Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Kent Lodgo of Instruction , No . 15 . —This Lodgo of Instruction held its weekly meeting at Bro . Hallows , the " Chequers , " Marsh-street , Walthamstow , on Thursday , 31 st ult . Present—Bros . W . G . Hallows W . M ., Franklin S . W ., F . Hallows J . W ., Hunt S . D ., Upward J . D ., Clarke I . G ., Pinder Preceptor , Saunders Secretary ; also Bros . Bell , Groonie , Dendy , Carter , & c . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tho last Lodge meeting were mad

and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Groome acting as candidate . Tho Lodge was opened iu the 2 nd degree , and the ceremonry of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Groome acting as candidate . The Loclgo was closed iu the 2 nd degree , and Bro . Pinder worked the 3 rd section of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Franklin was nnanimonsly elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —Held at Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , E . G ., on Thursday , 31 st May . Present— Grammer W . M ., Maidwell S . W ., Isaac J . W ., Daniel S . D ., Cay J . D ., Powell I . G ., Webb Preceptor , and Bros . Hewlett , Ellis , Marks , Aarons . After the Lodgo was opened and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Hewlett candidate . Bro . Ellis answered the

questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted . The Lodge -was opened in the second degree , the ceremony of passing was worked , Bro . Ellis candidate . The Lodge was resumed to first , when the W . M . worked 1 st and 2 nd , and Bro . llorsley tho 3 rd sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Maidwell was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Webb was unanimously elected an honorary member . The Lodge was closed , and adjourned until Thursday , 7 th June .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —At the Old Kodney's Head , 12 Oid-street , Goswell-road , on Monday , 28 th inst . Present—Bros . Cook W . M ., Bisset S . W ., R . Pearcy J . W ., Trewin nard S . D ., Tolmie Acting Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Kidder J . D ., Christopher I . G ., Clarke , Hunter , Stack , Ac . Lodge opened in due form , minutes read and confirmed . Lodge opened in second and third degrees .

Bro . Pearcy worked the 1 st and 3 rd sections of the lecture . Lodge closed in third and second degrees . The ceremony of initiation was excellently rehearsed , Bro . Stack acting as candidate . Bro . Bisset was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was awarded to the W . M . for his able conduct in the chair . Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —At Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 12 th May . Present—Bros . Barnett W . M ., Posener S . W ., Daniel J . W ., Wharman S . D ., Gieberman I . G . ; and Bros . Hollands , Cambridge , Loenstaff P . M ., Lipscombe , Aarons , Harris , Marks , Cay , and several other brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form . The minutes of the previous

meeting were read aud confirmed . The Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree . The ceremony of installation was worked by Bro . Barnett , in a very perfect and impressive manner , Bro . Maidwell as W . M . elect . Bro . Maidwell resumed the Lodgo to the 2 nd degree . Bro . Cambridge answered tho questions leading to the 3 rd degree perfectly , and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , aud Bro . Cambridge was duly raised . A yoto of thanks

was recorded on the mmntes to Bro . Barnett , for the able and efficient manner he had worked the ceremony of installation , to the gratification aud instruction of all present . Bro . Barnett responded , stating he felt it a duty and pleasure to do all he could for the interest of the Craft , and particularly for Prosperity Lodgo of Instruction . Bro . Posener was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and , from the able manner he works , a large attendance is expected .

Joppa Chapter , No . 188 . —The regular convocation of this excellent working Chapter was held on Monday , the 28 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Comps . W . Littaur P . Z . as M . E . Z ., E . P . Albert P . Z . as H ., L . Jacobs J ., S . V . Abrahams P . Z . Treas ., P . Dickinson S . E ., L . Lazarus P . S . ; P . Z . ' s Comps . S . M . Lazarus , H . M . Levy , J . Lazarus , S . Pollitzer ; and Comps . G . Ellis , L ,

Auerhaan , Brail , Haines , N . Baum , R . G . Howell , J . S . Lyon , Davis , M . Silver , W . J . Jennings , W . H . Cromer , P . Moore , Myers , & c . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Ballots were taken for the admission of Bros . I . P . Cohen W . M . 205 , W . Brail 1017 , J . W . Dewsnap 188 , H . P . Isaac 188 , aud A . Botibol 188 , which ballots were accepted . Bros . S . Botibol , H . P . Isaac , A . Botibol ,

and C . Eoberts , being in attendance , were duly exalted iuto It . A . Masonry , in a perfect and impressive manner . The election for Principals , Treasurer , and Junior Officers then took place—Comp . W . Littaur P . Z . was elected M . E . Z ., L . Jacobs H ., P . Dickinson J ., S . V . Abrahams P . Z . Treas ., Gulliford S . E ., J . S . Lyon S . N ., M . H . Myers P . S ., Smith Janitor . The Chapter was then closed , aud the

Companions sat down to a banquet , provided by Comp . Jennings , aud superintended by Comp . M . Silver . Grace having beeu said , by Comp . Myers , the M . E . Z . proposed tho usual Loyal and R . A . toasts . The M . E . Z . then proposed the toast of the newly exalted Companions . By the attention they had paid to tho ceremony , lie was sine they would prove an accession to the Order . He then gavo a beautiful

and instructive illustration of the duties of E . A . Masonry , and hoped the Companions would drink the toast as it merited . Tha Companions having severally responded , Comp . E . P . Albert P . Z . proposed the toast of the Acting Z ., Comp . Littaur ; all who had seen his working must have had a great Masonic treat . He had ably performed the duties of the three chairs , and eyery office he had held

