Notices Of Meetings.

installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . A . G . Dodson , was installed into the chair , in the presence of 25 W . M . 's and P . M . ' s , by tho retiring W . M ., Bro . S . L . Hickman , in a manner perfect and impressive . Tho customary salutes having been given , the W . M invested his officers : —Bros . S . L . Hickman I . P . M ., L . Lazarns S . W .. Miller J . W ., L . Auerhaan Treasurer , E . P . Albert Secretary , M ,

Spiogel S . D ., A . Auerhaan J . D ., 11 . Borkowitz P . M . Chaplain , It . Hymans I . G ., P . E . Van Noorden Organist , Campion D . C ., II . Isaac and Baker Stewards , Woodstock Tyler . Tho Lodgo was thou called off , and the brethren sat down to a very sumptuous banquet and deserts , provided by Bro . W . G . Jennings , manager ' to the Albion Tavern Company , and superintended by Bro . Keeping . Graco was

said by tho Chaplain , and books of tho words were distributed to the brethren . The W . M . then proposed tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Albert ( who was received with great enthusiasm ) returned thanks for the toast of the Grand Officers . Bro . Louis Alexander P . M . returned thanks for the Joppa Benevolent Fund , and Bro . Albert road the report , showing a balanco in hand of £ 1 , 229 lis 2 d . Two

applicants were relieved without an entrenchment on the funded property , and it was announced that tho brethren had snbseribed that evening to tho amount of £ 17 17 s , Bros . L . M . and A . Anerhaan being tho largest contributors , in the names of tho ladies in their family . Bro . R . Emanuel returned thanks for tho toast of tho newly initiated . Bro . S . L . Hickman I . P . M ., then rose and proposed the

toast of the W . M . Ho stated that , by his strict integrity , and hard work , Bro . Dodson had arrived at tho grand position ho now occupies ho would bo a credit to the Lodge , and he was sure , under those auspices , he would have a happy and prosperous year ( cheers ) . Tho W . M ., in replying , thanked tho brethren for thoir kind expressions , and also for the high and honourable position they had placed him in ;

ho hoped to discharge his duties to their satisfaction , and to leave the chair with the same good feelings as his predecessor . The W . M . then proposed tho health of Bro . Hickman I . P . M ., and paid a deserved compliment for his great abilities and tho admirable manner ho had discharged his duties . He then placed on his breast a magnificent jewel , of artistic design , profusely set with diamonds

( manufactured by Bro . A . D . Loowenstark and Sons ) , and ho hoped ho might live long in health and prosperity to wear it . Bro . Hickman , in the course of a very excellent speech , said he had to thank the brethron for the valuable jewel presented to him ; ho would always look on it with pride , for it was a sonrce of great satisfaction to him to know that , during his year of office , the finances of the Lodge

were in a flourishing state , and he was indeed gratified to find he had gained the esteem of the brethren of the Lodge . Bro . J . Ross P . M . 205 , in returning thanks for tho toast of the visitors said , ho always considered tho Lodge of Tranquillity a good working Lodge , and ho felt a prido in it , but he was pleased to witness the perfect manner in which Bro . Hickman had performed tho ceremonies of raising and

installation . Bro . S . V . Abraham followed , ho said it was twenty years since he was initiated iu tho Lodge . In the name of the visitors ho thanked them for tho reception they havo given him the duties of tho Lodgo has been excellently carried out , aud tho brethren might bo proud of their Benevolent Fund . Bro . 0 . Roberts I . P . M . returned thanks for tho P . M . ' s , Bros . Lazarus and Miller responding for the Wardens . The toasts of tho Treasurer , Secretarv , and

Junior Officers wore given and responded to by Bros . L . Auerhaan , E . P . Albert , and tho latter toast by Bros . A . Auerhaan and M . Spiegel . Tho Lodgo was then called on , and after somo routine business , was closed . The W . M . provided the brethren with a musical entertainment , undor the direction of Bro . P . E . Van Noorden ; Bro . Donald King sang artistically , Mdlle . Denham Mori , Mr . Prenton , and A . Mori assisting .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodgo held its usual meeting on Wednesday , the 5 th of January , at Masons ' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Basinghall-street , E . C . Present—Bros . Abell W . M ., Hollands S . W ., D . Posencr J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , Goo . Corner S . D ., Churchward J . D ., Croaker I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Precoptor . Business—The Lodge having boon opened ,

the minutes were read and confirmed ; the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Biddel acting as candidate . The first three sections of the lecture wero worked by Bro . Gottheil , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Hollands will preside on the next occasion . The ceremonies of consecration and installation ( to be followed by a repast ) will shortly bo worked in this Lodgo of Instruction , of which duo notice will be given .

