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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — WELLINGTON LODGE . No . 341

TIT E iustiilktiou meeiiug took place at tbe George Hotel , Bye , on Wodnosday , the 18 th alt . Bro . Colonel Brookfield presided , and after the routine business , installed aa his successor Bro . W . J . palmer . This last named ei'nt . inman invented hia Officers , aa follow : — Bros . Masters S . W ., Ilm ' iLy S . W ., ( VMHnsjbam Treasurer , Dawes Secretary , Rev . A . J . W . Croaae Cdaplain , Waters S . D ., Pepper J . D ., Cowtan I . G ., Bnbie Tyler .

JERUSALEM LODGE , No . 686 .

AT the annnal festival , the fine Masonio Hall , at Park Street , Bristol , was filled to an unusual extent , the nnmber present exceeding that of any previous occasion in tbe records of tbe Lodge , among those assembled being forty-three Past Masters . The W . M . elect waa Bro . James Macready Chute , proprietor of the Prince ' s Theatre , Bristol , and he was installed , according to anoient

custom , by Bro . Harold Lewis W . M . It ia a matter of note that exactly a quarter of a century since the late Bro . James Henry Chute was installed in the chair of the same Lodge , in whioh both bis sons and successors in the management of the theatre—the late George Macready Chute and James Macready Chute—were initiated

into the mysteries of Freemasonry . After the business of Lodge the brethren retired to the banqueting hall , whero eighty sat down to a sumptuous repast . Tbe W . M . was supported ou the right by the Deputy Provincial Gran 3 Master . There was a delightful musical

programme , contributed to by Bros . Montague Worlook , Theo . Carrington , Ed . Fletcher , Geoft ' rey Thorn , H . C . Arnold , and George Riseley . During the evening Bro . Chute was the recipient of many congratulatory letters and telegrams , among the former being one from Bro . Augustus Harris Grand Treasarer .

STAMFORD LODGE , No . 1045

rI HBBE was a large gathering of the Fraternify at the Town Hall , •* - Altrincham , on tho occasion of tho installation of Bro . M . W . Worthington . The Installing Mastwrs were Broa . Joel Fodeu W . M ., F . R . Lindsell P . M ., and J . Siddeley P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . Tbe newly installed Master invested as bis Officers the Following brethren : — Joel Fodon I . P . M ., W . K . Blunsum S . W ., Thomas Walker J . W .,

Ber . B . Hodgson P . G . C , and Bev . C . Gbetwynd Atkinson , M . A ., os Chaplain , J . Siddeley Treasurer , Biohard Newhonse P . G . S . Secretary , J . W . Byrom S . D ., Henry H . Mayor J . D ., James T . Clark Organist , William H . Jones I . G ., A . Huxley Tyler . The P . G . Secretary stated tbat ho hoped tbat tbe Province of Cheshire would this year send 700 guineas to the fnnds of the Boyal Masonio Institution for Boys , which was 200 guineas in excess of the sum originally contemplated .

PHCENIX LODGE OF ST . ANNE , No . 1235

THE annual festival took place ut the Town Hall , Sheffield , on the 26 th ult . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Lane , Worshipfnl Muster , Bro . T . W . Varloy , who had been unanimously elected Worshipfnl Master for the euan ' ws year , was presented by Brother Smedley P . M ., and duly installed in tha chair by Bro . Mill P . M . The banquet was served at the George Hotel , the catering of

Mr . W . F . Mill being in all respects replete . After dinner the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wore given by the W . M . Bro . Mill proposed tho newly installed W . M ., and referred to Bro . "Varley in highly complimentary terms in both school and Masonry . Brother Ainsworth gave the Visitors , and Bro . Voules W . M . 631 , Bro . C . F . Wardley W . M . 1688 , and Bro . H . Wint acknowledged the toast .

