Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — KILBURN LODGE , No . 1688 . THE members of this Lodge held their last meeting of the season on Monday , at the Queen ' s Hotel , Kilburn . The chair was taken by the W . M . Bro . Frederick Brewer , who was supported by Past Masters Georgo Everett ( Treasurer ) , Samuel Brooks ( Secretary ) , J W Cuff ( I . P . M . ) , Kiallmark , T . Hartley ; also Bros . J . Baker S . W ., Haswell J . Turner J . W ., G . A . Barclay S . D ., W . F . Walton J . D ., J .

Parry Colo P . M . Org ., Henry W . Kiallmark I . G ., Thomas Tyler . Amongst tho Visitors were Bros . 0 . Latreillo W . M . 1260 , John Skinner S . W . 538 , W . W . Morgan Secretary 211 , Walter Joyce 1158 , W . H . Gardener I . G . 1900 , & c . After tho minutes of last ; Lodge meeting had been read and confirmed , Bros . Beginald Thomas Webster and Arthur Cory , candidates for passing , presented

themselves for examination , and sustained their claim for advancement . On their retirement Lodge was opened in the second , the candidates were re-admitted and advanced to the degree of Fellow Craft , the W . M . performing the ceremony in a highly satisfactory manner . Later Bro . Past Master Brooks gave the lecture on the tracing board of the degree , much to the edification of those assembled . Business

of a delicate nature now received most careful consideration from the members assembled . The Secretary reported as to the steps he had taken under the circumstances , and his action was universally approved . A resolution was agreed to , and Bro . Brooks instructed to report the case to Grand Secretary . After routine work Lodge was closed and adjourned over the summer months . According to the

regular custom in this Lodge a banquet was provided , and thafc of a recherche character . On the removal of the cloth the Worshipful Master , with a few pertinent remarks , introduced the loyal toasts " The Queen and the Craft , " " The M . W . the Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " " The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers . " Each of these met with a hearty reception ,

and then Bro . J . W . Cuff proposed the health of the W . M . After the admirable way in which Bro . Frederic Brewer had conducted the business of the day , very little need be said in his favour ; his actions spoke for him ; ho had much p leasure in calling on the brethren to honour the toast . The W . M ., after thanking the I . P . M . and brethren for the way they had received the toast , referred to the

support he had had from the brethren on behalf of his Stewardship for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . It was gratifying to him to be able to state that his List now stood at 139 guineas . The Visitors were next complimented , ancl each of those present addressed a few words in response . " The Past Masters , " was the next toast given by the W . M ., who spoke in eloquent terms as to the zeal each

had displayed . Bro . Cuff was the first to reply ; he was followed by Bro . Kiallmark , who expressed his gratification afc seeing the chair of the Kilburn Lodge now occupied by one of its first initiates . In speaking to the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , Bro . Brewer descanted on the zeal displayed by Brother George Everett . As to Brother Brooks , a more competent Secretary it was

not possible to find . The way in which the minutes of the Lodge were recorded was unique and most complete . Every duty that fell npon him was undertaken in the best spirit , and always com . pleted satisfactorily . Bro . Everett ( Treasurer ) , in reply , remarked thafc ifc could but be gratifying to him to be able to say that every , thing in regard to the condition of the Lodge was going on

satisfactorily . The Worshipful Master , in the course of his remarks , had said , many kind things of him as their Treasurer , and he was pleased to know he had the confidence of the members of the Lodge . I Of course , great care was necessary in the disbursement of their funds ; hitherto they had been able to do their share for the Institu- j tions , and he would strive that this should continue . Owing to the

zeal of their worthy Secretary , his ( Bro . Everitt ' s ) duties were considerably lightened , but he conld assure them his best services were afc the disposal of the Lodge . This was the last ; meeting previous to the summer recess , bufc he looked forward with pleasure to the next gathering . Bro . Brooks ( Secretary ) followed . He fully endorsed the eulogistic remarks of Bro . Kiallmark as regards the Worshipful

Master . For himself , whatever he could do to advance the interests of the members would be done with intense pleasure . He felt he was indebted to the inauguration of the Kilburn Lodge if any special bnsiness qualifications hacl developed themselves , ancl he was gratified to know his efforts were appreciated . For the Oflicers , Bros . Parry Cole P . M . ( acting S . W . ) , H . Turner , H . Kiallmark , & c , responded ,

and shortly afterwards the Tyler gave the parting toasfc . During the evening some mosfc successful efforts were made to amuse the guests , Bros . j . Brewer , Parry Cole , Walter Joyce , Webster , & c , rendering goodly service . The exertions of Bro . T . Hartley P . M ., who evidently spares no effort to add to the enjoyment of this Lodge , were specially recognised on this occasion .

Albion Lodge of Instruction , No . 9 . —A meeting was held on the 26 th ultimo , at the Berkeley Arms , John-street , Berkeleysquare , W ., Bros . Smith W . M ., Farwig S . W ., Cobhara J . W ., Watts Treasurer , Docker Preceptor , Sedgwick Secretary . Lodge was opened in due form , and the Fifteen Sections were worked as

follows : —Firsfc Lecture—Bros . Allison , Wood , Shand , Wangh , Richardson , Farwig , and Watts . Second Lecture—Bros . Alexander , Skinner , Docker , Watts , and Dairy . Third Lecture—Bros . Cobham , Sedgwick , and Richardson . Lodge , which was well attended , was then closed , and adjourned .

Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 382 . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., afc the Chequers Hotel , Uxbridge . Bros . Rowles W . M ., Nicholson S . W ., Taplin J . W ., Gray S . D .,

Cotton J . D ., Brooks I . G . After the preliminaries of opening fch 8 Lodge , reading , confirming , and signing the minutes of the previous meeting , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fleming candidate . Bro . Nicholson S . W . was unanimously elected to fill the chair afc the next meeting . Lodge was closed according to anoienfc custom , and adjourned until Monday next , the 3 rd of April .

