Notices Of Meetings.

whole exertions were given on behalf of tho Institution provided and maintained by tho generosity of tho Craffc for tho relief of brethren and their widows who , in tho decline of life , wore unfortunately obliged to appeal to their friends and brethren . Bro . Garrod briefly referred to the work that was being accomplished by tho Association of which ho was

Secretary . Ifc now numbered upwards of seventy members , all of whom wero cheerfully subscribing their ono shilling a week , in order to gain tho much-envied distinction of Life Governor of onr Charities . Bro . Thompson followed , pointing out that the result of the working of tho Association would , under present circumstances , bo , that in less than four years no less a snm than £ S 0 O , and perhaps

£ 1 , 000 , would bo scut to the Charities . Bro . Torry paid a wellmoritecl compliment to tho brethren of tho district , and referred to thoir moro recent exertions on behalf of the Charities ancl tho candidates for admission thereto , ono brother who was now receiving an annuity from tho Benevolent Institution being mainly indebted to them for his election . Tho daughter of another received such

support as enabled her to be received into the Girls School much sooner than conld have been the case had tbo brethren of Tottenham been less active on her behalf . The toast of fcho Masonio Press , coupled with the name of W . W . Morgan jun ., was given , and acknowledged by that Brother . Tho W . M . then gave the health of

his Officers , and the Tyler ' s toast followed . Among those present wero the following : Visitors—E . T . Vincent 1611 , J . P . Parkos 1538 , C . Lorkin 1521 , G . Tegg 1579 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 , J . Torry P . M . 228 , and J . Ives 1-172 * and Bros . Turner , Marples , Fidler , Horton , Goodall , Oddy , & c , members of fcho Lodge .

High Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 754

A mooting was held on Thursday , 22 nd insfc ., at the Coach and Horses , Tottenham , when there were present—Bros . Everdell W . M ., Burford S . W ., Tegg J . W ., Garrod Sec , Farren S . D ., Driscoll J . D ., Oxley I . G ., Cleverley , Mattocks , and others . Tho Lodgo was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of last meeting read aud confirmed . Bro . Garrod then offered himself as a candidate for raising , and

having answered the necessary questions , was entrusted , Tho Lodge was advanced , and tho ceremony of raising worked by tho W . M . The Lodge being resumed in the second degree , tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Cleverley being candidate . Tho Lodge was then closed in ancient form . Bro . Geo . Burford will preside at the next Lodgo meeting .

The William Preston Chapter , No . 766 . —A Convocation of this Chapter was convened ou Thursday evening last , afc the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon . street , under the presidency * of Comp . Aug . Braun M . E . Z ., who was supported by Comps . Dr . W . H . Kempster H ., J . T . Gibson J ., William Worrell P . Z . Scribe E ., & o . Thero were also present—Comps . Captain Kain

P . Z ., E . T . Brookes , 11 . Reisstnan , E . B . Broomhall , J . 11 . Williams , F . G . Barns , J . Sinclair , 11 . Lyon , W . F . Smart , I , G . Bernhardt as Janitor . Visitors—Comps . Conrad C . Dumas P . G S . H ., J . Lewis Thomas P . G . S . B ., G . W . Sniales H . 312 , Rev . Dr . Morris No . 1185 , E . Spooner No . 22 , J . N . Hancock M . E . Z . Nn . 101 J 0 , & C ; W . Stephens V . ' A . IS O T I , M . E . Z . S 7 ¦/¦ , W . Price P . Z . 297 , . Seymour Smith

No . 12 C 9 . Tlio rninntcs of the last Convocation having been con . firmed , Comp . Dr . W . IT . Kempster was installed as M . E . Z ., Comp . J . T . Gibson as IL , and Comp . Dr . C . IS . Cut moro us J . The following Officers wero also invested : —Comps . Henry Garrod P . Z . Treas ., William Worrell P . Z . Scribo E ., John T . Hiscox Scribe N ., Dr . J . J . Joseph Priu . Soj ., John Thomas I'ilclifch 1 st Asst .

