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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

C E A ¥ T . — : o : — IMPERIAL GEORGE LODGE , No . 78 .

AN emergency meeting in conneotion with the above Lodge was held at the Asshoton Arms Hotel , Middleton , on Thursday , 1 st June . The Lodge having been duly opened by Bro . Thos . Smethurst W . M ., Bro . Peter Lawton P . M . was announced , and upon his entry saluted by the brethren with Provincial honours , this being bis firat appearance since the bestowal upon him of the title Provincial Grand

Janior Deacon . Upon the conclusion of Lodge business , a very pleasing feature was introduced . For the first time in the history of the Imperial George Lodge , ladies were admitted to the banquet , and also became participants in the subsequent proceedings . It goes without saying , therefore , that a most interesting and enjoyable

evening was spent . Suitable addresses were delivered by Bros . Jas . W . Abbott P . M . P . P . G . D . C and Peter Lawton P . M . P . G . J . D ., the former reverting to the reflected honour which the Lodge must naturally receive by the recognition of tho new Provincial dignitary who appeared before them that evening for the first time in his

official capacity ; and the latter thanking them for the enthusiasm of their greeting . Bro . Thop . Smethurst W . M . proposed the toast of the ladies , whioh was responded to by Bro . J . W . Lees P . M ., who , in the course of his remarks also alluded to the distinction whioh had been conferred upon the Lodge by the appointment of two of their brethren as Provincial Officers . Bro . the Rev . J . 0 . Jelly Provincial

Grand Chaplain was unavoidably absent , but he trusted that the brethren would mark their appreciation in a manner worthy of tho Lodge . The entertainment consisted of some excellent songs , recitations ' , and ventriloquial sketches by Bros . Steeple , Fitton , Barlow , and Mead , and the delightful evening was not brought to a close until 11 o ' clock , the ladies expressing a hope that they would be again invited at a very early date .

WILTON LODGE , No . 1077 . THE regular meeting of the above Lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Blaokley , on Monday , 5 th inst ., Bro . Samuel Mills W . M ., tho following brethren being also present : —Bros . John Horsfield S . W ., Geo . T . Lenard J . W ., J . T . Sawyer Treasurer , A . Wii . field Secretary , Hy . M . Wilson S . D ., Dr . J . R . Coutts S . S ., T . Middleton I . G ., Geo . Holford P . M ., John W . Lloyd P . M ., Geo . Jackson P . M .,

Thos . Stopford P . M ., J . Haworth P . M .. Alfred Smith Organist , Isnac Williamson , Job Kershaw , W . H . Duckworth , H . G . Jackson , John Foulkes , W . H . Lowry , William Richardson , Jas . Parkinson , Edwnrd Newton , C . Slee 163 , \ V . Lindop . Visitors—Bros . Fred Hilton P . M . 1458 Prov . G . Dir . of Cei-s ., Peter Lawton P . M . 48 P . P . J . D ., Edwd . Roberts P . M . ( FIIEEJIASON ' S CHRONICLE ) . Tho minutes of the foi mer

meeting having been read and confirmed , and I ho Ledge opened in the third degree , Bro . Lenard was called upon by tho W . M . to deliver to the brethren the ancient historical lecturp , which he accordingly did in that correct and masterly style which distinguishes nil his work . The nsual festive board followed , at which Loyal and Masonio toasts were drunk . That of the Visitors was proposed by Brother

