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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

GREY FRIARS LODGE , NO . 1101 .

THE Installation meeting was held on Wednesday , 10 th iust ., at the Masonic Hall , Beading . Present—Bros . J . Early Banks P . G . Snpt . Works Berks and Bucks WM ., W . Ferguson S . W . and W . M . elect , E . J . Blaekwell J . W ., J . T . Stransom Treas ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Sec , E . Dowsett S . D ., Eev . C . R . Honey J . D ., J . II . Hawkes B . C ., W . Hickie Organist , W . W . Eidloy and Prickett Stewards , Newman I . G . ; also Bros . Hurley P . M ., Margrett P . M ., Flanagan

I . P . M ., Collins , Eavenscrof ' t , Rhine ) , Tegg , Wort , II . Ferguson , W . J . Browne , Beeton , Vowles , Cordery , Mare ; together with the following Visitors—Bros . W . H . Ferguson 414 , Lindars 1714 , Moffatt 414 , Tench 1225 , Euckley W . M . 1501 , Carless 140 , Huckford P . M . 1328 , Cox W . M . 1566 , Butler Steward 414 , Pocock P . M . and Treas . 414 , Gadd 1247 , Newstead I . G . 142 , Oades I . P . M . 414 , Knight W . M . 574 ,

Yetts P . M . 414 , Kirk P . M . 1687 , Claridge S . D . 599 , S . Bradley W . M . 414 , F . J . Ferguson S . D . 414 , R . Bradley P . M . 414 Prov . G . Sec . Berks and Bucks , Moxhay P . M . 414 , Cantrell W . M . 771 , Cozens Org . 907 , Westall W . M . elect 1714 , H . Ayres 414 , Withers Seo . 414 , & c . Lodge having been opened in tho first degree , the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr .

Stephen Knight of Wokingham , and Mr . William Joseph James of Wellington College , as initiates , and in both cases it was snccessful . Mr . William Goff , elected at the last meeting , was duly initiated into Freemasonry . Lodge having been opened in the second degree , the Installing Master was announced , and the W . M . having resigned the gavel , introduced as his successor Bro . William Ferguson as

W . M . elect . After the customary interrogations and replies , the candidate was referred to the Secretary , who read the ancient laws and regulations , to which unqualified assent was given . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Moxhay in his usual correct and impressive manner . The Worshipful Master then appointed and invested his officers , with an appropriate charge to each , as follows

( the I . P . M . having been invested at the Board of Installed Masters ) Bro . Blaekwell S . W ., E . Dowsett J . W ., J . T . Stransom Treasurer , W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , Eev . C . R . Honey S . D ., Hawkes J . D ., Browne D . C , Hickie Organist , W . W . Eidley S . Steward , Eavenscroft J . Steward , Prickett I . G ., Hemmiugs Tyler . The Installing Master then delivered the charges , and the ceremony was brought to a conclusion .

Before the W . M . commenced tho closing ceremonies , he addressed the Lodge as follows : —Brethren , you have already heard from the minntes of the last regular Lodge that a cordial vote of thanks was passed to my immediate predecessor in the chair , and that a Past Master ' s jewel was voted in recognition of his valuable services . ( Turning to the I . P . M ., ) he continued—Bro . Danks , I have now the

gratification to present you with this beautiful jewel , and in fixing ifc npon your breast , to express the hope that you may be spared for many years to wear it in this your mother Lodge , as an ornament well earned , and as a memento of the very admirable manner in which yon have conducted the ritual and working of this Lodge dnring the past year . The I . P . M ., in reply , said—Worshipful Master

and Brethren , twelve months since I had tho honour of being installed as W . M . of this Lodge , to which you had kindly elected me , and I then promised , with your kind forbearance of my shortcomings , to do my utmost to fill that office to the best of my ability . This beantiful jewel and the vote of thanks kindly recorded on the minutes assures me that in my humble efforts I have not altogether failed . I thank

you from my heart , and in vacating the chair this day my very best wishes are with the Grey Friars Lodge for its continued prosperity . And , Worshipful Master , as we are taught it is equally pleasant to give as to receive , I have great pleasure in offering to yon , for the Lodge ' s acceptance , a pair of polished oak Deacons' wands , with silver emblems duly inscribed , as a small tribute of my regard for

