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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — GRAFT . — : o : — MEDINA LODGE , No . 35 .
A MASONIC Banquet on shipboard is at once a novelty and a pleasant change , and the Lodge being the Medina makes it doubly a propos to hold the same actually on the river . Tho visitor ( before the ceremony ) expected to be surprised , truth to tell he Jwaa fairly astonished . First , with the approaches , that were formed into oorridors of bunting , whioh led into the magnificent saloon of the ss . Prince of Wales , which was like a palace of the
Arabian Nights called into existence by some " Geni of the lamp . " Coloured fairy lights , burning with a soft refulgenoo , shed a subdued ¦ been around , in perfect keeping with the Eastern scene , while the many mirrors repeated the picture , making it a continued vista of delight . Then came the table decorations , which seemed to be specially placed for the oocasion , costly pines , choice grapes , and
tempting dates , stood amid the shining silver on the snowy damask , between which were seen rare exotic blooms , with palms , ferns and grasses . While admiring and wondering who the Geni and Genns could he , we turn , to find him in propria personam , Mr . Mark Smith , Steward and Caterer of the noble vessel afore named , and at once , the hearty welcome came , in words that carried the ring of troth in
every sylable . But quickly the scene begins to change ; at a word , swiftly moving forms are seen gliding quietly around , mysterious bottles appear , then a soroop and a glnok is hoard , and there the clarets and hooks stand ready for duty , battalions of Bass and Co . bringing up the rear , awaiting commands , whilo further on spirits peep from the vasty deep , in fact , nothing has been omitted ,
and M . S ., as he gave the last glance around , smiled the genial smile of inward satisfaction . Now with the sound of the gong , the brethren , bedeoked and bejewelled , oame trooping in , the joints are set , the grace is said and the banquet commences . Baring the banquet various piano solos were performed by Bro . G . W . Fellows , who had oharge of the musical part of the programme .
The oloth having been oleared , Bro . Taylor W . M . gave the health of the Queen , whose family had so long been intimately conneoted with the Craft . The health of H . R . H . the M . W . the Grand Master and the Officer * of th « Grand Lodge was given by the W . M ., who eulogiaad the services rendered to the Craft by H . R . H . and the Grand Officers , all of whom war * g »« tlomen of marked ability . The
Gtairaan nut proposed the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master and the Officers of the Prpvineial Grand Lodge Present and Past , who , he said , he had ever found most impartial in deciding on any matter brought before them from time to time . In responding , Brother Wilkins expressed the pleasure he experienced when four years ago he was appointed an Offioer of the Provincial Grand Lodge . He
found that the work of the Provincial Officers was particularly onerous , but with the assistance of the energetic Seoretary , these were carried out with marked suocess and extreme impartiality . Bro . Perry proposed the health of the Worshipful Mastor of No . 35 , Bro . Taylor , whom he warmly congratulated and wished a pleasant and prosperous year of office . As a member of No . 35 , as well as
one of the founders of 2169 , he would assist the W . M . to the best of his ability . The W . M ., in responding , spoke of the history of tho Medina Lodge , No . 35 , which he said originated in London 150 years ago , but was afterwards transferred to Cowes . He was proud to bo re . eleoted the W . M . of so ancient a Lodge , and would do his utmost to sustain its hononr and reputation . Bro . G . Cottell S . W . proposed
the Masonio Charities , the jewel of the whole Order , and of which every brother might be justly proud . He was pleased that their W . M . had been elected Charity Representative , as he felt that he would interest himself in the subject and explain it fully to the brethren . Bro . G . Fellows sen . then sang " Hard Times , " and while this was being done the Charity box was sent round the saloon
and the sum of £ 1 12 6 d was collected in this manner ; the Tyler , Brother Young , gave £ 1 10 s , being profit realised on the sale of Masonio clothing , & c , and various brothers present contributed amounts , whioh brought up the sum to £ 5 12 s 6 d . This added to the £ 3 found in tho box the same day , brought up the total to £ 8 13 s 6 d . The W . M ., in responding to the