Lloyd who , in a very eloquent speech , gave the guests a hearty welcome , saying that this toast was always given and accepted in the Wilton Lodge without any humbug . At the time he was speaking there were four visitors , Brother Benjamin Brierley having entered the room a few minutes previously . Brother Lloyd reverted in cordial terms to the especial characteristic of each

visitor , saying of Bro . Lawton that he belonged to a noted Lodge , between which and the Wilton there was a close affinity . With regard to Bro . Hilton , he said that he had especial pleasure in welcoming him , because there were circumstances of peculiarity surrounding his connection with them . In the first instance , he ( Bro . Llovd ) had proposed him in the Truth Lodge ( where he was

formerly a member ) , he had the honour of seeing him installed , and also of seeing him instal his successor . Ho had seen him invested with the purple at Ashton-nnder-Lyne a short time ago , he being the youngest Officer npon whom Provincial honours bad been bestowed . As an instance of the indefatigability of Bro . Hilton , tho speaker said that in conneotion with two concerts he had issued a

quarter of a million of tiokets , doing more in this matter than some men would have performed in 25 years . He said of Bro . Roberts that the members were always glad to see him , for he was willing to assist them in various ways , making at the same time an oblique reference to that brother ' s conneotion with the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , aud the reports which he had given of Lodge proceedings . The next

whom he would mention would be Bro . Ben Brierley , who , aa a distinguished Lancashire author , needed no recommendation from him . On the previous day he ( Bro . Lloyd ) had been on tbe pier at Blackpool with his old friend —( a dissenting shake of the head from Bro . Brierley)—well , at any rate , he had been reading one of his books , a splendid sketch of life in this

distriot , and he could assure his listeners that the company was Tery enjoyable . The visitors briefly responded , Bro . Hilton reverting to the excellent way in which Bro . Lenard had given the historical leotnre , and Bro . Ben Brierley said that he did not feel like a visitor when appearing amongst the members of the Wilton Lodge

it was like going into the bosom of his family . Bro . Holford proposed the toast of the Officers of the Lodge , to which Bros . Newton and Lenard responded . The latter said some brethren had expressed themselves to the effect that he had no right to give the traditional history , which remarks had caused him to consult several Past Mastera and Provinoial Officers , who had all justified him in his

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action . If happily he should attain to the chair of King Solomon , he would only be following in the footsteps of his old dad , who was a Past Master of the Strong Man Lodge , No . 45 . He mentioned the Lodge of Instruction held in Manchester , and said that the brethren were there taught to carry oat the duties of offioe , and were perfected iu the matter of ceremonial . Songs , sketches , & c , were given by Bros . Dr . Coutts , Smith , Hilton , Newton , Lawton , and Roberts .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . TBE installation meeting of this Lodg 9 was held at the Station Hotel , Harrow , on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present : —Bros . Dawson W . M ., P . Young S . W ., W . W . Lee J . W ., Hnrran Treasurer , Osborn P . M . Seoretary , Ball S . D ., Wrathall J . D ., Gray I . G ., Watts D . C ., Wright P . G . O . Middlesex Org ., Shouten Stwd ., C . Robinson and J . Very Tylers ; there were also present Brothers Raymond Thrupp D . P . G . M ., Past Masters I . T . Bird P . P . G . S . B .,

Osborn P . G . Standard Bearer , W . H . Lee P . G . D . and A . G . Seoretary , J . Weston P . G . P ., O . Von Holhorp P . G . D . C , J . Gaskin P . G . D . D . C , and the following members Brothers Sweetman , Childs , Baxter , Wayne , Robinson , Tickle , Wright , Halbore , Chapman , Landers , Whiteside , Burguess , Sheppard , Wrathnm and J . Rea . Visitors : — Brothers G . Langley P . G . S . D . of Middlesex , W . Weston

2281 , J . Bailey P . M . 1805 , H . Willson 1567 , N . Newton W . M . 1541 , T . C . Edmonds P . M . 1507 , J . Baynes Organist 1228 , W . Ma 8 taggl 74 , J . Eller 1981 , W . S . Green 1929 . The Lodge was opened in dae form , and the brethren saluted the Deputy Provinoial Grand Master . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the Lodge was opened in the second degree . Bro . Bird Acting Direotor of Ceremonies

