Notices Of Meetings.

daring the past year , which having been seconded Ivy Bro . C . Cobb I . P . M ., was carried by acclamation . The W . M . suitably responded . During- the evening the ceremonies of passing and initiating were worked by the W . M ., in bis usual able manner . At the close of the business , the brethren adjourned to the festive board , where a most harmonious evening was spent . Tho visitors present included Bro . CdonelBray ( commanding 96 th Eegt . ) , of Eoyal Kent of Antiquity ; aad Bro . G . F . Guyon ( Eoyal Fusiliers ) , of Derweut Lodge , No . 40 .

Commercial Chapter , No . 70 . —The regular meeting of this Chapter was held on Friday , 28 th April , at 30 Hope-street , Glasgow , D . Lamb M . E . Z . presiding , assisted by G . W . Wheeler Z of 73 as II , Eobert Brodie J ., J . M . Oliver acting Scribe E ., A . Mercer , of Chapter 87 acting as 1 st S ., Comps . Fmzer and McAlister 2 nd and 3 rd . Bros . George Scott and Andrew Eeid , who had been duly

advanced to the degree of Mark Masters at the last meeting , Comp Lamb Z . then introduced , and admitted as Most Excellent Masters , Comp . J . Duthie Z of 67 officiating . The Chapter was then opened , and the same two gentlemen were duly exalted . Comp . Lambe then returned the thanks of the Chapter to Companions Duthie , Wheeler and Mercer , for their assistance in working these degrees . They suitably acknowledged the compliment .

Friendship Lodge , No . 100 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Thursday , the 27 th of April , at the Crown and Anchor Hotel , Great Yarmonth . Present—Bros . E . J . Bonfellow W . M ., E . Martins S . W ., E , W . Hubbard J . W ., D . R . Fowler Secretary , J . W . French S . D ., E . Bostock J . D ., C . M . Kirkham and J . A . Wade Stewards , L . Spence I . G ., J . Holt Tyler . Past Masters Bros . Jas . Bond ,

A . Hanlon , E . Howes . Visitors—Bros . Jos . Tomlinson J . W . 1503 , E . G . Owen W . M . 1421 , J . G . Churchyard S . D . 376 . Business—To initiate Mr . Herbert F . Brooks ; Bro . Eov . H . J . Bodo was passed to tho F . C . degree , and Bros . Bennett and Meyer were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ' s . The Lodge having been closed to the first degree , the W . M . presented , in the name of the Lodgo , a

handsome P . M ' s Jewel , with tho following inscription , " Presented by Lodge Friendship , 100 , to Bro . James Bond P . M ., as a token of fraternal regard , and to mark tho high appreciation of his services as W . M . during the past year , April 187 G . " ( The jewel was manufactured by Bro . H . T . Lamb ) . Other business having been transacted , tho Lodge was closed in due form .

Kendal Castle Chapter , No . 129 . —A quarterly convo . cation of this Chapter was held at tho Masonic Hall , Kendal , on Thursday , 27 th April . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Henry Kauthetnell . was supported by Comps . Captain Gawith P . Z . II ., John Bowes P . Z . P . P . G . S . B . as J ., Titus Wilson I . P . Z ., John Talbot E ., 11 . J . Nelson N ., Geo . McKay P . S ., W . Cranston Asst . Soj ., R . Godfrey Asst Soj ., T .

Baron , & c , & c . Tho Chapter was opened by tho Principals , when the rest of the Companions wero admitted , and tho minutes confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Edmund Fearenside , which proving iu his favour , he , being present , was exalted , together with Bro . Eobert Winder , who had been elected at a previous meeting . On the invitation of tho M . E . Z ., the ceremony was performed by E . Comp .

