Notices Of Meetings.

Master of tho Dnnoon Argyle Lodgo to work tho degree . Bro . Muir , in a very satisfactory manner , then initiated tho candidate , and tho Lodge was duly closed after according a vote of thanks to Bro . Muir .

Caledonian of Unity Chapter , No . 73 . —This Chapter held its monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 29 th of February . Present—Comps . G . W . Wheeler 1 st Principal , G . McDonald P . Z . as H ., J . Kennard J ., J . Balfonr Scribe E ., C . Arthur N ., J . Bannerman Treas ., D . Gilchrist 1 st S ., D . Hewitt 2 nd S ., J . Kay 3 rd S ., Wm . Jamieson

Janitor . Visitors—Comps . J . 0 . Park P . Z . 122 , Wm . Dalbor K . W . M . 703 , of Chapter 87 . Business—Tho conferring of tho degree of excellent Master on Bros . W . F . Pollock , F . Jenkinson , Wm . Hoy , R . Harden and Wm . Harden , and tho same five brethren wero afterwards exaltod to tho ltoyal Arch Dogree .

Commercial Chapter , No . 79 , Glasgow . —This Chapter held its regular meeting on Friday , 25 th February , the Z . Comp . J . Lamb presiding , who opened a Lodgo of Mark Masters , Comp . Mason H . as S . O ., A . Mercer J . O ., J . Munro Scribe E ., G . W . Wheeler Z . 73 acting as S . D . Bro . McLean , of Lodge 360 , was then introduced and duly advanced to that degree by Bro . Lamb , in a very careful manner . Amongst the Visitors wa 3 Bro . W . Smith P . G . H ., of Glasgow .

Lodge Of Irendship , No . 100 . —The members of this Lodge met on Thursday , tho 24 th nit ., at the Town Hall , Great Yarmouth , for the installation of a W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . E . J . Bonfellow was installed W . M ., and tho installation was carried out by Installing-Master Bro . Oswald Diver . Tho W . M . appointed as his officers for tho ensuing year—Bros . J . Bond I . P . M ., Eichard Martins S . W ., It . W .

Hubbard J . W ., J . W . French S . D ., E . Bostock J . D ., L . Sponce I . G ., C . M . Kirkham and J . A . Wade Stewards , D . E . Fowlor Secretary , and J . Holt Tyler , Eev . J . J . Gnrney , Incumbent of St . James ' , was appointed Chaplain , and Fred . Welham Organist . Amongst the Visiting Brothers present were tho Eev . Dr . Mangan P . P . G . J . W . Norths and Hunts , J . C . Smith P . M . 100 , A . M . F . Morgan D . P . G . M .,

Thos . Lord W . M . of 1500 , J . S . Offord W . M . of 213 , G . Brittain P . M . 1500 P . G . O ., andH . Smart P . M . 996 . P . M . ' s Bros . A . Hanlon , E . Howes , J . Franklin , and H . Campling . After the installation ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Crown and Archor , where about 50 gentlemen sat down to a sumptuous banquet , laid in his usual excellent stylo by Bro . J . Franklin .

St . Mark's Lodge , No . 102 . —This Lodge hold its regular fortnightly meeting on Monday the 28 th ultimo , at their own Hall , 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present—Bros . J . Mitchell I . P . M . acting as R . W . M ., J . Kerr S . M . acting S . W ., J . Thorn J . W ., G . Pattison Treas ., J . Littlejohn I . G ., J . B . Hardio Tyler . Past Master

Bro . T . Halket . Visitors—Bros . Wm . Bell I . P . M . 3 bis , T . Gordon P . M . 40 S , J . M . Innes D . M . 408 , J . Bisland S . W . 40 S , Wm . Dobson R . W . M . Dramatic Lodgo , 573 . The business of tho evening consisted in tho initiation of four gentlemen , which ceremony was carefully and impressivoly performed by the presiding E . W . M .

Perseverance Royal Arch Chapter , No . 152 , Leith . — A special meeting of this Chaper was held in the Chapter Room , Constitution-street , on Tuesday evening 22 nd ult ., on the occasion oi a visitation from the Supremo Grand Chapter of Scotland . Among those present wero Comps . John Laurie M . E . Z ., George Hudson H ., David Turner J ., David Laird S . E ., John Neill S . N ., E . Drnmmond

Treasurer , J . W . Sceales S „ G . A . Laurie S ., J . Eeid Chancellor , G . M . Davidson , & c . Tho Chapter having beon duly opened , and the usual preliminaries gone through , the Stewards ushered in the deputation from Supreme Royal Arch Chapter , headed by the M . E . Depute Grand Principal , Henry Inglis , Esq . of Torsauce , and attended by Comps . L . Mackersy G . S . E ., A . Mitchell Grand Treasurer , A .