presented Bro . P . Young S . W . to the W . M . for installation . Tho W . M . congratulated Bro . Young in a few kind words , and then installed him into the chair of K . S . in a manner' meeting and deserving the congratulations of all . Tbe Board of Installed Masters being closed the Lodge was resumed in the different degrees , and the brethren were admitted and saluted the new WM ., who then

invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . W . W . Lee S . W ., Banks J . W ., Hnrran Treasurer , Osborn P . M . Secretary , Ball S . D ., Wratham J . D ., Gray I . G ., Watts D . C , W . Wright Organist , Shouten Steward , Robinson and J . Very Tylers . The ballot was taken for Mr . Edmond Whatman . This proved unanimous in his favour , the W . M . initiated him into the secrets of Freemasonry in a manner showing he was no

stranger to the work , and gaining the confidence of the brethren for his painstaking and perfect working . Bro . Davison then gave the three addresses , claiming the attention and approbation of the brethren for his masterly rendering . The W . M . presented Brother Davison with a Past Master ' s jewel and collar , congratulating him on his snccessfnl and happy yaar of office . Bro . Davison thanked the

brethren for their kindness and support dnring bis Mastership , and hoped to be with them for many years and to woar the jewel and collar they had so kindly presented him with . The W . M . then rose for the first , Becond and third times j hearty congratulations Were tendered , and the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet served by Bro . Lander , the proprietor , and which

wus amply appreciated by the brethren . Tho W . M . gave the toast of the Queen , dwelling most eloquently on tho love and affeotion shown by her people in every part of her dominione , and the joy and pleasure iu the union of the Duke of York and Princess May . The tonsfc of the M . W . Grand Master followed , and was received in a right royal manner , clearly showing the brethren of the Citadel to be both

enthusiastic and loyal . Bro . Raymond Thrupp responded for the Grand Officers in genial words , thanking the brethren for their kind welcome ond the interest shown by the different Lodges in Middlesex in the success and welfare of the Province . The W . M . gave tho toast of tbe Provincial Grand Officers , dwelling upon the great interest and earnest desire they showed to do their duty by the

Province . Bro . G . Langley P . G . S . D . responded . The I . P . M ., Bro . Davison , then gave the toast of the W . M ., telling the brethren that this was his first attempt , and he was very proud of the doty . Iu eloquent terms Bro . Davison spoke of tho high qualifications of the W . M ., and wished bim every success and prosperity . This toast was heartily received . In returning thanks the W . M . assured the

brethren that nothing on his part should be wanting to keep up the high repntation aud harmony of the Lodge , and he would strive to do his ntniost to add to its success . The toast of the Initiate was given and briefly responded to . The Visitors was next proposed by tbe Master in happy terms , according them a truly Masonio welcome . Bro . Newton W . M . 1541 responded at some length ,

praising the Master and Officers for the capital working in the Lodge and their bountiful hospitality . Bro . T . C . Edmonds and other visitors also bore testimony to the pleasure and gratification they had experienced both in the Lodge and at the banquet table . The Past Masters aud Officers were next given , and responded to

briefly . Bro . W . Wright P . G . O ., under whose direction the musical arrangements were carried out , was perfectly successful and received the thanks of the brethren . Thanks were also due to Bros . Baynes , S . Wright , W . Edwards , and W . Lee , while Bro . Sweetman was much applauded for a solo on the bones .

THE ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE , No . 2191 . rpiIIS popular Lodge , which is the embodiment of international X Freemasonry , held its annual festival on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circns , S . W ., when a large number of tho members and visitors from other Lodges assembled to take part in

the interesting ceremony . Bro . Walter Hancock W . M . presided , and was supported by the following brethren : —Rev . J . S . Brownrigg P . G . Chaplain and Deputy Grand Master of Bucks , Louis J . Belloni P . M . 246 New York and Representative of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia , J . P . Freeman P . G . D ., Frank Herold P . M . 1056 , G . H . Clough P . M . 1227 , S . E . Southgate P . M . 700 , A .