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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Royal Athelstan Lodge . No . 19 . —Tho Past Masters' ceti . ternary Club attached to this Lodgo held its ninth anniversary afc the Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday , tho 28 th nit . Bro . Daniel Nicholson P . M . in the chair , supported by Bio . John Charles W . M . ancl many of tho Past Masters of tho Lodgo . Bro . Alexander T . HollingSAVorth , having completed his year of office as AV . M ., was

formally introduced as a member of tho Club , and invited by tho President to partake of tho loving cup ( tho gift of Bro . W . M . Bywater P . M . ) Bro . Georgo Campion P . M . was unanimously elected chairman of the Club for tho ensuing year , 1870 . Tho banquet , served by Bro . Best , proprietor of the Freemasons' Tavern , was everything that could bo desired .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —Held its usual weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwell ' s , the Hercules Tavern , 110 Leadenhall-street , E . G ., on Thursday evening last . Present—Bros . Eichards W . M ., Chapman S . W ., Conlson J . W ., Maul well S . D ., Kemp J . D ., Cuthbertson I . G ., Grammer lion . Sec ., Webb Preceptor , Atkins P . M .

Treasurer , and other brethren . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ellis as candidate . Tho first aud second sections of tho lecture were worked by Bro . Ellis , assisted by tho brethren . A cordial vote of thanks was recorded on tho minutes to Bro . Eichards , it being tho first timo ho had performed tho duties of the chair . After other business the Lodgo Avas closed .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Held at tho Old Eodney's Head , 12 Old-street , Goswoll-road , on Monday last , tho 25 th ult . Present—Bro . Ilallam W . M ., Wing S . W ., Sparrow J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , J . W . Smith S . D ., Lorkin J . D ., Banks I . G ., Christopher Tyler ¦ also Bros . Kidder , Johnstone , Isaac , & c . Tho minutes wero read and confirmed . Bro . Johnstone ansivered tho usual questions leading to tho second degree , and \ A-as entrusted .

Lodgo was advanced to second degree , and tho ceremony of passing Avas rehearsed , Bro . Johnstone candidate . Tho ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Kidder being tho candidate . Bro . Sparrow worked tho first , and Bro . Isaac tho second sections of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bio . Lorkin of the Duko of Connaught Lodge , No . 1521 , was elected a member . Bro . Wing will preside next week .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . — On Tuesday , tho 2 Gth of February , at tho Bedford Hotel , Southamptonbuildings , Holborn . Bros . John Sopor W . M ., E . Abell S . W ., J . Cooper J . W ., W . G . Dickins Sec , W . Bramham S . D ., T . B . Linscott J . D ., A . W . Tranter I . G ., J . Bingcmaim Preceptor ; Bros . J . S . Brown , J . II . Dodson , A . Sanders , E . Miroy , J . L . C ' ornu , C . F . May , and several other brethren . After preliminaries , Bro . Hallam offered

himself as a candidate , and tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Tho second and fourth sections of tho lecture wero worked by Bro . Brown , and the third by Bro . Bingemaun . Bro . Abell was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his oflicers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . John Soper for his able working for the first timo in this Lodge of Instruction . After which tho Lodgo was closed , iu perfect harmony , and adjourned to Tuesday , 5 th March .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —Hercule s Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on the 20 th ult . Present—Bros . Cambridge W . M ., Sayor S . W ., Brown J . AV ., Daniel S . D ., Wharman J . D ., Gladwell I . G ., J . S . Fraser , D . Posener , Hollands , Forrest , Ellis , Quincey , Chivers , C . Alphonso W . M . 108 ; Bro . Leius Installing Master , aud Bro . Barnes ( Doric ) . Bro . J . S . Eraser opened the Lodgo .

Tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Fraser vacated tho chair . Bro . Cambridge was presented by Bro . Barnes to Bro . Leius for installation , and tho ceremony was duly proceeded Avith . Bro . Cambridge invested the officers . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chivers candidate . This brother also answered the questions leading to the second degree . The thanks

of tho meeting were given to Bro . Loins for presiding ancl working tho ceremony in such a perfect and impressive manner . Bro . Sayor Avas elected AV . M . for the ensuing Tuesday . Bro . C . Alphonse , W . M . of Lodgo 103 , was elected a member . The ceremony of installation is generally worked at this Lodgo of Instruction on the fourth or fifth Tuesday in every month . Brethren wishing to make themselves proficient should bear this in mind .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Tho annual dinner of this Lodgo of Instruction took place on Monday , at Bro . Fysh ' s , tlio Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road . Thero was a capital attendance of niembeis and their friends , aud tlio whole proceedings wero of a most agreeable character . The chair was occupied by Dr . Eobert Cross . W . M . of tho mother Lodge , AVIIO was supported by

Bro . George Lambert P . M . 198 , and by several of his oflicers . The vice chair Avas filled by Bro . Stock , and Bros . Halford , Killick , and Pearcy , Treasurer , Secretary , and Preceptor of the Lodgo of Instruction , exerted themselves to promote tho comfort of tho guests . The repast was capitally served , ancl on tho removal of the cloth , Dr . Cross proposed the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty : Wc

always unite our loyalty to tho Queen with out- loyalty to the Craft . Her Majesty had three sons who were Freemasons , aud she is , through them , intimately associated with us . Tho toast was then fully honoured , and the W . M . then gave the health of the M . W . tho Grand Master , the Pro . Grand Master , the . Deputy Grand Master , ancl \\ m rc . it of the Graud Oiticcvs , Dr , Cross thcu proposed Prosperity

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to the Percy Lodgo of Instrnctiou . In introducing tho toasfc the worthy Doctor remarked that ho Avas proud to bo in his present position . Ho thought , however , thafc ono of their OAVU members might havo better filled tho chair ( cries of No , no ) . Ho supposed that ho must agree with them . Ho certainly felt ifc a groat honour to bo thero as representing tho Mother Lodge , thongh ho hardly

thought thoy should bo considered the Alma Mater . The brethren whoso guests they wero that evening met together to impart instruction ; they had tho sanction of tho Mother Lodge , which had reason to bo proud of tho association . Ho was convinced tho brethren to whoso hands tho management Avas entrusted would always reflect credit on tho honoured namo of Percy . With tho toast ho would

associate tho namo of tho Preceptor , Bro . Pearcy . After a song from Bro . Stock , Bro . Pearcy replied : Ho Avas proud to havo tho W . M . and several influential members of tho Mother Lodgo present . Since the resuscitation of tho Lodgo of Instruction thoy had met Avith great success , and had enrolled 21 G members . Ho thanked tho brethren present for tho kind way they had

received his namo in connection with the toast . Bro . Pearcy then , in brief terms , proposed tho health of tho Chairman , who gracefully replied : Ho would not occupy much of their time : bo know his old friend Bro . Lambert wished to say a few words . Ho would nevertheless take a look back afc tho past . It Avas thirty years ago since ho had tho pleasure of initiating Bro . Lambert , who was a

very worthy member of tho Percy Lodgo , and Avas universally respected by its members . For himself ho Avould only add that he was greatly pleased at tho satisfactory Avay in which thoso present carried on their Avork , and he trusted ho should again and again havo tho pleasure of meeting them . Bro . Lambert on rising said ho never felt in a prouder position . Tho Percy Lodgo of Instruction

was tho first ever held in this country , in fact tho Emulation Lodge of Improvement Avas an offshoot from ifc . Ifc was established in 1789 . Bro . Lambert then related somo interesting details in connection with its earlier career ; how in those days , in Lodges of Instruction it Avas customary to rnako Masons , and bow till within a few years ho had personally knoAvn a brother who had been made in such a

manner . Ho , with other members of tho Lodge , had naturally been anxious , Avhen application was made for their sanction , to know what manner of mon they wero to whom was to be entrusted the responsibility of working under their name . Ho then referred Avith regret ; to tho fact that the minuto books wore missing , bufc ho Avould do all

in his power to assist in bringing them to light . The other toasts comprised the Officers , to which Bros . Halford and Killick replied ; the Visitors , responded to by Bro . Grabham ; the Charities , by Bro . Jas . Terry , and tho Press , by Bro . Morgan . The chairman then toasted our Distressed Brethren , and the company dispersed .

