Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Monday , the 27 th March , at Bro . Gay ' s , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John's Gate , Clerkenwell . Present—Bros . Pilheam W . M ., Pearcy S . W ., Defriei J . W ., Tvewinnard S . D ., Knight J . D ., Killick 1 . 6 . Business—The Lodge was opened in the

nsnal manner , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Powell being the candidate ; as also was the ceremony of passing , Bro . Trewinnard being the candidate . Bro . Saul worked the 2 nd section of the 2 nd degree . The fifteen sections will be worked on Monday , the 3 rd proximo .

Prosperity Lodge , No . 65 , —Tho installation meeting of thia capital working-Lodge was held on Thursday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street . Present—Bros . L . A . Leins W . M ., Bowyer S . W ., Daniels J . W ., J . Goodwin P . M . Treasurer , G . T . Brown Secretary , and P . M . ' s Bros . Davey , J . Bellerby , English , Cornwall , Arnold , and a very numerous attendance of brethren . The

Lodge was opened , and the minntes were confirmed . Bros . Gownie , Tissington and Hawkins were raised to the 3 rd degree . Bros . W . J . "Wri ght , J . J . Green , G . Beale , R . Giebermann and S . J . Harriss wero initiated into the Order in the W . M . ' s careful and perfect manner . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Carrnthers , W . M . elect , was presented to the Lodge j and in the presence of 22

W . M . s and P . M . 's was installed into tho chair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Leins , in a manner that reflected great credit to him . The customary salutations haying been given , the officers were invested : Bros . A . L . Leins I . P . M ., Bowyer S . W ., Daniels J . W ., Goodwin P . M . Treasurer , G . J . Brown Secretary , Burge S . D ., Gent J . D ., Braine I . G ., Forbes P . M . D . C ., Mathews and Sims Wine Stewards , and

Speight Tyler . The concluding addresses were capitally delivered . A letter of condolence was proposed to bo sent to tho widow of the late Bro . Stevens P . M . It was also proposed that a collar and P . M . ' s jewel should bo presented to Bro . J . L . Mather P . M ., for his valuable services , also as a token of the esteem in which ho is held b y tho brethren . Tho report of the Audit Committee was read , and a vote

of thanks accorded to Br » . Brown , the Hon . Secretary . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , 98 in number , partook of a very sumptuous and recherche banquet , provided by Bros . Ritter and Clifford . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . The I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of the W . M ., said ho was one who had the interest ot" the Craft in general at heart , and daring his

connection with tho Lodge had always looked after its wolfaro . He hoped he might continue in health to follow out tho duties required of him , and which ho was so capable of fulfilling . Tho W . M ., in reply , said it was the great ambition of his life to bo W . M . of this influential Lodge . To be united with tho brethren was bis aim , and ho hoped , at tho expiration of his year of office , that it would bo said

ho had given satisfaction . Ihe toast of the newl y initiated followed . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the I . P . M ., which was received with loud cheers . They had seen what Bro . Loins had done during hia year of office , and they also had seen the able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . As a token of tho respect ho was held in , the brethren had determined to present him with a

testimonial worthy of his acceptance . It would bo a pleasing remembrance to his children , and it would remind them of what their father had done for the Lodge , and of the esteem in which he was held by the members . He then presented a very elegantly emblazoned testimonial , which had been executed by Bro . Wall , with appropriate inscription , a very elegant P . M . ' s jewel , of novel design , set with precious

scones , with tho words , Amori Fratro , and a very valuable set of brilliant studs . Bro . Leins returned thanks for tho toast in a very able speech . He thanked the brethren for the valuable gifts j ho would always prize them ; this was his mother Lodge ; they would be heir-looms to his family , and he hoped to be spared till his sou was of age , to have the pleasure of initiating him in the Lodgo . He

hoped , while he was associated with it , every brother would enjoy prosperity . The toast of tho Visitors was responded to by Bros . J . A . Smith W . M . 1178 , Watkins 212 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Each paid a just compliment to the W . M . for his able presiding , and to tho I . P . M . for his excellent working . Bro . Davey P . M . returned thanks for the Past Masters . Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of the

Wardens and Officers . Everything they had done in their , various capacities was satisfactory , and ho hoped , at a future time , their services would bo fully recognised . Bros . Bowyer S . W ., Daniels and Braine severally returned thanks . The Tyler ' s toast was then given . Bros . Hawkins , Smith and Brown contributed to the harmony . Bro . Speight acted very efficiently as Toast Master . Tho Visitors were

