Notices Of Meetings.

Allen and M . Guthery , W . Hardio S . W ., T . W . Smith J . W ., W . Morton Sec , G . Ridley S . D ., G . Turnbnll J . D ., M . Whylo I . G ., G . Hilltrop Tyler . Tho Lodgo being openod , and all formalities gone through , the Provincial Grand Officers entered , the brethren receiving and saluting thorn according to custom . One brother was then passed , and three gontlemon initiatod , both

ceremonies being very efficiently rendored by tho W . M . Bro . Adam Robertson ^ P . G . S . W ., testified tho satisfaction ho and tho othor P . G . Officers felt afc their visit , and expressed a hope the brethron would use proper discrimination as to whom they admitted into tho Order . Ho apologised for the non-attendance of the P . G . J . W ., who wasnnablo to bo present , owing to domestic affliction . Tho Lodge

was then closed , and tho brethren sat down to supper . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero duly hononred , that of the Past Grand Officers being replied to by the P . G . S . W . A meed of praise is due to the brothren of this Lodge for the energy they must have used in obtaining such a prettily fitted and woll adapted hall for holding thoir meetings in . The Visitors present were —Bros . A . Robertson P . G . S . W ., J . Cook P . P . G . S . W ., J . Bolam

P . G . S . D ., G . Cockbnrn P . G . R ., J . Spearman P . P . G . S . of W ., B . P Ord P . G . O ., G . I . Dean P . G . A . D . C , G . G . Taylor P . G . A . P ., W . M Bell W . M . 1557 , R . Symonds J . W . 1626 , W . A . Ogelvi J . W . 2-J . Wood S . D . 48 , S . M . Harris S . D . 406 , 4 c .

Sykes Lodge , No . 1040 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 16 th inst ., at tho Masonic Hall , Great Driffield . Prosent : —Bros . W . Santon W . M ., John Dnnn S . W ., James S . Wilson J . W ., Ralph Teal P . M . Trans ., H . Holgreaves Sec , M . Simpson S . D ., Geo . Beilby J . D ., W . Barnby Steward , John T . Kirby I . G ., Bros . J . Elgey P . M ., S .

Chadwiok Chaplain , Geo . H . Hewson , John Baines , W . Roberta . Bro . J . J . Baines was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , according to aneiont custom , by tho Worshipful Master . It was decided to endow the Master for tho timo being with two votes in perpetuit y for the Boyal Masonic Institution for Aged Freemasons .

Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction , No . 1044 . —At the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth , on Tuesday . Tho following brethren attended : —Bros . J . J . Holland W . M ., W . A . Blackmore S . W ., J . J . Frost J . W ., P . V . Denham S . D ., A . M . Newens T . G ., J . G . Carter , C . Digby . F . II . Newens , and A . A . Denham . Bro . Holland , who was complimonted by Bro . Carter ( the Preceptor ) for

his proficiency , went through tho workmcr of the two degrees , Bro . A . N . Newens being the candidate . Bro . P . V . Denham gave notico of motion as to the disposal of tho Lodgo funds now in hand . It is proposed to dsvoto a portion of the money to presenting Bro . J . G . Carter with a testimonial for his untiring energy and kindness in acting as Preceptor .

St . David's Lodge , No 1147 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held afc the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-streot , Manchester , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Present : —Bros . Ishmael Davies W . M ., Thomas Elliott I . P . M ., Ellis Jones P . M . as S . W ., Wm . Hadden J . W ., J . 0 . Evans Sec , R . Barlow S . D ., J . B . Seel J . D ., T , E . Williams P . M . D . C , A . Ehrenbach Organist , E . Staveley I . G ., Wm . Sly Tvlor ,