No . 1101 , on my retirement from the chair . The W . M . rose and thanked the I . P . M ., and at the same time placed the wands in the hands of his Deacons . The Secretary drew the attention of the Lodge to the case of a brother who was in circumstances requiring aid . Many of the brethren were acquainted with the case , and the W . M . recommended it to their favourable consideration . Bro .

Margrett P . M . staled that he had inquired into it , and proposed that the sum of three guineas be given to the distressed brother . Bro . Flanagan P . M . seconded the proposition , and it was carried . After the proposal of candidates , and the usual salutations , Lodge was closed in ancient form . Tho brethren then adjourned to the Ship Hotel , where a banquet was provided by Bro . Bailey in his

usual excellent style , to which sixty-three sat down . Upon the removal of the cloth , and after the nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , the I . P . M . rose and said—Brethren , the Worshipful Master has entrusted me with his gavel to propose what I consider may be justly termed the toast of the evening . I conld have wished it had fallen into abler hands , but still , believe me , by no other could

it be more cordially given than by myself . You are doubtless aware whose health I am about asking you to drink . It is that of onr worthy and excellent newly-installed Worshipful Master . From the assiduity he has shown in the different Offices he has hitherto filled , we have , I thiuk , a guarantee of what may be expected from him in his new and important position . I am sure you must have been

pleased at the manner in which he invested his Officers to-day , and will unite with me in wishing him every success during the ensuing year . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm , and the W . M . in reply said—Brethren , the reception yon have so kindly given to this toast gratifies me very much , and encourages me to hope that yon will bear with me in discharging the arduous duties of the chair

, in which I have this day beeu installed . Succeeding such a Master as Bro . Danks , I felt very diffident in accepting the position ; but with his kind and able assistance , npon which I rely , I hope to merit your approbation , and trust that in my hands the beautiful ceremonies will lose none of their excellence . The health of the I . P . M ., of the Installing Master , Bro . Moxhay , and other toasts wero given and

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responded to . The music , under the direction of Bro . Hickie , Organist , together with some excellent songs by Bros . Cozens , Eobinson , and other brethren , helped to bring a most agreeable evening to a close .

Royal Alfred Lodge Of Instruction,

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ,

T puis Lodge met at the Star and Garter hotel , Kew Bridge , on -L 19 th hist ., when there were present—Bros . C . E . Botley W . M ., Maton S . W ., Gomm I . P . M . J . W ., Blasby W . M . 780 S . D ., Goss P . M . J . D ., Sporring I . G ., Eoe P . M . Preceptor , Gnnner Hon . Sec , Acworth , F . Botloy , Brill ( Host ) , Costelow , Dorey , Franckel , Goflowski , Gilford , Hilton P . M . Sec . 780 , Kent , N . Wolton , Monson , and Underwood 780 ; together with Bros . Phillips 1512 , and Edmestou

1612 , Visitors . Lodge having been opened and the minutes of last meeting read , confirmed , and signed , Bro . C . E . Botloy was unanimously re-elected to fill the chair of K . S . on 26 th inst ., and he re-appointed his Officers . Bro . Secretary reported that , in obedience to the wish of the brethren , he had conveyed to Mrs . Rands ( the widow of our late Bro . T . Bands ) their condolence with her in her recent bereavement , and that Mrs . Bands had-desired him to express

her appreciation of their kind sympathy . Lodge was then closed , and the . brethren re-assembled in tho fine hall in which the banquets are served , and did ample justice to the many good things provided for their enjoyment . On the cloth being removed , due honours were paid to the usual toasts , and then the W . M ., in tho name of the members of this L . of I . presented Bro . Hou . Secretary with a handsome dining-room timepiece , bearing the following inscription on a silver plate , under the dial : —

