Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

DERWENT LODGE , No . 40 .

ON Monday , the 13 th inst ., the installation meeting was held at the Castlo Assembly Rooms , Hasting * . There was a good number present . Tho installation ceremony was ably performed by tho outgoing VV . M . Bro . Rov . J . Puttiek , assisted by Bro . Murkwick , who gave the addresses . Tho newly installed W . M . invested tho following buthren wilh tlio collars and insignia of office : —

Bros . Edwards S . W ., Rowell J . W ., Kev . Puttiek Chaplain , V . Rossiter Treasurer , Penrco Secretary , Wnlmsloy S . D ., Gago J . D ., C . W . Duko D . C , Muscat Organist , C . J . Ticehnret I . G ., Jukes Steward . Bro . C . W . Duko was unanimously re . c lected Charities Steward . Tho first pleasing duty the W . M . had to perform was to present a pin jewel to

Bro . J . Puttiek for his valued services to tho Lodgo dnring the paat year . The recipient suitably acknowledged tho honour , and thanked the brethren for the kind assistance lie had received from all during his term of cilice . The business of the Lodgo being ended , ttio

brethren adjourned to the b iiiqnot-room , where a capital dinner was rerved up in a very satisfactory manner by Bro . Boyd . Tho usual Loyal m . d Masonic toasts wero given aud ns . jondcd fco , and the evening was epjut in a vtry hearty manner . The musical arrangements wero carried out under tho direction of Bro . Russell .

LOVE AND HONOUR LODGE . No . 75

THIS Lodge recently held its annual festival , at Fulniouth . There was a largo attend . inco , and the spacious Lodge-room presented ft pretty appearance when all tho brethren were seated . The W . M . elect Bro . Tom R . Grylls was ably installed by Bro . S . M . Game , assisted by the roiirini ; W . M . Bro . VV . Anderson , and in the presence of a Hoard of Infilled Masters . The VV . M . invested hi *

Officers , as follow : —Bros . Wiliim Anderson I . P . M ., J . M . Carne S . W ... R . 0 . M . Pooley J . W ., W . P . Nownvui Treasurer , C . D * eble Secretary , J . T . Williams R . P ., il . Tucker J . D ., W . H . Pinhny DC , J . II . Lake A . D . C , W . J . M . Goring Organist , J . F . Dingle I . G ., VV . G . Blight and II . 1117 Y nn » Steward * , J . N . Francis Tyler . Th . brethren adjourned to the Koyal Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was prepared by Biv . K . Cuter .

FORTITUDE LODGE . No . 105

TilD annual meeli"g was held on the 13 th inst ., at the Devon and Cornwill Freemasons' Ilall , Plymouth , when Bro . Samuel Edgcumbo S . W . was installed VV . M . for the year ensuing in the presence of a ! arg « Bind of Installed Master * . " Tho VV . M . invested tho following brethren ns his Officers for tho year ensiling : —Bros . Spinney ' I . P . M ., J . W . Sweet S . W ., U . A . McHrydo J . W ., S . Jew

Chaplain , A . VV . Spinney Tioasurer , C H . Cooper Secretary , T . VV . Sopor S . D ., C . Luko J . D ., S . II . It . Gibbons I . G ., R . It . Rodd jun . D . C , T . G . Taylor A . D . C , A . T . Lidiard Organist , VV . D . B . Syrnot * A riitant O ganist , F . R . II . Ivey Senior Steward , VV . T . Lewis

. lunior Steward , F . Maitland Assistant Steward , Phillips Tyler . Tho ipprcseiitativo selected on the Committee of Petitions was Bro . Kindcui ; Clarity Steward Bro . G . Ilnrswill . The annual festival is fixed to take place at the Farley Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 Ui . li inst .

HARMONY LODGB . No . 150

fnHB annual banquifc was held on the loth inst ., at the Free-J . masons' Hall , Plymouth . Forty brethren were present , i oluditg Bros . T . Pinker , the W . M ., who presided ; VV . H . Mitchell , W . E . Chapeli , VV . Thorms , II . F . Henrle , VV . K . Michel ! , E . G . Ilaynard , VV . J . Newell , A . B . Manley , C S . Stebbing , C . H . VVidger , A Hopkns , S . Jenkins , P . S . Sue I , VV . V . Jones , R . Greet , T . B .

