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Notices Of Meetings.
YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 422 . ON the 6 fch inst ., tho annual meeting was held , at tho Masonio Hall , Gainsbro , when the W . M ., Dr . Henry Wright ; , was reinstalled in tho chair , and invested his Offioers , as follow : — Bros . F . J . Sowby S . W ., Charles Shipman J . W ., Alfred Kirk
Treasurer , Liversidge P . M . Secretary , W . Mason D . C , Johnson S . D ., A . Curtis J . D ., George Robinson Organist , B . T . Adlard I . G ., Casson and Sutton Stewards , G . Scott Tyler . The usual banquet took p lace afterwards afc the White Harfc Hotel .
THE annual festival of Sfc . John fche Evangelist was celebrated at the Masonio Hall , Halifax , on the 7 th instant . There was a good muster of breteren , and fche visitors included Bro . Henry Smith D . P . G . M . of West Yorkshire . There were other brethren from Leeds , Huddersfield , Eiland , Sowerby Bridge , and the town Lodges . Bro . Alfred Robertshaw S . W . was installed W . M . by Bro . H . S . Hollsworth P . P . D . C , and Bro . W . D . Shoebridge . The W . M . after .
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wards invested the following officers : —Jonathan Jessop I . P . M ., Walter Hanson S . W ., Thomas Woods J . W ., Richard Jessop P . M . Treasurer , Richard Hodgson Secretary , W . D . Shoebridge P . M . Assistant Secretary . J . W . Normanton S . D ., Thomas Robertshaw J . D ., William S . Milligan D . C , J . H . Gates I . G ., John Green P . M . Tyler , Allen Haigh Organist . Subsequently a banquet , was served in fche large room of the hall , after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonio toaata were duly honoured . ~ -
LOYAL MONMOUTH LODGENo .
rpHE installation of Bro . G . G . C Whalley as W . M . for the ensuing X year took place afc the Masonio Hall , Monmouth , on Tuesday , the 7 th instant . There was a large attendance . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Captain S . G . Homfray D . P . G . M ., in his usual excellent manner . The address was delivered by Captain W . Homfray , after whioh the W . M . invested his Officers ,
ns follow -. —Bros . J . J . Fnrney S . W ., J . F . Tye J . W ., J . H . Grant S . D ., G . L . Pearson J . D ., G . Webb I . G ., T . R . Oakley Treasurer , the Rov . H . M . Bidwell Chaplain , F . B . W . Jones Organist , T . L . Preece Almoner , W . M . Teague Tyler , and M . Hards Secretary . A banquet was held
in ihe evening at the King ' s Head Hotel , under the presidency of the nowly-eleoted W . M ., who was ably supported by Bro . Captain S . G . Homfray , Captain J . A . Bradney I . P . M ., und other officers and brethren of the Lodge . An excellent menu was provided by Bro . Johu Thomas .
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npHE installation meeting and annual festival were held on tho ii . 7 th inat ., at Liskeard , the meeting being held afc the Masonic Hall , and the banquet at Webb ' s Hotel . Tho installation meeting was opened at three o'clock , when Bro . W . H . Stantan , the S . W . for tbe p : ist year , was installed as W . M . in the presence of a large nnmber of brethren , mauy of whom camo from a distance . Brother G .