toast , said that was a red letter evening , as the sum collected for the Charities exceeded that of any previous banquet of Medina Lodge . All the money collected for Masonio Charities was given spontaneously and without pressure . During the past year the inoome of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution amounted to £ 61 , 849 2 s Gd ; for the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys , £ 15 , 837 18 s ; and for the Girls
£ 12 , 778 2 s 7 d j total £ 90 , 465 2 s 7 d . Besides these , grants were made to old Masons , widows and necessitous Masons , amounting to £ 8 , 326 . These Charities were supplement by the Hants and I . W . Benevolent Institution , whioh educated , clothed , and advanced in life , the children of necessitious Masons -, and subscriptions of 5 s per year entitled to a vote . The toast of Visiting Brethren was given from
the chair , and ably responded to by Bros . Wilkins , Burch , Watson , Short , Ball , and Charlton . The W . M . next proposed the Officers of the Lodge and Past Masters , of whom ho spoke in enlogistio terms , and Bros . Cottell S . W ., G . Fellows sen . J . W ., C . J . Richardson Secretary , C . Brown S . D ., H . Barlow J . D ., 0 . Cawa Dir . of Cera ., A . J . Matthews A . D . C ., made suitable responses . Tho host was given b y Bro . Wilkins , who spoke in the very highest terms of the catering
of Bro . Mark Smith , the banquet that evening being the acme of perfection , and everything had gone off iu the most admirable and agreeable manner . Bro . Mark Smith replied , expressing his satisfaction at the pleasure manifested by the proposer and brethren generally . The Tyler ' s toast and " God save the Queen , " brought this most successful re-union to a conclusion . Daring the evening Bro . T . M . Taylor was presented with a very handsome gold jewel ,
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in token of the brethren's appreciation of his services aB Worshipful Master during the previous year , tho presentation being made by Bro . J . Leftwioh P . M .
FORTITUDE LODGE , No . 131 . THIS Lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John , on Tuesday , tho 10 th inst , when Bro . Letcher was installed W . M . in a most impressive manner by the retiring W . M . Brother Rev . R . F .
Frazor-Frizell P . P . G . C . The W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Rev . Frazer-Frizell I . P . M ., Knight S . W ., Benney J . W ., Rev . C . F . Merinageu Chaplain , ToLkiu Treasurer , George Secretary , Clarke S . D ., Tonkyn J . D ., Ellery Dir . of Cers ., Dr . Monk Organist , Wood I . G ., Gill and Sargeant Stewards . Tho banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , under the able presidency of the newly installed W . M .
During the evening a most enjoyable programme of music was contributed , under the direction of Bro . Dr . Monk , to whioh Brothers Mountford , Mack , Tonkin , and Wood were tho prinoipal con . tributors ; and recitations by Bros . Kinsman . Rbwe . Burrow , & o .
PHCENIX LODGE OF HONOUR AND PRUDENCE , No . 331 . , i THE annual festival wa 9 hold on Monday , the 16 th inst ., when . Bro . Newby S . W . was ably and impressively installed by the W . M ., Bro . Hooking . The Board of Installed Masters comprised the following : —Bros . Bryant , Whitloy , Chilcott , Rogers , Brewer , Andorton , Hawken , Harvey , Smith , Tonkin , Johns , Downing , Webber ,
Deoble , Letcher , Hodge , and Cams-Wilson , to whom the W . M . eleot was presented by Bro . Andortoa , a much respected P . M . of the Lodge . The tools were pre = entM by Bros . B . L . Carlyon , Carter , and Hockin respectively , and the charge to the Wardens dolivered by Bro . Bryant , while the address to the brethren generall y was given most
impressively by Bro . Whitley . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Hocking I . P . M ., CarusrWilson S . W ., Kilminstor J . W ., Bryant Treas ., Mountford Seoretary , E . L . Carlyon S . D ., Butcher J . D ., Liddicoat Organist , F . Harold Carlyon I . G ., and Cozens Steward , Ruse being re-appointed Tyler . . At the close
of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Red Lion Hotel , Truro , to partake of the customary annual banquet , the W . M . presiding , and several of the brethren contributed to the enjoyment of the eveninf by recitations and songs , under the skilful guidance of Bro . Mountford .
