Notices Of Meetings.

( Bro . Smith ) had held a seat there for 30 years , and he would be gratified if a second member from the Royal Alfred Lodge were selected . The T . P . M . Bro . Gardiner , in felicitous terms , proposed the health of tho W . M . Bro . Roe , who , in reply , characterised the presentmeeting as tho happiest and most successful they had had undur hi * presidency . He thanked Bro . Gardiner for his kind remarks , and

stated ho had strenuously endeavoured to do hi * duty , and also to induce his officers to render themselves competent for all that was required of them . Tt waa highly gratify ing to know that his efforts were appreciated by the members . He then proposed the health of tho Visitors . After a capital song by Bra . Goss , Bro . Kysor J . D . 820 responded ; ho was followed by Bro . W . W . Morgan , and

several others , who spoke highly of the way in which tho business of the day had been conducted , and of tho hospitality shown . Tho remaining toasts comprised the initiates , severally replied to by tho four newly mado brethren ; the P . M . ' s , replied to by Bros . Gardiner and Brown , the latter brother pertinently remarking that a Mason could not be made in a day , and that he did not

believe in the " hot-honse " process , where a brother was considered capable of doing all that might bo required of him within six months after his initiation . Bro . Hilton P . M . replied for tho Treasurer and Secretary , and appealed to the brethren assembled to assist him in his candidature for a seat at the Board of General Purposes . After

the toast of the Officers had boon honoured , tho health of Bro . Stanbury , the host of the Star and Garter , was heartily drank , and suitably replied to . The call for the Tyler brought this pleasant gathering to a termination . During the evening some capital sonars were given , Bros . Fernandez , Child , and others , ably distinguishing themselves .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday , 27 th May , at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hacknoy . Present—Bros . Lovelock W . M ., Hewlett S . W ., Barker J . W ., E . T . Worsley Sec , Davies S . D ., Dallas J . D ., Christian 860 I . G ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Johnson , W . J . Smith , Haine , Pavitt , Saunders , & e . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer .

The minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Haino acting as candidate . Bro . Worsley worked tho first and second sections of tho lecture , and Bro . Smith the third , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was opened and closed in the three degrees . Bro . W . J . Smith was unanimously chosen W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . It was afterwards arranged

that if Bro . Hewlett attended in time , Bro . Smith would give up the ohair in his favour . This was in consequence of Bro . Hewlett having to leave the Lodge after the ceremony had been worked . We were p leased to find that this Lodge commenced punctually at 7 30 , so that all business was completed and the Lodge closed at 9 " 20 , thus g iving thoso brethren who live at a distance an opportunity of getting away much earlier .

Whittington Chapter , No . 862 . — A regular meetingof this flourishing Chapter was held on Friday last , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . The Chapter was opened by Comp . William Stephens M . E . Z ., Thomas Kingston H ., and W . A . Tinney J . Tho minates of the last regular convocation , and Chapter of Emergency wore then read and confirmed . Bro . S . Smont , of 1489 and 1612 , and Bro . J .

Collinson , of the Mother Lodgo , were exalted to the R . A . dogree , by the M . E . Z . ; this was rendered most impressive by the excellent working of the whole of the officers . The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place , Comp . Kingston being elected M . E . Z ., Tinney II ., W . J . Murlis J ., Wm . Stephens Treas ., J . Weaver Scribe E ., Johu High Scribe N ., and Wm . Norman P . Soj . A Past Principal's jewel was unanimously voted to the retiring M . E . Z .

Several brethren were proposed for exaltation , which will necessitate another emergency meeting during the next month . Business ended , the Chapter was closed , and tho Comps . adjourned to banquet , when the usual toasts were proposed aud duly honoured . Comp . Wright P . Z . 22 , and a Companion of the Grand Chapter of Ireland , wero the only visitors present . The former flatteringly replied on thoir behalf .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held at Bro Bolton ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , Friday evening , 25 th May . Bros . Fenner W . M ., Tayler S . W ., Smith J . W ., Crouch S . D ., Townsend J . D ., Lane I . G . ; and Bros . Hewlett , Bolton , Austin , & c . Tho Lodge was opened in the 1 st degree , and advanced to the 2 nd . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed by tho AV . M ., Bro . Austin acting as candidate . Tho Lodge was closed in the 2 nd degree . The

ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Austin as candidate . The 4 th section of tho lecture was worked by Bro . Hewlett , assisted by the brethren . Proposed by Bro . Hewlett , seconded by Bro . Lane , that Bro . Tayler , of Yarborough Lodge 551 , become a member of this Lodge of Instruction . Proposed by Bro . Hewlett , seconded by Bro . Smith , that Bro . Taylor take the chair at tho next mooting . The Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

Falcon Lodge , No . 1416 . —The members cf the Archaeological Section have visited the village of TopcIifFe , associated with many memorable events in English history . The Rev . Bro . Hawkins M . A . most hospitably entertained tho party , and accompanied them through the church , which probably dates from the sixth or seventh century , and contains somo interesting monumental remains . On

thoir return , they inspected tho modern church at Baldersby ( Buttcrlield , Arch . ) , commenced by the lato Lord Downe , the lofty spire of which is a conspicuous object many miles round , and where they were met by the Rev . E . Mallesou M . A . Somti of tho members , on Whit Tnesday , spent a very pleasant day at Askrigg and Bainbridge , having special facilities kindly afforded them by the Uov . C . Whaley M . A ., and the Eev . W . Baldorston M . A .

Notices Of Meetings.

