Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Joppa Chapter , No . 188 . —The regular Convocation was held on Monday , the lilst instant , at the Alhion Tavern , Alilersgatestreet , Citv . Comps . P . Dickinson M . E . Z .. f .. Lazarus 11 .. AV . II Gulliford j ., N . Banm S . E ., E . P . Albert P . Z . as Treasurer , Buderus S . N ., H . P . Isaac P . S . ; P . Z . 's S . M . Lazarus , II . M . Levy , J . Lazarus , AV . Littanr , M . J . Emanuel ; Companions Dewsnan , Benjamin

J . Pasta , Hawkins , AV . G . Jennings , Haines , Brail , Silver , Mann , Ilobinstock , Bookbinder . After preliminaries Comps . Rev . S . H . Harris and Alfred Henochsberg J . Friendship 211 , Liverpool , wore elected joining members . Tho election for Principals and Officers then took place . Comp . L . Lazarus was unanimously elected Z ., W . II . Gulliford H ., H . P . Isaac J ., J . Lazarus Treasurer ,

N . Banm S . E ., Buderus S . N ., I . P . Cohen P . S ., Hawkins 1 st Assistant , J . Davis 2 nd Assistant , Smith Janitor . Comp . II . M . Levy P . Z . proposed , and Comp . AV . Littanr seconded , that a sum of two guineas bo voted from tho funds of tho Chapter , to form a nucleus for presenting the M . E . Z . with a testimonial for tho able manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair .

Hearty good wishes were given , and tho Chapter was closed until November . The Companions sat down to a sumptuous banquet provided by Comp . AV . G . Jennings , and superintended by Comp . M . Silver . The M . E . Z . proposed the usual Loyal and R . A . toasts . Comp . AV . Littaur P . Z ., in proposing the health of the M . E . Z ., said he had great pleasure in proposing this toast ; afc tho same timo it was with

regret , because this would bo tho last time Comp . Dickinson would occupy the chair . Ho ( Comp . Littanr ) hoped at their next meeting Comp . Dickinson wonld bo amongst tho P . Z . ' s . Every office he had served admirably , and had fulfilled all their expectations . The M . E . Z . thanked Comp . Littaur for his kind expressions , and also tho Companions for their enthusiastic reception . He would always havo

the honour and reputation of tho Chapter afc heart . The M . E . Z . then proposed tho toast of tho M . E . Z . elect ; all knew how well he had discharged his duties in tho various offices ho had filled ; their future Z . was one ablo to conduct ; tho duties of the chair . This compliment having been acknowledged , the Z . proposed the toast of the Visitors , and Comp . J . T . Gibson M . E . Z . 766 returned thanks . Tbe

toasfc of the P . Z . ' s was next given , and Comp . S . M . Lazarus responded . The Z ., in proposing the Junior Officers , referred to the able assistance rendered by Comp . N . Banm S . E . to the Chapter . Comp . Dickinson also complimented the S . N . In speaking of the qualifications of the P . S ., whose working is a credit to any Chapter ,

ho congratulated him on being elected to fcho office of J . Comps . Banm , Buderus , and H . P . Isaac severally responded . The Janitor's toast was then given , and the Companions separated . Among the Visitors were Comps . J . T . Gibson Z . 766 , B . Lyon 753 , G . H . Hunter 1471 , F . Eckstein 1196 .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —At Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 1 st June . Bros . Smith AV . M ., Eawe S . AV ., AVatson J . AV ., Myers S . D ., Keable J . D ., Day I . G ., Worsley Secretary , P . M . Musto Preceptor •also Bros . Andrews , White , Sadler , & c . The Lodge opened in dne form , ancl the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Worsley candidate . Bro . AVorsley worked tho 1 st and 2 nd sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Rawe was unanimously elected AV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Musto brought forward the question of the summer outing ; after much discussion it was resolved to adjourn till Tuesday next , when a committee will be formed to make arrangements . We hope the brethren will assemble , so as to discuss the resolutions that will have to be considered .

Marquis of Bipon Lodge of Instruction . —On Monday , 24 th May , at the Pembury Tavern , Amhurst Road , Hackney . Present : —Bros . McMillan W . M ., McDowall S . AV ., Jones J . W ., Fieldwick S . D ., Morling J . D ., Martin I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , C . Lorkin Preceptor ; also Bros . Wallington , Finch , Blackburn , and Wyatfc Visitor . After preliminaries , Bro . AVyatt was passed to the

degree of Fellow Craffc . Bro . Finch was presented to the AV . M . to receive from his bands the benefit of installation . Tho Lodge was opened in the third degree , ancl Bro . Finch Avas regularly installed into the chair of K . S . in a very ablo manner by Bro . McMillan . Bro . Morling was elected a member of this Lodgo of Instruction . Bro . McDowall was elected AV . M . for the ensuing week .

