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Notices Of Meetings.
J . S . Stallwood P . M . 101 , A . Weloh P . M . 1101 , H . D . Marshall P . M ., F A . Sargennt 1101 , George F . Slade P . M . 18 S 7 , W . Ponkincr W . M . 1 S 87 tho Rev . A . W . N . Deacon 1887 , C . Slaughter P . M . 1101 , T . Higg ' s 1895 , E . W . RWlev 1101 , A . S . Cooper 2013 , T . Virtue 2013 , W W Williams 2013 , J . E . Sydenham P . M . 2043 , W . W . Ridley P . M . 1101 H . G . PowMl 2437 , H . J . Strong P . M . G . A . D . C , IT . Milton P . M .
, 1808 , Colonel Borrett , W . Ravenscroft P . M . 1101 , C . G . Hewett W . M . 2043 , W . Hickie P . M . 1101 , H . W . Pritchett P . M . 1261 , F . J . Lawes 2013 , E . P . Silver , E . Farrer 1101 , W . J . Stapley 1101 , R . E . Hodder 1101 , G . Morland , E . Margrett P . M . 1101 , J . Greeuaway P . M . 1101 , & c . The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by Bro . W . G . Millar , assisted by Bros . A . Tupman , F . J .
Ferguson , and R . C . Mount . The W . M . then invested his Officers . Tho appointments wero as follow : —Bros . W . G . Millar I . P . M ., G . S . Gait S . W ., R . W . Parry J . W ., the Rev . J . Stewart Chaplain , R . C Mount Treasurer , B . Ruddock Secretary , W . J . Maurice S . D ., W . Bonny J . D ., A . W . Hitchcock Dir . of Cers ., A . J . Lawrance I . G ., H . Gilligan Organist , W . R . Nicholas , H . W . Dunlop , and J . R . Cook
Stewards , R . Dowsett Almoner , W . Hemmings Tyler . The W . M . then presented a Past Master ' s jewel to tho I . P . M . and spoke highly of the manner in which Bro . W . G . Millar had discharged the duties of tho office . The I . P . M . suitably replied . When tho business of the Lodge had been concluded , the brethren adjourned to the old Town Hall . ' Usually the annual banquets of the three Reading
Lodges aro held at the Great Western Hotel , but this year the attendance was so largo that it was necessary to have tho dinner at tho Town Hall . This alteration is , in some respects , an improvement . There is more room and more air . On the other hand the hall is one in which speakers can with difficulty make themselves heard , so had are the acoustic properties of the buildinu . It was also noticed that the hot water pipes with which the building is warmod
are muoh too potent to suit the taste of tho persons who sit near them . An excellent banquet was served by Bro . Flanasjan . The company numbered ahoit ninety . Tho W . M . took the chair . On rising to propose the Queen and the Craft he was received with an outburst of cheering , puch as is rarely heard in Readinsr . In responding for the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . and the other Grand Officers , Bro . H . J . Strong spoke of the ereat attention and the amount of timo whioh some of the Grand Officers devoted to their duties . The
Deputy Provincial Grand Mastor in charge , in returning thanks for himself and the other Provincial Grand Officers Present aud Past , said that the progress and position of Masonry in the Province were satisfactory . There was the prospect of the institution of a new Lodge in the Province . The W . M ., whose health was drunk with great cordiality , said that he had identified himself with Freemasonry
because he perceived that religion was the foundation of it . The Provincial Grand Secretary , in giving the toast Masonio Charit y , referred to the fact that last year nearly a hundred thousand pounds was raised for the benefit of tho three great Masonic Institutions . That sum was irrespective of what was distributed in Charity by the Lodges severall v . Bro . Martin said the Lodge of Union would
be represented by a Steward at each of the thioo great Masonic Festivals in the present year . Bro . E . Margrott rotnrnod thanks , and lucidly explained tho manner in which it was sought to make the greatest possiblo tiso of all tho votes entrnstod to him as Charity Steward . The Visitors was next proposed by Bro . Murdoch , and responded to by Bro . II . G . Powell and other brethren . Bro . Arthur
Welch P . M . gave the Immediate Past Master and other Post Masters of the Lodge of Union . Bro . Welch spoke of the excellent woik done by tho Immediate Past Master , Bro . W . G . Millar , of the hospitality shown by him , and by the handsome gift made by him that day , a silver chain for tho W . M . ' s collar , and this presentation had taken place in a most unostentatious maimer , an the donor had made no allusion to it . Bro . Millar suitably replied . The other
toasts were tho Worshipfnl Master and Brethren of the Grey Friars and Kendrick Lodges ; the Wardens and other Officers of the Lodge of Union ; the Provincial Grand Secretary Bro . J . W . Martin , a toast which was received with great enthusiasm ; and the Tyler ' s toast . There was some good singing by Bros . W . T . Bilgou , J . C . Allen , W . Crntchley , and E . Woodland . The proceedings throughout were characteristised by great warmth and cordiality , and the W . M . ' s year of office commenced iu the most agreeable manner .
