Notices Of Meetings.

Blirgoyno Lodge , No . 902 . —The Installation merfing of this Lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Monday , the 21 th nit . The W . M ., Bro . Simsou John Byng , who has had a most successful and pleasant year of offico , installed his successor in a most impressive and eloquent manner , aud was listened to by tho brethren

with the most wrapt attention . Tho banquet which followed was of the most recherche description , and served in Bro . Clemow's best style , which the brethren , some ( 55 in numbor , appeared to do ample justice to . Bros . H . Pocock W . M ., It . Taylor S . W ., C . Wale J . W ., Gabb S . D ., Turner J . D ., Wilkins I . G ., S . J . Byng I . P . M . Installing Master .

Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933 . —On a 1 st February , at the Duke ' s Head , Whitechapel , E . Present -. —Bros . I . P . Cohon P . M . W . M ., Job S . W ., Kichards J . W ., B . Cundick P . M . Preceptor , W . Musto P . M . Sec , Slaiter S . D ., Clayton J . D ., West I . G . Past Master T . J .

Barnes ; Bros . Macdonald , Hinds , Wells , Webb , Moss , Ellis , Stephens , Austin , & c . Lodgo was opened aud minutes of previous meeting confirmed . Ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed . Bro . Barnes worked the first , second aud third sectious of the lecture . Bro . Job wns elected W . M . for next meeting .

Eobert Burns Lodge No . 999 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodgo was held at the Froomasons' Hall , G'oopor-street , Man . Chester , ou Monday , the 24 th February . Presont—Bros . Alfred Bacon W . M ., Jas . Glossop S . W ., J . McKinlcss J . W ., J . Towucs Secretary , Geo . E . Wiko S . D ., J . Sutton I . G ., T . Oliver aud It . W . Aikins Stewards , Jas . Lawton Tyler ; Past Masters E . II .

Flower , H . J . Stephens , W . Scott Brown , J . Whittington , & c , and Bros . J . Kirby , E . G . Glasbrook , It . Jones . Tho Visitors were largely iu excess of tho members present , and never have wo seen so few brethren assomblo for an installation meeting . When wo take into acconnt the ability and popularity of tho Installing Master , Bro . James A . Birch , P . P . J . G . W ., & c , & o .,

this is all the more to be regretted . It is quite a treat to listen to the power aud eloqnenco with which our worthy Brother performs this sacred rito . AVc do not know much of the past capabilities of the Officers of No . 999 , or of ifs prosperity , bnt it is deplorable to witness the working as now set forth . Do tho brethren fancy that the namo of the immortal Robert Burns will

attract recruits ; and the honour of sitting beneath this banner hold the aspiring Mason spell bound ? Tho name of ltobcrt Bums awakens inspiration , teaches duty , method , and the reward of indomitable perseverance . He who " saw that hieroglyphic light which none bat Craftsmen ever know , " would have us see and teach it thoroughly . With every kind and brotherly feeling we say to tho brethren of

No . 999 , Onward , forward . Do not let your sun set in the cast ( ono of tho P . M . ' s at a certain singe of the proceedings said it did ) , but rather let it travorso its course and fulfil its glorious mission . We commend Lrdges of Instruction , ns b ing capable of imparling a vast amount of practical knowledge . Bro . Glossop having been duly installed Wonhiplul Master f < r the ensning twelvemonths , with the

able assistance ot Bro . Birch , proceeded to invert . I , is Officers for the n-. vl year . It was proposed by Bro . Towi es , that a piitti of lire guineas he voted I ' IOIII a final ft his fund is < al cd I lie " Suspension Fund , " instituted for obvious private reasons ) to the ll . M . 13 . 1 . ; this was seconded and carried unanimously . Tho business of the evening being ended , the Lodgo was closed .

