Notices Of Meetings.

Among the Visitors were Bros . J . S . Soiven 419 , Millis P . M . 157 , Upton 62 , V 7 . 0 . Parsons P . M ., 180 , Markland 144 , Hornet 291 , Gumpel 1251 , J . "Willing jun . P . M . 1507 , Buscall 177 , T . Pinn 8 G 0 , G . Ward 144 , Bnrleton 860 , Gompertz 172 , H . J . Easey 1507 , Moss 212 , Worthington P . M . Ranelagh , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .

Eanelagh Lodge of Instruction , No . 834 . —The annual banquet of the above took place at Bro . Millis ' s , Bell and Anchor Hotel , Hammersmith-road , on Friday , 27 th October . Bro . G . Eeed P . M . 511 in the chair , supported by some eminent brethren , amongst whom we noticed P . M . 's Worthington , Bryett , Thompson , & o . After full jnstice had been done to an excellent banquet , the chairman

gave the usual loyal toasts . In proposing success to the Eanelagh Lodge of Instruction , he said that its prosperity was mainly duo to the labours of their hard working and zealous Secretary . To him it was a pleasure to promote tho interest of the Lodge and its members . The Secretary , Bro . Alais P . M . 834 , said that , a 3 the Lodge had been removed to new quarters , he had no doubt the change wonld be

beneficial , as they had more accommodation to hold their meetings . The health of the Preceptor , Treasurer , and the P . M . 's , was enthu . siastically drunk . Some excellent songs and music were rendered by the Organist of the Parent Lodge , Bro . Oliver , and Bros . Smith and Stiles , and the brethren separated , well satisfied with their new premises and tho good things so amply provided .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The weekly meeting of this Lodge took place at Bro . Allen ' s , Eoyal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday , 31 st Oct . Present—Bros . Hogarth W . M ., Weige S . W ., Johnson , J . W ., J . W . Smith S . D ., Davies J . D ., Worsley Sec . and P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas . Turquand , Watkins , Cambridge , Hewlett , Gilchrist , Wright , Defries ,

Bilbee , Baber , & o . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Defries acting as candidate . Bro . Hewlett worked the first and second sections of the lecture , and Bro . Tnrqnand the third and fourth , assisted by the brethren . Two now members were added to the list—viz .: Bro . Bilbee of 395 , and Baber of 1426 . This was tho

first timo Bro . Hogarth ever took tho chair in a . Lodge ; it was pleasing to hear him do the ceremony so admirably , and a unanimous vote of thanks was ordered to be placed on the minntes . Bro . "Weige was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers iu rotation . The Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned till Tuesday , 6 th November .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —The weekly meeting of this rising Lodgo was held at Bro . Bolton's , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday evening last , at 8 o ' clock . Bros . A . W . Fenner W . M ., Hirech S . W ., Keyes J . W ., Cleverley S . D ., Pearcey J . D ., Lane I . G ., Townshond Secretary , Gross Preceptor . The following were •also present : —Bros . Bolton , Barnett , Hobson ,

Oldroyd , & c . The minutes of last meotmg were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremonies of initiation and passing , Bros . Oldroyd and Barnett being candidates , after which the Lodge was closed down in due form . We have seldom seeu the ceremonies more correctly performed by so young a Mason as tho W . M . This reflects credit on the teaohing of Bro . Gross , Preceptor of this Lodge .

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction . —A very strong muster of the brethren of this Lodge of Instruction took placo at the Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , on Friday , the 27 th ult ., to assist in working the fifteen sections , Bros . Barnes S . W ., Berry J . W ., and Verry Preceptor , bringing up their friends in full force . The sections were admirably worked by the brethren who assisted the W . M ., and

scarcely any dictation was required during the entire evening . On the motion of Bro . P . M . Mortlock , a vote of thanks was unanimously carried , to bo recorded on the minutes , to Bros . Barnes , Berry , Verry , and those who had assisted during the evening . Tho Lodge was closed early for such an occasion , and after spending a very instructive

evening , tho meeting was adjourned . The Lodge of Instruction meets every Friday evening , at eight o ' clock , under the Preceptorship of Bro . W . Verry , with whom all the East-end brethren are well acquainted . Any brother wishing to study the ceremony and Lectures cannot do better than attend here .

Salisbury Lodge of Instruction . — The nsual weekly meeting was hold at the Union Tavern , Air-street , Eegeut-street W ., on Thursday the 2 nd inst . Present—Bros . F . J . Wray W . M ., Stewart S . W ., G . Davis J . W ., T . 0 . Davis , Docker , Bentley , Mander Preceptor , T . Cull Secretary , Taylor , Farwig , Blnndell , Belfrage , Collins , and Neighbour . The Lodgo was opened , minutos confirmed , and

ceremony ot initiation rehearsed , Bro . Taylor acting as candidate . Tbe 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , 5 th , 6 th , and 7 th sections wero then worked by the brethren . Bro . Taylor 902 was elected a joining member . Bro . A . Stewart S . W . chosen W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the W . M . for carrying out the duties of

tho chair so efhciently , for the first time in this Lodge . It was unanimously resolved that the Fifteen Sections bo worked by Bros . Dntton , Wray , Swallow , Davis , Belfrage , Bentley , Farwig , Harrison , Watts , Saul , Stewart , Boehr , Taylor , Neighbour , aud Collins , on Thursday , 30 th November , and that the Secretary , Bro . T . Cull J . D . 1446 preside on that occasion .

Cni ? rssE CAKVIITG . —For Sale , an elaborately carved set of Ivory Chessmen . Tlie Kings stanil 8 J inches high , the other pieces in proportion . Knights anil Fawns on horseback , all mounted on stands , with concentric balls . " Can be seen , and full particulars obtained , on application to "W . W . MOBQAN , 67 Barbican , —Advt ,

Consecration Of The Unity Lodge, No. 1637.