Past Masters T . R . Williams , T . R . Peel , T . Gibson , Edward Williams ; Bros . M . T . Singer , W . Palmer , Ellis Tootill , F . J . Brown , Jas . P . Haworth , & c , and S . M . Davieg FREEMASON ' CIIRONICXE visitor . The Lodge was opened punctually afc 6 . 30 with solemn prayer ; the minutes of lost meeting were read , and , being correctly recorded , were confirmed by command of the W . M . Tho Secretary

read the bye-laws of the Lodge , as tbiB was the first meeting after the induction of Bro . Davies into the chair . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and worked np to the third , from whioh tho Lodgo was worked down to the first . A sum of ten guineas was unanimously voted from the funds of the Lodge towards the R . M . B . I . The business of the evening being ended , the Lodge waB closed with

solemn prayor , and the brethren adjourned to supper . Ifc is very gratifying to record our visit to this Lodgo , and bear witnoss to the administration of its affairs . Tho W . M ., who is a zealous Mason , has hia zeal tempered with that geniality which emanates from tho " cultivation of tho heart , " and his power in the Lodge will be strengthened by tho esteem in which he is held by the brethren . The

Officers aro all Masons of tacfc and ability , and , if we mistake not , will , by the next meeting , feel quite at home in their new collars . Bnfc the most noticeable feature in the St . David ' s is the talent of the Past Masters , and tho unmistakably deep interest they take in tho welfare of the Lodge . Wo havo known Lodges where Past Masters have assumod , and others do assume , every conoeivable attitude towards

tho brethren who have done them honour , and , sad to say , often to the detriment of tho Craft . How heartily then should a Lodgo be congratulated whero it possesses such estimable , talented and zealous Past Masters as we find afc their posts in 1147 ? Surely snch brethren aro the shining lights of a Province , the pillars of a Lodge . Tho brethren of this Lodge fully appreciate their Pasb Masters , and no

Lodge can be more hnppily in accord . That it may continuo so is a consummation devoutly to bo wished . On the removal of tho cloth the W . M . proposed the first toast of the evening , tho Qnecn and the Craft , which was duly hononred . The Most Worshipful the G . M ., H . R . H . tho Princo of Wales was heartily received , and the toast of the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand

Master Lord Skelmersdale , and tho Officers of Grand Lodge past and present , also met hearty responses . Bro . Gibson P . M . assumed the gavel ; by permission of the W . M . ho had to propose a very impor . tant toast . They had the pleasure of meeting on tho day of the marriago of Bro . H . R . H . the Duko of Connaught , and he was sure tho brethren of the St . David ' s Lodge wished him and his bride all

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tho happiness this world could aftord . Every brother know the interest the Prince took in tho Craft , and ho need not do more than ask them to drink to their Royal Highnesses very good hoalth , and wish them joy . Tho toast was drunk with enthusiasm and twentyone guns . Bro . Ehrenbach played a Wedding Maroh . The W . M . proposed the toast of the Prov . G . M . Colonel Starkio , tho Deputy ,

and tho rest of the Prov . Grand Officers past and present , whioh was cheerfully responded to . Bro . Ed . Williams P . M ., on taking tho gavel , said tho duties of office still olang to him , bat bis porformance of ifc on this occasion was vory pleasing , as ho had to propose the hoalth of their worthy W . M . This being the first evoning he had met tho brethren " at homo" ns ifc woro

round his privileged festive board . He felt ifc an honour to have tho first opportunity of asking them to pledgo their regard in a bumper . They had that evening sufficient proof of the ability of thoir Worshipful Master to carry on the affairs of the Lod ge for the next year with snecess . He looked for a very happy and prosperous year . He admirod the impressive mannor in which the oeremoniea

of tho Lodgo were performed by Bro . Davies , and requested tho toast to be drunk with full honours , whioh was done wifch enthusiasm and one-and-twonty guns . Bro . Hewardine obliged with a son" -, after which the W . M . rose to respond . He thanked the brothren for their mark of esteem . Ho folt hia position very acutely . He considered it ono thing to bo ambitious and seek the offico of