Harmonic Lodge , No . 252 , Dudley . —The Installation meeting of this flourishing Lodgo was hold , on Tuesday afternoon , at the Freemasons' Tavern , Stone-street , when about 35 brethren were present , amongst them being the following visitors : Bros . E . Poole W . M . 498 , J . Dawes J . W . 49 S , R . L . Campbell W . M . 564 , G . Smith P . M . 498 , W . H . Jones P . S . G . W . P . M . 561 , P . P . Baker P . M . 317 , J

Taylor 696 , G . M . Waring P . M . 317 , and T . Tiwvman I ' . G . O . P . M . 573 . Tho Lodge mot at 3 o'clock , and was opened by the W . M ., Bro J . Stokes ( Mayor of Dudley ) , and ho was assisted by the whole of his officers . After the usual business had been transacted , the W . M vacated the chair , and presented Bro . W . Smith ( Town Councillor ) to Bro . Mascfield , D . P . G . M . Worcestershire , for installation , whicli

ceremony having been very impressively performed , tho W . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follow : —Bros . G . Bagott S . W ., C . L . Lester J . W ., M . Dennison Treasurer , W . Bristow P . M . P . G . S . Secretary , G . Thompson S . D ., W . Waring J . D ., Walker I . G ., aud II . Bagott Steward . The customary addresses having been

perfectly rendered by Bro . Bristow , the Lodge was closed in due form , aud tho brethrcu adjourned to the banquctting room , where an excellent banquet had been provided by tho worthy hostess , Mrs . Shepperd , in her usual excellent stylo . The W . M . presided , and he was supported by the Installing Master and tho I . P . M . The usual toaata having been proposed from tho chair and duly honoured .

harmony was kept up till a late hour , when tho brethren separated , having enjoyed a vory pleasant evening .

Pomfret Lodge , No . 360 . —This Lodge hold its installation meeting ou Mondav , the 27 th of December , at tho L"dtro room , George Hotel , Northampton . Presont—Bros . B . Wilkins P . M ., D . P . G . M ., acting W . M ., J . Green P . M . S . W ., T . Whitehonsn J . W ., G . Robinson Sec . B . Wilkins Treasurer , T . Whitohonao S . D ., F . Gadahy J . D ., J . U . Stanton P . M . and T . R . Wood Stewards , H . W . Parker

r . G ., Tronp and Dean Tylers . P . M . 's—Bros . Boome , Cotton , Tnffby , See . ; Bro ?! . Norman , Binadoy , Richardson , Brown , Wrisfht , Atkins , EI lard , Winson , Ashford , Williams , & c . Business—Bro . M . A . Boomo P . M ., the senior P . M . of tho Lodgo ( who was unanimously elected at tho provious Lodge ) , was duly installed W . M ., Bro . Wilkins performing tho ceremony in a most ablo and impressive manner . The W . M .

then appointed and invested the officers for tho ensuing year , a 3 under : —Bros . Winter S . W ., Whitohonso J . W ., Gadsby S . D ., Parker J . D ., J . S . Norman I . G . Bros . Wilkins , Robinson , Stanton , Wood and Dean were re-appointed to their respective offices , the W . M . thanking them severally for their former offlcient services . Tho report of tho Audit Committoo showed the funds to bo in a prosperous state .

Athole Lodge , No . 384 , Kirkintilloch . —The annual moeting of this Lodge was held in thoir Lodge rooms , on the evening of the 25 th nit ., for the election and installation of office bearors ; there was a large attendance of tho members , when tho following brethren wore unanimously olected : —James Graham E . W . M ., Donald Patrick Stewart Proxy Master , Andrew Baxter D . M ., Alex .