ROYAL SUSSEX LODGE , No . 342 . THIS old-established and successful Lodgo held its installation meeting , on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Freomasons ' Hall , Commercial Road , Landport , when there was a large and representative assemblage of brethren , including several Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Payne was presented as W . M . elect , and was installed into the chair of King Solomon by Bro . Glazebrook I . P . M .,
who performed the ceremony in a most efficient find impressive manner , and at its conclusion was presented by the W . M ., on behalf of the brethren of the Lodge , with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of the very able manner in which ho had carried out the duties of Worshipful Master during his year of office . The
I . P . M . suitably acknowledged the presentation . The W . M . appointed his Officers as under : —Bros . Glazebrook I . P . M ., Holmes S . W , Dunn J . W ., Hewett Treasurer , Bolitho Secretary , Gnnnell Dir . of CorH ., Saxey S . D ., Irons J . D ., Siebert Organist , Blaprave I . G ., Wright and Crossman Stewards , Exoll Tyler . The brethrsu adjourned to the
dining-hall , whero a recherche banquet ( the company nnrnbering nearly eighty brethren ) was served , reflectinn ; the highest credit on the Stoward of the Clnb ( Mr . Hinton ) . During the banquet an excellent selection of music was performed , under the direction of Bro . Jovvett . The newly installed Master Bro . Payne , who presided , gave the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . Bro . Glazebrook I . P . M .
proposed in eulogistic terms the health of tho Worshipful Master which was received with much enthusiasm , the W . M . responding iu suitable terms . The W . M . then gave tho Installing Master Brother Glazebrook , who in acknowledging the toast referred in feeling terms to the respect he had for the W . M ., having worked with him in tho Lodge for the past eight years . Other Masonic toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
LODGE OF UNION , No . 414 fllHE annual ceremony of tho installation of the Worshipful Master JL of this , the Senior Lodge in Reidincr , took placo at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 17 tb inst . The number of Masons present was exceptionally large , there being a great desire to do honour to the nowly elected W . M . the Rev . Canon Garry . Atnongt the distinguished brethren in the Lodge were the Deputy Provincial Grand Master in
charge , Bro . J . T . Morland , and Bro . H , J . Strong , an Officer of Grand Lodge ; both of them were saluted in due form . The following members of the Lodge of Union were present : —P . M . ' s Bros . J . C . B . Tirbutt , F . J . Ferguson , M . J . Withers , F . J . Blaokwell , E . Baker , W . H . Strickland , C . Stephens Prov . Grand Treasurer , J . Jordan , C ,
Oades , W . Sherwood , Charles Smith , S . Wheeler jun ., A . Tupman , J . W . Martiu Provincial Grand Secretary . The Officers and members of th « son > IJ Lodgo who were proseut were Bros . W . G . Millar , the Rev . Oauon Garry , the Rev . J . Stewart , G . S . Gale , A . W . Pnrry , B .
Ruddock , A . W . Hitchcock , W . . T . Maurice , W . Bonny , VV . R . Nicholas , H . Dnulop , C . T . Murdoch , R . II . Bradley , F . Garry , Major Edward ? , B . P . Allnatt , Theodore H . White , VV . Stroud , F . Cooksey , W . Thornton , C . H . Dodd , A . G . Collins , Harrison H . Junes , F . T . Yeatmau , R . C . Deane , and E . Priestly . The other brethren ^ resent were Bros . B . W . H . Linney , H . G . Sherwiu W . M . 1101 , W . B . Reed 1101
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — GRAFT . — : o : — MEDINA LODGE , No . 35 .