Worshipful Master , but quite another thing to discharge the dutios of that ; high office . Having attained the distinction through tho kindness of tho members , ho sought their indulgence , support , and hearty co-oporation in his efforts to discharge his trust . He felt he should not ask in vain , and with their co-operation ho looked forward to a pleasant year of office . He felt that it was a mau ' s

mission to do all he could for common humanity , and in few positions could he be of more service thau in Freemasonry . Brethren who read of what transpiros in our Order see how many good mon shino among us , and he would particularly recommend every brother to make himself fully conversant with cnrrentMasonio matters , by reading accounts of what goes on . Bro . Peel P . M ., in proposing the health of

the Visiting Brother , did so with that kindness and consideration for which ho is so woll known . Ho proposed tho health ofBro . Davies in two capacities , as a Brother Mason and as the representative of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . He held that current Masonic literaturo was a great boon , as it gave an account of what transpired iu tho north , soutl , east and west , as woll as abroad . All well-informod

Masons read as much as possible . He exhorted tho brothren to read not only current Masonic literature , but the valuablo writings of many able authors . He hoped Bro . Davies might live long and happily to carry on his important duties , and to do good for tho Craft . Ho held that tho free unfettered liberty of tho Masonic press rectified many error .- ! , and prevented many others from creeping in , and by

fair criticism roused lethargic officers to a sense of thoir duties . He had much pleasure in inviting them to do honour to tho toast , which was drunk heartily , with Masonio honours . Bro . Hadden obliged with a song , after whit h Bro . Davies returned his host thanks for the honour dono to him , ns well as for the kind allusions to hia efforts in connection with the journal he represented . Bro . S . W .

pro tern had a pleasant duty to perform , and he felt suro the brethren would appreciate his mission . He had the honour to propose the health of the Past Masters . To them the Lodgo would ever owe a great debt of gratitude . They wero always afc their posts , whoever waa absent , and aro ready to open and carry on the affairs of tho Lodge . When the Lodge is open , they are over willing to assist in its workings .

The presence of our Past Masters 13 a great stimulus , and ho hopod they might havo good health and long life ; the least thing they could do on tho present occasion was to drink to their continued good health . The toast was warmly received , with throe times seven . Bro . Hewardine again kindly added to tho mnsical programme . Bro . Ellis Jones P . M ., on bohalf of the Past Masters , roturnod thanks . Ho

regretted as a rule that these occasions were conspicuous for toasting . It was certainly a sign of gcod feeling , but he regretted that tho higher standard of Masonic intelligence did not show itself when a brother had nn opportunity of speaking . He moro particularl y alludod to tho reports of meetings in the Masonio press . He feared thero was too much superficial intelligence among Masons , and that

they were content after acquiring very littlo . Ho was sorry he did not see a higher aim and effort gonerally portrayed . Ho was glad to see Bro . Davies , whose efforts in the Craft he commended , and whose reports he road with much satisfaction . As ono of those who had occupiod the chair , he had always availed himself of tho privilege of inculcating the principlo of a universal Brotherhood , and as such

advocated the cosmopolitan nature of a Lodge , and tho St . David ' s Lodge in particular . As a Lodgo they did their utmost for their fellow men . He held that as Masons they should also do all they could for tho human family at large . Bro . Brown responded to the call for a recitation . Bro . T . R . Williams P . M ., Director of Ceremonies , roso . Tho W . M . had entrusted him with the gavel to propose the toast of

the Officers of the Lodgo . The toast wa 3 a very important one , as wifchont the Officers being in their placo they could not get along . He hoped they wonld not think it too much to attend punctually , as in consequence of his office it devolved upon him to see tho Lodgo in working order . The ability posaessod by each Officer was equal to the duty each was called upon to discharge . Ho asked the brethren

to drink heartily the toast he had the pleasure to propose , which was dono with Masonic honour . Bro . Seel J . D . was requested to reply to tho toast , and in doing so regretted the duty of responding for the Officer .- ! had not been placed iu more able hands . To be punctual in attendance and efficient in work he felt were the aspirations of each Officer , and ho felt sure that each would endeavour to honour

the post ho occupied , and bring credit to the Lodge by practising thoso principles out of it which thoy were tanghfc within . Bro . Ellis Jones kindly favoured with the next song , and was followed by Bro . Ehrenbach giving a selection on the piano . The Tyler ' s toast ushered iu the time for parting , when the brethren separated after spending a Most enjoyable evening .