Bowes , to whom a warm vote of thanks was afterwards accorded on tbe motion of Capt . Gawith , seconded by the M . E . Z . It was decided to hold the annual festival atRigg ' s Hotel , Windermere , on Thursday , 22 nd June , when a very pleasant reunion is anticipated . After some routine business and a proposition , the Chapter was closed , with the nsual solemnities , and the Companions separated , mentally reciting the lines so well known to Craftsmen : —

" As happy we have met , And happy we have been , So happy may we part , And happy meet again . "

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 178 , Lisburn , Co . Antrim , Ireland . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Friday , 14 th April , Bro . E . M . Tilly W . M . presiding . Tho attendance ineluded the following members : —Bros . Wm . Graham S . W ., John Higginson J . W ., W . J . Giliiland Treas . and Sec , Eobert M . Comb S . D ., John Flynn as J . D ., A . M'Clelland I . G ., John McBride , Arthnr

Mussen , Wm . Johnston , Mercer Rice , William Wilson , Samuel J Nelson , Thomas Beatty , James Pryde , James Simpson , Adam M'Clel land , Wm . J . Knox sen ., Wm . J . Knox jun ., Alex . Boyd , Wm . D , Duncan . Visitors—Bros . Jas Darling 381 , Thomas Falloon 24 , Abraham Macartney 124 . Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed ; ballot was taken for Bro . Wm . D . Duncan of Lodge 351 ,

Monaghan , and declared clear . Bro . Higginson then brought forward his motion , which had stood adjourned from last night of meeting , relative to application for a Royal Arch Chapter war ant in connexion with the Lodge . It was passed unanimously that same be applied for on the terms proposed by the ' rand Lodge . The Secretary was ordered to advance the amount , frcm the funds , to the Royal Arch

Committee , on condition of its being refunded to tho Lodge . Bro . Higginson moved , Pro . Jchn MrBtide seconded , ard it repassed unanimously , that the best thanks of this Lodge are due am ! ate hereby tendered to Bro . M . Gilliland for the great trouble he hataken in preparing a new set of . Lodge account books , and particularly for the accurate register he has given of all members connected with

the Lodge since its establishment one hundred and : < neteen years ago A letter was received and read from tl v Secretary of the Masonic Male and Female Orphan Schools , Dublin , acknowledging the increase contribution sent from this Lodge . Mr . Gustavus Geo . Tew received the benefit of the first degree , at the hands of Bro . Tallentiic Lodge then closed and adjourned for refreshments .

An emergency meeting was held on Friday evening , the 27 th ult .. Bro . R . M . Tilly W . M . presiding , theie was also a good attenthniet of officers and brethren . A circular which had hem received from the P . G . S ., relative to presentation of address from the Freemasons

of the Province to onr Most Worshipful Grand Master His Grace the Duke of Abercorn , on tho occasion of his forthcoming visit to Belfast , nn the 21-th May , was taken into consideration , and it was moved by Bro . Higginson and seconded by Bro . Mussen , that this Lodge be represented at presentation of address . All tho members present

expressed their desiro to witness the ceremony , and the Secretary was instructed to procure tickets accordingly , and to intimate result of special meeting called to consider circular to Provincial Grand Secretary . Bro . Tew being in attendance , was passed to Fellow Craft degree , in excellent style , by Bro . Higginson . Lodgo was then closed in ancient form , in peace , love and harmony .

Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at tho Albion Tavern , Aldorstrate-s ' reet , City . Bros . A . G . Dodson W . M ., L . Lazarus S . W ., J . Miller J . W ., L . M . Auerhaan Treasurer , E . P . Albert P . M ., Grand Pursuivant , Secrotarv , M Spiegel J . D ., FT . Hyman I . G ., A . G . Campion D . C , P . E . Van Noorden Org ., H . Isaac Steward . P . M . ' s L .

Alexander , Israel Abrahams , O . Roberts , II . Berkmvitz , IT . M . Levy , M . Alexander , M . Van Di' -ponhohn , IT . Berkmvitz ; and Bros . Watkins , Bean , Samuel , Clark , Martin , Fitchett , & c . The Lodgo was opened , and tho ruinates wero confirmed . Bio . Reibold was passed to the 2 nd decree , and Bros . J . Clark , E . Davey and West were raised to

tho 3 rd degree . Messrs . Bornefield and R . Collier were ballotted for and accepted . By the courtesy of the W . M ., Bro . L Alexander P . M . initiated the former gentleman , and Bro . II . M . Levy P . M . the latter . A letter was received from Bro . E . J . Harty , requesting tho portraits of those brethren who were at tho Albert Hall on the Installation of

