Diary For The Week.

P 33—Doric , Duko ' s Head , 79 Whitechapel-road , at 8 ( Instruction ) ] 056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , 155 Fleet-street , E . C . at 7 ( Instruction ) 1158—Belgrave , Jermyn-street , S . W ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 1233—Finsbury Park M . M ., Earl Russell , Isledon-road , N . at 8 ( Instruction ) 1298—Royal Standard , AlwynoCastle , St . PauVs-road , Cauoubury , at 8 ( In . ) 1365—Clapton , Whito Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 16-12—E . Carnarvon , Mitre Hotel , Goulborne-rd , N . Kensington . at 3 . 0 ( Inst . ) R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , London-street , Greenwich , at 8 ( Inst . ) Metropolitan Masonic Benevolent Association , 155 Fleet-street , E . C . at 8 . 30 .

41—Friendship , Freemasons Hnll , Cooper-street , Manchester . 127—Union , Freemasons' Hall . Margate 219— Prudence , Masonic Hall , Todmorden . 242—St . George , Guildhall , Doncastex * . 306—Alfred , Masonic Hnll , Kelsall-street , Leeds 412—St . Peter , Masonic Hall , Peterborough 521—Truth , Freemasons * Hall , Fitzwilliam-streot , Huddersfield . 639— St . Matthew . Drasron Hotel . Walsall .

674—Loyal Berkshire of Hope , Whito Hart Hotel , Newbury 651—Brecknock , Castlo Hotel , Brecon . 709—Invicta , Bank-street Hall , Ashford 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 ( lust . ) 837—Do Grey ancl Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon 839—Royal Gloucestershire , Bell Hotel , Gloucester 1096—Lord Warden , Wellington Hall , Deal 1333—Athelstan , Town Hall , Atherstone , Warwick . 1337—Chorlton , Masonic Room , Chorlton-cum-Hardy

1393—Hnmer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool 1528—Fort , Red Hon Hotel , Newquay , Cornwall . 1557—Albert Edward , Bush Hotel , Hexham . 1561—Morecambe . Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambe , Lancashire . 1648—Princo of Wales , Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , Bradford . 1664—Gosforth , Freemasons' Hall , High-street , Gosforth . 1725—Douglas , College Gateway , Maidstone General Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , nt 7 R . A . —General Chapter of Improvement , Masonic Hall , Birmingham , at 5 . 30 K . T . —Loyal Volunteers , Queens Anns Hotel , George-streot , Ashton-undor-Ly .

SATURDAY , 8 th MAY

198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 1364—Earl of Zetland , Nags Head , Mare-street , Hackney , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1607—Loyalty , Alexandra Palace , Muswcll Hill . 1624—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) R . A . 1185—Lewis , King ' s Arms Hotel , Wood Green Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W ., at 8 1391—Commercial , Freemasons Hall , Leicester 1556—Addiscombo , Surrey Club , West Croydon 1584—Loyalty and Charity , Star nnd Garter , Kew Bridge R . A . 308—Affability , Station House Hotol , Bottoms . Stansfleld

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Lodge of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 27 th instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , under tho presidency of tho W . M ., Bro . W . R . Lister , Dr . Wilkinson S . W ., 0 . A . Woods J . W ., T . Bull P . M . Treas ., E . H . Thiellay P . M . Sec , May I . G ., Kerrell J . D ., Brock W . S ., and P . M . ' s J . T . Leggott , G . S . States , and Haslett .

Visitors—Bros . W . II . Rudderforth W . M . 1668 , L . Hirsch W . M . 1818 , Nesbitt 24 , R . Carr P . M . 24 , J . Simpson 1676 , Cash ( New Cross Lodge ) , Jenkins . The Lodge was formally opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . P . Desplaces was passed to the second degree , and Bro . Maynard was raised . Praise is due to the W . M . for his careful and impressive rendering of the ceremonies .

