Notice Of Meetings.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS .

YORK LODGE , No . 236 .

A MEETING of this Lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Dnncombe-place , York , when there were present Br- 8 . Henry Foster W . M ., T . G . Hodgson S . W ., William Smith J . W ., A . Purev-Cusr PO Chaplniu Eng . Chaplain , J . Todd P . M . P ! . < .. R . T . ea .- ' urer , E . W . Pnrnell S-cretary , S . Border S . D ., Charles M . F . i-bns J . D ., Arthur Sample P . G . Org . Organist , H . S . Hopton

Dii . of C-rs ., T . Waikinson I . G ., S . Crummack Steward , W . Calvert Ty W ; also Bros .. A . H . 11 . MeGachen P . G . A . D . C , George C . Kirbv P . G . A . D . C , A . Buckle P . P . G . D ., George C . Lee , George Bahnford P . P . G . O ., Wm . Draper , T . B . Whytehead P . P . G . W ., J . Marshall P . P . G . S . D ., G . Garbutt , J . Sykes Rymer Prov . G . Reg ., Mark Rooke

P . P . G . S . D ., E . S . Eobinson , Henry Churchill , Charles Wardett , John Toes , Lambert Hick , Mungo Bryson , F . Sidney Gramahaw , E . Carter , W . G . Thomas , John Biscomb , Arthur Jones , W . Powell , Tom Arohey , Jos . Clarke . Amongst the Visitors present wore Bros . W . T .

Orde-Powlett 123 D . P . G . M . N . and E . Yorks , W . Tesseyman 57 P . P . G . Snpfc . of Works , C . Palliser 1337 P . P . G . Snpt . of Works , B . Polkinghorne P . M ., E . Harding W . M ., John Martin S . W ., F . Woolnongh Seoretary , and T . Harding of 1991 , Walter Reynolds 250 P . G . T ., M . C . Peck

250 , 1040 , 1511 , & o . Prov . G . Sec , A . Farmer 111 , 602 , 1848 P . M . P . P . G . D . C , W . H . Cooper 602 , 1848 P . M . P . P . G . R ., W . F . Gonrlie 1563 , Walter Potter 418 ( S . C . ) , S . G . Dalton J . W ., Sir F . Milner , Bart ., P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., George Simpson P . M . P . P . G . Parsvt ., J . Blenkin P . M ., Wm . Brown P . M ., George Lamb J . D ., and W . Laokenby S . D . of 1611 , R . S . Robinson 123 , Rev . Henry Greeves P . P . G . C , W . N . Cheesmao S . W ., Thomas P . Barlow J . W ., George W . Hadson Treas .,

and Robert Hodgson of 566 . The brethren having assembled , the Lodge was opened in doe form . The Secretary read the minutes of tho previous Lodge , which were duly approved and confirmed . The D . P . G . M . and the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge were then announced and received in due form , the brethren , under the

able guidance of the Dir . of Cers ., Bro . H . S . Hopton , saluting the D . P . G . M . with the usual honours . The business before the Lodge was confined to a passing , and the Worshipful Master , Bro . Foster , assisted by his Officers , performed the ceremony in an able and efficient mauner . The Worshipful Master , in a few well chosen

remarks of welcome to the D . P . G . M ., said that he could assure the W . D . P . G . M . that the br < thren of the York Lodge were very much pleased when they received the notification of his visit , and with one accord resolved to do their utmost to ensure him a hearty welcome , and he was quite sure that into whatever Lodge in that Province bin

duties might and would lead him , whatever the external evidences of welcome might be , and however other Lodges might excel in this respect , none would be more heartfelt , none more sincere , than that of the York Lodge . The W . D . G . P . M . thanked the Worshipful Master and brethren of the York Lodge , not only for their cordial welcome

but also for the many kind congratulations they had accorded him on his appointment to the office he held . On this , his first visit to the York Lodge , he thought it his duty to congratulate the brethren upon that judicious government which had gradually caused its progress and increase in wealth and influence . Each year saw the