Soj ., W . Jerrett Miller 2 nd Asst . Soj ., George Newman P . Z . Steward , anil W . Grant Janitor . Subsequently Broa . John Charles Radford , Tom Wilkinson , and Thomas Harrap were exalted in due form . The report of the Audit Committee , which stated that tbe Chapter was free from debt , was received and adopted , and at tho conclusion of the routine business

tho Comps . partook of a sumptuous banquet at the hotel , and the usual Loyal aud lloyal Arch toasts were duly honoured . During the evening a selection of vocal music was given , under the direction of Comp . Seymour Smith , who presided with his accustomed ability at tho pianoforte . Tho subjoined programme was capitally sustained , and enhanced materially tho pleasure of the

evening : —Grace , " For these and all Thy mercies " ( Laudi Spiritual !) , The National Anthem ( Dr . John Bull ) ; Song , " The lleturn of Spring" ( Torry ) , Madame Worrell ; Musical Sketch , " The Browns ' Dinner Party , " Comp . Seymour Smith , * Song , "The Better Land " ( Cowen ) , Miss Marian Burton ; Trio , " The Troubadour" ( G . A . Macfarren ) , Mdme . Worrell , Miss Burton and Comp . S . Smith ;

Song , "Darby ancl Joan" ( Molloy ) , Madame Worrell ; Humorous Song , " Bill Craven , " Comp . Seymour Smith ; Song , " Three Fishers Went Sailing" ( Ilullah ) , Miss Marian Furton ; Duet , " Trust her not " ( Balfo ) , Madumo Worrell and Miss Burton . Tho duet having been encored , each of the singers kindly acceded to tho request made , Madame Worrell ' s rendering of "Tbatly O'Flynu" being especially relished and applauded .

Royal Alfred Lodge , JNO . 780 . —The ordinary meeting of the members of this Lodge was hold on Friday , the 23 rd inst ., at tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kcw-bridge , when , as is usual afc this popular Lodge , there was a goodly attendance , and the proceedings were of an interesting description . Just at this timo of the year , when Nature is donning her brightest livery , a visit to tho

neighbourhood of Kew is enjoyable nuclei * any circumstances , ancl it is therefore no wonder that the summer meetings of the lloyal Alfred Lodge should entice so many of the right sort to meet for pleasure and business combined . The proceedings on Friday were opened nnder the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Charles F . May , who was supported by Bros . W . Gomm S . W ., B . E . Blasby J . W .. Walter Goss

Notices Of Meetings.

I . P . M . and Treas ., William Hilton P . M . ' and Sec , C . S . Costelow S . D ., L . Franckel J . D ., J . J . Gunner I . G ., E . Tarling W . S ., Gilbert Tyler ; and Past Masters J . Chambers Hoe , T . Brown , Henry Lloyd , Georgo Litfclowood , H . Potter , and A . Beasley . Recollecting the cordial welcome that is always extended to visitors by tho members of this Lodge , thero was a muster of old friends ,

amongst whom wo noticed Bro . Samnol H . Parkhouso W . M ., Georgo Penn I . P . M ., S . Smonfc J . W ., and Eliah Rogers , of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge No . 1 G-12 , W . Vassila No . 132 G , E . J . Acworth No . 1612 , G . Gladstone of the Phoenix , AV . H . Ellis of the Yarborougb , W . W . Morgan Sec 211 , H . Stephens No . 73 , E . Mason jun . No . 1194 , and W . Handover P . M . of Sfc Luke . The customary preliminaries

having boon observed , a rather stiff agenda paper was , as usual , presented and , with one exception , the whole of fcho items wero carried out , tho W . M . adding fresh laurels to those ho had already earned for tho excellent manner in which he discharged his onerous duties . Bro . Georgo Cumbers having satisfied tho brethren of his worthiness to bo entrusted , tho Lodgo was advanced and tho ceremony

of passing was performed in accordance with ancient usage , after which Locige was resumed , and Mr . Robert Charles Owen Emmerson , who had been previously approved by ballot , was initiated into tho mysteries and privileges of the Craft . Tbe ballot was then opened for Mr . Georgo David Jones , whoso sponsors wero Bros . J . Squires , and W . Tarling , and Mr . Charles Edward Botley , A . I . C . E ., who had

been proposed by Bro . F . Botley and seconded by Bro . LG . In each case the vordicfc of approval was unanimous , and fcho candidatea were admitted with the customary solemn and impressive rites . Tho W . M . in evidence of the interest he takes in the Lodgo now offered for tho acceptance of tho members a set of elegant tracing boards , which gift was graciously acknowledged . While wo are on the

