Notices Of Meetings.

to Comp . S . Wickens for big services , and the Chapter , determined not to be outdone in giving in a substantial form where merit and zeal is evinced , voted the sum of £ 10 10 s to the testimonial about to be presented to Comp . F . Walters P . Z ., in recognition of the services rendered by him , in every capacity , for the good of Freemasonry , the Charities , and tho Craft in general . Comp . W . Smeed P . Z . 946 was elected an honorary member . Comp . B . Sharp P . Z . 84 was elected n

joining member , lie , in thanking the Companions , stated it was his intention to act as Steward for tho Girls' School in 1877 , when hf > should bo pleased to represent the Chapter . After closing , the Companions adjourned to an excellent banqnet and dessert . The usual toasts were given and responded to . During the evening , songs and recitations were given . After the Janitor ' s Toast , the Companions returned to town .

United Service Lodge , No . 1428 . —The installation of the W . M . of this Lodge for the ensuing year took place on Friday , 14 th inst ., at the Soldiers' Institute , Portsmouth . Bro . S . G . T . Bourke ( Lieutenant , E . N . ) was duly installed as W . M ., the ceremony being ably conducted by Bro . J . R . Willson P . M . The following were appointed officers : —Bros . McDonagh I . P . M ., H . Townsend S . W ., Leggett J . W ., Willson P . M . Sec , Mares Treas ., Williams S . D ., Johns

J . D ., Strick I . G ., Haynes Tyler , Vinnicombe Assistant Tyler , and Kempster and May Stewards . A most recherche banquet was afterwards served by Mr . W . Bond , of the Dolphin Hotel , about fifty being present . Among the P . M . ' s and W . M . ' s who nttended were Bros . Col . Owen , Cornelius-Wheeler , Lillywhite , J . E . Willson , Turney , Ubsdell , Maling , Captain Blakey , and McDonagh . This Lodge , although the youngest in Portsmouth , is in a most flourishing position , both numerically and financially .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . —Success having attended tho efforts of Bro . Jas . Willing jun ., the first Master of this flourishing Lodge , not only in the accession of members , but also from a finanoial point of view , he steered hi 3 barque safely into port , and received the just reward of hi 3 labour of love , and then resigned the helm into the hands of a worthy successor , Bro . J . J . Michael , who

has proved himself equal to the duties entailed upon him . The brethren of the Lodge , mindful of the many pleasant gatherings they had had during the year , determined that the ladies of their acquaintance should have an opportunity of participating in their enjoyment , and accordingly organised a picnic excursion . By previous arrangement , the brethren met at the Paddington Station of the

Great Western Eailway , on Wednesday last , under an efficient body of stewards , consisting of the W . M ., Bro . J . J . Michael , Jas . Willing jun . I . P . M ., T . Williams S . W ., E . T . Kingham J . W ., E . Eose Treas ., G . Tims P . M . 177 Secretary , J . Douglass S . D ., C . J . Scales J . D ., W . Side I . G ., W . M . Stiles Asst . Secretary , G . Colls W . S ., H . H . Child , W . B . Clarke , and A . T . Eapkin . The brothren and ladies

arrived at Taplow , and proceeded to Bro . Lewis ' s Hotel , Maidenhead Bridge , where the company formed themselves into parties , and proceeded , in boats , up the river to Cookham , while others enjoyed themselvos equally well by basking in the sunshine . After these exertions the company adjourned to a tent erected in the grounds , where the party , sixty-one in number , sat down to a banquet and

dessert , and to judge by the expressions of merriment they evidently enjoyed themselves . The chair was ably occupied by the W . M ., who was supported by Bro . J . Willing jun ., the vice chairs being filled by Bros . Williams S . W . and Kingham J . W . The W . M . said he did not intend to make many remarks ; he wonld propose the toast of Her Majesty the Queen . The W . M . then gave the toast of H . E . H .

the Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M . Most of those present knew him best in that capacity ; there were , however , many non Masons present . The Princo had endeared himself to every British heart , and he would ask all present to drink his health , not only as M . W . G . M . but as our future king . The toast was enthusiastically received . Bro . Jas . Willing I . P . M . then rose : He felt proud of the privilege of

proposing the next toast ; that was the W . M , ( Cheers . ) Bro . Michael , during his occupancy of the chair , had given them every satisfaction . He was one to whom the afflicted could pour forth their sorrows ; as a proof of this he gave up a day ' s enjoyment for the purpose of assisting a brother iu distressed circumstances , and on the occasion he referred to their W . M . succeeded in getting a good

round sum . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Michael was one only to know to respect ; nnder his protecting wing all present had passed a very happy day , and he would with all sincerity ask them to drink the health of the W . M ., and to couple with the toast the name of his esteemed wife . Bro . Michael thanked the brethren for the reception the toast had met with ; he then gave a capital idea of the duties of

Freemasonry , and the social comforts resulting from it . He hoped he had done his duty , if so , he felt proud of being W . M . of so flourishing a Lodge ; before resuming his seat he had to propose the toast of the I . P . M . —( cheers )—his year had been a wonderfully successful one . In whatever capacity Bro . Willing's services were required he was always ready to render them , he was foremost in all

that was good and charitable , and he would ask them to let the toast have a hearty reception , the healths of Bio . Jas . Willing and Mrs . Willing . Bro . James Willing responded to the toast ; he concurred in some portion of the remarks of the W . M ., in respect to his rendering any assistance required of him , for his services in any good cause were always at their command . He was pleased to see so many present , even more than was expected , and it afforded

him satisfaction to see they were all happy and comfortable . In the name of Mrs . Willing , he begged most sincerely to thank them . He then proposed tho health of the " Visitors , " Bros . Scard and Burnett , and Messrs . Humphreys and Jackson . This was duly responded to by the two former brethren . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Officers of the Lodge , and the Stewards of the day , said great credit was due to them for their exertions in conducing to the success of the proceedings . The Lodge had not yet been two years '

in existence . Those brethren with whose names the toast had been associated had done the work required of them to the satisfaction of ill , he hoped to see them in duo course occupying the position of Worshipful Master , their Masonic knowledge was such that they were able to perform the ceremonies correctly . This it was a gratification ¦ o know , more especially as they were so young in the Order . Bros .