Hallett , the retiring W . M ., presided . Tbe interesting and impressive ceremony was admirably performed from beginning to end by Bro . G . Hallott the I . P . M ., who proved himself to be intimately acquainted witb tho whole ritual , and who delivered the various charges in an earnest and dignified manner . Afc fche close of fche ceremony the newly-elected W . M . appointed his Officers , as follow : —
Bros . G . JTallett I . P . M ., J . Lobb S . W ., E . Venning J . W ., Rev . W . Feekes , M . A ., Chaplain , T . White Treasnrer , R . A . Courtney Secretary , W . Ridgman S . D ., W . G . Hancock J . D ., J . Harris D . C , W . H . Huddy Organist , R . H . Williams I . G ., T . J . Gill and A . E . Morcom Stewards , and R . Penwarden Tyler . The banquet which followed , at Wtbb ' s Hotel was presided over by Bro . Stantan W . M ., and there
was a large attendance of brethren , including several who were unable to be present at the meeting in tbe afternoon . Letters were received from Bros . T . Lang ( Mayor of Liskeard ) , W . J . Hughan , Rev . Dr . Lemon , Glencross , and others , expressing regret that thoy were unable to be present . The Mayor wrote from St . Ives that he had been unexpectedly detained there , or ifc would have given him
great pleasure to have been present at Bro . Stantan s installation . He hoped , however , to have the pleasorer of supporting Bro . Stantan in the chair on several occasions during his year of office . The W . M ., in proposing the Mosfc Worshipful the Grand Master of England and the Grand Lodge , remarked thafc Freemasonry had been making rapid strides of late years . In 1888 no fewer than fifby-six
new Lodges were enrolled , while dnring the past year 43 Lodges were enrolled , making , in round numbers , 100 new Lodges in two years , aud he attribated much of tho snecess that had attended , and was attending Freemasonry , to the zeal displayed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and tho Officers of tbe Grand Lodge of England . He had heard it suggested as probable thafc dnring the visit of the
Prince of Wales to Plymouth next : year there would be a Grand Lodge of Freemasons held in thafc town . Coneidering the position which the Prince of Wales held os Dnke of Cornwall ifc was a matter of regret that they did not see him oftener among them , but if he came to Plymouth nexfc year to open the Royal Agricultural Society ' s exhibition , and advantage was taken of his visit to summon a Grand
Lodge of Freemasons , His Royal Highness might rely on receiving a thorough West-country welcome . In proposing the toast of the Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall , the W . M . said he was sure that respect for the Earl of Mount Ed gcumbe ' s character and admiration of his many excellent qualities were engraven on the hearts of every Cornish Freemason . Lodge
St . Martin had been well favoured dnring recent years by the Provincial Grand Lodge , Bro . Nettle having been appointed P . G . J . W . „' n 1887 , while in fche following year Bro . Gleucross received fche collar of the P . G . S . W ., and last year Bro . Hnddy was appointed P . G . S . D . In addition to thafc they had held under tho banner of St . Martin probably the largest Grand Lodge ever held in the Province of Corn-Wall . Bros . Huddy , HiB . and Colmer responded . Bro . Harris
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proposed fche W . M . of Lodge Sfc . Marfcin . It was , ho said , his privilege to initiate Bro . Stantan into Freemasonry many years ago , and although he could not claim to have done any great amount of good for Freemasonry , he certainly claimed to h . ive done somo good in initiating Bro . Stantan , who had proved himself to bo a most excellent and hardworking member of the Masonio body . All through
his Masonio career the brethren had been proud of him , nnd thoy were additionally proud of him now that he had been elected to pre « side over them . Beth as a man and as a Mason , the more they knew of him tho more they liked him , and the manner in whioh Brother Stantan had fuIBUed the other offices through whioh he had passed ,
justified the brethren in the belief they all confidently entertained that he would prove ono of tho best Worshipful Masters tbe Lodge had ever had . The toast was drunk with musical honours , and the W . M . briefly returned thanks . He became a member of the Lodge nearly ten years ago , and during the whole of thafc time his aim and ambition had been fco reach the Master's chair . That ambition waa
now gratified , and he hoped that ho shonld prove equal to the responsibilities whioh the office entailed . Bro . P . B . Henwood proposed the Visitors , and extended a hearty welcome to the many visiting brethren who had joined them that day and witnessed the installation of the popular W . M . of St . Martin ' s Lodge . The toasfc was acknowledged by Bros . Aitken-Davies , Mnbin , Maynard , Rawling ,
