Notices Of Meetings.

4 the Royal Installation Jewel , was carried nem con . Upon the busi . ness being closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet , and regaled themselves . with the good viands the Guildhall Tavern at all times supplies . The toasts of the evening , as a matter of course , were the initiate and the W . M . elect ; to both the Master did ample justice , and complimented the great swimmer of the age upon his manly and

daring feat . Our gallant Bro ., in a brief reply , closed his remarks by saying he was pleased to hail the gentlemen around him as brethren . Bro . Partridge , in acknowledgment , promised to maintain the dignity of the Lodge and carry out the great princip les of Masonry in their entirety . There was a very largo number of visitors , but space precludes our giving farther details , suffice it to say , the whole assembly were highly gratified with the day ' s proceedings .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 45 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 29 th of 'November , at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , St . John's-square , E . G . Present—Bros . Pearcy W . M ., Trowinnard S . W ., Kidder J . W ., Killicfc Secretary , Stock S . D ., Lake J . D ., Hill I . G ., Christopher Tyler ; Bro . Tolmie , Deputy Preceptor . Visitors—Bros . Franklin 228 , Baker

228 , Gedge 228 , Winkler 382 , and Bincks 26 , New York . Business—The Lodge was opened in the usual manner , and the minutes confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Winkler candidate . The W . M . worked the 1 st section , Bro . Tolmie the 2 nd and 3 rd , and Bra Saull the 4 th . Bros . Franklin , Gedge , Baker , Bincks and Winkler were elected members . The Lodge closed punctually aud adjourned .

Thistle and Eose Lodge , No . 73 . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting on Tuesday , 30 th November , at 170 Buchananstreet , Glasgow . Present—Bros . G . McDonald R . W . M ., J . Bannerman S . W ., J . Handbridge J . W ., J . S . Ampleford Secretary , J . B . Hardie S . D ., J . Ballantine J . D . The work consisted of the initiation

of Messrs . Frederick Carl Lmdt and Henry John Rogers , which was very carefully performed by tho Master . Tho Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . G . W . Wheeler passed two brethren to the Fellow Craft degree , and thereafter the Master opened the Lodge in the 3 rd degree , and raised the same two gentlemen to the sublime degree , as they were about to leave Scotland .

Caledonian of Unity Chapter , No . 73 . —This Chapter held its regular monthly meeting at 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Tuesday , 30 th November . Present—G . W . Wheeler Z ., J . Stewart H ., John Kinnaird J ., J . Balfour P . G . 1 st S . Scribe E ., E . Arthur N ., J . Bannerman Treasurer , R . Mercer 87 1 st S ., D . Gilchrist 2 nd S ., J .

Arthur 3 rd S . There were also present , G . McDonald P . Z . 73 P . G . 3 rd S ., D . Gilchrist P . Z . 73 , R . Mercer S . E . 87 , J . Annand Z ., and R . Allen 1 st S . of I'M . A Mark Lodge was afterwards opened , with \ Vm . McGregor as S . D ., when Comp . Wheeler advanced Bro . Henry J . Pollock to that degree .

Commercial Chapter , No . 79 , Glasgow . —This Chapter held its regular meeting in the Commercial Hall , on Friday , 26 th November . Comps . J . Lamb Z ., J . Hunter H ., J . Brodie J ., Jules Brodc I . P . Z ., J . McKeith 1 st S . The business consisted of the initiation of one candidate in the Mark Degree , at the request of Comp . Lamb . The ceremony was ably performed by Comp . R . Mercer , 1 st S . of Chapter 87 .

Chapter 87 . —This Chapter held its regular meeting on Wednesday , 1 st December , at No . 12 Trongate , when Bro . McNaight , assisted by the new office bearers , iey ably wrought the Mark degree . The Chapter is about to take its old stand iu the Province , under the reign of the new office bearers .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —The regular weekly convocation was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., under the presidency of the following officers and Companions : —J . Coustable M . E . Z ., J . W . Green H ., J . Noehmer J ., J . W . Norris Asst , Scribe E ., J . Smith Scribe N ., J . W . Gilbert P . S ., W . Rumsey as Preceptor .

