Notices Of Meetings.

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —At the meeting at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' -avenue , Basinghall-street , E . C , on Wednesday , the 28 th inst ., notwithstanding tho extreme oppressiveness of the weather , a fall Lodgo of brethren attended . Bro . Geo . Pare presided , and tho following were the subordinate officers—Bros . Blackhall S . W ., Rudderforth J . W ., John Constable

P . M . Hon . Treas ., J . K . Pitt Hon . Sec , Abell S . W ., Croaker J . D .. Hollands I . G ., Christopher Tyler , E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor . The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed . Tho W . M . exhibited considerable proficiency in tho work , taking into consideration the very short time which has elapsed since his first attempt to perform tho duties of W . M . Bro . Pelton acted as candidate . Bro . T . J . Barnes

P . M . 933 was elected W . M . for the ensuing Wednesday . He will on that occasion work the fifteen sections , assisted by some of the most eminent members of tho Craft . Business will commence at 6 . 30 punctual .

Frederick of Unity Lodge , No . 452 . —At the meeting of this Lodgo held on 20 th Jnno , at the Greyhound , Croydon , the W . M . and officers were appointed and invested for the present year as follow : —Bros . J . W . Sugg W . M ., George Wright S . W ., Arthur T . Jeffery J . W ., D . J . Drakeford Chap ., J . Robins P . M . Treas ., Magnus Ohren P . M . Sec , Charles Henry Edmands S . D ., Charles Pawley J . D .,

Henry Edmund Frances D . C , Edwin Henry Sugg I . G . and Org ., F . A . Manning and E . T . Zohrab Stewards , C . T . Speight Tyler . Bro . G . Robins was passed , and Messrs . G . Cousins , John Methven and J . C . F . W . Rogors wero initiated . The report of tho Spcoial Committee was read and approved . Bro . Robins P . M ., tho Treasurer , proposed that the usual P . M . ' s jowol be presented to tho retiring W . M ., Bro .

Masterman , as a mark of respect from tho members , which was carried unanimously . Letters of apology from several absent members , wore read . One proposition for initiation and one for joining were handed in , after which the Lodgo was closed . The visitors were Bros . Jaboz Hogg P . G . D ., I . P . Dickin W . M . 463 , Dr . Clayton Palmer 1293 , E . Spooner 1420 , J . S . Leaper 1275 , and others .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —This Lodge met at tho Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday , 27 th Juno . Present — Bros . Barker W . M ., Smith S . W ., Wiege J . W ., Painter S . D ., Worsley J . D ., Cambridge I . G . ; also Bros . Wallington Preceptor , Christian , Allen , Iron , Dallas , & c . Bro . Johnson having answered the nsnal questions , was initiated in a masterly manner bv

the W . M ., who has only been initiated into the Order somo six months . The first four sections of tho lecture wero worked by different brethren , and a vote of thanks were ordered to be recorded on the minntes for the able manner in which Bro . Barker had performed the duties , for the first time . Bro . Smith was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday . Tho Lodge was then closed in due form .

St . Peter's Lodge , No . 1024 . —Tho annual festival was held on Tuesday , 20 th June , at Maldon . Tho brethren assembled in the Masonic Hall soon after 5 p . m ., and some Masonic business having been transacted , the W . M . elect , Bro . W . F . Francis , was installed as W . M . of the Lodgo for the year ensning . tho ceremony being performed by the W . Bro . F . G . Green , P . M ., P . l \ S . G . W ., Secretary .