ROSSLYN LODGE , No . 1543

A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Saracen ' s Head , Dunmow , on Wednesday , tbe 25 tb ulfc . The W . M . Bro . D . Milbank P . P . G . Steward Essex presided , and was supported by the following Officers : —Bros . Sams S . W ., Wright J . W ., Snell Treasnrer , Welch Secretary , floskins S . D ., Newman J . D ., Carter I . G ., Warner Tyler , Lyle I . P . M ., and a large attendance of members . Bros .

Edmund Piper , and T . Bradridge were passed to the F . C . degree . Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z . delivered au interesting lecture on the Ritual and Ceremonial of tbe Symbolic Degrees in Craft Masonry . Although this was a third visit to the Lodge for a similar purpose , tho interest of the brethren remained unabated , whilst for nearly two hours Bro . Stevens , in an extempore address without hesitation or

pause , interpreted the allegorical and symbolic meanings of the several portions of Lodge ritual and proceedings . The lecture is entirel y different from what is known as " Section Working , " indeed it offers much needed explanations in regard to that portion of Masonic work itself . To muoh that he had on previous occasions set

before the brethren , the lecturer added new and important illustratrations , giving his lecture a novelty that was greatly appreciated by his hearers , who testified their gratification by earnest applause when he

had terminated his address . The thanks of the Lodge having been voted to Bro . Stevens , and some formal business transacted , the Lodge was closed , and the remainder of a pleasant evening was spent in social converse and fraternal harmony .

SUNBURY LODGE , No . 1733 . at

A . ^ GULAR meeting was hold tho Magpie Hotel , Sunbury , on , ; Wednesday 25 th nit . Lodgo having been opened in due form , the tirst business was to receive the report of tho Committee

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appointed to revise the bye-laws , and the Secretary having described the alterations made , the same were nnanimously received and adopted . The ballot for the election of W . M . waa unanimous in favour of Bro . S . C . Fisk S . W ., who thanked the brethren for the honour conferred on him . Bro . A . Tucker P . M . was unanimously elected Treasurer , and R . Whiting Tyler . Bros . Collins and Blaokman were elected to audit the account ? . On the motion of Bro . Taoker ,

seconded by Bro . Clark , tbe usnal P . M . ' s jewel was voted to Brother Covell for his services as W . M . during the past year . Letters of apology were read from Bros . B . H . Thrupp D . P . G . M ., and Howard H . Room P . G . W . Secretary , regretting their inability to be present . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a well served dinner , after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts woro given and honoured . Bro . F . Figg presided at the pianoforte , and several brethren contributed to tho harmony of the meeting .

THE DUKE OF FIFE LODGE , No . 2345

A BEGULAE meeting was bold at the Alexandra Hotel , Clapham Common , on Wednesday , 25 th ult ., when there were present : Bros . Cochrane W . M ., Everett I . P . M ., Gilbert acting S . W ., Folkard J . W ., Steele Treasurer , Woods Secretary , Andrews S . D ., Harvey J . D ., Langdon Dir . of Cers ., Beaven I . G ., Lyell Steward , Winny Organist , Patrick Tyler , Eobertson , Wyer , Hadley , Harrison , Lawrence , Shannaw , Easbleigh , Morris , Roberts , Bloomfield . Visitors—Bros . Kin ? ,

Barton and Cotton . Bro . Bloomfield was passed to the degree of F . C . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Stove 11 nnd Baldwin , and proving nnanimously in their favour , they were impressively initiated by the W . M . A letter was read from Bro . G . Everett , thanking the brethren for tbeir kind congratulationa on his nnopposed nomination for the high office of Grand Treasurer of England . This was ordered to ba

entered on the minntes . Other business being ended , the Lodge waa closed . After the banquet tho W . M . proposed the Quoon and tho Craft . In proposing the Most Worshipfnl Grand Master His Royal Highness tbo Prince of Wales , the W . M . pointed out tho impel ns that he had given to the Order and his good work for the Charities . In proposing the Grand Officers , the W . M . enumerated the many