After the usual opening preliminaries , the ceremony of exaltation was completely rehearsed by the M . E . Z ., Comp . L . Terry being candidate . The election of officers for the ensuing fortnight resulted as follow : —J . W . Groen M . E . Z ., J . Noehmer H ., C . Sees J ., J . Smith N ., J . Constable P . S . The meeting was not so numerous as might be expected , knowing as wo do the demand for R . A . Instruction , and the few available Chapters in the Metropolis . Tho Metropolitan has

beoniu existence for many years , and numbers on its roll hundreds of Companions , as high on the Masonic list as in tho social scale . We hope to see the Chapter opened punctually next week at the appointed time ( 0 . 30 . ) , and to hoar a few of the clauses in concoction with the ceremony . The Chapter may be congratulated in having some able workers following the footsteps of Comp . Brett P . G . P . iu the persons of Comps . Boyd , Rnmsey , Gottheil , Lemann , & c , who are regular in their attendance .

Caveac Chapter , No . 176 . —The regular Convocation and Installation meeting of the above was held ou 25 th Nov ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgafcc-street , City . Comp . T . Quihanipton Z . was absent through severe indisposition . W . S . Wyrnan IL , W . K . Leemau J ., F . Walters P . Z . Treasurer , W . M . Goss SJS \ , W . J . Stride

P . S ., J . B . Sorrell 1 st Assistant , A . W . Thorpe B . C . and P . Z ' s . Ssott , R . S . Trueuian aud P . A . Nairne . The Chapter was opened by Comp . M . Scott , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . J . B . Sorrell juu . S . D . 176 ' ., W . T . Lover J . W . 1178 , and J . Johnson 1423 , were exalted . Couip . W . S . Wyniau was installed Z ., G . K . Leetuuu H ., aud J . B .

Notices Of Meetings.

Son-ell sen . J . ; F . Walters P . Z . was reinvested for the 8 th time Treasurer , W . M . Goss S . E ., W . J . Stride S . N ., J . Baxter Langley P . S ., S . Pounceby 1 st Assistant , R . P . Tebb 2 nd Assistant , H . Faiza W . S ., A . Middlemass M . C ., C . T . Speight Janitor , for the 9 th

time . The Chapter was then closed , and the Comps . partook of a sumptuous banquet and dessert , when the usual toasts were given . The presentation of a P . Z . Jewel was deferred on account of the absence of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Quihampton . The visitors were Comps . J . Lacey P . Z . late 176 , and H . Garrod P . Z . 507 .

Joppa Chapter , No . 188 . —The regular meeting was held on Monday , the 29 th ult ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate Street . Comps . H . M . Levy M . E . Z ., M . Emanuel H ., M . J . Emanuel J ., S . V . Abrahams P . Z . Treas ., P . Dickenson S . E ., and P . Z . 's E . P . Albert , E . S . Jones , W . Littaur , S . Lazarus , Pollitzer . The Chapter was opened and the minutes of the former meeting were confirmed ,

The Installation of Principals then took place , and Comp . M . Emanuel who is a P . Z . of tho Segontium ( Carnarvon ) , was duly inducted into the chair of Z . by Comp . E . P . Albert P . Z ., and the M . E . Z . then very ably installed Comp . M . J . Emanuel into the chair of H ., W . Littaur J ., and S . V . Abrahams P . Z . Treas ., P . Dickenson S . E ., L . Lazarus S . N ., L . Jacobs P . S . and Smith Janitor , who were

severally invested . The newly installed M . E . Z . then showed his proficiency by exalting Bro . Buderus 1298 and Grove Ellis 188 into Royal Arch Masonry in a very perfect and impressive manner ; the report of the Audit Meeting was read , it showed that after all debts were paid , there was a balance in hand , and the Treasurer's account showed that during the past year the Chapter had never been in a