SCIENCE LODGE , No . 437 . \ LARGE number of brethren and visitors attended the installa-XA- tion meeting on Thursday , 12 th inst ., when the ceremony was performed by Brother R . C . Elso P . G . D . England , Brother Goodfellow the W . M . elect , was placed in the chair , and invested his Officers for the year as follow , viz ,: —Bros . Bewsey I . P . M ., Hoyle S . W ., Dr . White J . W ., Rev . Rendle Chaplain , Ilutehings Treasurer , Knight Secretary ,
Dr . McDougall S . D ., F . Wadmau J . D ., Lock Dir . of Cers ., Gregory Organist , H . J . Wadman I . G ., Dyke Stoward , and Alforcl Tyler . At tho conclusion of the ceremony Bro . Hatchings Senior Past Master of the Lodge spoke of tbe valuable services rendered to tho Lodge and Freemasonry by the I . P . M . Bro . Bewsey , and begged to present
him , on behalf of the Lodge , with a P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . R . C . Ebe also spoke of the I . P . M . in glowing terms , and , at tho request of Bro . Hutcbings , pinned the jewel to tho breast of the recipient , who , in responding , epoke of the kindness he had at all times received from
tho brethren and his great surprise at the gift now presented to him . It wonld at all times remind him of the happy time he had passed . The Lodgo being closed , the brethren adjourned to the Groyhonnd Hotel , where a recherche banquet was provided by Host Goodfellow .
WILTSHIRE LODGE OF FIDELITY , Hfo . G 63 . THE installation meetiog of this Lodgo was held at tho Masonio Hall , Devizes , on Tuesday , the 17 th iustant , when there wa 3 ft' good atteu . dau . ca , both of macn ' o 3 C 3 of the Lod ge and visitors
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amongst the latter being Bros . Jno . Chandler P . M . 355 P . P . G . S . W , P . G . D . C . Wilts , W . J . Manu P . M . 632 P . P . G . J . W . Wilts , W . S . Bam . bridge P . M . 1533 P . P . GlS . D . Wilts , J . W . Bnrman 1533 , E . W . Flint J . D . 1388 , A . Sheppard W . M . 2153 , and Jno . Savory 355 P . P . G . Tyler Wilts . The outgoing W . M . Bro . B . W . Crees opened the Lodge , and after the usual preliminaries his successor , the S . W ,
Bro . J . P . Martin , was installed by Bro . the Rev . W . Humphreys P . M . P . P . G . Chaplain Wilts in an impressive manner . The newlyinstalled W . M . appointed and invested the Officers of the Lodge for the ensning year , as follow : —Bros . B . W . Crees I . P . M ., F . G . Billing , ham S . W ., F . Reynolds J . W ., Rev . W . Humphreys P . M . Chaplain , F . S . Hancock P . M . Treasurer , T . C . Hopkins P . M . Seoretary , F .
Wyatt S . D ., H . H . Baker J . D ., H . Howse P . M . D . C ., J . Hunt I . G ., S . W . Tnyler Steward , and Chas . R . Barnes Tyler . After the usual routine business the Lodge was dosed , and the brethren adjourned to the annual banquet , at the Bear Hotel , which was served by Bro . Reynolds iu excellent style , and for which Bro . Watson Taylor had , as usual , sent a supply of venison .
LEWIS LODGE , No . ? 72 . ON Monday , the 16 th inst ., at theFreemas . no' Hall , Dnke Sfcreefc , Whitehaven , Bro . Johnston was installed as Worshipfnl Master of this Lodge , when upwarJs of seventy meiabera of the Craft assembled to do honour to so worthy and distinguished a brother , Bro . Brakonridge was the Installing Master , and discharged the whole of his onerous duties in a manner whioh has seldom ever baen
equalled and never excelled , and whioh stamps him as one of the first Masters in the Province of Cumberland and Westmoreland . The Worshipful Master appointed the following brethren as his Officers : — Bros . Pattinson I . P . M ., Blenkinsop S . W ., Fowler J . W ., SpittallTreas ., Rev . A . Anderson Chaplain , Field Secretary , Clark Assist . Secretary ,
Brockbank S . D ., Brown J . D ., Matthews Dir . of Cers ., Blenkinsop Almoner , Korr Organist , Mossop I . G ., Sewell Tyler , Wright and Thompson Wear Stewards . On the invitation of Bro . Johnston ths brethren adjourned to the Black Lion Hotel , where upwards of sixty brethren sat down to o banquet , served in Bro . Shepherd ' B best style .
