Notices Of Meetings.

FALCON LODGE , No . 1416 .

THE annual festival took place at the Masonio Hall , Thirsk , on the 13 th inst ., when Bro . J . T . Hansell waa installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , and the W . M . invested his Officers , aa follow : — Bros . Reginald Hartley I . P . M ., Hansell S . W ., Buchanan J . W ., Wilkinson P . M . Treasurer , GreensideB Secretary , Hall S . D ., Cass

J . D ., Rev . Eusebiua Richardson Chaplain , Bamlett P . M . D . C ., Moss P . M . Preceptor , Wright P . M . Organist , Longford P . M . I . G ., Conlson and Smith P . M . Stewards , Ayre P . M . Almonerand Charity Steward , Farmery Tyler . The brethren afterwards sat down to a sumptuous repast at Bro . W . Hall's , Fleece Hotel , at which the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were honoured .

ELEANOR CROSS LODGE , No . 1764 .

UNUSUAL interest was manifested at the meeting of this Lodge on Tuesday , 18 th Deoember , on the occasion of the visit of the Earl of Euston R . W . P . G . M . of the Province of Norths and Hunts . There was a large attendance , not only of the brethren of the Eleanor Cross Lodge , but also of the sister Lodges aud of visitors from the

Provinces . The chief work of the evening was the initiation of threo gentlemen into our ancient mysteries , Messrs . John Neil Whitfield , Arthur Fenton Mulliner , and Joseph Seyrr . o ; . r Arthur ? , the ceremony of which waa performed most impressively by the R . W . P . G . M .,

assisted by Bro . G . Ellard P . P . S . G . W . P . M . who in an effective manner delivered the charge , whilst the explanation of the first tracing board was given most accurately by Bro . Currall P . G . Stand . Bearer Treasurer . Among the brethren present were Bros . R . Croft P . P . G . O . W . M .. T . Emery Prov . J . G . W . I . P . M ., H . Brown P . P . J . G . W .

P . M ., G . Ellard P . P . S . G . W . P . M . 3601764 , H . Spoor P . P . G . S . B . P . M

G . Butcher P . P . G . O . S . W ., J . Currall Prov . G . Stand . Br . Treasurer , A . Jones P . P . G . Reg . Seoretary , H . Manfield P . P . G . Stwd . Asst . Sec , H . HodgeB P . P . G . Stwd . S . D ., J . A . Jowett Prov . G . Stwd . J . D ., J . Gold I . G ., T . H . Vials P . P . G . O . Organist , H . V . Tebbutt Dir . of Cers ., and most of the other brethren of the Lodge . There were also present ,

as representatives of the two sister Lodges of the town , Brother A . Cockerill P . P . S . G . D . W . M . 360 , accompanied by the foilowiug brethren of that Lodge , J . Hart P . P . G . D . P . M ., J . Snow Prov . G . Std . Br . S . W ., E . B . Fletcher P . P . G . Stwd . S . D ., and several others , and J . Haviland I . P . M . 1911 , with Major Turner J . W . 1911 Prov . G .

Aast , Dir . of Cers . Of the visiting brethren there were Bros . E . B . Randall Mayor of Highatn Ferrers , R . Wallace of Hong Kong , W . B . Oldham of Wellingborough . After Lodge , moat of the brethren present , numbering about fifty , tat down to the usual supper , presided over by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , who

proposed in most loyal and appropriate terms , the toast of the Queen and the Craft , and the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , both of which were given with musical honours . Bro . J . Haviland proposed the health of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master the Earl of Euston , expressing the

great pleasure and satisfaction felt by the brethren in having one to rule over them who made a point of visiting every Lodge of bis Province in order to make himself acquainted with the brethren of those Lodges and to encourage them in their work . The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master responded to the toast ,

and then proposed the Masonic Charities , which he eulogised both for the noble and beneficent work they were performing in the education of the sons and daughters of deceased Masons and in relieving the wants of aged and necessitous brethren themselves . He also referred to the fact that he had accepted the

invitation to preside at the Annual Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be held on the 27 th February next , aud expressed the hope that he would be well supported on that occaaiom by the Stewards and brethren of the various Lodgea of the Province over which he presided . This was responded to by Brother

George Ellard P . M ., in lieu of Bro . Dorman , who was prevented from attending on account of illness , but who represents this Lodge as Steward at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution . Bro . Major Turner proposed the health of the W . M . Bro . Croft , Bro .

Currall that of the Past Masters , and Bro . Brown that of the Initiates . The toast of the visiting brethren was proposed by Bro . Butcher , and the Sister Lodgea by Bro . Jonea . The Tyler's toast , given by the venerable Bro . DeaD , the oldest Mason in the Province , brought this most enjoyable evening to a close .

STANFORD LODGE , No . 1947

THE installation meeting was held on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., at the Hove Town Hall . The Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . James Eberall , who was supported by his Officers . There was a very strong contingent of visitors . The principal business of the meeting was the installation of the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . E . S .