The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follow : —Bros . W . C . Bell S . W ., W . Wright J . W ., H . J . Sansom Treasurer , F . G . Green P . M . Secretary , E . Humphreys S . D ., F . Freeman J . D ., T . E . Bland I . G . At the close of tho business , abont thirty brethren adjourned to the Blue Boar Hotel , and partook of a cold collation ,

elegantly provided by Mrs . Hickford . Tho W . M . presided , aud among thoso present wero the Provincial Grand Treasurer ( W . Bro . Joseph Bnrton ) , Bros . VV . Humphreys P . M ., T . Aldham P . M ., J . W . Qnihampton P . M ., F . G . Green P . M ., Dr . Nicholls P . M ., A . C . Veloy P . M ., G . P . Jay P . M ., T . Smee P . M ., E . H . Cartor W . M . 27 G , T . Bishop P . M . 276 , F . B . Shepherd P . M ., G . D . Clapuam W . M . 1312 , J . Snell

P . M . 1543 , A . R . Clench W . M . ( 397 , S . Ratciiff , W . C . Bell , H . J

Sansom , F . Freeman , E . Humphreys , T . E . Bland , C . H . Green , W . F . Howard-Flanders , D . Wright , R . A . Francis , J . Jackson , R . J . Francis , aud G . Huxtable .

Mid Sussex Lodge , No . 1141 . —The installation meeting of the above was held on Monday , at the King's Head Hotel , Horsham , under the presidency of tho W . M ., who was supported by tho wardens , officers , and about forty brethren . Tho Lodgo having been opened and tho minutes confirmed , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Alfred Agate was presented to tho Lodge , and

installed into the chair by Bro . W . Chailon ( of Brighton ) P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Sussex . The now W . M . then invested his officers—Bros . G . Bishopp S . W ., Hills J . W ., Rev . J . 0 . MeGarngher P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain , E . Taylor Secretary , T . W . Thorpe I . G ., H . J . Tiigwcll Organist , H . Woodham Steward , W . Randall Tyler . After the usual

business the Lodge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast was provided by Bros . Howes and Edwards , the proprietors of tho hotel , whose catering gave great satisfaction . Grace having been said , the W . M . gave the usual loyal aud Masouic toasts .

Eclectic Lodge No . 1201 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held ou Monday , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet . Bro . J . H . Watts W . M ., E . J . Harty S . W ., Taylor J . W ., R . C . J . Watts P . M . Sec , Jas . Marnier P . M . Treas ., Lee S . D ., Dr . Lloyd I . G ., Childs Tyler , and Bro . Richardson May , Sic . The Lodgo

was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Egan and Brooks were raised . Bros . Green and Brandon were passed . Messrs . W . Tillery and J . Mooro were duly initiated . A notice of motion was placed ou tho agenda paper , but was withdrawn for' tho present . The Lodgo was then closed .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . — This Lodgo held its usual weekly meeting on Wednesday , the 28 th of Tune , at tho Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . Bell W . M ., Brasted S . W ., Porrin J . W ., Fieldwick S . D ., Williams J . D ., Ferrar I . G ., and Bros . Larking , Spencer , Young , Harding , B . Meyer , T . B . Shackleton and others . Business—Lodge opened in due form

vvithsolomn prayer , minutes of last Lodge meotingread and confirmed . The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Spencer as candidate . Tho 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th sections of tho lecture wore worked by Bro . Fieldwick , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Brasted was appointed W . M . for ensuing week , and Bro . Porrin elected a joining member . Nothing elso offering , tho Lodgo was closed in anoient form , and adjourned to Wednesday , 5 th July , at 8 p . m .

Alexandra Palace Lodge , No . 1541 . —We were reminded last week of tho rapid strides with which Father Time pursues his course by receiving an invitation to attend the First Anniversary of this Lod # e . It seems to ns but a few weeks back that wo heard of its consecration , and now wo havo to record that the young Lodge has already entered on its second year , and that every prospect of a

successful future lies before it . Tho Alexandra Palace Lodge was promoted by a few onorgotic brethren , whose only time of leisure was tho Saturday afternoon , and was inaugurated under what wo may certainly describo as most favourable anspices ; our worthy brother J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D ., and P . P . G . M . for Middlesex , was appointed its first W . M ., and at the first and subsequent meetings of the Lodgo

numerous propositions for initiation and joining were handed in . It afterwards transpired , however , that the clays which had beon fixed for tho meetings of the Lodge were not in accordance with the business engagements of thoso who had promised to join , and . were officially engaged on tho Palace staff . This was unfortunate , but the promoters wero men who were not to bo daunted , and tho Lodge now