During the ovening songs were given by Bros . Clark , Matthews , Bell , Rose , Mordaff , Miller , M'Harry , Studbolme , Kerr , and Johnston , while Bro . Baxter gave a couple of recitations . A most enjoyable and enthusiastic meeting , whioh augurs well for the future of 872 i was brought to a dose about eleven o ' olook by singing the National Anthem .
GOSPORT LODGE , No . 903 . r PHE Lodgo room at the India Arms Hotel , Gosport , was filled -1- with members aud visitors on Tuesday ovening , 10 th inst ., tbe occasion being the installation as W . M . of Bro . Montague Hart S . W . in succession to Bro . H . Long . The ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . W . A . Rowe , and subsequently tbe new W . M . invested his Officers , as under : —Bros . Long I . P . M ., Unzaard S . W ., Jago J . W .,
Rowe P . M . treasurer , Mating Secretary , Collins S . D ., liurch J . D-, Hipwell Dir . of Cers ., Finneman I . G ., Thornton Organist , Fras- r Steward . Several letters of apology far unavoidable absence were road , and a- number of telegrams of congratulation were received during the evening . On the conclusion of the ceremony the company
adjourned to tho banqueting room , where a reohercbo repast had hemi prepared by tho host , Mr . Taylor . Among the visitors present wtre 15 roP . Goble P . G . S ., Lancaster P . P . G . R ., Dr . Bland W . M . 257 , Slade W . M . 804 , Rev . Betts P . G . Chaplain 1903 , Fisher W . M . 2068 , Boorman I . P . M . 274 , Jesse Miles P . M . 1428 , Pansey S . W . 2153
Batchelor P . M . 1705 , Hart 972 , Beirustein 10 o 9 , Pearcy P . M . 488 , Long 1903 , Nicholls P . M . 1714 , Jago 16 ( S . C . ) The usual toasts were interspersed with harmony . The gathering was one of the most successful in the history of tho Lod » e , the excellence of the arrange , ments adding greatly to tbe enjoyment of all present .
TYNE LODGE , No . 991 . THE annual meeting was held , on the 12 th inst ., in the Masonio Hall , Wallsend . Bro . Bell I . P . M . presided , and the business comprised the presentation of the annual financial statement , the installation of Bro . Allan as W . M ., and the appointment of the following Officers : —Bros . Bell I . P . M ., Bickerton S . W ., Terry J . W ., Rev . O'Brady-Jones Provincial Grand Chaplain Chap ., Geo . A . Allan
Treasurer , Turnbull Secretary , Dr . Crai g D . C ., Wilkio S . D ., Graham J . D ., Thompson Organist , Jackson I . G ., Jarvia Tyler , Mesaer S . 8 ., and Hay J . S . On the conclusion of tho proceedings the brethren dined at tho house of Bro . Cawthorn , the Anchor Inn . On the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were honoured , aud the evening was Bpent in song and sentiment .
TREGULLOW LODGE , No . 1006 . THIS Lodge mot at the Masonic Hall , St . Day , on Tnesday , the 17 th inst ., to celebrate tho Festival of St . John . Bro . Diment S . W . was installed Worshipful Master for the ensning year by Brother Kinsman in a most impressive manner . The Worshipful Master appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Peters I . P . M ., Fitton S . W ., Smith J . W ., Murley Chaplain , Timmina P . G . S . Treasurer , Kinsman
Secretary , Cannon S . D ., Reed J . D ., Wickett I . G-., Rowe Organist , Martin Dir . of Cers ., Pengelley Senior Steward , Evans Jnnior Steward , and Leverton Tyler . Brother Mills was appointed Secretary of the
C . M . C . A . The brethren adjourned to the banqueting-hall , where an excellent spread was served by Bro . Smith . During the evening recitations , stump speeches , duets and songs were given by Brothers Kinsman , Kiatler , Moore , Stephens , Frazer-Frizell , Miohell , Martin ,
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Notices Of Meetings.