"Presented to Bro . J . J . GUNNER , "By tho Members of "The EOYAL ALFRED LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 780 , "In recognition of his Services as Hon . Secretary of the Lodge . " 19 th November 1880 . " The W . M . of the evening , the W . M . of the Mother Lodge , and

several other P . M . ' s and brethren having offered a few kindly observations , all couched in flattering terms as to the manner in which Bro . Gnnner had performed his somewhat arduous duties , and expressing hopes for bis future health and happiness , Bro . Gunner , in accepting the present , said lie felt at a loss fittingly to thank the brethren for thoir uniform kindness to him during his membership .

He was grateful to them as a body , and to Bro . C . E . Botley individually , for their indulgence during his long illness last year . The W . M . and P . M . ' s of the Mother Lodge , the Visitors , the Host , and the Press ( Bro . Acworth ) were duly toasted ; while the musical members gave songs and recitations , and the proceedings closed abonr 11 o'clock . Wo must not let slip an opportunity of

tendering to Bro . Gnnner our most hearty congratulations ou hia having received so kindly bnt , at the same time , so well-merited a testimonial to the valued services he has rendered the Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction in his capacity of Hon . Secretary ; and we deeply regret that the numerous demands on onr time prevented us from personally attending , and taking part in so interesting a ceremony .

Burdett Coutts Lodge , NO . 1278 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , on Thursday , the 18 th instant . Bro . J . G . Defriez W . M . presided , and there were present Bros . Sturtevant S . W ., Hadley Prestage J . W ., W . J . Crutch P . M . Treasurer , G . Ward Verry P . M . Secretary , Peall S . D ., Chitson J . D ., J . J . Berry I . G .,

together with Bros . Lazarus I . P . M ., Henry Lloyd P . M ., J . J , Ashburner P . M ., J . Terry P . M ., Harrison , Making , Clarke , A . Jones . Visitors : Bros . Edgar Bowyer P . G . S . W . Herts , John Mason P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Thomas Goode P . M . 1288 and 1677 , together with a strong muster of other members and visitors . Lodge having been opened , and the minntes of the previous meeting read

and confirmed , a ballot was taken for three candidates , which was unanimous in their favour , and two of them being present , were then and there dnly initiated into the mysteries of the first degree . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which ¦ was excellently served by Bro . Thomas Lloyd , " mine host" of the Approach . In fact , it may be said to have far surpassed any similar

provision of his of the same character , and that , it is well known , is say . ing a great deal in behalf of this occasion . In due course the W . M . proposed the customary Loyal and Masonic i oasts , after which Bro . Lazarus I . P . M . gave , in highly complimentary terms , the health of the W . M ., who thanked his predecessor and the brethren present , the former for having spoken so highly of his merits , and the latter for

having so cordially endorsed Bro . Lazarus s remark * . Bro . Defriez then gave the toast of the Initiates , who both responded . Next followed the toast of the late Treasnrer , Bro . James Terry P . P . G . J . W . Herts , and Secretary to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and after dwelling ou his services during the eleven years he had held that important post , Bro . Defriez presented

to him the testimonial which had been subscribed for by the members of the Lodge . This consisted of a " Tantalus " liquor frame , a table kettle , and easy chair , and the selection of tho articles showed great taste on the part of those who were entrusted wiih making it . Bro . Defriez further expressed the great personal gratification he experienced in being the medium for handing to Bro . Terry that testimony

of the respect and esteem in which he was held by the Bnrdett Coutts brethren . Bro . Terry , by whom tho presentation was entirely unexpected , then rose rnd endeavoured to the best of his ability to express his thanks for the gift , but words manifestly failed him to givo expression to his feelings . However , he cordially thanked the

members for their kindness , and trusted he might yet have many opportanities of furthering their interests . The other toasts , including those of tho Past Masters and Visitors , were given and suitably acknowleged , and the proceedings came to an end . There was some good singing by Bros . Berry , Sturtevant , and others , which served admirably to fill up tho intervals between the speeches .