Egerton Lodge , No . 1030 . —Tho monthly meoting was held at the George Hotel , Hoaton Nonis , near Stockport , on Monday the 17 th nit . Present : —Bros . W . II . Vnugban W . M ., James Abbott P . M . ( as I . P . M . ) , F . Staples S . W ., J . Lcdgard J . W ., K . S . Newton Sec . A . E . Ferns Treas ., A . Ferns ns S . D ., 0 . Wilkinson J . D ., Wm . HopeOrgst ., J . Meadows Tyler . Past Master E . Harden P . S . G . D .,

and Bros . A . Pemberton , C . Crnsb , W . H . L . Cameron , & c . S . M , Davies , FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , visitor . The Lodge was opened , and the minntes of tho last meeting confirmed . The W . M . worked the Lodgo to tho third , for tLu purpose of conferring ou Bro . W . H . L . Camoron the snbiir . o degree , which ceremony was performed . The Ledge then resumed , labour in the E . A . degree , and it was announced

that Bro . C . J . Howard had presented to tho Charity Fund of the Lodgo the ha-dsome sum tf £ 5 . As a mark of tho appreciation of the brethn n for this gift , Bro . Ferns moved and Bro . S . Warden seconded a vote of thanks , the same to bo entered on the minntes , to Bro . Howard for the donation , which was uuaniinously carriod . The labours of the evening being ended , the Lodge was closed with solemn

piaycr , and the brethren adjourned to supper . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed the toasts , which were duly honoured . Iu proposing the health of the Prov . G . Master , Colonel Le Gencire N . Starkic , the W . M . said every member present ought to drink that toast with more than usual heartiuess , as their Province had been notably brought before the Masouic world in a manner they were all

proud of . The esteem in which their Prov . G . M . was held was fully shown by the splendid subscription sent up through him to the recent Festival of tho lt . M . B . L , aud tho able manner in which the It . W ., Bro . carried on tho important duties devolving on him on this great occasion , and indeed at all times , evinced to every Mason that East Lancashire was Masom ' cally governed by one of the ablest and most

justly osteemed brethron . He therefore caUcd upon the brethren to respond heartil y to the toast . This was done , with Masouic honours . Brother Hope favoured the brethren with a selection on the piano . The W . M . theu proposed the health of the Visiting Brother , aud greatly regretted there Avere not others present to receive their cordial

welcome . He felt he was expressing tho true feeling of their brethren when ho said that tho Egerton Lodge was always happy to sec visitors at their meetings , to partake of the hospitality for which the Lodge is distinguished . They Avere pleased to soe Bro . Davies , and hoped he would come again . Bro . Vaughau called upon the brethren to drink with heartiness to the toast , which was done with

musical honours . Bro . Ferns kindly gave the next song ; after which Bro . Davie 3 sincerely thaukod tho W . Master for tho kind mannor in which ho had submitted the toast ; ho was very grateful to tbo Brethren for tho hearty manner iu which thoy had recoived it . He was assured the tmst of tho Visitors was always honoured by the Fgertou Lodge , and the same kindness that

had been shown him was extended to every Brother who might visit tho Lodge . On his first visit to the Egerton , ho had had an opportunity of seeing tho first degree conferred on the Brother who hiul attained tho degree of Master Mason that night , and he most heartily congratulated tho W . M . on his working , aud for tho zeal with which he administers tho affairs of his Lodge .

Ho was sure no W . Master could tako a deeper interest n the well working of the beautiful ritual of onr glorious Order than Bro . Vaughau , he was eqnally snro no Lodgo moro thoroughly appreciatos its W . M . than tho members of this Lodge , He had visited this Lodge to-night when ho was not expected , for two reasons , first to conlirm former impressions , which were very favourable , and to

oudeavour to correct an erroneous impression that had unfortunately got iuto tho minds of somo brethreu who belong to sister Lodges of the adjoining province . Ho was sure tho W . Mastor and brethren of this Lodgo wished to bo put in a proper light beforo tho brethren who havo formed an erroneous idea of the sentiment of its members , and tho administration of its affairs . Ho had

now tho satisfaction of telling the Worshipful Mastor ami brethron that he should , through the medium of tho FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLK , convoy to the brethren of Stockport tho assurance that in no Lodgo had ho seen a more strict regard for the principles and tenets of our Order , moro efforts to please ou tho part of the W . M ., more dutiful respect paid to tho chair , or moro harmony , and accord