Moulder , Mutten , Wood , Kelley , Loan , and Bryant . Some of these brethren referred to the prejudice that still existed in the minds of some against Freemasonry , and Bro . Aitken-Davies claimed that whatever might be said to tho contrary , Freemasonry had proved a great power for good socially and morally . Bro . Mabin said it was impossible to disguise the fact thafc prejudice had kept onfc of
Freemasonry many who would have done credit to it , and it seemed to him to be very desirable thafc those who were connected with ifc should do all they could to remove this prejudice . Thia be believed could be done by making more generally known fche principles of fche Order and the good thafc it was doing , and in this way they would obtain a large addition to their numbers . The toasfc of the IiP . M .,
proposed in complimentary terms by Bro . 0 . Oolmer , waa acknowledged by Bro . Halletfc , and that of Pasfc Masters , Secretory , and Treasnrer , proposed from the Chair , was responded to by Bros . Henwood , White , and Courtney . The last-named gave some interesting information as to the history of fche Lodge . Tbe warranfcwas dated the 20 th of May 1845 , and since then 209 members had passed
throngh fcho Lodge . They had a Masonio building , perfect in all its parts , ifc having been erected eighteen years ago nt a cost of £ 1200 ; Of this sum £ 1000 had been paid off , leaving a debt of only £ 200 , so that they might look forward to soon being able to regard , absolutely as their own , a building that was available for all Masonio purpose ** . Bro . W . Hammond proposed the Masonio Charities , and strongly re
commended the Charities to the goneroos support of fcho brethren throughout Cornwall . The Masonio Institutions had each an income of about £ 16 , 000 a year , bufc this was by no means anllieient to meets all the demands that were made upon it , and for want of funds the claims of many deserving candidates had to be ignored . There was in Cornwall a Masonic Charity Association , bnt while there were in
the Province about 1500 Freemasons , he believed that not more than 250 of them belonged to thafc Association . Ifc woald be seen , therefore , thafc there waa room for greater liberality in that direction , and he hoped to see a much larger number of membera belonging ta that Association . Bro . Courtney , who responded , stated that during the past six years Sfc . Martin ' s Lodge had contributed £ 230
to the Masonio Charities . He thought thafc every brother who could do so should subscribe to the Cornwall Masonio Charity Association , so thafc the Charities might be still further benefited . The Officers of the Lodge , proposed by Bro . Halletfc , was replied to by Bros . Bidgman S . D ., Hancock J . D ., Hanis D . C , Williams I . G ., and Gill and Morcom Stewards . The health of Bro . Chagwidden , a
P . M . of the Lodge , and manager of fche hotel , was drunk with great cordiality , and tho W . M . thai . ked him , in the name of the brethren , for the excellent banquet be had provided . The Tyler ' s toast , Our Poor and distressed Brethren , brought the proceedings to a close . During fche evening songs were sung and recitations given by several brethren , and the evening waa a most enjoyable and pleasant one .
ST . MARY'S LODGE , No . 707
THE usual meeting was held afc the new Masonio HaU , Bridgport , on Sfc . John's Day , when the new Worshipful Master Bro . G . A . Samson S . W . was installed . A large number were present , inoluuing Bros . J . Rumbold 586 , 0 . Toleman W . M ., R . To ' emau I . P . M ., and Maunder S . W . of 1367 . The ceremony was perfoi tried by Bro . C . G . Nantes W . M ., and Bro . Walter Tucker P . M ., and the
newly-installed W . M . appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros . C . G . Nantes I . P . M ., J . J . Roper S . W ., F . J . D . Reid J . W ., Rev . J . H . Green Chaplain , T . Giles Treasurer , J . Blamey Secretary , E . Cox S . D ., W . Frost J . D ., Walter Tucker D . C , W . Clibborn Organist , H . N .
Cox jun . I . G ., F . Turner and S . Wbethatn Stewards , F . Long Tylur , T . Giles Charity Steward . Tbe company afterwards adjourned to tbe dining room , where a banquet was held , Bro . F . Long catering . A pleasant evening was spent .
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"T ^ HE annnal meeting waa held on the 2 nd inst ., afc the Middleton JL Hotel , Southend-on-Sea . The W . M ; Bro . G . J . Glasscock presided over a large attendance of brethren , including Broa . Albert Lucking P . G . P . Secretary , B . Thomas S . D ., A . Vandervord J . D ., C W . Bernard Steward , A . W . Martin Tyler , F . Wood P . M ., G . R . D * ws . m P . M ., J . W . Harris P . M ., E . E . Phillips P . M ., George B ,-rry P . M .,
G . F . Vaadervord , C H . Bowmaker , W . Tyler , F . J . Cumine , Rob « ro Smith , A . J . Renninson , E . Wright , J . Pritchard , & o ., with the following visitors : —Bros . T . J . Railing P . G . Secretary Eases , J . M < MOU P . P . S . G . D . Middlesex , T . W . Burton W . M . 1817 , Sidney Smith P . M . and Sec . 1734 , H . Harper P . M . 160 , E . C . Sparrow W . M . 1734 , CToghill 2012 , and W . T . Barnard 1305 . Lodge having fteen openeJ ' in
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Notices Of Meetings.
YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 422 . ON the 6 fch inst ., tho annual meeting was held , at tho Masonio Hall , Gainsbro , when the W . M ., Dr . Henry Wright ; , was reinstalled in tho chair , and invested his Offioers , as follow : — Bros . F . J . Sowby S . W ., Charles Shipman J . W ., Alfred Kirk
Treasurer , Liversidge P . M . Secretary , W . Mason D . C , Johnson S . D ., A . Curtis J . D ., George Robinson Organist , B . T . Adlard I . G ., Casson and Sutton Stewards , G . Scott Tyler . The usual banquet took p lace afterwards afc the White Harfc Hotel .
THE annual festival of Sfc . John fche Evangelist was celebrated at the Masonio Hall , Halifax , on the 7 th instant . There was a good muster of breteren , and fche visitors included Bro . Henry Smith D . P . G . M . of West Yorkshire . There were other brethren from Leeds , Huddersfield , Eiland , Sowerby Bridge , and the town Lodges . Bro . Alfred Robertshaw S . W . was installed W . M . by Bro . H . S . Hollsworth P . P . D . C , and Bro . W . D . Shoebridge . The W . M . after .
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wards invested the following officers : —Jonathan Jessop I . P . M ., Walter Hanson S . W ., Thomas Woods J . W ., Richard Jessop P . M . Treasurer , Richard Hodgson Secretary , W . D . Shoebridge P . M . Assistant Secretary . J . W . Normanton S . D ., Thomas Robertshaw J . D ., William S . Milligan D . C , J . H . Gates I . G ., John Green P . M . Tyler , Allen Haigh Organist . Subsequently a banquet , was served in fche large room of the hall , after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonio toaata were duly honoured . ~ -
LOYAL MONMOUTH LODGENo .
rpHE installation of Bro . G . G . C Whalley as W . M . for the ensuing X year took place afc the Masonio Hall , Monmouth , on Tuesday , the 7 th instant . There was a large attendance . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Captain S . G . Homfray D . P . G . M ., in his usual excellent manner . The address was delivered by Captain W . Homfray , after whioh the W . M . invested his Officers ,
ns follow -. —Bros . J . J . Fnrney S . W ., J . F . Tye J . W ., J . H . Grant S . D ., G . L . Pearson J . D ., G . Webb I . G ., T . R . Oakley Treasurer , the Rov . H . M . Bidwell Chaplain , F . B . W . Jones Organist , T . L . Preece Almoner , W . M . Teague Tyler , and M . Hards Secretary . A banquet was held
in ihe evening at the King ' s Head Hotel , under the presidency of the nowly-eleoted W . M ., who was ably supported by Bro . Captain S . G . Homfray , Captain J . A . Bradney I . P . M ., und other officers and brethren of the Lodge . An excellent menu was provided by Bro . Johu Thomas .
ST . MARTIN LODGENo . 510
npHE installation meeting and annual festival were held on tho ii . 7 th inat ., at Liskeard , the meeting being held afc the Masonic Hall , and the banquet at Webb ' s Hotel . Tho installation meeting was opened at three o'clock , when Bro . W . H . Stantan , the S . W . for tbe p : ist year , was installed as W . M . in the presence of a large nnmber of brethren , mauy of whom camo from a distance . Brother G .