has on its roll of members a larger number of subscribers than its most enthusiastic friends couldhavo anticipated , and evonthislong list would probably have been exceeded had Bro . Parkinson ' s numerous engagements allowed him to havo presided moro frequently . On Saturday last , in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . 0 . Parkinson , the Lodge was opened in the three degrees by the acting W . M ., and

tho chair was subseqnently occupied by Bro . J . R . Stacoy P . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . Dyte as S . W ., Palmer J . W ., E . M . Haigh S . D ., Loo J . D ., W . S . Daniel I . G . Tho business paper was a very full one , and tho proceedings commenced with the ' usual formularies , after which Mr . Morris Lewis Dight was initiated into the Order . This was followed by the ceremony of passing Bros . Stubbins ,

Fitch , Neil and Beaman , whoreceived tho benefit of tho second degree . Bro . Daniel was then raised , the ceremonies being rendered by Bro . J . R . Stacoy in a highly satisfactory manner , while the several officers acquitted themselves most creditably . Bro . Kelly King was then presented by Bro . W . C . Parsons P . M ., and a board of installed Masters was formed . Tho ceremony of installation was performed by

Bro . J . R . Stacey . After tho customary salutations , the appointment of officers was made as follows : —G . J . Palmer S . W ., E . M . Haigh J . W ., J . Lee S . D ., W . S . Daniel J . D ., Chapman I . G ., J . R . Stacey P . M . Secretary , J . Dyto Treasurer , Rowland D . C , and Speight Tyler . After tho customary addresses , which were given by Bros . Parsons and tho Installing Officer , Bro . Sir

Edward Lee was introduced , and underwent the enstomary examination previous to his being raised , which ceremony was afterwards conducted by Bro . Kelly King , and was most impressively gone through , tho musical portion boing ably sustained by Bros . William . Winn , T . Lester and W . T . Wrighton . A discussion then arose respecting tho arrangements that had been made with

tho Alexandra Palace Company as to season tickots , and a notice of motion respecting Bye Law No . 8 was handed in for consideration at tho next meeting . Tho Lodge was then closed . After tho banquet , which was very well served by Bros . Bertram and Roberts , the customary toasts were given . The W . M . presided . Ho said that so much time had been occupied by their business proceedings , and

tho serving of the banquet , that there wonld be little opportunity for speech making . Ho would therefore be very brief in any remarks he might have to make . Ho then proposed the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty tho Queen , and coupled with it Prosperity to tho Craft . This toast was followed by tho National Anthem . The W . M . then remarked that having drunk allegiance to tho Queen , he would

now give them tho health of tho Sovereign of our Order , the Most Worshipfnl tho Grand Master . We , as all loyal subjects , aro especially grateful to the Grand Architect of the Universe for having watched over him during his lato journey to India . Oar Royal Master had fully sustained tho dignity of tho Order since he had been at its head , and it must bo the wish of all that he might long live to

cement good feeling , and to sot an example to tho world . The National song and chorus , God Bless tho Prince , was then given by tho mnsical brethren . In giving tho next toast , Bro . King spoke of the groat esteem tho Pro Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master were both held in , and to tho satisfactory way in which the affairs of Grand Lodge wore conducted by the Grand Officers . Tho toast

of "The Worshipful Master , was entrusted to Bro . Rooko P . M ., who , in a few pertinent remarks , referred to the services rendered by Bro . Kelly King . There was an old saying , that you should taste and try before yon buy , and all would agree with him that they had an opportunity of trying thoir W . M . before they had appointed him . Tho way Bro . King had acted as their Pro W . M . had given universal satisfaction , and if such could be taken as a specimeu of what they

had to expect , all must be gratified . Bro . King then rose and said : He shonld be wanting in gratitude , and certainly in courtesy , if he did not immediately reply . He was snre any little services he bad rendered hardly entitled him to such kind expressious as had been given utterance to . He had , in tho absence of the W . M ., done all he conld to keep tho Lodge together . He had filled tho chair in other Lodges , and he must say ho was a great stickler for ritual ; he relied upon his officers to carry out all the details required . His heart was in tho