge , Southampton , having been largely accepted . Tho ceremonies of the day were impressively performed by Bro . Pearae I . P . M . Part of the business was the election of a W . M . for the

ensning year , and the unanimous choice of the brethren fell on the Senior Warden , Bro . A . Best , of Ring wood . Bro . P . M . H . Doman P . P . G . S . D . was re-elected Treasnrer , for the 20 th year in succession . Bro . II . Pearse P . M . was elected as Lodgo representative on the P . O . Charities Committee . A banquet was held in the evening ; the brethren separated at 8 p . m .

Pleiades Lodge, No. 710.

PLEIADES LODGE , No . 710 .

AT a meeting held on Thursday evening , tho 13 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Totnes , the W . M . ( Bro . Willoooks ) was presented with a magnificent marble clock with Corinthian pillars and cathedral gong , on the occasion of his marriage . Amongst the brethren wero the W . M . and Broa . Bennett Maye P . M . Secretary , Denims P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Cole P . M . Treasnrer , Adams P . M .

P . P . G . Dir . of Cers ., Barrett S . W ., David J . W ., Darke S . D ., Eynon J . D ., Foofc I . G ., Ford Assist . Dir . of Cers ., Tucker Steward , Loam Organist , Down ( Plymouth ) , Chown , Brinley , Smith , Johnson , Cross ,

Chaffe . The clock bore the following , nicely engraved , on a silver plate : " Presented hy the brethren of Pleiades Lodge , 710 , Totnes , to Bro . James Willcocks W . M ., on the occasion of his marriage , during bis year of office Jnly 1891 . "

Derby Lodge, No. 724.

DERBY LODGE , No . 724 .

rPIHE members and thoir wives and friends determined , at vory - * - short notice , to visit tho Switzerland of Great Britain , namely ,

Derby Lodge, No. 724.

North Wales , and if there is one part of it prettier than another , the general opinion was , it was the \ Tale of Clwyd . Mr . Shaw , of the Royal Hotel , Llangollen , catered for the party , and on account of the large number present , he bad to engage the Assembly-rooms specially for their accommodation . Tbe donors of the prizes were Bros . Gosline . Armstrong Stephenson P . M ., E . Griffith , M'Donald ,

Parry , J . Griffiths , Norris and Johnson and Mr . Richmond ,. The fol . lowing were present : —Broa . Gosling W . M ., Armstrong S . W ., Rostock S . D ., Parry J . D ., M'Donald S . S ., Past Masters Cain , Sharpies , Beekin , Stephenson , Higson , Bros . Lindsay Mooro , Oitliu , Masker , S . Griffith . Bmadlav . J . O . Griffith . Perkins . Hornby . Holland ,

Godbehere , Dixon , Slack , M'Clelland , Currie , J . Griffiths , Parry , J . A . Griffiths , Watson , Harrison , Scott 1004 , Williams 1094 , Bovan 843 , Bycroft 1086 , Reid , Richmond , Sweetnian , Pennington , Hudson , & o . The following sports wero ably carried out by Bros . Holland , Lindsay , Scott and Williams : — Ladies' race : Miss Keighley ,

scratch , 1 ; Mrs . Gosling , 2 yards start , 2 ; won by a foot , ten ran . 100 yards , scratch : Lindsay , 1 ; Odin , 2 j won easily by two yards , eleven ran . Juvenile : Kostook , 1 ; Higson , 2 ; three ran . Brethren over 50 years of age : Stephenson , 1 s five ran . 120 yards handicap : Lindsay , 1 ; J . A . Griffiths , 2 ; Odlin , 3 ; won by two yards , half a yard between second and third ; nine ran . 120 yards handicap ( open ) : Richmond , 1 ; Williams , 2 j Maskere , 3 ; won by

a yard , half a yard between second and third ; seven ran . Juarried ladies : Mrs . Gosling , 1 . Tug of war ( 20 ladies v . 10 men ) : Ladiea won two ont of three . After tea the prizes were given to the sue . cessfol competitors by the Worshipful Master ' s good lady , and praise was accorded to Bro . Holland for the admirable manner in whioh he carried out the whole arrangements . The party were photographed , and returned home after one of the most agreeable outings of tha season .

Duke Of Edinburgh Lodge, No. 1182.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE , No . 1182 .