Lodge more firmly established . Possessed of a very valuable and beautiful freehold hall , well appointed and enriched with the possession of most valuable archives and Masonic antiquities of world-wide reputation , with a large number of members find a strong and influential Board of Past Masters ( tho very rock on which a Lodge is

sustained ) , snch a Lodge may indeed be congratulated . As mi ^ ht have been expected with all its great privileges , the York Lodge has not been unmindful of its responsibilities , and had steadily contributed to the funds of the Masonic Charit es , in all of which it possesses a large number of votes . With a history extending

considerably over a century , and a reputation for maintaining the honour and dignity of the Craft in the ancient city of York , it would doubtless be the constant endeavour of the brethren who from time to time occupied the Master ' s chair to maintain the prestige of the Lodge , and he trusted this ever would be the case . By a wise discretion in

the selection of candidates , a judicious election of Worshipful Masters , and , above all , by constantly remembering that the end and aim of Masonry was the communication of happiness to each other , and that this would be best attained by carrying out in their fullest sense the great mottoes of the Craft—Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth .

Hearty good wishes were then tendered by the vadous visitincr brethren , and Lodge being closed , the assembly adjourned to the banqneting hall of the Lodge , where an excellent supper had been provided by Bro . Calvert , the Tyler , in his usual style . The Worshipful Master presided , and commenced the toast list with theQaeen

and the Craft , this was followed by the toast of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Most Worshipful Grand Master and the Officers of Grand Lodge , the Worshipful Master said this toast needed no recommendation to the York brethren , for they knew the deep interest His Royal Highness took in Masonry and that he had the cause at

heart , he was glad to see a member of Grand Lodge present , viz ., the Dean of York , who was also Chaplain of the York Lodge , and he had pleasure in coupling his name with the toast . Bro . the Very Rev . the Dean P . G . C . returned thanks for the Most Worshipful Grand Master and Grand Lod ge , and referred to the past , the present , and

the future of Masonry . Around the walls of the Lodge he saw numerons portraits of those brethren of the past , whose interest in , and services to , Masonry yet lived , and amongst them was that of the late Earl of Zetland , a brother who in his lifetime was an earnest worker for Masonry , and who as such was respected as much in the

south as in the north . With regard to the present , Masons from all parts of the world looked up to the Most Worshipful Grand Master , not in the spirit of toadyism , knowing that he was a true brother

taking a great interest in Freemasonry , and ever ready to aid its uudeitakmgs and doing always the rigiit thing in the ri ght place . Ttie luture reminded him of the American saying , " don ' t prophesy unless you know , " but he ventured to say the composition of the

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Grand Lodge to-day pointed to the continued prosperity of Masonry . The Dean concluded by thanking the brethren for the cordial reception they had given the toast . The next toast was that of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Bro . the Earl of Zetland , and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . In proposing this toast , the

Worshipful Master spoke of the great interest the P . G . M . took in Masonry , and the desire he had for the success of tho Lodges under his rule . With regard to the D . P . G . M . the Worshipful Master expressed the great pleasuro that tho York Lodge had experienced in receiving him that day , and mentioned that his appointment had

given the greatest satisfaction throughout the Province ; he hoped he would long be spared to carry out the duties of the office . The toast was received with great enthusiasm , and in reply , the D . P . G . M . thanked the b < ethrenjof the York Lodge and , Visitors present for their hearty reception of the toast ; he congratulated the W . M . for the

efficient working he had observed , and hoped tho York Lodge would continue to prosper and maintain the reputation it now held throughout the land . The next toast was that of the Prov . Grand Officers Past and Present , proposed by the Worshipful Master , and responded to by Bro . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., P . P . G . S . W ., who said ho

should carry away with him many pleasant thoughts of the very happy evening he had spent . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master then proposed the health of Worshipful Master of the York Lodge . The Worshipful Master , in responding , said he felt the great honour done him in the proposal coming from the D . P . G . M . ; he was afraid he

sometimes fell short of the standard he looked up to , but he should not forget the kindness and assistanace he had received during the year from the Officers and brethren of his Lodge . The toast of the

"V isitors was proposed by Bro . Todd P . M . Treasurer P . P . G . R ., and rosponded to b y Bros . Brown W . M . 1611 , and Harding W . M . 1991 . The toasts were interspersed by songs from Bro . Samplo Organist P . G . O ., and Bros . Kirby , Lee , Godby , Robinson , and MoGachen .

POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 npHE first meeting for the present session of this well-established 3 Lodge took place on Thnrsday , the 11 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Tho brethren assembled at 5 . 30 p . m ., under the presidency of the Worshipful Master Bro . Oliver Bryant . Bros . Dr . Corrie Jackson P . M . S . W ., J . Apsey J . W ., Turner S . D ., J . Nowakowski J . D ., Dr . Runtz I . G ., Banks Tyler ; also the

following P . M . ' s : —Bros . Bieling I . P . M ., Dr . Rath , Dr . Jagielski , Dr . Corrie Jackson , J . Nowakowski Treasurer , Lancaster Secretary . Lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , the Bye-laws were read . Bro . Joyce , who was in attendance , was duly examined and entrusted . Lodge was then

advanced to the second degree , and he was passed to the degree of F . C ., the ceremony being carefully and distinctly given by the W . M . Several communications were read by the Secretary , aud the three following gentlemeu were proposed for acceptance at the meeting in December , viz ., Rev . Arnold Whitaker Oxford , M . A ., Mr . Bernard

Abrahams , Solicitor , both proposed by Dr . Corrie Jackson , seconded by Dr . Victor Jagielski ; for Mr . C . H . Whitcomb , proposed by Bro . Draper , and seconded by Bro . Lancaster Secretary . Other business being completed , Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to

the banquet-room . After the good things provided had been freel y discussed and the cloth removed , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts received attention . The gavel was now placed in the hands of the I . P . M ., who proposed the health of the W . M ., and alluded to the able manner in which the business of the evening had been con .

ducted , and how p leased the brethren were with the result . This was responded to by the Worshipful Master , who promised to use his best endeavours to keep up the established reput ition of the Lodge ; he hoped the brethren would have no fault to find when he vacated his chair on the completion of his year of office . Bro . Bryant concluded

by proposing the health of the Past Masters ; saying how greatly they were valued for the services they had rendered to the Lodge in times past ; they invariably endeavoured to make things easy and comfortable in the Lodge . He concluded by calling on Dr . Jackson to respond . Bro . Jackson having suitably replied , the Worshipful

Master proposed the health of the Officers , hoping they would always be punctual in their attendance and make themselves perfect in their duties , that they might please the brethren , initiates and friends . Bro . Brushfield here obliged with the " Vicar of Bray . " Bro . Tongue , in responding for the Officers , assured the Worshipful Master they

were all perfect in their work , and would assist him in every manner that wa 3 possible to uphold the credit of the Lodge ; he regretted his inability on this occasion to be present in the earl y part of the evening , but hoped that at future meetings he would be enabled to be present . Bro . Dr . Jackson hero sang " Father O'Flyn , "

and then the Worshipful Master proposed tho health of the Visitors , viz ., Bros . Saegert P . M . Wellington , Hempstead 180 , E . C . Kilsby J . W . 1702 , G . H . Finch W . M . 2005 , calling on Bros . Saegert and Kilsby to respond . Whilst these brethren were collecting their thoughts , Bro . Gordon sang " Sally in our alley , " his capital tenor

voice being well appreciated . Bro . Saegert , in returning thanks , was highly gratified at the cordiality by which the names of the Visitors had been received . His visit was doubly interesting , from the fact that it was the first occasion in which the Lodge had been presided

over by its present W . M ., to whom he wished a happy year of office ; he felt sure that Bro . Bryant would have no difficulty in carrying out the duties appertaining to the chair . Bro . Kilsby also responded . He was followed by the Tyler , who gave the parting toast , and the brethren separated early , after having spent a very enjoyable evening .

ROYAL KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1627 . r | 1 HE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the ¦ 1 - 5 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . Henry Langridge W . M ., who was supported by Bros . A . Hudson S . W .,