Luke , VV . H . Phillips , F . G . Night , P . H . Clemens , S . Hesse ' , D . Bex , J . Little , tbe Rev . Dr . T . VV . Lemon 189 P . l ' . G . Chap . P . P . G . J . W ., J . R . Lord 1217 , Capt . S . Strode Lowe 1855 , Sam . Edgcumbo VV . M . 105 , J . W . Parson 105 , H . E . Sitters 1205 , II . C Wyatt 1217 . A Past Master ' s jewel waa presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . VV . H .

Michel ) , in recognition of his zjalous services during his year of office . The catering was very satisfactory . A capita ! musical entertainment was furnished , and a very pleasant evening passed . Among the contiibutors of vocal music were Bros . A . B . Mauley , W . E . Chapeli , P . B . Clemens , S . Kessell , H . E . Sitters , C . Watts , R . Tothill .

ANTIENT UNION LODGE , No . 203

TilE annual meeting of this Lodge , whose history extends over 120 jenr * , was , held on tho 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope Stroot , Liverpool , and was a numerously attended and enthusiastic one . 11 0 chair was taken by Bro . T . Wood . Among the influential contingent of visitors were Bros . J . Pilling , J . Grierson P . M . 175 G , C . P . Hii « Bon VV . M . 724 , E . Pierpoint P . P . G . W ., C . Johnson S . W .

175 G .. W . Bushell J . W . 175 G , John Whalley P . P . G . D . C , W . Raws , thorne S . W . 1182 , & o . The VV . M . elect was presented by Bros . E . Johnson and Rowson , and tho ceremony of installation was given by Broa . Wood and Honnsell . Tho following Officers wore invested for the ensuing year : —Bros . Thomas Wood I . P . M ., G . J . Clough

S . W ., James Clarke J . W ., Jno . H . Hounsell P . M . Treasurer ( re-elected ) , Jno . M'Eyven Secretary , Dr . H . R . Powell S . D ., Joseph Worthingtou J . D ., J . G . Hi g hfield I . G ., F . J . Fisher Senior Steward , Robert Craig Junior Steward , J . P . Bryan Organist ( by proxy ) , B . VV . Rowson

D . C , and P . Ball was re-elected Tyler . Bro . Casey , House Steward , afterwards catered in an admirable manner for the brethren , and a very pleasant evening was spent . During the after dinner proceedings , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to tho I . P . M ., ou behalf of the Lodge , by the VV . M ., and suitably acknowledged by

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Bro . Wood . The music and recitations were admirably given by Bros . VV . Lewi * , James Wylie , J . A . Muir , E . J . Clough , and others , and contributed greatly to the enjoyment of the meeting .

FIDELITY LODGE , No . 230 .

THE annual meeting and soiree was held on the 15 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , Devonport . The popularity of this Lodge , ono of the largest in the Province , and the only one in the Province whose members invite their lady friends to their entertainments , has always caused its festivals to bo well attended . On Wednesday 160 members and their friends wero present . An elegant banquet was served

in tho ball room , and the orchestra was occupied by an excellent band , under the direction of Bro . Riddle . Bro . A . Maddock , tho W . M ., presided . The county borough members , Sir J . H . Pnleston and Capt . J . E . Price , R . N ., were present , besides a very large muster of tho members and visitors of the Lodge , with their lady friends .

Bros . Herbert , R . Penberthy , and Hooking sang songs , nnd subsequently with Bro . Orchard and others improvised a concert in tho tea room while tho younger spirits enjoyed a dance iu tho ballroom . The festiral was by all pronounced even more successful than the many whioh had preceded it .

UNANIMITY AND SINCERITY LODGE . No . 201

THE festival of St . John was celebrated on Wednesday , the loth intt ., when Bro . the Rev . F . W . Aveling Senior Warden was duly installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony was performed by Bro . R . C . Elao Dapaty Provincial Grand Master of Somerset ; the newly installed Master afterwards appointed and invested tho following Officers : —Bro * . G . S .