BRO . ANDREW MORRIS was , on the 13 th inst ., at the Masonio Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool , duly installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . There was a large attendance of members of the Lodge and visiting brethren , the latter including Brothers Harradon P . G . Treasurer , Bargery P . P . G . S . D ., Pilling P . P . G . S . B ., Robinson P . P . G . A . D . C , Samuels P . P . G . D ., Jaokson

P . P . G . S . B ., Bottomley P . P . G . A . D . C , Houlding P . P . G . R ., Paull P . P . G . S . D ., Fonlkea P . G . S ., Rankin W . M . 1356 , Mantle W . M . 823 , Johnson . W . M . 1756 , Morton W . M . 673 , Davies W . M . 1035 , Robertson W . M . 786 , Willings W . M . 667 , M'Gauley I . P . M . 1570 , Molineaux I . P . M . 1733 , Colistor-Jones I . P . M . 1325 , Bowyer I . P . M . 667 , Britten

I . P . M . 823 , Ardeu P . M . 1356 , Booth P . M . 1209 , Nicholls P . M . 2042 , Phillips P . M . 1360 , Webster P . M . 1713 , Coxou P . M . 1675 , Eoberts P . M . 1289 , and Joseph Shield P . M . 1086 . Tbe W . M .-eleot was presented for installation by Brother Hesketh P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., and Bro . Williams P . M . P . P . G . D ., and the ceremony of installation was

performed by Bro . Barclay P . M . Subsequently Bro . Motrin invested his Officera for tho ensuing year , as follow : —Brothers Itawsthorne I . P . M ., Ferguson-S . W ., Ttini . iolitte J . W ., Hesketh P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Treasurer , Lowthian Secretary , Nicholas 8 . D ., Dr . G . Johnston J . D ., Holmes I . G ., Jones , Mills , Clifie Stewards , Wright Organist ,

Robertson Deputy Organist , Barclay P . M . D . G ., and Du Cnemtu Tylor . Tbo brethren subsequently partook of the annual installation banquet , excellently catered for by Bro . Casoy , and tho harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bros . Edwards , Nicholls , Latham , It . Robertson , A . Kobertson , Lane , Lewis , Hollis , Greenlees , H . B . Wright , T . Wright , and other brethren .

Jordan Lodge, No. 1402.

JORDAN LODGE , No . 1402 .

THIS Lodge held ita monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , Torquay , ou the llth inst ., the W . M . Bro . Taylor presiding . A vote of sympathy was passed with Bro . Chapman P . M . P . P . G . D ., the founder of the Lodgo , iu his present illness . Bro . Samuel Wills J . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . T . H . Wills I . P . M . waa elected Treasurer , in succession to Bro . Lane P . M . P . P . G . Reg .,

who has been obliged to relinquish the post in obedience to medical instructions . Bro . Newton was unanimously re-elected Tyler , for tho seventeenth time . On the motion of Bro . Dodge P . M . P . P . G . T . ib was resolved to present the W . M . with a P . M . 's jewel , in recognition of the extremely valuable service he has rendered to the Lodge

during the year , nnd Bro . Taylor waa also unanimously elected aa Representative on the Committee of Petitions . Presentations were then made to the Lodge library of the newly-published " History of Freemasonry and ita Concordant Orders , " of which the donor , Brother Lane , ia part anthor , and of the yearly Transactions of the Iowa

Graud Lodge of America , of which , said the W . M ., our distinguished brother John Lano is P . G . S . Warden . " Other books were received from Bro . Hngban P . G . D . of England , and the donors were thanked for their gifts . The annual banquet waa fixed for tho aecoud Tuesday in September , at the Masonio Hall .

HOLLOWAY ' PILLS AKI > OWTMBNT . —Some occupations tend to the development of certain diseases , nnd thosa who toil as miners aro peculiarly liable to rheumatism , lumbago , and other allied complaints . In tho gold-fields and copper mines Holloway ' s remedies have beea largely patronised by tho workers to their very great advantage , and they can be confidjntly

recommended as invaluable remedies for inward congestions , spasms nnd cramps in the bowels , and all those conditions of tho lungs and liver to which those who work underground or in atmospheres aro so peculiarly liable . For cuts , bruises , sprains and stiffened joints , tho action of Holloway ' s Ointment is eminently healing and soothing , and a supply should always be at hand in case of need .