Bros . A . Drew 890 , J . Smith W . M . 1178 , Willats , C . Gross , W . Bishop 180 , Watkins P . M . 212 , H . Hall late 05 , Cox 12 G 0 , E . Marsh 1471 , H . Harnsworth P . M . 1178 , A . Mclutyre , J . Thompson 185 , T . Parry 890 , Wallington 8 G 0 , S . Browno 1426 , * II . Marflect P . M . 217 , M . Avres 95 , G . S . Bratton P . M . 1227 , A . Verdon 188 , C . S . Davis 188 , Edwards 7 SS , D . H . Jacobs P . M . 27 , G . Verry P . M . 554 , Webster 569 , Brown 1257 , Baylis 813 , Dalton 1364 , Baugh 511 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —The regular Convocation of this Chapter was held on Tuesday last , at the Jamaica Coffee House , St . Michael ' s-alley , Cornhill , presided over by the following Comps . G . Newman Z ., J . Constable H ., J . Wyer J ., J . K . Lemann noting Scribe E ., J . W . Hobbs Scribe N ., W . Gammon P . S ., J . S . Cox 1 st Assistant . After the confirmation of tho minutes

of the previous Convocation the M . E . Z . rehearsed the ceremony of exaltation ( Comp . J . Smith acting candidate ) in a manner which elicited the warmest applanse . Tho election of officers for the ensuing fortnight followed , resulting as follow : —N . Gluckstein Z ., J . Constable H ., J . Wyer J ., J . Gammon S . N ., R . Wyatt P . S . At the request of tho members , Comp . J . K . Lemann was elected to work vhe ceremonies of installation next Tuesday , at 6 , 30 p , m previous

to the ordinary business of the evening , and we earnestly invite the attendance of Companions seeking knowledge in this branch of tho ritual ; all who know Comp . Lemann ai'e sufficiently acquainted with his proficiency not to need a word from oar pen in his praise . Chapters

of Instruction are few and far between , and we cannot refrain expressing our surprise that this Chapter , which has earned a worldwide repntation , should have such a poor attendance , more especially knowing how difficult it is to obtain the Eoyal Arch ritual . There were present also Comps . P . Wagner , J . Eumsey and S . H . Greea .

Fortitude Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 66 . — The annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , 22 nd March , at tho Huyshe Masonic Temple , Plymouth , tho following brethren being present : —C . Godtschalk W . M ., J . Latimer S . W ., J . J . Avery J . W ., S . Jew Treas ., J . B . Goyer Sec , W . B . Hambly , V . Bird , H . F . Hearle , R . Rodda P . P . G . S ., C . Stribling P . M .

P . P . G . D . C ., P . B . Clemens P . M . P . P . G . M . O ., J . M . Hifley P . P . G . S . O .,

W . Browning P . M . P . P . G . O ., E . M . Andrews P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., C . Cooper S . W . 50 , P . G . S . Wks ., E . T . Tarratt , W . W . Crimp , and Roach . Tho meeting was held for the purpose of installing the W . Master elect , Bro . Isaac Latimer S . W . P . P . G . J . W . The coremony was admirably performed by the retiring Master , Bro . Godtschalk , who was congratulated upon the nnusual ability , zeal and assiduity evinced by him in thus finishing his year of office with credit to

himself and honour to a Lodge , where no mediocre work would bo received . All tho members of this very select Lodge are Grand and Prov . Grand Officers . The W . Bro . Latimer appointed the following officers : —W . Bros . C . Godtschalk P . P . G . D . C . I . P . M ., J . J . Avery P . P . G . E . S . W ., W . Hearder P . P . G . O . J . W ., S . Jew P . M . P . P . G . T . T ., J . B .-Gover P . M . P . G . T . Sec , V . Bird P . M . O . Eng . P . P . G . T . Chap ., G . Emery P . G . O . M . O ., H . Ferry P . G . S . S . O ., W . H . Crimp P . G . S . J . O ., W . B . Hambly P . P . G . T . R . M ., H . P . Hearle P . P . G . M . O . J . H .,

T . Smith P . G . A . T . T . The Lodgo was closed in solemu form , and tho brethren retired to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonio toasts wero ably responded to by Bros . J . B . Gover , R . Rodda , and the I . P . M ., Charles Godtschalk . Tho Grand Master of the Province , Major Turner Davy , and Colonel John Elliott , Deputy Grand Master ,

both being members of this Lodge , sent letters expressing regret at their absence , caused by other important business in tho province . Their names wero received with enthusiasm , and spoken to by the brethren named . Bro . R . Rodda delighted all present with his incomparable rendering of " Tales and Scenes from every-day Cornish Social Life , " which concluded a very enjoyable evening .