between Officers and Brethren , and finally , no more fraternal hospitallity than in the Egerton Lodge . He had twico experienced ns much pleasuro in visiting them as any other Lodgo he had over entored . After a song by Bro . Meadows , Bro . E . Harden P . S . G . D . rose , by permission of tho W . M ., to propose the next toast : It was an auspicious occasion to celebrate tho toast ho had the pleasuro of

proposing ; tho Worshipful Master had ever taken a deep interest iu tho affairs of tho Lodge , iu the Province , and iu the Craft universal ; ho had just roturued from London , whore he represented this Lodge as Steward for ono of the noblest Charities of our Order . With tlio permission of the W . M ., ho would say a few words in reforeneo to what Bro . Davies had remarked . This Lodge had hold a peculiar

positiou in relation to the sister Lodges of tho town , being m another province , yet ou the borders of Cheshire . Formerly it was held at the Chapel House Inn , and it had been moved here and resuscitated by an old P . M . of the Lodgo ; we have thus become close neighbours to our Cheshire brethren , but tho members wished it to be clearly understood there was no unseemly rivalry fell , by thiso of

this Lodge Io any Lodge or brethren . Wc , as a bodge , visit very little , but there is no Lodge that extends a more hearty welcome to Visitors , and we lave many who honour n- ' . as our books , wi'l show . Wo have no disinclination to visit , our Sister Lodges ; wc always accept invitations , and'air W . M . ami o'liors have at bo led as o ten as poss ''> le . He was sure Iho . Davies would put thctn right iu this

rr-p-el . liul to rulurn to the toast . All wero very pleased to see the W . M . so well up in his work . Tho working of tho third degree is not an easy task , oven for old P . M . 's , aud Bro . Vaugliau ' s working to-night showed how trul y he discharges tho duties of his exalted position . He would now call ou the members to drink tho W . M . ' s health in a bumper , which Avas done with twenty-one guns . Bro . S . W . gave the next song , the W . M . then thauked the brethren

for the manner in which the toast had been recoived . Ever since ho had occupied the chair , he had experienced great kindness from the brethren . During his year of office , ho should strivo to discharge his duties with satisfaction to all . It was his desire to soe his among the leading Lodges of the Province . It had boen represented at tho recent Festival by Bro . Harden , to whom all wero greatly indebted . As a Lodge iu the corner of the Province they were not lost in obliv on . On his return from London he had felt much

pleasure m the knowledge that their Province had done so nobly in supporting the Prov . G . M . It speaks well for a Province that can raise the largest sam that has ever been subscribed for a Masonic Charity . People who know nothing of our Order , or who misrepresent us , will now admit that Freemasons aro not selfish , and that a Masonic Lodge ia not a convival club . He should always think of

his visit to London as Steward to tho K . M . B . I , with great pleasure , aud would wear tho jewel , which commemorates the event with pride . He trusted tho members might continue to bestow their fnnds on such noble Institutions , aud that they might accumulate enough votes to make them as a Lodgo conspicuous in tho Province Bro . Abbott proposed the health of the Officers ; in doing so ho said the

talent possessed by the Officers enabled the Egortou to become a fine working Lodge . Tho toast Avas warmly received , after which Bro . Ferns obliged with "The March of tbo Men of Harlech , " ho waa accompanied by Bro Hope . Bro . S . W . replied to what he considered a difficult toast , yet J e felt ho should be justified iu saying he wished to do his work thorot ghly , and he thought the other Officers

entertained tho same ith a . Bro . Ferns felt that tho Offices Avere not filled so efficiently as the W . M . discharged his duties ; he hoped tho brethreu would use t ieir utmost efforts for furthering the interest of the Lodge . Other Officers returned thanks , and then Bro . S . W . asked permission to ; roposc an extra toast , that of tho newly

appointed Organist , a brother who , in every respect , had done the utmost he could to c nduco to the comfort of tho brethren aud the efficiency of the Loc ; e . Bro . Hope , for this special mark of esteem , expressed himself at always ready to do all iu his power for the welfare of tho Lodgt Tho Tyler ' s toc . st was given , and the brethren separated , pleased « th having eclobrated an enjoyable meeting .

Sykes Lodge , 'So . 1040 . —The brethren of the Sykes Lodge , Driffield , met on tl e 19 th inst ., to instal their W . M . elect , Bro ,