Williams , Kingham , Tim 3 P . M ., Douglass , Stiles and Soale 3 responded . Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 returned thanks for the ladies . The mades of evening wero approaching , and reminded the company that = iome miles had to be traversed before they arrived at their homes . On reaching Paddington Station hearty good wishes were given , and hopes expressed that future assemblages might pass as pleasantly a 9 this , which was thus brought to a happy termination .

Chaucer Lodge , No . 1540 . —An emergency meeting of fchi 3 Lodge was held at tho Bridge House Hotel , Borough High-street , on Wednesday , 26 th July . The W . M ., Bro . Thos . J . Sabine , was supported by Bros . Wilkins S . W ., Stidolph J . W ., Kemp S . D ., and Hudson J . D . The business of the evening consisted in raising Bro . H . Levy and tho initiation of Messrs . George Newman and Edward

Coleman . This is ono of the new Lodges , an offspring of Mount Lebanon , No . 73 , and although it was only consoorated last year , ifc promises to be one of our best and most prosperous Lodges . We had lately the pleasure of visiting ifc , and it is most gratifying to witness , in a new Lodge , such perfect harmony and good fellowship amongst the brethren assembled . There were present as visitors Bros , Adams 765 , Wilkins 141 , and Spiegel 188 .

Annual Excursion Of St. John's Lodge, No. 70, Plymouth.

ANNUAL EXCURSION OF ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 70 , PLYMOUTH .

ONCE in every year ifc is the practice of the members of this old Lodge to have a quiet re-union a few miles out of town , and some place of interest is visited . Last year tho far-famed caverns at Yealmpton were explored , and the dinner was provided at the " Volunteer Inn . " On Monday last the locality selected was the neighbourhood of Mothecombe Bay—with its magnificent inland ,

river , and coast scenery ; and thither , in drag , carriage or on horseback , wended the members and their friends . Having enjoyed the healthful and invigorating sea breezes they returned to Holbeton , where dinner was provided by Bro . J . Evens of " Tho George . " Amongst those present were—Bros . H . W . Thomas W . M . 70 , W . B . Hambly P . P . G . T ., L . D . Westcott P . P . G . S . W ., S . Jew P . P . G . T ., J . B . Govor P . P . G . A . D . C , F . P . Holmes P . P . G . S . W ., John Du Pro P . P . G . D . C ,

Isaac Watts P . P . G . T ., J . Ferris P . M ., John Evens P . M ., C . Cooper P . M ., E . T . Tarratt J . W ., E . G . Bird P . M ., Jos . Arnold S . D ., W . Adams , W . Lister , G . E . Mitchell , S . Eamsden , S . Eoach , E . J . Eichardson , G . Thome , J . Willcocks , W . Wyatt J . D ., E . Hart 0 . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . shortly and efficiently proposed the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . Bro . S . Jew returned thanks

for the P . G . Lodgo , expressing the gratification he felt afc seeing so many P . G . officers present to do honour to his old and esteemed Bro . J . Evens . Bro . Gover , the Secretary , proposed the health of the W . M ., Bro . H . W . Thomas . It was , he said , always a pleasure to speak of one who so ably presided over them , whether in or out of Lodge , and who was ready to do his dnty at all times . During his Mastership the Lodge had been united in accord and concord , and he

had proved himself second to no Master who had preceded hira . The W . M . thanked the brethren for the hearty reception of his name . It was a high honour and great pleasure to preside over a Lodge so nnmerous and BO unanimous . He was gratified to see so many old P . M . ' s around him on the present occasion , when they wished to do especial honour to the Father and oldest Past Master of the Lodge . He should now call upon Bro . J . Watts to perform that pleasant duty .

Bro . J . Watts then proposed the health of the Wor . Bro . Evens . Some thirty years since he had tho pleasure of being Bro . Evens ' Senior Warden . Bro . J . Ferris , who was present , was afc that timo Junior Warden . They had worked well together , then , and since , and he hoped , as he was convinced every other brother did , that Bro . Evens might be spared for very many years longer to give them the advice and assistance for which his experience so well qualified

him . Song : — " The fine old English gentleman . "

Bro . Evens replied that their applause had taken him a little aback , but he was very happy to see so many of his esteemed brethren around his table , especially his old Wardens , Bros . Watts and Ferris , who succeeded him in the chair . Ho was not so constant a visitor a 3

formerly , but if wanted at any time his brethren might always rely upon hi 3 prompt attention to summons . His Lodge ( and if he wero the Father she was certainly his Mother ) had known many vicissitudes , but he was glad to be able to congratulate them on their present happy condition .

Several other toasts followed , interspersed with vocal and instrumental music , the cornet solos of Bro . E . Hart being especially appreciated . A drive home along the sweetly smelling Devonshire lanes and roads concluded a most enjoyable day .

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