Caledonian of Unity Chapter , No . 73 . —This Chapter held its regular meeting on Tuesday , 28 th March , at 170 Buchanan , street , Glasgow . Comp . G . W . Wheeler presiding , assisted by G . McDonald P . Z . as H ., John Kinnaird J ., J . Balfour S . E ., E . Arthur S . N ., J . Bannerman Treas ., D . Gilchrist P . Z . as 1 st S ., J . Kay 2 nd S ., J . Hanbidgo 3 rd S ., Wm . Jamison Janitor . Visitors Comps . D .

Campbell from Nova Scotia , Rev . J . Rice of Chapter 122 , Dublin , and J . B . Hardio P . G . Janitor . A Mark Lodge was opened , and Bros . A . M . Stewart , of Lodgo 333 , and Walter Gunn wero proposed , accepted and advanced to that degree , and also to that of Excellent Master . The Chapter was then opened , and they were exalted as Royal Arch Masons . The M . E . Z . then said as Comp .

tho Rev . Joseph Rice , of Dublin , was now located as a minister in Glasgow , ho had much pleasure in proposing him as an honorary member , which was seconded by Comp . McDonald P . Z . Comp . Balfoar S . E . proceeded to confer the same honour on Comp . Hardie , which was unanimously agreed to , and the two Companions took the mode fidilate ' s .

St . Mark's Lodge , No . 102 . — -This Lodge met at their own Hall , Buchanan-street , on Monday , 27 th March , Bro . Halket P . M . in tho chair . There were two candidates for initiation , which degree was conferred on them in tho excellent way in which Bro . Halket performs all his work .

Glasgow Conclave , No . 114 , of Bed Cross of Rome and Constantino . —The annual meeting was hold on tho 29 th March , G . W . Wheeler M . P . S . presiding . Visitors present —H . J . Shields M . P . S . of 127 , D . Baker S . G ., and H . Dyer J . G . of 127 . An application for admission was presented from , Comp . J . Brown , which being unanimously sustained , he was received and duly

installed as a Knight of Constantino . The M . P . S ., after paying a feeling tribute to the memory of Sir Knight J . Johnston , his lato viceroy , said he would now bo glad to bo relieved of office , having filled tho chair from the formation of the Conclave . He wished to seo their Hon . S . W ., Sir Knight R . Boll , in that chair , bat Sir Knight Bell having sent in a positive refusal , ho trusted they would exalt somo one else ; but the Conclave thought different , and the following were

nnanimouslv elected : —Bros . G . W . Wheeler M . P . S ., James Louttit V . E ., Win . babbie S . G ., J . P . Park J . G ., J . Tweed Hon . Viceroy T ., John Brown Recorder , D . B . Fleming H . P ., A . A . Smith P ., J . Eraser S . B ., J . Buchanan H ., and J . B . Hardie Sentinel . Thcso Officers wero then installed , after which a college of viceroys was opened by Sir Knijriit-s Wheeler , Shields ami B « kur , and thut grndo was eom ' orrod upon Sir Knight Louttit . The Conclave was then closed .

Lodge of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge , which lately celebrated its centenary , and whose excellent working is proverbial , met on Tuesday , the 28 th March , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bro . E . H . Thiollay P . G . P . Middlesex W . M ., Moult S . W ., D . Haslett J . W ., J . Boyd P . G . P .

Treasurer , G . S . States P . G . S . Secretary , J . Manby Ass . Secretarv , J . H . Leggott J . D ., W . H . Lister D . C ., W . H . Wilkinson Ass . D . C . ; P . M . ' s Bros . G . Purkess , T . Bull , J . Last , and Bros . Ryder , Woods , Mears , Wright , H . Lewis , Williams , Boetch , Akhurst , Taylor , Rees , J . Kennard , Caffall , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Mears waa passed to the 2 nd degree . Ballots