The W . M . announced his intention to represent the Lodge as Steward at the next Anniversary for the Boys' School . The resignation of a brother was accepted with regret . The Lodge was then closed until November , and the brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet , provided by Bro . A . Best and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . The W . M ., who genially presided , briefly and appropriately proposed

the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . In speaking to the toast of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., the W . M . referred to the nexfc being ihe clay fixed for the Grancl Festival , when the installation of His Royal Highness would be celebrated . Every Mason would hail with pleasure his acceptance of the rulership of our Order , and all who aro privileged to attend at

that grand gathering will see what Freemasonry is . The W . M . then proposed the toast of their new member , Bro . Desplaces , who had been initiated at a former meeting , and had been passed that evening to the second degree . From the attention he had paid , not only on this occasion but on the former , to the ceremony , he was sure he would prove an acquisition to the Order . Bro . Desplaces briefly .

responded , and Bro . Leggott I . P . M . then said he hoped the brethren would give the toast he was about to propose the reception it merited , it was the health of the W . M . No one could possibly havo done the work better . He ( Bro . Leggott ) and the W . M . had worked hard together 5 ho had introduced that brother into Freemasonry , and he was proud of him . He had correctly given the true ritual of Freemasonry ,

and this would act as an incentive to those who had to follow him . Personally he should have had great pleasure in assisting him , but he did not require it j at the expiration of his year of office every brother would say he had done his duty . Tho W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Leggott for his kind expressions , aud tho brethren for the manner in which they had received the toast . Since his association

with the Lodge he had hoped to be its W . M ., and now he trusted he "right be amongst them for many years . He would always do all in his power for their welfare . The W . M . then proposed the toast of 'he Visitors , and called on Bros . L . Hirsch , W . Rudderforth , H . M . Levy , and Cash . These brethren paid a just compliment to the W . M . for hia excellent working and presidency . The toast of the P . M . ' s followed . The W . M . was proud to see Bro . Leggott , who had )

passed the chair in every way to their satisfaction ; no better i Workers could bo found than those brethren who had passed 'he chair of this Lodge , which had now completed its 105 th anniversary . Bro . Leggott I . P . M . said he felt proud to be ranked as a P . M . of the Lodge ; he hacl worked in every office . Wheu he looked r ° nnd he saw in the S . W . and J . W . men of intellect who would be a credit to the Lodge . In short the Officers had done everything for Freemasonry in general and for their own Lodge in particular ; he hoped «* e Lod ge would support tho W . M . in his Stewardship for the Boys '

Notices Of Meetings.

School . Bro . Thiellay P . M . and Secretary said , that Bro . G . S . States was uot a P . M . of this Lodge , but had been its Secretary for 16 years . Bro . States' modesty would not allow him to rank as a P . M ., although ho was tho father of the Grancl Steward ' s Lodge . As senior member , Bro . G . S . States addressed a few remarks . The toast of

the Treasurer and Secretary was next given , the AVorshipful Master speaking of tho qualifications of thoso brethren in high terms of praise . Bro . P . M . and Treasurer responded . His services wore at thoir command in any way that would advance tho welfare of the Lodgo . Bro . Thiellay followed , * while holding the office of Secretary ho would endeavour to carry out what was

required of him to their satisfaction . Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of tho Oflicers , whoso able working was proverbial ; he would ask the brethren to drink tho toast heartily . Bros . Dr . Wilkinson , C . A . Woods , and Kerrell severally responded , and the Tyler ' s toast was then given : During the evening Bros . Rudderforth , May , and Hancock sang some excellent songs .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., at Bro . Bond ' s , Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildings , W . C . Present .- —Bros . Abell W . M ., Lee S . W ., Linscott J . W ., Baker S . D ., Gray J . D ., Dickins Preceptor , John

Soper Secretary . Tho Lodge was opened in due form , and tho minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . Tho ceremody of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Kitcbing candidate . The following sections were worked , first and third by Bro . Soper , second by Bro . Hallam .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 193 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , at the Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street . Bros . T . B . Biddle W . M ., A . W . Smith S . W ., John L . Anderson J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , G . L . Walker Preceptor , T . J . Maidwell S . D ., W . Sayer J . D ., T . J . Barnes I . G . Visitors—Bro .

Carl August Swanson Lodge Manwah 567 , P . Moss , H . Morris Confidence 193 . Bro . Morris and Swanson joined tho Lodge . The ceremony of raising was worked by tho W . M ., Bro . Morris acting candidate . Bro . Moss worked the 2 nd and 3 rd sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren .

The Fifteen Sections were worked on Wednesday by the following Bros . D . Moss No . 1275 W . M ., C . H . Webb W . M . 174 S . W ., T . J . Barnes P . M . 554 and 933 J . W ., G . L . Walker No . 429 I . P . M . First , Lecture—Bros . A . Levy , Veal , Valentino , Wooding , Norden , Webb , Stephens . Second Lecture—Bros . Biddle , J . Lorkin , Job , Barnes Fenner . Third Lecture—Bros . I . P . Cohen , Walker , Da Silva .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at Bro , Fysh ' s , Jolly ' . Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 17 th ult , Present : —Bros . Brasted W . M ., Weeden S . W ., Gibbs J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , A . W . Fenner Secretary , Western S . D ., Houghton J . D ., W . Williams I . G . •also Bros . J . Millington , Osborn , J . Lorkin , R . Defriez , Spencer , D . Moss , J . H . Hawkins , Trewinnard , Byng , Giller , Lewis , Garrod , Powell , Halford ( Treasurer ) . The work of tho

evening comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of raising , Bro . Spencer acting as candidate . Bro . Moss worked the second section of the lecture , assisted by Bro . Osborn , and the third , assisted by Bro . Hawkins . Lodge being resumed to first degree , Bro . Weeden was elected to preside at the next meeting . The votes of the Lodgo wero divided between Bros . Trewinnard and J . Lorkin , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned .

On Saturday , the 24 th April , present : —Bros . C . Lorkin W . M ., Byng S . W ,, J . A . Powell J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , Trewinnard S . D ., Williams J . D ., J . Lorkin I . G . j also Bros . Spencer , Brasted , Houghton , H . Hall , Fysh , Harris , T . S . Clarke , R . P . Forge , Catlin , Woodman , Lardner , Weeden , Gilham , R . Defriez , Marsh , Bradley , ? Hoare , Isaac , Mackey , J . Millington , McMillan ,

Osborn , & c . The Fifteen Sections were worked , after which a vote of thanks was accorded to tho W . M ., as well as to those members who assisted in working the sections . Bros . R . J . Harris Concord 1163 , T . S . Clarke Navy 429 , Lewes 1209 , R . P . Forge Beadon 619 , Catlin Henry Muggeridge 1679 , Marsh Lebanon 1326 were elected members .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 221 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 21 st April , at the Commercial Hotel , Town Hall Square , Bolton , Henry Mead W . M ., Thomas Whitaker as S . W ., Jabez Boothroyd J . W ., John Isherwood as S . D ., Edwin Melrose J . D ., G . R . Brockbank P . Prov . S . G . D . Treas ., Thomas Mitchell Sec , J . W . Taylor P . Prov . G . D . D . C , A . Cosgrave Steward , P . Staton Organist ,

Visitors : —Ellis Jones , St . Davids Lodge , Manchester , and J . T . Hooper P . Prov . G . Treasurer . The ballot resulted in favour of Mr . EUiston , theatrical manger , who was initiated by Bro . Nicholson P . M ., the charge being given by Bro . Brockbank senior Past Master . Tho attendance of the brethren was requested at a meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge East Lancashire , at Oldham , on the 5 th May , after which Lodgo was closed .

Lodge of Union , No . 414 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 20 th April , at the Masonic Hall , Reading . Present : —Bros . Charles Oades I . P . M . as W . M ., Charles Stephens S . W ., S . A . Pocock P . M . Treasurer , M . J . Withers Secretary , F . J . Ferguson S . D ., S .

Wheeier J . D ., D . H . Witherington D . C , Blackwell , Boiler , aud Moffatt Stewards , A . W . Parry I . G ., W . Henmings Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . Bradley P . G . Sec , aud J . Long 663 ; Bros . G . Webb , H . G . Armstrong , W . Hart , J . R . Hayward , J . E . Sydenham , D . Webb , 0 . G . Hawkes ; Visitors—Bros . B . Hunn Loyalty 1533 , J . Watts Loyalty 1533 , Samuel Morgan Royal Alfred 780 . In consequence of the