Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 .

WITH the month devoted to St . Partridge we have been in the habit of associating the installation of this Lodge , consequently when we attended its meeting on the 14 th instant , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , we were somewhat surprised to learn that the installation meeting would not take place for another six months . It appears that during the past year the members of the

Lodge have had it under consideration to make a change in the dates of their meetings , and it has been decided that in future there shall be but four regular assemblages of the brethren , and that these be held on the second Friday in the month , instead of the fourth Friday as heretofore . Moreover , the installation meeting shall be held in

March instead of September . The Lodge was opened on the occasion now under notice by the Worshipful Master Bro . Charles Coombs . In the absence of Bro . W . Eowe , Bro . Henry Lloyd P . M . filled tho Senior Warden ' s chair ; the other Officers were in their places—E . Cox J . W ., B . E . Blasby I . P . M ., W . Hilton P . M . Sec , J . Edwards

S . D ., J . Brooks J . D ., S . P . Keech I . G ., E . Eydmann Steward , John Gilbert Tyler . The other Past Masters present were Bros . W . D . Beckett and J . G . Littlewood . Among the visitors were—Bros . George Gardner P . M . Sec . 2012 , H . F . Nash 2032 , G . Stookwin 860 , Henry Sapsworth S . W . 2032 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 . After the

minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed , Bros . H . J . Saunders and A . W . Brake , candidates for passing , were examined and entrusted . Lodge was then advanced , and the candidates , who had retired for preparation , were severally re-admitted and had conferred upon them the responsibilities of the second degree . Lodge

was opened in the third degree , and closed to the first . The condition of a distressed brother , who some twenty years since was a member of the Lodge , was then discussed , but as it was shown that this applicant had already been assisted , indeed on several applications , it was decided the petition should "lay on the table . " Very

handsome photographs of Bros . Past Masters Blasby aud Hilton , which had been provided at the expense and by resolution of the Lodge , were then formally presented to and accepted by the Lodge . They will in future be hanged on the Lodge room walls . Bro . W . D . Beckett P . M ., who , on behalf of the Lodge , made the presentation .

gracefully alluded to the eminent services both Bros . Hilton and Blasby had rendered to the Lodge . To Bro . Blasby he ( Bro . Beckett ) was indebted for his introduction to Freemasonry , and he , indeed he might say every member of the Lodge , reoognised the zeal ancl energy both worthy brethren displayed for the welfare of the Ledge

and the happiness of its members . The petition on behalf of a distressed member was then considered by the Lodge , and it was formally signed , with a view to its being presented to the Board of Benevolence . One resignation was announced , and the name of a candidate who desired to rejoin the Lodge was handed iu to tho

Secretary . Shortly afterwards Lodge was closed . The banquet was served in Bro . Brill's large hall , and on the removal of the cloth the Loyal toasts wore introduced by the W . M . iu very happy terms . Bro . Blasby the I . P . M . proposed the health of Bro . Coombs the W . M . Their Worshipful Master was tbe son of an old member

of the Boyal Alfred Lodge , a Mason who during his association with the Craft gained tho good opinion and esteem of his fellows . Their present Worshipful Master * was following in his father ' s footsteps ; he had long been a member of the Lodge , and he ( Bro . Blasby ) felt he was expressing the opinion of all the members when ho said they

were proud in seeing Bro . Coombs in his exalted position . The W . M . in reply expressed his thanks to Bro . Blasby for the cordial way in which he had expressed himself . He trusted he might long be

associated with the Royal Alfred Lodge , and that he should retain tl . e good opinion and esteem of its members . Several other toasts followed , and in due course the Tyler closed the proceedings , which throughout were of a most harmonious and agreeable character .

DENISON LODGE , No . 1248

ON Wednesday evening , 12 th September , at the regular meeting of this Lodge , at Scarborough , Bro . the Eight Hon . Viscount Raincliffe was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . There was a good attendance , and the ceremony was performed in a very able and impressive manner by the W . M ., Bros . T . Raven , Ascough P . M ., and Fisher P . M . P . G . D . C . At the close of the Lod < -e

the brethren repaired to the Grand Hotel , whero a most excellent banquet was supplied by Bro . De Leidi . The W . M . was supported by Bros . Earl Londesborongh P . M . P . G . W ., Lord Raincliffe , Leasowe Walker ( Mayor of Scarborough ) , Captain H . Darley P . M ,

P . P . G . W ., Dr . Ivor Murray P . M . P . P . G . W ., Barlowe W . M . 560 , Harland W . M . 643 , and about sixty brethren , amongst whom were several Visitors . Pritchard ' s band was in attendance , ancl performed a pleasing and varied selection of music , which was highly appreciated .