J . S . Stallwood P . M . 101 , A . Weloh P . M . 1101 , H . D . Marshall P . M ., F A . Sargennt 1101 , George F . Slade P . M . 18 S 7 , W . Ponkincr W . M . 1 S 87 tho Rev . A . W . N . Deacon 1887 , C . Slaughter P . M . 1101 , T . Higg ' s 1895 , E . W . RWlev 1101 , A . S . Cooper 2013 , T . Virtue 2013 , W W Williams 2013 , J . E . Sydenham P . M . 2043 , W . W . Ridley P . M . 1101 H . G . PowMl 2437 , H . J . Strong P . M . G . A . D . C , IT . Milton P . M .
, 1808 , Colonel Borrett , W . Ravenscroft P . M . 1101 , C . G . Hewett W . M . 2043 , W . Hickie P . M . 1101 , H . W . Pritchett P . M . 1261 , F . J . Lawes 2013 , E . P . Silver , E . Farrer 1101 , W . J . Stapley 1101 , R . E . Hodder 1101 , G . Morland , E . Margrett P . M . 1101 , J . Greeuaway P . M . 1101 , & c . The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by Bro . W . G . Millar , assisted by Bros . A . Tupman , F . J .
Ferguson , and R . C . Mount . The W . M . then invested his Officers . Tho appointments wero as follow : —Bros . W . G . Millar I . P . M ., G . S . Gait S . W ., R . W . Parry J . W ., the Rev . J . Stewart Chaplain , R . C Mount Treasurer , B . Ruddock Secretary , W . J . Maurice S . D ., W . Bonny J . D ., A . W . Hitchcock Dir . of Cers ., A . J . Lawrance I . G ., H . Gilligan Organist , W . R . Nicholas , H . W . Dunlop , and J . R . Cook
Stewards , R . Dowsett Almoner , W . Hemmings Tyler . The W . M . then presented a Past Master ' s jewel to tho I . P . M . and spoke highly of the manner in which Bro . W . G . Millar had discharged the duties of tho office . The I . P . M . suitably replied . When tho business of the Lodge had been concluded , the brethren adjourned to the old Town Hall . ' Usually the annual banquets of the three Reading
Lodges aro held at the Great Western Hotel , but this year the attendance was so largo that it was necessary to have tho dinner at tho Town Hall . This alteration is , in some respects , an improvement . There is more room and more air . On the other hand the hall is one in which speakers can with difficulty make themselves heard , so had are the acoustic properties of the buildinu . It was also noticed that the hot water pipes with which the building is warmod
are muoh too potent to suit the taste of tho persons who sit near them . An excellent banquet was served by Bro . Flanasjan . The company numbered ahoit ninety . Tho W . M . took the chair . On rising to propose the Queen and the Craft he was received with an outburst of cheering , puch as is rarely heard in Readinsr . In responding for the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . and the other Grand Officers , Bro . H . J . Strong spoke of the ereat attention and the amount of timo whioh some of the Grand Officers devoted to their duties . The
Deputy Provincial Grand Mastor in charge , in returning thanks for himself and the other Provincial Grand Officers Present aud Past , said that the progress and position of Masonry in the Province were satisfactory . There was the prospect of the institution of a new Lodge in the Province . The W . M ., whose health was drunk with great cordiality , said that he had identified himself with Freemasonry
because he perceived that religion was the foundation of it . The Provincial Grand Secretary , in giving the toast Masonio Charit y , referred to the fact that last year nearly a hundred thousand pounds was raised for the benefit of tho three great Masonic Institutions . That sum was irrespective of what was distributed in Charity by the Lodges severall v . Bro . Martin said the Lodge of Union would
be represented by a Steward at each of the thioo great Masonic Festivals in the present year . Bro . E . Margrott rotnrnod thanks , and lucidly explained tho manner in which it was sought to make the greatest possiblo tiso of all tho votes entrnstod to him as Charity Steward . The Visitors was next proposed by Bro . Murdoch , and responded to by Bro . II . G . Powell and other brethren . Bro . Arthur
Welch P . M . gave the Immediate Past Master and other Post Masters of the Lodge of Union . Bro . Welch spoke of the excellent woik done by tho Immediate Past Master , Bro . W . G . Millar , of the hospitality shown by him , and by the handsome gift made by him that day , a silver chain for tho W . M . ' s collar , and this presentation had taken place in a most unostentatious maimer , an the donor had made no allusion to it . Bro . Millar suitably replied . The other
toasts were tho Worshipfnl Master and Brethren of the Grey Friars and Kendrick Lodges ; the Wardens and other Officers of the Lodge of Union ; the Provincial Grand Secretary Bro . J . W . Martin , a toast which was received with great enthusiasm ; and the Tyler ' s toast . There was some good singing by Bros . W . T . Bilgou , J . C . Allen , W . Crntchley , and E . Woodland . The proceedings throughout were characteristised by great warmth and cordiality , and the W . M . ' s year of office commenced iu the most agreeable manner .