Lodge of Union , No . 414 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 21 sfc March , at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Bros . R . C . Mount W . M ., 0 . Stephens I . P . M ., F . J . Ferguson S . W ., S . Wheeler jun . J . W ., Rev N . T . Garry Chaplain , M . J . Withers Secretary , A . W . Parry S . D . D . If . Witherington J . D ., C . G . Butler M . C , J . W . Martin and H . Q

Armstrong Stewards , F . Blackwell I . G ., W . Hemmings Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . S . Bradley , 0 . Oades , R . Bradley , E . Baker ; Bros . J . T . Cockburn P . M . 352 , H . Higgs , Sherwood , Tench , J . T . Dodd , C . J . Cave , Doran Webb , J . W . George , 0 . G . Hawkes , W . Hart , J . H . Walters , C . F . Rayner , J . R . Hayward ; W . A . Weatherhead 1101 , 3 . W . Lamb P . M . 691 , Hurley P . M . 1101 , A . Mount 1328 , R . Dowsett S . W . 1101 .

Lodge was opened in the first degree . The minutes of the last meet , ing were read and confirmed . Bro . James Hopkins Walters , being a candidate for passing to the second degree , replied satisfactorily to the nsual questions , and was passed ; and Bro . J . W . George , a candidate for raising , gave satisfactory proof of his efficiency in the former degrees , was entrusted , and retired . Lodge was n- —— , . - I •"

,. opened iu the third , and Brother George was re-admitted , and raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by the W . Master with correctness . Lodge was resumed in the second and first degrees , when Bro . 0 . Stephens , pursuant to notice , moved " that ten guineas be voted from the Lodge funds for the R . M . I . B ., and placed on the W . M . 's list ; " this was carried . The

W . M ., pursuant to notice , moved , " Thafc ifc is expedient in the interest of the Lodge to raise the half-yearly subscription of each member from £ 1 2 a ( as provided by bye-law 2 ) to £ L lis 6 d ; and do away with the charge of 10 s 6 d for the banquet , except in the case of visitors , such fee for them to be paid by the introducing member ( as already provided for by bye-law 4 ) . " A statement was sent with the

agenda paper to each member , showing the increasing amounts which had been paid by the Lodge for the past threo years . Bro . Bradley Prov . Grand Sec . seconded the motion , and Bro . 0 . Stephens supported ifc . Bro . 0 . Oades moved as an amendment , " Thafc the permanent committee having reported in October last , with reference to the banquet tickets , nothing had occurred since to necessitate an

alteration . " This was seconded by Bro . Butler , aud put fco the meeting , when it was lost , nine voting for , and fifteen against the amendment . Bro . the Rev . N . T . Garry proposed , " Thafc the motion of the W . M . be referred to the permanent Committee , to discuss and report upon ; " this being seconded by Bro . Ferguson , was carried . Bro . Parry moved that the information respecting the financial history of the Lodge for the past eleven years , which the W . M . had compiled

from the Treasurer ' s books , be printed and circulated among the brethren . Bro . Stephens seconded , and this was carried . During the closing ceremonies , Bro . Ivey announced that a congratulatory letter had been sent to Her Majesty the Queen on the recent audacious outrage ; to which Her Majesty had graciously sent a reply , thanking the Freemasons of Reading . All business being ended , Lodge was closed and adjourned .

William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 760 . — On 24 th March , at the Jacob ' s Well , George-street , Manchester , square , W . Present—Bros . G . J . K . Tribbel W . M ., C . Bellerby S . W ., W . Heath J . W ., W . Dunham Treasurer , H . Moore Secretary , W . Fromholz S . D ., T . A . Smith J . D ., G . Harfc I . G ., Pasfc Master Bro . A . Braun P . Z . 766 , G . Coop Preceptor ; also Bros . Saunders ,

Chambers , R . D . Smith , Rowley , Wilmore , Wilson , Wright , & o . After preliminaries , the Preceptor worked the third section of tbe lecture . The Lodgo wns opened in the second , and Bro . R . D . Smith , a candidate for raising , answered the questions . Lodge opened in the third , and Bro . R . D . Smith was raised to the sublime degree of

Master Mason . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremonies in a very able manner . The Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , worked the third section of the lecture . Lodge resumed to the first , when several new members were elected . Bro . Bellerby was appointed W . M . for the ensuing Friday evening . A vote of thanks to the W . M ., for so ably presiding , closed the business .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 800 . —On Tuesday , 28 th March , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . Edwards W . M ., Glass S . W ., Smyth J . W ., Corbie S . D .. T . Clark J . D ., Wardell I . G ., F . Carr Hon . Sec , Brasted P . M . acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Allen , Darnell , Christian , Gosling , Dignatn , 0-

j Lorkin . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , I Bro . Gosling acting as candidate . Tbe W . M . worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . 0 . Lorkin oSetei himself as candidate for passing , was interrogated , and entrusted .

Lodge was opened in tho second , and Bro . Lorkin was passed to tho degree of Fellow Craffc . Brother C . Lorkin worked the third section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was opened in tne third degree , ancl regularly closed to the first . Bro . Glass ff 03 elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Burdett-Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . - ^ the Lamb Tavern , opposite Bethnal Green Junction , on 29 th Mnrcj ' Bros . Chitson W . M ., Bonner S . W ., Clark J . W ., Hammond 8 . V ' Clements J . D ., Brittain I . G ., Sturtevant sen . acting Preceptor , Ban Hon . Sec , D'Ardenne , Ford , Moss , Stewart , Ac . Lodge was ° JP r ' and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Ford answered tn