Williamson S . M ., John Torrens S . W ., Goorgo Hnuter J . W ., William Gray Treas ., David Dalrymple Sec , William Fleming Chap ., Thomas F . Bnco S . D ., John Hunter J . D ., James Wilson S . S ., George Pollock J . S ., John Gray T . G ., Alex . Wilson Tyler . Brother Halket P . M . 102 installed tho newly elected office boarors , and thereafter referrod to tho progress that the Lodge had made during the last few years , not

only iu numbers , but also in efficiency . Bro . Graham , in a few appropriate remarks , thanked tho brethron for the cordial and unanimous manner in which they had elected him to the chair for tho fourth time , and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Halket for his kindness in attending tho meeting and installing tho office bearers . Tho Lodge was then closed in duo and ancient form by the E . W . M .

Northern Counties' Lodge , No . 408 . —This Lodge held its regnlar meeting on Wednesday , the 5 th of January , at Freemasons ' Hall , Maple-street , Ncwcastlc-on-Tyuo . Present—Bros . Knox W . M ., Mundny S . W ., R . Armstrong Secretary , Armstrong S . D ., Salonron , I . G ., Halliday J . W ., Martin P . M . Tyler . Past Masters -Bros . Hughes I . P . M ., Goo . Thompson , Rov . S . IT . Harris . Visitors—Bros . S nailo

P . M . 541 P . G . S . W ., Davis P . G . D . C ., Cooke P . M . 181 , Spearman W . M . 4 S 1 , Loades S . W . 24 , & c , & c . Bnsinoss—Mr . Isidore Summorfell was duly elected and initiated into onr ancient rites by the W . M ., and Bros . Evrini'ton and Sanderson were raised to the sublimo degree of M-M . ' s in a most impressive manner by tho W . M ., assisted by the I . P . M ., Bro . Hughes .

Zetland in the East Lodge , No . 508 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , the 12 th of November 1875 , at 8 . 30 p . m . Present—Bros . J . P . do Basagoiti W . M ., W . Coveney as S . W ., T . Colson as J . W .. R . 0 . Norn ' s as Sec , W . Pallies S . D ., S . Stubbs J . D ., A . C . Peterson as I . G ., P . R . Lazar Tyler . Visitors—Bros . G . Harrington , Atlantic Phconix Lodgo and late Tyler of a Swan Eiver

Lodge , P . D . Small , Doric Kilwinning . Business—Election of W . M ., Treasurer and Tyler . W . Bro . Major Samuel Dunlop , P . M . 178 , Royal Artillery , was elected W . M . W . Bro . Basagoiti re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Lazar re-elected Tyler . A ballot for a candidate was unfavourable , and one for Bro . Macgarity as a joining member was accepted .

Cootehill , Co . Cavan , Lodge , No . 795 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Monday , the 27 th December , at Bro . Rd . Germain's private rooms , Church-street , Cootehill . Present—Bros . Samuel Nelson W . M ., Geo . Joseph Mason S . W ., James Cooney J . W . , James Geo . Adams Secretary , Henry Cooney Treasurer , E . Graham S . D ., Ed . Egan J . D ., Thos . Johnston D . C ., Thomas Irwin Steward ,

Ed . Germain I . G ., Emanuel Anderson Tyler , Edward Cooney Chaplain . P . M . ' s Bros . Ed . Cooney , Jas . Geo . Adams , Thos . Irwin , R . Graham , Jas . Cooney . Visitor—Bros . Aloxr . Livingstone , No . 333 . Business—This being tho anniversary of St . John , the members of this Al Lodge , after initiating Mr . Matthew Stokes , of Shercock , and balloting for Mr . James Irwin , of Ballib . ay , partook of a

substantial dinner , & c , and spent the evening in a very jovial and brotherl y manner . Several good Masonic and other songs and recitations onlivened the time . Tho above arc tho officers for 1876 , who were installed in due and ancient form , and the brethren separated , well pleased with the evening ' s entertainment . The worthy host and hostess , Bro . and Mrs . Germain , received tho thanks of tho members for the manner in which everything was served up .

Chinese Carving.

CHINESE CARVING .

FOR Sale , an elaborately caived Set of Ivory Chessmen . Tho Kings stnricl 8 J inches high , tl . o other pieces in proportion . Knights and Pawns on horseback , all mounted on stands , with eccentric balls . Can bo seen , and fall particulars obtained , on application to Vf . \ V . MOBOAW , 67 Barbican . —Advt ,