matter of presentations , wc may hero record that at the last meeting Bro . L . Franckel presented a highly ornamental spring-seated chair , richly carved , for use of tho VV . M . of this Lodgo ; and tho chair now stands as a prominent feature in tho well-appointed Lodge-room . Business having been disposed of , tho brethren adjourned to the new banqueting hall , where a rich repast was served by Bro . Stanbury , and

tho menu having been discussed , tho Loyal ancl Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . ancl received with due enthusiasm . Speaking of the Grand Officers , ho said they must all be satisfied and pleased with tho manner in which Grand Lodgo business was conducted , and the interest which thoso distinguished brethren manifested in all matters concerning the welfare and promotion of Freemasonry . Bro . Walter Goss proposed the health of tho W . M ., whom they had all

been delighted to honour as the son of a distinguished Mason . Tho manner in which he had discharged tho onerous ditties of his position to-day had fully justified tho choice which the brethren made when they elected him to tho chair ; they were all confident that under his excellent rule tho Lodge would enjoy a year of harmouy and prosperity . Tho W . M . acknowledged the compliment paid him in a brief but practical address , in which ho assured the brethren of his deep interest in the welfare of the Lodge , aud his determination to

fulfil the duties of the chair to the best of his ability . All ho did was a labour of love , and he thanked them most sincerely for tho way in which they had received tho mention of his name on this as on every occasion when he had the happiness of mooting them . In turn , he gave tho health of the Initiitos , congratulating the brethren tipoti the infusion of new blood which promised to turn to snch good account . In the brethren who had just been admitted into tho Order

tiiey wero proud to recognise men of position , and gifted with qualities tho exercise of which must result in benefit to the Lodge . The toast was most cordially received , ancl acknowledged by Bros . Jones and Botley , tho latter of whom observed , that although only an Apprentice , he trusted he might prove worthy of the kind consideration which had been extended to him . Bro . Emmerson also

replied , expressing a hopo that ho might bo found an apt and persevering student of the art , with which ho was so delighted , and in which ho anticipated even fresh and increasingly attractive lessons . The toast of tho Visitors followed , tho W . M . expressing the pleasure it afforded tho brethren to seo so many members of other Lodges , ancl speaking of the happy and encouraging result which tho interchange

of visits always brought about . Bro . S . H . Parkhouso responded as AV . M ., and Bro . G . Penn as I . P . M ., of tho Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , and to thoir observations Bro . W . W . Morgan added a few words of thanks for the hearty reception which was always accorded to visitors by the brethren of the lloyal Alfred Lodge . Next camo tho health of tho Past Masters , whom the W . M . eulogised and thanked for tho

assistance they at all times rendered to tho Lodge , Bros . Goss , Littlcwood , and Brown responded , tho substance of their remarks being , thafc as they had endeavoured to do their duty in the past , so should they exert themselves in tho future to promote every measure that was calculated to advance the cause of Freemasonry ancl tho prosperity of this Lodge in particular . Bro . Beasley also testified fo

the admirable way in whieh their excellent W . M . discharged tho important duties of the chair ; and Bro . Hilton followed in felicitous allusion to the exertions which tho W . M . had put forth in order to infuse a truo Masonic spirit amongst the members . Bros . Roo and Potter were also called upon , and each iu turn spoke briefly in returning thanks for the cordiality with which their names had been

mentioned . Responding to the loast of the Treasurer , Bro . Goss expressed his deep appreciation of the honour which had been conferred upon him by his appointment to that office of trust . He hoped his efforts had given satisfaction , and that in tho future ho might have a similar reward for any little . service he might be able to render to the Locige . The health of the Secretary was also given , with thanks for his able service , and the toast was suitably

acknowledged by Bro . Hilton . One or two other complimentary toasts were included iu the list , and at intervals thero was somo capital harmony , songs being rendered in admirable style by Bros . Beasley , C ( inner , Botley , Handover , & c . Wo regret not having had tho pleasure of meeting P . M . Bro . Gardiner , more especially as this was the last meeting previously to the Festival of the Boys' School , for which he has undertaken to act as Steward . However , we trust that