A MASONIC Banquet on shipboard is at once a novelty and a pleasant change , and the Lodge being the Medina makes it doubly a propos to hold the same actually on the river . Tho visitor ( before the ceremony ) expected to be surprised , truth to tell he Jwaa fairly astonished . First , with the approaches , that were formed into oorridors of bunting , whioh led into the magnificent saloon of the ss . Prince of Wales , which was like a palace of the
Arabian Nights called into existence by some " Geni of the lamp . " Coloured fairy lights , burning with a soft refulgenoo , shed a subdued ¦ been around , in perfect keeping with the Eastern scene , while the many mirrors repeated the picture , making it a continued vista of delight . Then came the table decorations , which seemed to be specially placed for the oocasion , costly pines , choice grapes , and
tempting dates , stood amid the shining silver on the snowy damask , between which were seen rare exotic blooms , with palms , ferns and grasses . While admiring and wondering who the Geni and Genns could he , we turn , to find him in propria personam , Mr . Mark Smith , Steward and Caterer of the noble vessel afore named , and at once , the hearty welcome came , in words that carried the ring of troth in
every sylable . But quickly the scene begins to change ; at a word , swiftly moving forms are seen gliding quietly around , mysterious bottles appear , then a soroop and a glnok is hoard , and there the clarets and hooks stand ready for duty , battalions of Bass and Co . bringing up the rear , awaiting commands , whilo further on spirits peep from the vasty deep , in fact , nothing has been omitted ,
and M . S ., as he gave the last glance around , smiled the genial smile of inward satisfaction . Now with the sound of the gong , the brethren , bedeoked and bejewelled , oame trooping in , the joints are set , the grace is said and the banquet commences . Baring the banquet various piano solos were performed by Bro . G . W . Fellows , who had oharge of the musical part of the programme .
The oloth having been oleared , Bro . Taylor W . M . gave the health of the Queen , whose family had so long been intimately conneoted with the Craft . The health of H . R . H . the M . W . the Grand Master and the Officer * of th « Grand Lodge was given by the W . M ., who eulogiaad the services rendered to the Craft by H . R . H . and the Grand Officers , all of whom war * g »« tlomen of marked ability . The
Gtairaan nut proposed the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master and the Officers of the Prpvineial Grand Lodge Present and Past , who , he said , he had ever found most impartial in deciding on any matter brought before them from time to time . In responding , Brother Wilkins expressed the pleasure he experienced when four years ago he was appointed an Offioer of the Provincial Grand Lodge . He
found that the work of the Provincial Officers was particularly onerous , but with the assistance of the energetic Seoretary , these were carried out with marked suocess and extreme impartiality . Bro . Perry proposed the health of the Worshipful Mastor of No . 35 , Bro . Taylor , whom he warmly congratulated and wished a pleasant and prosperous year of office . As a member of No . 35 , as well as
one of the founders of 2169 , he would assist the W . M . to the best of his ability . The W . M ., in responding , spoke of the history of tho Medina Lodge , No . 35 , which he said originated in London 150 years ago , but was afterwards transferred to Cowes . He was proud to bo re . eleoted the W . M . of so ancient a Lodge , and would do his utmost to sustain its hononr and reputation . Bro . G . Cottell S . W . proposed
the Masonio Charities , the jewel of the whole Order , and of which every brother might be justly proud . He was pleased that their W . M . had been elected Charity Representative , as he felt that he would interest himself in the subject and explain it fully to the brethren . Bro . G . Fellows sen . then sang " Hard Times , " and while this was being done the Charity box was sent round the saloon
and the sum of £ 1 12 6 d was collected in this manner ; the Tyler , Brother Young , gave £ 1 10 s , being profit realised on the sale of Masonio clothing , & c , and various brothers present contributed amounts , whioh brought up the sum to £ 5 12 s 6 d . This added to the £ 3 found in tho box the same day , brought up the total to £ 8 13 s 6 d . The W . M ., in responding to the