Medcalf . The ceremony was admirably performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . J . Eberall , the charges being shared by Bros . Eberall aud Styer . The W . M . appointed his Officers for the ensuing year , and invested those present with the insignia of their respective offices , as follow : —Bros . Channing S . W ., DuPont J . W ., Stride Treasurer ,

Glassington Secretary , Clark S . D ., Lamette J . D ., Endacott D . C ., Crapps Organist , Hughes I . G ., Potter and Goode Stewards , and Hughes Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel was presented by the W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , to the retiring W . M . Bro . J . Eberall , in appreciation of tho admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of his office . Bro . A . F . Lamette waB elected Charities

Steward , and Bros , voysey and Gravely were chosen to serve on the General Purposes Committee . The Lodge having been closed the brethren sat down to an elegant banquet , supplied by Bro . Sayers , of Western-road , Brighton . The W . M ., Bro . E . S . Medcalf , presided .

The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of tho Worshipful Master of fcbe Lodge being enthusiastically received . A most enjoyable evening was spent , the various speeches being interspersed by a pleasing selection of vocal music , ably sustained by

Notices Of Meetings.

Miss Minnie Freeman , Miss Edith Hands , Bros . W . N . Rn <> , 0 . Cole , and II . Edwards , the duties of accompanist being efficiently carried out by Bro . W . N . Roe .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

— : u :- — HARMONY CHAPTER , No . 156 .

WHE annual meeting was held on the 19 th inst ., at the Freemasons I Hall , Princess-square , Plymouth . The Ex-Comps . the Principals elect were E . Coppin Z ., Jno . Parkhouse H ., J . Martin J . The Installing Officers were Ex-Comps . Rev . T . W . Lemon P . P . third G . P ., W . K . Mitchell , J . R . Lord , with the Chapter of Past Principals

ExComps . H . F . Hearle P . P . G . S . N ., J . B . Gover P . P . G . P . S ., Geore Whittley P . P . G . O ., P . B . demons P . P . G . O ., D . Box , D . Bunks 156 , P . B . Westlake I . P . Z . 70 . The Officers invested were Ex . Comp . W . K . Michell S . E ., Capt , G . S . S . Lowe S . N ., T . Pa ker P . S ., J . Little 1 st A . S ., W . H . Michell 2 nd A . S ., W . H . Phillips Janitor .

YARBOROUGH CHAPTER , No . 811 .

rjIHE Installation meeting was held at the Royal Pnvilion , Brighton , -L on the 14 th instant . The Chapter was opened by the M . E . Z , Comp . T . Hardy . The newly-elected M . E . Z . Comp . L . B . Henderson was duly installed , the ceremonies being carried out by Comp . T . Hardy , assisted by Comps . W . S . Smith and S . Solomon . The M . E . Z . appointed his Officers for the ensuing year , and invested

those present with the insignia of their respectivooffices , viz .. Comps , Powell H ., Higham J ., Harrison Treasurer , Peters P . Z . Scribe E ., Abell Scribe N ., Buckwell P . S ., N * w Firct Assistant S ., Pearise

Second Assistant S ., Parsons Oganit-t , Flinn D . of C , Packham and Hughes Stewards , Hughes Janitor . The Chapter b ^ ing duty closed j the brethren sat down to a banquet , supplied by Comp . J . Sayers . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured .

Happy To Meet.

HAPPY TO MEET .

Happy to meet , dear Brother mine , Upon our chequered floor j Happy to grasp that hand of thine i And spend a social hour ;

Happy to meet , though brief the si By That we together bej Happy to flee from care away , To meet with such as thee .

Happy to leave the world awhile , Its trouble and its care Happy to meet and here beguile An hour with Plumb and Square .

Happier to meet , 0 ! happier we Than worldlings e ' er can know ; Happy to meet with Brothers free , Where comes no pomp or show .

Sorry to part , though down the West The evoning sun desceuds ; Sorry to leave each welcome guest , Sorry to part with friends .

Sorry to hear the Gavel ' s sound , That tells a closing nigh ; Sorry we circle the Lights around ; Sorry we say good-bye .

Sorry we linger round the door , Thy flight deplore . 0 Time ! Sooner we think than e ' er before Did peal the signal chime .

" Happy to meet again , " we part , Each wending home hia way ; Hoping at last , with each true heart , To meet in endless day . —Keyitone .

At ( lie monthly meeting of the members of tbe Fidelity Lodge , No . 3 , one of tbe oldest existing in tbe world , held on Wednesday , the Pith instant , at Fret masons' Hail , Brother Cochrane the present S . W . was unanimously

elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Brother Rawle was re-elected Treasurer , and Brother Potter was appointed Tyler . Brother Weekes the W . M . presided . Theinstallation -will take place in February .

The Duke of Albany Lodge of Instruction , No . 1963 , has removed from the Rock , and will in future hold its meetings at the Masons' Arms Hotel , 169 Battersea Park

Road , S . W ., every Wednesday , at 7 ' 30 .

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