LODGE OF LOYALTY , No . 1607 .

ON Saturday , the 8 th inst ., the meeting was called for the early hour of four o ' clock , and with exemplary punctuality the W . M ., Bro . R . S . dishing , took the chair and opened the Lodge . The first , business after tbe confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting was the installation of the Worshipful Master Elect , Bro . Arthur John

Clark , and this was performed with faultless precision by Bro . Gushing . The new W . M . having received the greetings and salutations of the brethren , in due form appointed and invested his Officer .- * , as follow : —Bros . E . Holsworth S . W ., C . H . Halford J . W ., F . Brown P . M . Treasurer , J . Newton P . M . Secretary , J . Hattersley S . D .,

F . W . Rose J . D ., G . S . Denney I . G ., J . Dunham D . C ., C . H . Webb

P . M . W . S , J . Verry Tyler . The usual addresses were delivered by Bro . R . S . Cushing iu a most impressive manner , and the installation ceremony was continued and . completed , The initiation of a canditluu

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was then proceeded with , the W . M . performing the ceremony in a manner worthy of the high traditions of the Lodge of Loyalty . The brethren afterwards sat down to a recherche banquet . In response to the toast of " the Initiate , " Bro . Walter Clark felt proud at his reception that day . He had long contemplated seeking admission to

the Craft but had been deterred by fears of some unknown liabilities he might be called upon to incur , he rejoiced , however , to find that the obligations whioh he had been called upon to take in no way interfered with his personal freedom , whioh , as a baohelor , he would be exceedingly loth to forego . It was a happy coincidence that he

should be initiated by a namesake , his old friend Bro . Arthur Clark , aud he trusted that he might prove as able , as popular , and as honoured a member of the Craft as the illustrious W . M . Replying to the toast of the W . M ., Bro . Arthur Clark gracefully thanked the brethren for the enthusiastic reception which they had accorded him .

Ho accepted the Mastership with some misgivings , in view of the high standard whioh had been reached by provious Masters . He relied , however , upon the assistauce ancl the hearty co-operation of his officers and the brethren , and he trusted that when hi 3 term of office camo to a close he might hand over to his successor the charter

of the Lodge as unsullied as he that day received it . A large number of visitors from other Lodges greeted the W . M ., and the brethren were entertained to a high-class seleotion of music , contributed by Bros . H . J . Dutton , Albert James , Edward Plater and Fredk . Bevan . The Lodge met at the London Tavern , Fenchuroh Street , E . C .

GRAYSTONE LODGE , No . 1915 .

THE annual installation meeting took place at the Foresters Hall on Thursday , the 13 th instant , when Bro . Siberfc Saunders was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . S . W . Graystone being the I . P . M . The former appointed as his Officers the following : —Bros . T . W . Porter and J . Wood Wardens , F . T . Brown , ing and W . B . London Deacons , A . Anderson Treasurer , E . G .

Waltbew Secretary , F . A . Johnson Organist , B . Lightfoot I . G ., W . W . Gammon Tyler . The installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . H . Ward P . P . G . W . for Kent . After the Lodge the brethren , with a large number of Visitors , sat down to a banquet at the Bear and Key Hotel , provided in excellent style by Bro . W . Brannan .

WHITWORTH LODGE , No . 1932

ON Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., the members held their seventh anniversary and eighth installation in the Masonic Hall , Dun . das-street , Spennymoor . There was a large gathering , The 0 ief business was to iuduct Bro . J . Teasdale S . W . as W . M . and the Officers for the ensuing year . The installation was performed by Bro . J mes Laidler , Durham , after which the following appointments w re

marie : —Farthing I . P . M ., Rfitter S . W ., S-i ., r-W « r . n . T . W ., O i-ill Chaplain , Morgan S . D .. Fiemmiug J . U ., Kr . ' -r : l . 'i , Hi : ok j : n . and Scnrr Stewards , Tailor T > ler . The uivnibei- ' . * ' i-vst-ii . * : i : ; ' uJed Bros . Lillico Rutter , IVite , Sii ' ivv , H rW . Timer , llni ' -. ¦ . •<¦• rd » nd