Strawbridge S . W ., VV . H . Wake J . W ., J . Showers Treasurer , A . Hammett Secretary , H . S . Hume Chaplain , T . II . Chnffin S . D ., R . W . Hartuell J . D ., J . Lewis D . C , C . Barrett I . G ., F . W . Baker Organist , F . W . Robert * , VV . Potter , J . G . Loveday , E . Goodman , and C Bore Stewards , T . Tidbury Tyler , VV . Jones CS .

HARMONY LODGE . No . 272

fflHE brethren celebrated the Festival of St . John and installed -L Bro . G . Hall as W . M . for the ensuing yrar afc the Masonic hall , Mainridge , Boston , ou Tnesday , tho 14 th inst . There was a largo attendance , several brethren from tho Franklin Lodge being present . Before Hro . Lucas , the retiring W . M ., vacated hia position , Bro . W . Applcton , on behalf of tho brethren of the Lodge , presented a Past

Master ' s handsome gold jewel , together with a beautifully illuminated aud framed address , to him in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him to tho Lodge during the year . The jewel was of a handsome aud costly character , and the address , tho work

of Bro . T . Sharp and Mr . E . E . White , was a truly artis ic production . Tho decorations included a fac dmile of the jewel at top , whilst at tho bifctom was an open book , on tho pistes of which were inscribed the names of tho subscribers . The address , which WM signed by the Officers of the Lodge , was as follows : —

To BROTHER CHARLES LUCAS— WORSHIPFUL SIR , —We , fcho brethren of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 272 , Boston , cannot allow yon tn r tire from the chair of this Lodgo without offe'in <_ r to you for your acceptance a Past Master ' s Jewel in fraternal recognition of your services ns Worshipful Master during the year 1889 .

That you may live many years to wear it as an emblem of tho respect and estee . n entertained for yon by the brethren is the earnest wish of 1 be subscriber * . Signed in open Lodgo by tho Officers on behalf of the subscribers this 14 th day of January , A . L . 5890 , A P . 1890 .

Bro . C R . MORTON I . P . M . VV . G . B . DICKINSON S . W . D . STEPHENSON J . W . Rev . G . W . LOWE P . M . P . P . G . Chaplain Chaplain . JAS ELE * P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Treasurer . C POCKLINGTON P . M . P . P . G . S . D . ami S . W . Secretary

J . PAULEY P . M . P . P . G . Sword B . D . C . H . SWINN S . D . H . TYLER J . D . JAS . ATKIN I . G . F . FOUNTAIN and F . BLANSHAKD Stewards T . WARD Tyler .

The following inscription was placed on the back of the jewel : — , " Presented to VV . Bro . Charles Lucas by the brethren of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 272 , in fraternal recognition of his services as VV . Master during the year 1889 . "

. Bro . VV . Appleton , in making the presentation , said : —Worshipfnl Master nnd Brethren , —I have a very pleasing duty to perfotm , which is none other than that of presenting to you , Worshipful Sir , a Past Master ' s jewel , in fraternal recognition of your valuable services to Freemasonry , and to this Lodge in particular .

Accompanying thin j « wel is an adrlres * , signed by your Officers containing a subscribers' record which tho Worshipful Secretary will perhaps kindly read . I may tell you that this jewel has been subscribed for by the brethren of the Lodge with the greatest possible unanimity nnd goodw 1 ! . I have bad many pleasant things

to do in my lifetime , and I havo spent many happy moments in this Lodge , but believe me , Worshipf . l Sir , when I tell you thafc nothing has ever fallen to my lot which has given me greater pleasure than presenting you with this Past Masters jewel on behalf of the brethren , and , in doing so , I wish you a long life , health and every

happiness to wear it . Bro . 0 . Lucas acknowledged the presentation in very feeling terms , and express , d the pleasure it afforded him to know that ifc was the unanimous gift of all the brethren of the Lodge . He said he should prize tho jewel and the addreas as one of his choicest treasures , and by them should over be reminded of the happiness he had enjoyed whilst presiding ove : their meeting * . The