SCIENCE LODGE , No . 437 . \ LARGE number of brethren and visitors attended the installa-XA- tion meeting on Thursday , 12 th inst ., when the ceremony was performed by Brother R . C . Elso P . G . D . England , Brother Goodfellow the W . M . elect , was placed in the chair , and invested his Officers for the year as follow , viz ,: —Bros . Bewsey I . P . M ., Hoyle S . W ., Dr . White J . W ., Rev . Rendle Chaplain , Ilutehings Treasurer , Knight Secretary ,
Dr . McDougall S . D ., F . Wadmau J . D ., Lock Dir . of Cers ., Gregory Organist , H . J . Wadman I . G ., Dyke Stoward , and Alforcl Tyler . At tho conclusion of the ceremony Bro . Hatchings Senior Past Master of the Lodge spoke of tbe valuable services rendered to tho Lodge and Freemasonry by the I . P . M . Bro . Bewsey , and begged to present
him , on behalf of the Lodge , with a P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . R . C . Ebe also spoke of the I . P . M . in glowing terms , and , at tho request of Bro . Hutcbings , pinned the jewel to tho breast of the recipient , who , in responding , epoke of the kindness he had at all times received from
tho brethren and his great surprise at the gift now presented to him . It wonld at all times remind him of the happy time he had passed . The Lodgo being closed , the brethren adjourned to the Groyhonnd Hotel , where a recherche banquet was provided by Host Goodfellow .
WILTSHIRE LODGE OF FIDELITY , Hfo . G 63 . THE installation meetiog of this Lodgo was held at tho Masonio Hall , Devizes , on Tuesday , the 17 th iustant , when there wa 3 ft' good atteu . dau . ca , both of macn ' o 3 C 3 of the Lod ge and visitors
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amongst the latter being Bros . Jno . Chandler P . M . 355 P . P . G . S . W , P . G . D . C . Wilts , W . J . Manu P . M . 632 P . P . G . J . W . Wilts , W . S . Bam . bridge P . M . 1533 P . P . GlS . D . Wilts , J . W . Bnrman 1533 , E . W . Flint J . D . 1388 , A . Sheppard W . M . 2153 , and Jno . Savory 355 P . P . G . Tyler Wilts . The outgoing W . M . Bro . B . W . Crees opened the Lodge , and after the usual preliminaries his successor , the S . W ,
Bro . J . P . Martin , was installed by Bro . the Rev . W . Humphreys P . M . P . P . G . Chaplain Wilts in an impressive manner . The newlyinstalled W . M . appointed and invested the Officers of the Lodge for the ensning year , as follow : —Bros . B . W . Crees I . P . M ., F . G . Billing , ham S . W ., F . Reynolds J . W ., Rev . W . Humphreys P . M . Chaplain , F . S . Hancock P . M . Treasurer , T . C . Hopkins P . M . Seoretary , F .
Wyatt S . D ., H . H . Baker J . D ., H . Howse P . M . D . C ., J . Hunt I . G ., S . W . Tnyler Steward , and Chas . R . Barnes Tyler . After the usual routine business the Lodge was dosed , and the brethren adjourned to the annual banquet , at the Bear Hotel , which was served by Bro . Reynolds iu excellent style , and for which Bro . Watson Taylor had , as usual , sent a supply of venison .
LEWIS LODGE , No . ? 72 . ON Monday , the 16 th inst ., at theFreemas . no' Hall , Dnke Sfcreefc , Whitehaven , Bro . Johnston was installed as Worshipfnl Master of this Lodge , when upwarJs of seventy meiabera of the Craft assembled to do honour to so worthy and distinguished a brother , Bro . Brakonridge was the Installing Master , and discharged the whole of his onerous duties in a manner whioh has seldom ever baen
equalled and never excelled , and whioh stamps him as one of the first Masters in the Province of Cumberland and Westmoreland . The Worshipful Master appointed the following brethren as his Officers : — Bros . Pattinson I . P . M ., Blenkinsop S . W ., Fowler J . W ., SpittallTreas ., Rev . A . Anderson Chaplain , Field Secretary , Clark Assist . Secretary ,
Brockbank S . D ., Brown J . D ., Matthews Dir . of Cers ., Blenkinsop Almoner , Korr Organist , Mossop I . G ., Sewell Tyler , Wright and Thompson Wear Stewards . On the invitation of Bro . Johnston ths brethren adjourned to the Black Lion Hotel , where upwards of sixty brethren sat down to o banquet , served in Bro . Shepherd ' B best style .