Cleveland Lodge , No . 543 . —On Monday night the members of the Cleveland Lodge , No . 5-1-3 , met at the Lodge-room , Golden Lion Hotel , Stokesley , to instal tho W . M . for tho ensuing year . Bro . W . S . Dixon Avas duly installed as W . M . by Bro . G . Marwood P . D . P . G . M . for the North and East Eidings . Bro . Dixon nominated

for his Officers—Bros . W . B , Shnrpe S . W ., T . E . UnthankJ . W ., Thomas Fenny S . D ., F . Wrightson J . D ., A . Skilbeck I . G ., J . H . Han . dyside Secretary , II . Watson Treasurer , H . FaAvcett Organist , and W . Harrison Tyler .

William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 788 . — On Friday , tho 22 nd of February , at tho Feathers Tavern , Upper Georgc-streot , Edgware-road . Present—Bros . Aug . Braun P . M . 7 GG W . M ., Harris S . W ., Kidman J . W ., W . J . Miller P . M . 7 GG pro tern Sec , Konnard Treas ., Hill S . D ., Parsons J . D ., Heath LG . ; Bros . C . Webster , Nichols , Hall , Moore , Mathias , Reid , West , Evans , Adair , Tribbel , March , Clipper , AV . Webster , and surdry other brethren .

The Lodgo was opened in due form ; the minutes were read and confirmed . Tho Locige Avas opened in the second degree , and Bro . Geo . West S . W 12 S 7 Avas duly presented for installation , Avhich ceremony was rehearsed by Bro . Braun . Lodge beiug closed down , Bro . Henry Moore 12 S 7 Avas elected a member . Bro . Harris was appointed to preside at tlio next meeting . A vote of thanks Avas passed to Bro . Braun for rehearsing tho ceremony of installation .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780-Met at tho Star and Garter , Ko'v-bridgc , on Friday , 22 nd Feb ., at 7 . 30 p . m . Present—Bros . Blasby W . M ., Irvven S . W ., Goss J . W ., Costclow S . D ., Tucker J . D ,, Gomm I . G ., C . Eowo Preceptor , Gunner Secretary ; Dorey , Acworth , Metcalf , Kyezor , etc . After formalities had been complied with , tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed

, Bro . Acworth being tho candidate . Bro . Tucker gave tho lectre on the Tracing Board , with admirable completeness , to the edification of the members present , aud reflecting great credit ; on so youn « - a Mason . The Lodge Avas closed down indue form , in harmony , peace , and brotherly love .

The Lily of Richmond Lodge of Instruction . —Mot at the Greyhound , at 7 . TO p . m . on Saturday , 23 rd inst . Bro . Hinton W . M ., Kyezor S . W ., Wado J . W ., Fisher S . D ., Hamblin J . D ., C . Eoo I . O ., Phillips Preceptor and Secretary . Visitor—Bro . W . Ncvvsomo . Lodge was opened in due form , in the first , second and third degrees , and resumed to the first . Minutes of last meeting were read and con ' . firmed . Bro . Newsomc answered the questions , ancl was raised to tho

sublime degree by tho W . M . with his usual ability and effectiveness . Bro . Preceptor Phillips said lie felt contrainod , with much regret , to place his resignation in the hands of the brethren . The continued absence of so many of the members mado it at times impossible to carry on tho Locige duties , ancl although those present invariabl y expressed themselves indebted for his attention , ho could only view with concern the gradual breaking up of tho Lod go of Instruction , He would be tUc last to desert tUg ship , and would , remain iu office .