more flourishing condition , it being free from all liabilities . The M . E . Z . then rose , and said he had much pleasure in presenting Comp . H . M . Levy , on his retiring from the chair , with a very elegant jewel and silver goblet . It shewed their high appreciation of their M . E . P . Z ., and it would be a great source of pleasure to him to view the jewels he had so worthily received in the course of his Masonic

career . Ho had always shewn himself a good Mason , and had done good service to the Chapter , and had exerted himself in promoting its interests . It was always a pleasant thing to acknowledge a friend's worth , but it was especially so in this instance . The year had been a successful one , and he had very much pleasure in placing the jewel on Comp . Levy ' s breast . It might be handed

down as a memento of the respect the Chapter held him in . Companion H . M . Levy , in responding , said , " he was deeply indebted to the M . E . Z . for his kind expressions , and regretted he had not done so much for the Chapter during the past year as he had wished . Ho , nevertheless , had exerted himself in every way in its behalf ; but what ho had done , he was proud to say , had won their

good opinions . He had always had the interests of the Chapter at heart , and would continue to do so . The Chapter had never been in a more flourishing condition : he was sure it would remain so under the able presidency of the M . E . Z . " The Chapter was then closed , and the Companions adjourned to the banqnetting-room , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by the Albion Tavern Company ,

superintended by Companion Keeping , that gave great satisfaction . The M . E . Z . then proposed the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts . Tho toast of " Tho newly exalted Companions" was given , and Companions Buderus aud Grove Ellis returned thanks . The M . E . Z ., in proposing the toast of " The Visitors , " said hew pleased he felt to see around him Companions whom he , as well as every member of the Chapter , were delighted to meet , and he hoped , on futnre

occasions , they would again honour the Chapter with a visit . The Visitors were—Comps . Captain G . J . Kain M . E . Z . 766 , C . Hogard J . 141 , W . C . Parsons P . S . 180 , H . Massey P . Z . 619 , W . Musto 933 , and E . M . Haigh 387 , who severally returned thanks . Tho toasts of the M . E . Z ., P . Z . ' s , and Officers followed , and the Janitor ' s toast concluded a very agreeable and harmonious evening , which was contributed to by Companions J . Riley and A . Abrahams .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Tin ' Lodge held its nsnal meeting on Wednesday , the 1 st of December , at Bro . Chard's , White Hart Tavern . Present—Bros . Nelson Reed W . M ., Ockenden S . W ., Walker J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , Constable Treasurer , Tollis S . D ., Blackall J . D ., Hollands I . G ., Christopher Tvler . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor . Business—Lodge was opened

and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Churchward candidate . The first three sections of the first Lecture were worked by Bro . Hickman , who was ably assisted by the brethren , many of whom showed , by the knowledge they exhibited , that their attendances at this popular Lodge of Instruction had produced most beneficial results . Tho 4 th section was rehearsed by Bro . Hickman , in a highly satisfactory way ,

the questions being askeo . by Bro . Gottheil . Bros . Bush 185 , Sayer 11 S 5 and James Churchward 1139 were elected members . Bro . Ockenden was appointed W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Nelson Eecd , for his conduct in the chair , brought the business of tho evening to a close . During the evening it was announced that it would be necessary to seek a fresh habitat for the meetings of this Lodge of Instruction .

Northampton Chapter , No . 360 . —This Chapter held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 25 th of November , at tho George Hotel , Northampton . Present—Comps . G . Robinson M . E . Z ., Jacob lf „ . 1 . U . Stanton J ., J . T . Green E . pro tern , R . Howes N ., W .

Kingston P . S ., Troup and Dean Janitors . P . Z . s Comps . M . A . Boemo and Geo . Cotton . Comps . Roberts , Simpson , Gadsby , & c . Business—Comp . Jacob was elected M . E . Z ,, Stanton H ., Green J ., Kingston N . j Robinson E . The meetings of the Chapter will shortly be hold at the New Masonic Buiklincrs .