things they did for the Order . Bro . Everett next proposed the W . M . Bro . Cochrane replied , and in proposing tho Initiates , ho said they equalled those of the past . Bro . Baldwin was un old and respected inhabitant of Clapham . Bro . Stovell had already shown what he could do . He would leave their future conduct to speak for them . Bro . Baldwin acknowledged tho toast . The W . M . next proposed the Visitors , eaoh visitor suitably responding . Tbe W . M ., in

proposing the Officers , eulogised tbeir work . Their S . W . was absent , but be was a most kind and happy teacher of tbo ritual of Freemasonry . He could not be beaten anywhere . All his Officers were good , and he was proud of such a body of selected Masons . Each Officer responded to the toast . The Tyler ' s toast closed a vory happy evening , towards the enjoyment of which the following contributed : Bros . Cochrane , Everett , Andrews , Langdon , Lyell , Barton , Roberts , and Stovell .

Warner Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 2192 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 23 rd nit ., at Bridge Chambers , Hoe Street , Walthamstow , when there were present : — Bros . Urban Smith W . M ., C . H . Bestow S . W ., G . J . Westfiold P . P . G . S . B . J . W ., William Shurmur Prov . Grand Treasurer Preceptor , Nathaniel Fortescue Treasurer , H . F . Bromhead S . D ., Richard

Kershaw J . D ., W . Baker I . G ., W . P . Allen Secretary , H . Inman Hallows , J . J . Briginsbaw , F . Taylor , C . Dickinson , E . Spurgeon , T . Maynard , T . Brown , Jno . Ives , T . King , G . Lloyd , E . James , J . Hamilton , J . Bird , W . Alcock , Geo . Long , Harris , Baker P . M ., J . Cropley , E . Sandell , E . Gray jun . After preliminaries , tho ancient charge was delivered and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . James acting as candidate . Bro . Shnrmnr delivered the lecture

on the tracing board . Bro . C . H . Bestow was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensning meeting . Bro . G . Lloyd and T . Maynard , 2374 , and J . Baker P . M . were elected members . The offer of Bro . H . Grant to supply an harmonium for tbe use of the Lodge ( free of cost ) was gratefully accepted . The genial Hon . Secretary ( Bro . William Peter Allen ) as usual , was actively engaged in looking after tbe comfoit of the brethren . Nothing further offering , the Lodge was closed .

The Royal Arthur Lodge of Instrnction , No . 1360 , which meets on Thursday evenings at the Prince of Wales' Hotel , bas been numerously attended during the present year , aud some excellent working has been carried out . This week Bro . Montague , W . M . Brownrigg Lodge , rehearsed the second and third degrees in a very efficient manner , and it is proposed next or the following Thursday to

rehearse the installation ceremony . A cordial welcome will be extended to any member of the Craft wbo may wish to attend . On Wednesday tho Audit Committee of the Royal Arthur Lodge 1360 met at the Prince of Wales' Hotel , and examined the accounts for the past year , presented by Bro . Magee P . M . Secretary . The Lodge is in a very satisfactory financial condition .

The Fifteen Sections

THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WILL BE WOKKED At the Dnke of Connaught Lodgo of Instruction , No . 1524 , at the Navarino Tavern , Navarino Boad , Dalston , E ., on Saturday , 14 th of March , at 7 o ' clock precisely . Bro . T . G . Hodges I . P . M . 1695 will

preside . Bros . J . A . Powell 186 S . W ., R . Heslop S . D . 1695 J . W ., C . Lorkin P . M . 1524 I . P . M . First Lecture—Bros . J . A . Chalk , 0 . W . Baker , J . Macnamara , R . Heslop , D . J . Witte , H . G . Gush , L . j Simmons . Second Lecture—Bros . It . Cordell , J . Brown , C . Weeden , J . A . Powell , C . Lorkin . Third Lecture—Bros . F . Stullard , uX Catling , J . Osborne . Bro . Edward Dignam P . M . 1524 Hon . Socrotttityfi