toast , said that was a red letter evening , as the sum collected for the Charities exceeded that of any previous banquet of Medina Lodge . All the money collected for Masonio Charities was given spontaneously and without pressure . During the past year the inoome of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution amounted to £ 61 , 849 2 s Gd ; for the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys , £ 15 , 837 18 s ; and for the Girls
£ 12 , 778 2 s 7 d j total £ 90 , 465 2 s 7 d . Besides these , grants were made to old Masons , widows and necessitous Masons , amounting to £ 8 , 326 . These Charities were supplement by the Hants and I . W . Benevolent Institution , whioh educated , clothed , and advanced in life , the children of necessitious Masons -, and subscriptions of 5 s per year entitled to a vote . The toast of Visiting Brethren was given from
the chair , and ably responded to by Bros . Wilkins , Burch , Watson , Short , Ball , and Charlton . The W . M . next proposed the Officers of the Lodge and Past Masters , of whom ho spoke in enlogistio terms , and Bros . Cottell S . W ., G . Fellows sen . J . W ., C . J . Richardson Secretary , C . Brown S . D ., H . Barlow J . D ., 0 . Cawa Dir . of Cera ., A . J . Matthews A . D . C ., made suitable responses . Tho host was given b y Bro . Wilkins , who spoke in the very highest terms of the catering
of Bro . Mark Smith , the banquet that evening being the acme of perfection , and everything had gone off iu the most admirable and agreeable manner . Bro . Mark Smith replied , expressing his satisfaction at the pleasure manifested by the proposer and brethren generally . The Tyler ' s toast and " God save the Queen , " brought this most successful re-union to a conclusion . Daring the evening Bro . T . M . Taylor was presented with a very handsome gold jewel ,
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in token of the brethren's appreciation of his services aB Worshipful Master during the previous year , tho presentation being made by Bro . J . Leftwioh P . M .
FORTITUDE LODGE , No . 131 . THIS Lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John , on Tuesday , tho 10 th inst , when Bro . Letcher was installed W . M . in a most impressive manner by the retiring W . M . Brother Rev . R . F .
Frazor-Frizell P . P . G . C . The W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Rev . Frazer-Frizell I . P . M ., Knight S . W ., Benney J . W ., Rev . C . F . Merinageu Chaplain , ToLkiu Treasurer , George Secretary , Clarke S . D ., Tonkyn J . D ., Ellery Dir . of Cers ., Dr . Monk Organist , Wood I . G ., Gill and Sargeant Stewards . Tho banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , under the able presidency of the newly installed W . M .
During the evening a most enjoyable programme of music was contributed , under the direction of Bro . Dr . Monk , to whioh Brothers Mountford , Mack , Tonkin , and Wood were tho prinoipal con . tributors ; and recitations by Bros . Kinsman . Rbwe . Burrow , & o .
PHCENIX LODGE OF HONOUR AND PRUDENCE , No . 331 . , i THE annual festival wa 9 hold on Monday , the 16 th inst ., when . Bro . Newby S . W . was ably and impressively installed by the W . M ., Bro . Hooking . The Board of Installed Masters comprised the following : —Bros . Bryant , Whitloy , Chilcott , Rogers , Brewer , Andorton , Hawken , Harvey , Smith , Tonkin , Johns , Downing , Webber ,
Deoble , Letcher , Hodge , and Cams-Wilson , to whom the W . M . eleot was presented by Bro . Andortoa , a much respected P . M . of the Lodge . The tools were pre = entM by Bros . B . L . Carlyon , Carter , and Hockin respectively , and the charge to the Wardens dolivered by Bro . Bryant , while the address to the brethren generall y was given most
impressively by Bro . Whitley . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Hocking I . P . M ., CarusrWilson S . W ., Kilminstor J . W ., Bryant Treas ., Mountford Seoretary , E . L . Carlyon S . D ., Butcher J . D ., Liddicoat Organist , F . Harold Carlyon I . G ., and Cozens Steward , Ruse being re-appointed Tyler . . At the close
of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Red Lion Hotel , Truro , to partake of the customary annual banquet , the W . M . presiding , and several of the brethren contributed to the enjoyment of the eveninf by recitations and songs , under the skilful guidance of Bro . Mountford .