Heslop . Visitors : — Bros . Burnett 531 , Sinclair 761 ' , Girt . <¦ 764 , Bruman 764 , Clark 764 , Hall 2019 , Arnmt 1121 , Arbtmson 1618 , Harrison 1334 , Armstrong 1121 , Craig 1121 , Lidster 1121 , T' « i »* ps > u 1121 , Todd 1121 , Bowman 1121 , B ^ ekwith 101 , Turner 1435 , Mi chell 1879 , Hodgson 371 , Sewell 1650 , Rev . R . Coulton 111 .

BLACKWATER LODGE , No . 1977

r Y HE annual installation and bauqnet took place (>*• M dav -I- afternoon , tht ; 17 th insumt . The brethren us « embl ( I ioa o'clock , under Bro . Shuwyer P . U . S . B ., the VVJi . Tho visitors i . .-I , del Bros . A . Barritt W . M . 1024 , F . G . Green 1024 P . P . G . S . W ., E . Lowers 1024 P . P . G . O ., F . Onilier W . M . 51 , B . Thomas Davy W . M 1137 ,

W . H . DeCean I . P . M . 1024 , F . Mauley 51 , and C . Dabben 1024 The caremony of installation was very impressively rendeed by Bro . E . Gowers , and the new Master , Bro . Murk W . Mead , i - en appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . VV . Riulnur fl .

« W T HV ^ , * - T W W t . „ tf T .. / ir , c ,.. c .. d . y . no A TP . nut « i . o Kuiti o S . W ., J . Grout J . W ., W . Smut Treasurer , George A . Eustace Seo-e . tary , W . R . Hance S . D ., George Davis J . D ., John Turner D . C ., E . A . Basham I . G ., C . Porter , W . A . Hunt , ancl F . Davies Stew-mis , E . Pearman Tyler . The brethren subsequently dined together at

the Blue Boar Hotel , under the genial preside , cy of the W . M Bro . Meade , who was supported by a large number of nv mber- ; i il visitors . The uaual Loyal and Masonic toasts were Only Hon n-e : Dnriti L' th ^ evenim . ' sor . i / s WCI ' D MUIL' bv Bros . EUi . i . ( . in ¦ > ¦ . ¦ ' ¦ r . i . L ' . - ¦ . u

Hunt , Clifh'id , and Si > av \ yei . HENDON LODGE , Nu . 220 « i . THE Installation Meeting of this Lodge was held on S . t . urcbiy , lit . 8 th inst ., at the Old Welsh Harp , Hendon . There were present Bros . W . A . Scnrrah P . P . G . S . Works Middlesex P . M . 20 LS W . M . J . Thorn S . W . and W . M . elect , U . E . Eraser J . W ., W . M . S'iles P . M

Treasurer , A . U . Scurrab Secretary , G . Lewis S . D ., Nottingham J . D ., Langley I . G ., A . Hearne D . G ., W . ' . Parsons A . D . C ., A . M . Parsons W . S ., E . Wheeler Organist , Whiting Tyler , and a large number of members and visitors , including Bro . James Terry P . G . SB . England . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular

meeting , and the emergency meetings of 7 th July and 1 st September were read and cor . firmecl . The report of tho Audit Committee was receive . ! , adopted , and ordered to bo filtered ou the minutes . The Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Thorn W . M . elect was presented and duly installed into the chair of K . S ., Bro . Scurrab the retiring W . M .

acting as installing Officer . The W . M . appointed and invested his Officers , as follow •—Bros . W . A . Scurrah I . P . M ., Fraser S . W ., A . Scurrah J . W ., Stiles Treasurer , W . A . Scurrah Secretary , Lewis S . D ., Nottingham J . D ., Langley I . G ., A . Hearne D . C ., W . Parsons

A . D . C ., A . Parsons W . S ., 0 . Watts A . W . S ., Wheeler Organist , F . Heani Assist . Organist , and Whiting Tyler . The W . M . next pre . sented the I . P . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel , for which Bro . Scnrrah ex . pressed his thank ' . The I . P . M . then presented a jewel which had been voted by tho brethren to Bro . W . M . Stiles , in recognition of his