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he had filled in a praiseworthy manner . The acting M . E . Z . then rose ; he thanked Comp . Albert for his kind manner in speaking of him ; ho and Comp . Albert had worked together , and he hoped he had gained the good will of all present . He thanked them sincerely . The M . E . Z . then said ho had great pleasure in proposing the toast of the Visitor who had honoured them with his company . The

introduction he comes with is sufficient voucher for them to give him a hearty welcome . Comp . Bausor , No . 174 , said he was gratified at the mariner ho had been received , he had been to many Chapters , but had never seen better working , nor moro genial hospitality . The toast of the P . Z . ' s was then given , and Comp . J . Lazarus responded .

lho M . E . Z . then proposed tho toast of the newly elected H . aud J ., both Companions are well worthy to fill those offices , ho was sure , to their entire satisfaction . Comps . Jacobs and Dickinson severally responded . Tho M . E . Z . then proposed tho toast of the P . S ., and spoke well of his capabilities . Comp . L . Lazarus P . S . responded . Tho Janitor ' s toast was then given , and tho Companions separated .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on 2 Gth May . Bros . Moss W . M ., Defriez S . W ., Fenner J . W ., Bedwell S . D ., Gibbs J . D ., Elliston I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor , Halford Treasurer , Killick Secretary . The Lodge was opened in tho usual order , and the minutes of the last meeting wero confirmed . The three ceremonies wore rehearsed in a masterly manner . Bro . Defriez was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously accorded the W . M .

Commercial Lodge , No . 340 , Glasgow . —The regular meeting was held in tho Hall , 30 Hope-street . In consequence of tho absence from town of tho E . W . M ., Bro . J . Muuro , the Lodge was opened by Bro . J . M . Oliver D . M ., W . Findlay S . W ., Graham J . W ., C . Duncan S . D ., A . Burnett I . G . Amongst the visitors wero Bros . Smith 31 , A Watson S . D . 30 , J . Callam -18 , G . W . Wheeler 73 ,

G . Fisher E . W . M . 129 , St . Mirren ' s , Paisley , with a deputation , namely—Bros . Edwins I . P . M ., Macpherson S . P . G . T . of E . E ., P . M . Allen , and Wm . Jameson , F . Hardie 354 , Wm . Dobbio P . M . 362 , McKay 556 , aud Bro . James McKay 728 ( E . G . ) Mr . James McDonald , having been unanimously ballotted for , was then introduced and carefully initiated by the acting Master . Tiio Lodge was

raised to the sublime degree , and Bro . Thomas i ' erguson was obligated by tho D . M ., when Bro . Monro , having anivod by train , assumed the chair , and completed the ceremony of the 3 rd degree , in his usual impressive style . When tho Paisley deputation had to leave , Bro . Oliver proposed the thanks of tho Loclgo to them for

their friendly visit . Bro . Fisher acknowledged the compliment ; he had had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Oliver there , but tho brethren of St . Mirren ' s would be most happy to receive a return visit from the Lodgo . Bro . Munro then , in feeling terms , alluded to the recent death of Bro . Dr . Martin , their I . P . M ., and suggested they should hold a funeral Lodgo to mark the event , which was agreed too .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge , No . 780 . —Tardy though spring has been in its advent this year , Friday , tho 25 th nit ., was a day that the most fastidious of grumblers about our changeable climate could havo but little to complain of . As a consequence , the members of tho Royal Alfred Lodge , who always come well to the fore , literally besieged tho famed Star and Garter , at Kew Bridge , and the worthy

host , Bro . Stanbury , had his work cut ont to provide accommodation for all who presented themselves . The business of the day commenced at two o ' clock , when the W . M ., Bro . J . Chambers Eoe , took the chair ; he was supported by Past Master Brown as S . W ., Walter Goss J . W ., J . Smith P . M . Treasurer , William Hilton P . M . Secretary , Charles May S . D ., William Gomm J . D ., J . Dorey I . G ., Halo W . S ., Gilbert Tyler .

Amongst the P . M . s present we noticed , in addition to those previously enumerated Bros . Gardiner , Littlewood , Potter , Beasley , & c . Bro . Beasley , who we regret to say has just suffered a severe and trying illness , was only present for a short time , but he must have been greatly cheered by the hearty reception he met with , and if the good wishes of his friends are of avail , he will soon be in a position

to declare himself once more capable of active duty . After the formal opening of tho Lodge , and the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bros . Joseph Edwin Carter , Alfred Tolliday , Charles P . Brown , and John Child wore raised to the sublime degree ; the latter Brother at the request of the W . M . of the St . Clement Daues Lodge , No . 1351 . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . George Webb ,

Edward hrancis Wyer and William Slater , and the result waa in their favour . Theso gentlemen , with Mr . Thomas Clarke , who had been ballotted for at a previous meeting , were then duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the ceremony boing performed in a most creditable manner by the W . M . Bro . J . Cham , bors Eoe . The routine business having been disposed of , the Lodgo

was closed . After a short interval , tho brethren sat down to a capital banquet , with which all present expressed their satisfaction , and to which full justice was clone . On tho removal of the cloth , tho W . M . gavo the Loyal ami Masonic tousts . In proposing the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , ho said it was a toast that was always well received wl . erever Englishmen assembled , and needed no

words of his to commend it . After speaking briefly to the health of the M . W . G . M ., tho health of the Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , was given , and with this was coupled the name of Bro . P . M . Smith , who referred to the fact that the three principal chairs of Grand Lodge were now held by members of tho Royal Family , and expressed a hope , which he was sure wculd be

endorsed by every member of the Craft , that the engagements of the Royal brothers would permit of their being present at the meeting of Grand Lodge fixed for the Gth June . Bro . Smith next referred to the candidature ' or a seat on the Board of General Purposes of one of their members ( Bro . William Hilton P . M . ) , and urged ali present to assist , by their rote or their influence , in promoting his election . Ha