Hay Grand Recorder , D . Kinnier , & c , & c . The reception being over , Comp . Laurie M . E . Z ., in welcoming the deputation , returned thanks on behalf of the Chapter , aud stated it would give much pleasure to havo tho Most Excellent Depute Grand Principal enrolled as an honorary member of Chapter Perseverance 152 , which was received with acclamation . Comp . H . Inglis M . E . D . G . Z . haviug been duly

elected , returned thanks for tho honour conferred on him in being affiliated to the Chapter . Tho usual bnsiness being over , tho Companions adjourned to a banquet . Tho usual Masonic and patriotic toasts were duly given and responded to . Comp . Laurie M . E . Z ., in a well chosen speech , then gave the toast of the evening , " The Most Excellent Depute Grand Principal , " to which Comp . Henry Inglis made suitable reply , and proposed " Long Life aud Prosperity to

Comp . Laurie MsE . Z . which was received with great enthusiasm by the Companions . Comp . Laurie replied in feeling terms , for the manner in which his name had been mentioned , aud the hearty response given by the Companions . The evening was much enlivened by the vocal abilities of several Companions . A glee party , under the directorship of Comp . G . M . Davidson , Director of Music to the Chapter , rendered much enjoyment to the proceedings of the evening . Comp . G . J . Laurie presided at the piano , with great ability .

Caveac Chapter , No . 176 . —This Chapter held its regular Convocation on Saturday , 2 Gth ult ., at tho Albion Tavern , Aldcrsgatestreet , City . Present—Comps . G . K . Leinaim acting as M . E . Z ., in Lhe absence of Dr . Wymau , R . S . Foreman P . Z . as il ., J . B . Sorrell J ., F . Walters P . J ., 1 st A . S . Middlesex , P . Z ., acting as P . S ., S .

Pownceby 1 st A . S ., It . P . Tebb 2 nd A . S ., H . Faija C . E . D . C . Visitors—Comp . Waterworth , & c . The Chapter was opened b y the acting M . E . Z ., tho minutes were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballot 3 for joining were unanimous in favour of Comp . A . Williams , late 176 . Ballots for- Exaltation were , taken ia favour of Bros . W . E .

Notices Of Meetings.

Jameson 49 , L . W . Moore 176 , T . Cavgill 49 , R . Griggs 228 , M . Underwood 1423 . R . E . Browning , J . H . Dodson , W . E . Jameson , T . Cargill and R . Griggs . The last five members being present wero exalted . Notico of motion was given that a testimonial be presented to the Treasurer . A vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Lemann for his valuable services in tho chair .

Union and Crown Lodge , No . 183 . —This Lodgo held its regular monthly meeting on Monday , the 28 th ultimo , at 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present—Bros . Muir E . W . M ., G . Muir Deputy Master , J . M . Palmer S . M ., Wm . Thomas S . W ., Wm . Forsyth J . W ., Jas . Gilles Sec , Neil Cameron Treas ., J . W . Palmor S . D ., A . Greegos J . D . Past Masters Bros . A . Bain , J . Gilles , aud W . Muir Wright I . P . M . There was a large attendance of members and

visitors . Tho business was very heavy , and consisted of eight initiations , which ceremony was carefully worked by Bro . P . M . Gilles P . G . Treasurer . Tho Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . Muir Wright I . P . M . passed two brethren to tho Fellow Craft degree . The Lodge was resumed to tho 3 rd degree , when Bro . Gilles raised two follow Craftsmen to the sublime degree of Master Masons . Tho R . W . M . then closed the Lodge , all tho work having been ably performed .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . — Thia Lodge hold its weekly meeting on Wodnosday , tho 1 st instant , at Bro . Gosden ' s , Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-street , E . C . Present—Bros . Blackhall W . M ., Abell S . W ., Reed J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , Biddell S . D ., W . C . Corner J . D ., Tumor I . G ., Christopher Tylor ; P . M . Bro . Gotthcil Preceptor . Business—Lodgo opened , and minutes confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .

Fenner acting as candidate . Tho 3 rd section of tho first lecture was then worked , Bro . Reed putting the questions , and Bro . Gottheil dictating answers . Several brethren , amongst whom we may specially mention Bro . W . C . Corner , distinguished themselves by the knowledge they had acquired in the Lodge . Tho 4 th section followed , tho questions being asked by Bro . Gottheil , and here Bro . Turquand

rendered goodly assistance . Tho 5 th section was confined to Bros . Gottheil and Turquand , and was rehearsed in a most satisfactory way . Bro . Fisher , of the Marquis of Ripon Lodge , was olected member . Bro . Abell was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A notice of motion was brought forward , that tho timo for meeting bo altered from 7 . 30 to 7 o ' clock , and this will be discussed and settled at next meeting .

Eowley Chapter , No . 1051 . —Tho regular meeting of tho Rowley Chapter was held at tho Masonic Rooms , Athenroum , Lancaster , ou Monday , 21 st February . The chairs wero occupied by Comps . James M . Moore M . E . Z ., Hall P . Z . as H ., and W . Heald J . ; There wero also present Comps . J . Daniel Moore , M . D ., Past Grand Standard Bearer of England , as E ., Edmund Simpson Prov . G . S .

Treas ., W . Wearing N ., W . Hall P . S ., J . Taylor and J . Ellershaw Assist . Sojs ., A . L . P . Dodson , II . Longman , and J . Watson Janitor . The Chapter was opened aud the usual business transacted , the ballot was taken for Bros . J . J . Croskell , Lodgo of Fortitude , No . 281 , William Duff S . W . Morecambo Lodge , No . 15 G 1 , and Thomas Longmire J . W ., Morecambo Lodge , No . 1561 , who were unanimously

elected , and being in attendance wero duly exalted to the degree of Eoyal Arch Chapter by tho M . E . Z ., who also delivered tho mystical lecture of the degree : the symbolical being given by Comp . Dr . Moore , and tho historical by Comp . Heald J . Tho ballot was taken for officers for tho ensuing year , which resulted as follow : —Comps . E . Airey M . E . Z .,

William Heald II ., F . Dean J ., E . Simpson Treas ., Dr . Moore E ., W . Wearing N ., W . Hall P . S ., and John Watson Janitor . A candidate was proposed for exaltation , and the Chapter closed in due form . The installation of the Principals elect will probably take place on the 20 th March , when Comp . Dr . Moore P . Prov . G . II . will officiate as Installing Officer .

Burdett Lodge . No . 1293 . —This Lodge held an Emergency meeting at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the 26 th instant . Present—Bros . David W . Pearse W . M ., James W . Berrie S . W ., Edward J . Sonthwell J . W ., H . G . Buss ( Prov . G . Treas . ) Sec , Rev . David Shaboo S . D ., Eobt . L . Sindell J . D ., Hugh M . Gordon

I . G ., John Gilbert iylor . Past Masters—Bros . Keily , Phythian ; Colonel Burdett , Provincial Grand Master . Visitor—Bro . Harold M . Carter , S . W . 173 . Business—Bro . C . H . Brookfiold was raised in a efficient manner by Bro . Keily , the I . P . M ., by special permission of the W . M ., and Mr . Thos . P . W . Forrester was then initiated by tho W . M .

Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 , —Tho regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd ultimo , at tho Prince Alfred Hotel , Sonthall , Middlesex . Present—Bros . Charles Horsley ( P . M . & c . ) W . M ., Rushworth ( in absence of Bro . Terrier ) S . W ., Georgo acting as J . W ., Fredk . Walters P . M . Treas ., Thomas 'Wells Cave Sec , Slater P . M . S . D ., Tebb I . G . P . M . ' s Bros . Stahen and

Walters . Visitors—Bros . Hill , Royal Brunswick Lodge , Brighton , and Wall , Prosperity Lodge , 65 . The minutes of tho previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for the I ! ov . J . S . Fothergill . Mr . II . Rowland Brown , barristor-at-law , was initiated , and Bro . Ranger was passed . Bros . Morgan and Sutoliflb wero raised to tho third degree . Bro . Walters , Treasurer , guvo notice of his intention to propose a P . M . ' s Jewel to Bro . Horsley on his retiring from the chair . The Lodge was thou closed .

Langthorne Lodge , 1421 . —This Lodge held its first regular meetiug under the presidency of tho newly installed W . M ., Bro . IJ . G . Owen , at the Swau Hotel , Stratford , E ,, ou tho 24 th ult ., when