Hallett , the retiring W . M ., presided . Tbe interesting and impressive ceremony was admirably performed from beginning to end by Bro . G . Hallott the I . P . M ., who proved himself to be intimately acquainted witb tho whole ritual , and who delivered the various charges in an earnest and dignified manner . Afc fche close of fche ceremony the newly-elected W . M . appointed his Officers , as follow : —
Bros . G . JTallett I . P . M ., J . Lobb S . W ., E . Venning J . W ., Rev . W . Feekes , M . A ., Chaplain , T . White Treasnrer , R . A . Courtney Secretary , W . Ridgman S . D ., W . G . Hancock J . D ., J . Harris D . C , W . H . Huddy Organist , R . H . Williams I . G ., T . J . Gill and A . E . Morcom Stewards , and R . Penwarden Tyler . The banquet which followed , at Wtbb ' s Hotel was presided over by Bro . Stantan W . M ., and there
was a large attendance of brethren , including several who were unable to be present at the meeting in tbe afternoon . Letters were received from Bros . T . Lang ( Mayor of Liskeard ) , W . J . Hughan , Rev . Dr . Lemon , Glencross , and others , expressing regret that thoy were unable to be present . The Mayor wrote from St . Ives that he had been unexpectedly detained there , or ifc would have given him
great pleasure to have been present at Bro . Stantan s installation . He hoped , however , to have the pleasorer of supporting Bro . Stantan in the chair on several occasions during his year of office . The W . M ., in proposing the Mosfc Worshipful the Grand Master of England and the Grand Lodge , remarked thafc Freemasonry had been making rapid strides of late years . In 1888 no fewer than fifby-six
new Lodges were enrolled , while dnring the past year 43 Lodges were enrolled , making , in round numbers , 100 new Lodges in two years , aud he attribated much of tho snecess that had attended , and was attending Freemasonry , to the zeal displayed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and tho Officers of tbe Grand Lodge of England . He had heard it suggested as probable thafc dnring the visit of the
Prince of Wales to Plymouth next : year there would be a Grand Lodge of Freemasons held in thafc town . Coneidering the position which the Prince of Wales held os Dnke of Cornwall ifc was a matter of regret that they did not see him oftener among them , but if he came to Plymouth nexfc year to open the Royal Agricultural Society ' s exhibition , and advantage was taken of his visit to summon a Grand
Lodge of Freemasons , His Royal Highness might rely on receiving a thorough West-country welcome . In proposing the toast of the Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall , the W . M . said he was sure that respect for the Earl of Mount Ed gcumbe ' s character and admiration of his many excellent qualities were engraven on the hearts of every Cornish Freemason . Lodge
St . Martin had been well favoured dnring recent years by the Provincial Grand Lodge , Bro . Nettle having been appointed P . G . J . W . „' n 1887 , while in fche following year Bro . Gleucross received fche collar of the P . G . S . W ., and last year Bro . Hnddy was appointed P . G . S . D . In addition to thafc they had held under tho banner of St . Martin probably the largest Grand Lodge ever held in the Province of Corn-Wall . Bros . Huddy , HiB . and Colmer responded . Bro . Harris
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proposed fche W . M . of Lodge Sfc . Marfcin . It was , ho said , his privilege to initiate Bro . Stantan into Freemasonry many years ago , and although he could not claim to have done any great amount of good for Freemasonry , he certainly claimed to h . ive done somo good in initiating Bro . Stantan , who had proved himself to bo a most excellent and hardworking member of the Masonio body . All through
his Masonio career the brethren had been proud of him , nnd thoy were additionally proud of him now that he had been elected to pre « side over them . Beth as a man and as a Mason , the more they knew of him tho more they liked him , and the manner in whioh Brother Stantan had fuIBUed the other offices through whioh he had passed ,
justified the brethren in the belief they all confidently entertained that he would prove ono of tho best Worshipful Masters tbe Lodge had ever had . The toast was drunk with musical honours , and the W . M . briefly returned thanks . He became a member of the Lodge nearly ten years ago , and during the whole of thafc time his aim and ambition had been fco reach the Master's chair . That ambition waa
now gratified , and he hoped that ho shonld prove equal to the responsibilities whioh the office entailed . Bro . P . B . Henwood proposed the Visitors , and extended a hearty welcome to the many visiting brethren who had joined them that day and witnessed the installation of the popular W . M . of St . Martin ' s Lodge . The toasfc was acknowledged by Bros . Aitken-Davies , Mnbin , Maynard , Rawling ,