The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1428 . — This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting afc Masons * Hall Tavern , on Thursday , 31 st May , at B p . m . This being the night for working the Fifteen Sections , there was a good number of the membera nresent , and among the visitors were Bros . Harris 1185 , Nuding 140 , \ bel 55 , Tolmie S . W . 801 , Sherrington 1516 . The Chair was ocon .

oied by Bro . Saul AV . M ., Poore P . M . S . W .. Goodman J . W ., Moss I . G ., Oolmer Treasurer , Blackie Hon . Sec . The Lodge was opened in tha first , second , and third degrees and resumed to the first . The minutes of the last meeting wero read and confirmed . The Fifteen Sections were worked in a very efficient manner * by the following

brethren : —Bros . Wood , Cadiot , Taylor , Barker , Saul , Poore P . M ., Tolmie , G . Moss , Stevens P . M ., Bisset , Blackie . Ifc was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the very able manner in which Bro . Saul , as W . M . j put the questions , and also to those brethren who had assisted him . All Masonio business being ended , Lodge was closed in doe form .

Buncombe Lodge , No . I 486 . —The anniversary of the consecration was held last Monday , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Kings , bridge , Devon , when a large number of brethren were present . The special business of the day was the installation of the Worshipful Master , tho Rev . E . Augustus Lester , M . A ., Dnncombe Lecturer , and

the investment of his officers for the next year , according to ancient usage . The Lodge commenced business about twelve o ' clock , and having performed its duties in camera , the brethren sat down to dinner , which was well supplied with everything except waiters , who were somewhat deficient in their attendance . The members of the

Lodge , and especially tho founders , were much gratified on seeing one of the first that was initiated after its foundation in the ohair . On such an occasion it was considered opportune to present tha two Past Masters with jewels , indicating their rank in the Craft , nnd as an acknowledgment of their zeal in founding the Lodge , which was done in appropriate terms by Bro . Lester . Dinner being over and

the cloth removed , the usual loyal toasts were proposed . The first was " Tho Queen , " iu proposing whose health Bro . Lester said there wero two kinds of secret societies—one whose members nofc only kept their peculiar secrets , bnt also made their membership itself a secret ; consequently , although they might know there was such a society , no one could say who were its members or where

they met . An institution of that kind was dangerous fco society , ifc had some object which would not bear the light of day fco shine on it , and hence ifc was nearly always disloyal . But the institution of Freemasonry was wholly different . They took as their motto the text from which their brother , the Lord Bishop of Peterborough , preached in connexion with the Craft : — " Love the brotherhood , fear God ,

honour the king ! " The spirit of Freemasonry was a spirit of love to all mankind in tho fear of God and due obedience to the sovereign of their native land . For this reason they were proud of being Masons , and felt ifc a privilege to have such a sovereign as their beloved Queen . " The Grand Master of England , H . R . H . . the Prince of Wales , " was the next toast . In proposing his hsalth , Bro .

Lester said that the history of the appointment of H . R . H . as Grand Master was an apt ; illustration of the nature of their Institution and its title to the epithet " Free . " And when the Prince of AVales accepted office in the Craft , he performed a duty worthy of his house and the freedom of his future subjects . The lata Grand Master resigned at the dictation of a foreign prince whose

influence had never tended to liberty , and some of whose pnblio speeches had not been very complimentary to their free institution ; but when their own Princo of AVales accepted the vacant office , they could nofc but see in that acceptance a guarantee that so far as their future sovereign was concerned this country would continue to maintain its freedom from the dictation of any foreign prince or prelate .

The health of " The Grand Master of the Province , Rev . J . Huyshe , and his deputy , Bro . L . P . Metham , " was next proposed , both of whom Bro . Lester said wero in a very critical state of health , especially thoir Right AVorshipful Brother Huyshe , who had been , and he feared was still , in a dangerons state . He did not despair , however , of his recovery , nnd he was quite certain that if sympathy could do him

any good he had the sympathy of all those who knew him . He was well known , nofc only in that Province , but in Grand Lodgo and was held in the highest respect by the whole Craft . To this Brothers Curteis , Col . Ridgway , and Rev . J . C . Carwithen responded , in appropriate terms , Bro . Carwithen especially mentioning that he had good news from Bro . Huyshe that day , which gave him great

hope of his ultimate recovery . Bro . Col . Eidgway then proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , Eev . E . A . Lester . He said he had groat pleasure in proposing Bro . Lester ' s health , as he and alt present must be gratified at what they had seen fchafc day . He had no doubt of Bro . Lester ' s ability to perform the duties of his office , indeed he had never seen those duties hotter performed than they had been by their respected Master .

Marquis of Bipon Lodge of Instruction No . 1489 . — The usual weekly meeting of the above Lodge was held on Mon . day , at the Pembury Tavern , Hackney . Bros . Jacob AV . M ., Driver S . AV ., Grist J . W ., AV . Stephens Preceptor , Defriez S . D ., High J . D .,

and Mann I . G . At tho conclusion of labour , it was proposed to adjourn during tho summer months . Tho matter was however , deferred ( for the consideration of tho members ) until the last Monday in Jnne , npon which occasion the ceremony of installation will be rehearsed .

Sir Hugh Middelton Lodge , No . 1602 . —The first anniversary and installation meeting of this flourishing Lodgo was held on Friday , tho 25 th May , at the Agricultural Hall , Islington . Bros . Elias Somers , W . M ., E . G . Sim S . W ., T . J . Coombs J . W ., J .