The Great City Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1426 . — A meeting of this Lodge was held at Masons' Hall Tavern , E . G ., on Thursday , 27 th May . Lodge was opened in dne form , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed in a very perfect manner by Bro . Saul P . M . and Preceptor , iu the absence of Bro . Poore , who was

unavoidably absent through an important engagement . There was a good gathering of tho members , and the following visiting brethren were unanimously elected members : —J . King 1623 , C . Everest 1361 , J . D . Arnold 1586 , E . Mitchell AV . M . 720 , C . J . Bivand 720 , F . Stafford 1586 , Elliot 1681 .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 — Held at the Feathers' Hotel , Ealing , on Thursday , 27 th May . Bros . G . Coop AV . M ., Bellerby S . W ., VV . Seward J . AV ., J . AVells S . D ., E . J , Acworth J . D ., M . AV . Wyville I . G ., H . E . Tucker Treasurer and Preceptor , C . Andrews P . M ., J . R . Fernee , H . Stephens , E . C . Porter

E . T . Brown , C . Mitchell , A . Jones , F . Millsom , J . J . Clarke . The Lodge was opened in due form , ancl tho minutes of previous meeting were read , confirmed , and signed . Tho AV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Mitchell candidate . The ceremony of passing was next rehearsed , Bro . E . T . Brown candidate . The Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Bellerby was elected AV . M . for the next meeting .

Royal Hanover Lodge , No . 1777 , Twickenham—A meeting was held on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Albany Hotel ,

Notices Of Meetings.

Twickenham . Present : —Bros . Henry Lovcgrove AV . M ., Geo . Clarke S . W ., AV . II . Barber Sec , C . C . Crtii ' kshanks S . D ., T . J . Porks J . D ., \ V . Heel is D . C , W . T . Dnnkley E . G ., T . G . AV . AVood W . S ., Harrison Acting Tvler ; Past Masters Bros . H . A . Dubois P .. T . G . AV . ( Prov . G . Scribe E . Arch ) I P . M ., M . S . Larlham P . M . 1216 , 1539 . Bros . Hnllidav , Kiliult , . Mmstoti , Johnson , St . Loger . Visitors—Bros . Chas .

Wellar . l S . AV . 1311 ) , AVenst P . M . 753 , W . R . Phillips P . M . 975 , Fox 857- Tho minutes of tho last meeting wero road and confirmed . The ballot was taken for two joining members , Bros . A . G . AVhite and F . H . Parker , and also for a candidate for initiation , Mr . G . H . Green , who was introduced and initiated into the mysteries and privilogosof Freemasonry . Tho W . M . was then informed that tho R . W . Provincial

Grand Master , Bro . Col . F . Burdett , was in tho ante-room , and direc . tions wero given for tho proper reception of tho distinguished visitor , who was accorded a hearty welcome , and duly saluted in ancient form . Tho AV . M . then proceeded to pass Bros . Johnson and Sfc . Leger to tho second degree , nnd afterwards raised Bro . Elliott . Tho proceedings , which lasted nearly threo hours , were then brought to a

close , and tho brethren adjourned to refreshment . Twonfcy-throo members and visitors having discussed tho good things provided by Bro . Bnyliss , tho usual toasts were duly honoured . Tho AV . M ., in proposing the health of tho R . W . Prov . Grand Master , expressed tho pleasure felt by himself anil all the members of the Lodge at his kindness in attending on thafc occasion . Tho R . AV . P . G . M . thanked tho brethren

for their hearty welome , and expressed his satisfaction ac the careful and impressive way in which tho AV . M . had performed his duties , and the efficient working of the Officers . Bro . H . A . Dubois I . P . M . proposed the health of the AV . M ., who in responding urged upon the brethren the duty of supporting tho Charities , and announced that he would represent tho Lodgo at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Instistitution for Boys . Bro . J . A . Elliott , a member of the Lodge , who I had that evening taken the third degree , handed to tho AV . M . an I original acrostic on the name of the Lodgo : —

E oyal in name ancl second unto none , 0 ur Lodge unites ns all beneath the sun . Y e Brothers of the Light , the mystic tie , A round us cast tho rays of Charity , L ove , Honour , Concord , and Fraternity .

H ere in stately Twickenham we dwell , A nd work the Ritual of our Order well . N one seeketh entrance to our social band 0 n whom bright honour hath not laid her hand . V irtue's our guiding star , ancl e ' er shall be , E ndowiug each true Mason with liberty , R endering to him thus tha birthright of tho freo .

L ovegrove , our Master , reigns in amplo state 0 ' er all of us , and merits our esteem ; D eeds , nofc words , upon his footsteps wait , G iving to Masonry its brightest gleam—Earnestness and Charity , those lights supreme .

Tho Tyler's toast brought a pleasant evening to an end . Thoso brethren who had the good fortune to bo present will remember as a red-letter day the visit of tho Prov . Grancl Master , who is so highly esteemed in Middlesex , and , indeed , throughout the Masonic world .

St . George's Lodge , No . 1723 . —A mooting was held on AVed . nesday , 26 th May , at Commercial Hotel , Bolton , at six p . m . Bros . James Hey wood AV . M ., AV . Blain S . AV ., W . Court J . W ., G . P . Brock , bank P . Prov . G . S . D . as Sec , Robt . Latham S . D ., John Barrett J . D ., R . B . Tong Steward , Alexander Cnsgrave as T . G ., J . AV . Roiley Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . J . H . Greenhalgh , Thos . Morris , Thos . Enfcwislo P . Prov . G . S . W ., James Richardson ; Visitors—Bros . T . H . Hooper P . Prov .

G . Treas ., Parkinson S . AV . 41 , and M . Bleakley . Tho minutes having been confirmed , tho Lodgo was opened in tho second degree , when Bro . Arden was examined as to his proficiency as an E . A . Bro . Entwisle passed Bro . Arden to tho degree of F . C , ancl explained the working tools , after which a portion of the Ancient Charges was read . Lodge closed at 7 . 30 , ancl the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

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