Moulder , Mutten , Wood , Kelley , Loan , and Bryant . Some of these brethren referred to the prejudice that still existed in the minds of some against Freemasonry , and Bro . Aitken-Davies claimed that whatever might be said to tho contrary , Freemasonry had proved a great power for good socially and morally . Bro . Mabin said it was impossible to disguise the fact thafc prejudice had kept onfc of
Freemasonry many who would have done credit to it , and it seemed to him to be very desirable thafc those who were connected with ifc should do all they could to remove this prejudice . Thia be believed could be done by making more generally known fche principles of fche Order and the good thafc it was doing , and in this way they would obtain a large addition to their numbers . The toasfc of the IiP . M .,
proposed in complimentary terms by Bro . 0 . Oolmer , waa acknowledged by Bro . Halletfc , and that of Pasfc Masters , Secretory , and Treasnrer , proposed from the Chair , was responded to by Bros . Henwood , White , and Courtney . The last-named gave some interesting information as to the history of fche Lodge . Tbe warranfcwas dated the 20 th of May 1845 , and since then 209 members had passed
throngh fcho Lodge . They had a Masonio building , perfect in all its parts , ifc having been erected eighteen years ago nt a cost of £ 1200 ; Of this sum £ 1000 had been paid off , leaving a debt of only £ 200 , so that they might look forward to soon being able to regard , absolutely as their own , a building that was available for all Masonio purpose ** . Bro . W . Hammond proposed the Masonio Charities , and strongly re
commended the Charities to the goneroos support of fcho brethren throughout Cornwall . The Masonio Institutions had each an income of about £ 16 , 000 a year , bufc this was by no means anllieient to meets all the demands that were made upon it , and for want of funds the claims of many deserving candidates had to be ignored . There was in Cornwall a Masonic Charity Association , bnt while there were in
the Province about 1500 Freemasons , he believed that not more than 250 of them belonged to thafc Association . Ifc woald be seen , therefore , thafc there waa room for greater liberality in that direction , and he hoped to see a much larger number of membera belonging ta that Association . Bro . Courtney , who responded , stated that during the past six years Sfc . Martin ' s Lodge had contributed £ 230
to the Masonio Charities . He thought thafc every brother who could do so should subscribe to the Cornwall Masonio Charity Association , so thafc the Charities might be still further benefited . The Officers of the Lodge , proposed by Bro . Halletfc , was replied to by Bros . Bidgman S . D ., Hancock J . D ., Hanis D . C , Williams I . G ., and Gill and Morcom Stewards . The health of Bro . Chagwidden , a
P . M . of the Lodge , and manager of fche hotel , was drunk with great cordiality , and tho W . M . thai . ked him , in the name of the brethren , for the excellent banquet be had provided . The Tyler ' s toast , Our Poor and distressed Brethren , brought the proceedings to a close . During fche evening songs were sung and recitations given by several brethren , and the evening waa a most enjoyable and pleasant one .
ST . MARY'S LODGE , No . 707
THE usual meeting was held afc the new Masonio HaU , Bridgport , on Sfc . John's Day , when the new Worshipful Master Bro . G . A . Samson S . W . was installed . A large number were present , inoluuing Bros . J . Rumbold 586 , 0 . Toleman W . M ., R . To ' emau I . P . M ., and Maunder S . W . of 1367 . The ceremony was perfoi tried by Bro . C . G . Nantes W . M ., and Bro . Walter Tucker P . M ., and the
newly-installed W . M . appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros . C . G . Nantes I . P . M ., J . J . Roper S . W ., F . J . D . Reid J . W ., Rev . J . H . Green Chaplain , T . Giles Treasurer , J . Blamey Secretary , E . Cox S . D ., W . Frost J . D ., Walter Tucker D . C , W . Clibborn Organist , H . N .
Cox jun . I . G ., F . Turner and S . Wbethatn Stewards , F . Long Tylur , T . Giles Charity Steward . Tbe company afterwards adjourned to tbe dining room , where a banquet was held , Bro . F . Long catering . A pleasant evening was spent .
PRIORY LODGE . No . 1000
"T ^ HE annnal meeting waa held on the 2 nd inst ., afc the Middleton JL Hotel , Southend-on-Sea . The W . M ; Bro . G . J . Glasscock presided over a large attendance of brethren , including Broa . Albert Lucking P . G . P . Secretary , B . Thomas S . D ., A . Vandervord J . D ., C W . Bernard Steward , A . W . Martin Tyler , F . Wood P . M ., G . R . D * ws . m P . M ., J . W . Harris P . M ., E . E . Phillips P . M ., George B ,-rry P . M .,
G . F . Vaadervord , C H . Bowmaker , W . Tyler , F . J . Cumine , Rob « ro Smith , A . J . Renninson , E . Wright , J . Pritchard , & o ., with the following visitors : —Bros . T . J . Railing P . G . Secretary Eases , J . M < MOU P . P . S . G . D . Middlesex , T . W . Burton W . M . 1817 , Sidney Smith P . M . and Sec . 1734 , H . Harper P . M . 160 , E . C . Sparrow W . M . 1734 , CToghill 2012 , and W . T . Barnard 1305 . Lodge having fteen openeJ ' in