H . R . H . tho M . W . G . M . for the Historical Engraving of that great event . A distressed brother was relieved from the funds of the Lodge with the sum of £ 3 3 s . Bro . 0 . Eoberts P . M . said he had a pleasing duty to perform , and that was to propose that tho Lodgo present their respected Bro . E . P . Albert G . P . with his Grand Lodge clothing and jewel . It was n pleasing fact that the Grand Lodge had chosen one

so highly tespected for its honours , and tho selection had shed lustre on their Lodge . He had for ten years been their Hon . Secretary , and in that capacity had saved the Lodge a considerable sum of money , besides carrying out the arduous duties satisfactorily . He was sure they would , in approval of Bro . Albert's conduct , carry this proposition . Bro . Israel Abrahams P . M . seconded . During a very eloquent

speech ho said , No one in the Lodge could measure Bro . Albert's ser . vices . lie gives valuable time gratuitously to this numerous Lodge , and all its members were under obligations to him . The motion was carried unanimously , amid the plaudits of tho brethren . The W . M , in informing Bro . Albert , said , ho hoped he might live long to wear it as an honour and credit to tho Lodge . Bro . Albert having appro .

priately returned thanks , tho Lodge was closed until tho second Thursday in June . The brethren then adjourned to slight refreshments . The VV . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . E . P . Albert G . P . returned thanks for tho Grand Officers . Bro . L . Alexander P . M . returned thanks for tho Benevolent Fund . Bros . Collier and Bornefield had given tho sum of . 61 Is each to that fund

which now reaches tho snm of nearly £ 1 , 200 . Bro . R . Collier re'urned thanks for the newly initiated . He said it had always bceu an ardent wish with him to become a Mason , but time and cirenm . stances had previons ' y prevented him ; bnt now , having gone through the ordeal , he would never forget the ties of brotherhood , and hoped to be among them for many years , and to bo recognised as a good

Mason . Bro . Bornefield also responded . Bro . Jardinc P . M . 140 , in an excellent speech , returned thanks for tho Visitors . Bro . J . Nor . ton , late 188 , also responded , and said ho had been initiated in the Lodge in 1839 ; he had been in office , but had been away from the Lodge for many years . Ho was pleased to see , on his return to this country , tho Lodge in so flourishing a state . Bro . L . Alexander

proposed tho toast of the W . M . Bro . II . M . Levy P . M . returned thauka for tho Past Masters . The Wardens , Officers and Tyler ' s toasts were then given , and the brethren separated . Tho Visitors were Bros . Jardino P . M . 140 , Wallace S . W . 140 , J . Norton late 188 , A . Tilley 1589 , Thurston 72 , Down P . M . 862 , Nevvnham 1083 , Humble 1361 , and Young 299 .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday , the 3 rd May , at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , Basiughall-street . Present—Bros . Abeli W . M ., Croaker S . W ., Hollands J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , Walker S . D ., Sayer J . D ., Bush Steward , Sadler I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor . Tho business of the

evening was commenced with the customary formalities . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Crane acting as candidate . The 1 st section of tho Lecture was worked by Bro . Tirquand , the replies being given by W . W . Moriran j-m ., whose initiation took place "ii the previous Friday , the unanimous consent of the Loche having been accorded for this arrangement . Bro . Gottheil then

worked the second section , assisted by the members ; Bro . Constable , issisted by the brethren , worked the third , and Bro . Go'th . 'il . assisted by Bro . Turquand , the sixth . Bro " . Loewenstark j-m . ; i'id Morgan jun . wero then nnnrimn'tsV e ' crVd members of t ' "" Jt r r , a !> f Instruction . Bro . Walker was elected to preside on Weduesday next . The Lodge was closed , and adjourned .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its usual weekl y meeting on Saturday , th" 29 th of April , at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Fanners , Sonthgato Road , Islington , N . Present—Bros . G . Ward Verry P . M . 551 , W . M ., Tolrnie S . W ., Saul J . W ., Killick Secretary , Hal ford Treasurer , Pearcy Precer'tor , Stock J . D ., Powell I . G . Past "Masters Bros . Barnes 933 , " Noohmer 186 ,

Seex 186 . Ashbnrner 1278 , Main 813 , Wright 1361 . Visitors—Bros . Brooks W . M . 902 , Bern- W . M . 551 , Clark 188 , Woolf 898 , Weec ' en ••13 , Gross 1278 , Lowe 1360 , Richardson 55 , Greene 861 , Webb 174 . Bnsiness . —Tho Ledge having been opened in tho usual manner aud he minutes confirmed , tho W . M . proceeded to work the fifteen Sections , assisted by tho following brethren ^ Bvos , Frith 1425