CONSECRATION OF THE UNITY LODGE , NO . 1637 .

OUR brethren met on Saturday tho 28 th nit ., at the De Burgh Hotel , West Drayton , Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . D . C . Herts , being the officer appointed to perform the ceremony . Precisely at the hour named he took the chair . The Wardens pro tem being Bros . T . A . Adams P . G . P . and S . Foxall A . G . P ., whilo Bro . C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P . acted as D . C . Tho ceremony was performed with Bro .

Terry ' s customary ability . A Board of Installed Masters , which numbered 20 , was then formed , and Bro . E . C . Woodward , P . M . 3 S 2 , W . M . Designate , was installed into the chair . He invested his officers : Bros . F . H . Varley 33 S . W ., A . Hendricks 1238 J . W ., W . Coombes P . M . 382 , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Secretary , W . Stephens P . M . 1365 S . D ., C . J . Davis W . M . 382 J . D ., T . W . Cooper 538 I . G .,

W . Smith 33 P . G . S ., D . C . Grist Assist . D . C , S . A . Cooper 382 Steward , G . Stacey P . M . 382 Organist , and Longstaff Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremonies Bro . Terry was warmly and deservedly congratulated by all present , and a vote of thanks and honorary membership unanimously accorded him . Several propositions for joining were handed in . Votes of thanks and honorary membership

were passed to Bros . Adams , Foxall , and Cottebrune for their services . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethen sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . G . Hine . The W . M . announced that he had just received a telegram from the R . W . Prov . G . M . Col . Burdett , from Dieppe , regretting hia absence , and that he drank the health of the W . M . and officers . This

announcement was received with enthusiasm , and the brethren drank their P . G . M . ' s health with three cheers , wishing him health and long life . The W . M . also sent the following telegram : — " Message re . ceived . The brethren reciprocate your good wishes , and drink your health . " The first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " was given , and the national anthem sung . The Most Worshipful Grand Master ' s

health was drank . Song , by Bro . Thomas , " England Yet . Bros . Cottebrune , Foxall , and Adams , responded for the Grand Officers . Bros . Thomas and Musgrave then sang " Tho Army and Navy . " Bro . Coombes , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , returned thanks for the toast of " The Prov . G . M . and the Officers of the Province . " Bro . Jas . Terry then proposed " T * i » "T "" lth of the W . M . " He spoke of his excellent

Masonic qualifier ; .- 'pur . Tho W . M . had zealously identified himself with the Charities for four consecutive years , and the brethren might congratulate themsolves on their selection ; he was an offshoot of a successful Lodge iu tho Province , and he was sure the Prov . G . M . would be proud of the Unity Lodge and the election of Bro . Woodward as the first Master . ( Cheers . ) Bros . Delevante and Hambleton

played a duet on the violin and pianoforte . The W . M . thanked Bro . Terry for his kind expressions . It wa 3 a great pleasure to him to preside at the first banquet . He informed the brethren the Lodge furniture was paid for , and they were free from debt . ( Cheers . ) They were deeply indebted to Bro . Terry , the indefatigable Secretary of one of our noble Institutions . He then said he would qualify

himself as a Life Governor , and would represent the Lodge as Steward . He waa sure the' brethren would liberally support him , and before his year of office had expired he hoped to become a Vice-Patron . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . next proposed the toast of " The Consecrating Officer , " to which Bro . Terry responded . Bro . Musgrave sang " Hearts of Oak . " The toast of " The Masters and Wardens of the Recommending

Lodge , was given and responded to by Bros . C . J . Davis W . M . 382 , and W . Smith P . G . S . Bros . Delevante and Hambleton sang "The Moon has raised her lamp on hi gh . " The Wardens , Officers , and Tyler ' s toasts concluded a very agreeable meeting . The elegant consecrating vessels wero lent for the occasion by Bro . Sir Albert Woods G . D . C ., ( Garter ) , and wero in charge of Bro . C . B . Payne G . T . The musical arrangements were all that could be desired .

Thirsk Falcon Lodge, Archaeological Section, No. 1416.

THIRSK FALCON LODGE , ARCHAEOLOGICAL SECTION , No . 1416 .

By special invitation the members , on Saturday last , visited the ancient mansion of New Building , tho property of Bro . Charles Elsley , Esq ., J . P ., who received the party most hospitably , and showed its many points of interest . It was formerly styled Kirby Knowle Castle , and is supposed to have been built by Sir Roger de Lascelles , who died in 1297 . It afterwards passed into possession successively

of the families of Constable , Danby , Rokeby , Buxton , and Smyth , names many of them associated with onr county history . In 1827 it waa sold to Colonel Elsley , of Mount St . John , whence it came eventually into the hauds of the late Recorder of York and Rich , mond , whose son succeeded to it . The greater part of the castle was destroyed by fire in 1568 , and of the four towers of which it pre .

viously consisted , only one remained entire . In 1653 , then being in a ruinous condition , it was purchased by James Danby , of York , who repaired and partially rebuilt it , giving ifc the namo of New Building , which it has since retained . Much of the old mansion had fallen into neglect and dilapidation , but the whole has recently been reno . vated and extensive alterations made .

Some of the remnants of the old mansion are very iuteresting , especially a small secret room in the eastern wall , narrow ways which fulfilled their purpose in the old castle , and the extensive vaults , arched with stone , whence a subterraneous passage leads tradition

says , so far as U psall . Elevated on a lofty eminence , the mansion or castle commands a magnificent prospect over the whole vale of Mowbray , bounded by the hill 3 of Craven and Wensleydale , and extending from Darlington to York , the towera of whose Minster on a clew day are distinctly visible .