During the ovening songs were given by Bros . Clark , Matthews , Bell , Rose , Mordaff , Miller , M'Harry , Studbolme , Kerr , and Johnston , while Bro . Baxter gave a couple of recitations . A most enjoyable and enthusiastic meeting , whioh augurs well for the future of 872 i was brought to a dose about eleven o ' olook by singing the National Anthem .
GOSPORT LODGE , No . 903 . r PHE Lodgo room at the India Arms Hotel , Gosport , was filled -1- with members aud visitors on Tuesday ovening , 10 th inst ., tbe occasion being the installation as W . M . of Bro . Montague Hart S . W . in succession to Bro . H . Long . The ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . W . A . Rowe , and subsequently tbe new W . M . invested his Officers , as under : —Bros . Long I . P . M ., Unzaard S . W ., Jago J . W .,
Rowe P . M . treasurer , Mating Secretary , Collins S . D ., liurch J . D-, Hipwell Dir . of Cers ., Finneman I . G ., Thornton Organist , Fras- r Steward . Several letters of apology far unavoidable absence were road , and a- number of telegrams of congratulation were received during the evening . On the conclusion of the ceremony the company
adjourned to tho banqueting room , where a reohercbo repast had hemi prepared by tho host , Mr . Taylor . Among the visitors present wtre 15 roP . Goble P . G . S ., Lancaster P . P . G . R ., Dr . Bland W . M . 257 , Slade W . M . 804 , Rev . Betts P . G . Chaplain 1903 , Fisher W . M . 2068 , Boorman I . P . M . 274 , Jesse Miles P . M . 1428 , Pansey S . W . 2153
Batchelor P . M . 1705 , Hart 972 , Beirustein 10 o 9 , Pearcy P . M . 488 , Long 1903 , Nicholls P . M . 1714 , Jago 16 ( S . C . ) The usual toasts were interspersed with harmony . The gathering was one of the most successful in the history of tho Lod » e , the excellence of the arrange , ments adding greatly to tbe enjoyment of all present .
TYNE LODGE , No . 991 . THE annual meeting was held , on the 12 th inst ., in the Masonio Hall , Wallsend . Bro . Bell I . P . M . presided , and the business comprised the presentation of the annual financial statement , the installation of Bro . Allan as W . M ., and the appointment of the following Officers : —Bros . Bell I . P . M ., Bickerton S . W ., Terry J . W ., Rev . O'Brady-Jones Provincial Grand Chaplain Chap ., Geo . A . Allan
Treasurer , Turnbull Secretary , Dr . Crai g D . C ., Wilkio S . D ., Graham J . D ., Thompson Organist , Jackson I . G ., Jarvia Tyler , Mesaer S . 8 ., and Hay J . S . On the conclusion of tho proceedings the brethren dined at tho house of Bro . Cawthorn , the Anchor Inn . On the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were honoured , aud the evening was Bpent in song and sentiment .
TREGULLOW LODGE , No . 1006 . THIS Lodge mot at the Masonic Hall , St . Day , on Tnesday , the 17 th inst ., to celebrate tho Festival of St . John . Bro . Diment S . W . was installed Worshipful Master for the ensning year by Brother Kinsman in a most impressive manner . The Worshipful Master appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Peters I . P . M ., Fitton S . W ., Smith J . W ., Murley Chaplain , Timmina P . G . S . Treasurer , Kinsman
Secretary , Cannon S . D ., Reed J . D ., Wickett I . G-., Rowe Organist , Martin Dir . of Cers ., Pengelley Senior Steward , Evans Jnnior Steward , and Leverton Tyler . Brother Mills was appointed Secretary of the
C . M . C . A . The brethren adjourned to the banqueting-hall , where an excellent spread was served by Bro . Smith . During the evening recitations , stump speeches , duets and songs were given by Brothers Kinsman , Kiatler , Moore , Stephens , Frazer-Frizell , Miohell , Martin ,