ROYAL SUSSEX LODGE , No . 342 . THIS old-established and successful Lodgo held its installation meeting , on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Freomasons ' Hall , Commercial Road , Landport , when there was a large and representative assemblage of brethren , including several Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Payne was presented as W . M . elect , and was installed into the chair of King Solomon by Bro . Glazebrook I . P . M .,
who performed the ceremony in a most efficient find impressive manner , and at its conclusion was presented by the W . M ., on behalf of the brethren of the Lodge , with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of the very able manner in which ho had carried out the duties of Worshipful Master during his year of office . The
I . P . M . suitably acknowledged the presentation . The W . M . appointed his Officers as under : —Bros . Glazebrook I . P . M ., Holmes S . W , Dunn J . W ., Hewett Treasurer , Bolitho Secretary , Gnnnell Dir . of CorH ., Saxey S . D ., Irons J . D ., Siebert Organist , Blaprave I . G ., Wright and Crossman Stewards , Exoll Tyler . The brethrsu adjourned to the
dining-hall , whero a recherche banquet ( the company nnrnbering nearly eighty brethren ) was served , reflectinn ; the highest credit on the Stoward of the Clnb ( Mr . Hinton ) . During the banquet an excellent selection of music was performed , under the direction of Bro . Jovvett . The newly installed Master Bro . Payne , who presided , gave the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . Bro . Glazebrook I . P . M .
proposed in eulogistic terms the health of tho Worshipful Master which was received with much enthusiasm , the W . M . responding iu suitable terms . The W . M . then gave tho Installing Master Brother Glazebrook , who in acknowledging the toast referred in feeling terms to the respect he had for the W . M ., having worked with him in tho Lodge for the past eight years . Other Masonic toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
LODGE OF UNION , No . 414 fllHE annual ceremony of tho installation of the Worshipful Master JL of this , the Senior Lodge in Reidincr , took placo at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 17 tb inst . The number of Masons present was exceptionally large , there being a great desire to do honour to the nowly elected W . M . the Rev . Canon Garry . Atnongt the distinguished brethren in the Lodge were the Deputy Provincial Grand Master in
charge , Bro . J . T . Morland , and Bro . H , J . Strong , an Officer of Grand Lodge ; both of them were saluted in due form . The following members of the Lodge of Union were present : —P . M . ' s Bros . J . C . B . Tirbutt , F . J . Ferguson , M . J . Withers , F . J . Blaokwell , E . Baker , W . H . Strickland , C . Stephens Prov . Grand Treasurer , J . Jordan , C ,
Oades , W . Sherwood , Charles Smith , S . Wheeler jun ., A . Tupman , J . W . Martiu Provincial Grand Secretary . The Officers and members of th « son > IJ Lodgo who were proseut were Bros . W . G . Millar , the Rev . Oauon Garry , the Rev . J . Stewart , G . S . Gale , A . W . Pnrry , B .
Ruddock , A . W . Hitchcock , W . . T . Maurice , W . Bonny , VV . R . Nicholas , H . Dnulop , C . T . Murdoch , R . II . Bradley , F . Garry , Major Edward ? , B . P . Allnatt , Theodore H . White , VV . Stroud , F . Cooksey , W . Thornton , C . H . Dodd , A . G . Collins , Harrison H . Junes , F . T . Yeatmau , R . C . Deane , and E . Priestly . The other brethren ^ resent were Bros . B . W . H . Linney , H . G . Sherwiu W . M . 1101 , W . B . Reed 1101