Notices Of Meetings.

The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . — Thursday evening , 30 th January , at Masons' Hall Tavern , E . C Present—Bros . Harper VV . M ., Moss S . W ., Goodman J . W ., Harnei Treas ., Blackie Sec , Earner S . D ., VV . Bertram J . D ., Rush I . G ., Saul Preceptor ; Bros . W . Paddle , Wado , Eandell , Parker , Lo Rosignol ,

& o . The Lodgo was opened in the first degree , minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . VVade offered himself as candidate , and tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Tho first , second and third sections wore worked . The S . VV . was elected WM for ensuing week . Bro . Saul Preceptor was unanimously elected an honorary member of tho Lodgo .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 28 th January , at the Crown and AVoolpack , St . John-street-road . Present—Bros . Crosbie AV . M ., Hallam jun . S . W ., Pelikan J . W ., Osborn Sec , Godolphin S . D ., Hirst J . D ., Millington I . G . ; E . G . Sim , Trewinnard , AVood , Isaacs , and seveial other brethren . Bro . Godolphin , a candidate for raising , answered the questions satisfactorily , was entrusted , and

tho ceremony was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to tho first degree . The sum of five guineas was voted by the Lodgo to Bro . Morris's ( of the Mother Lodge ) list , who will act as Steward at tho Festival of the R . M . B . I . on the 12 th February . Bro . Hallam jun . was elected W . M . for next Lodge meeting . On Tuesday , tho 1 th instant , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Halford .

Hotspur Lodge , No . 1626 . —Tho Installation meeting of this young Lodge took placo on tho 23 rd nit ., at tho Masonic Hall , Maplestreet , Nowcastlo-on-Tyne , the W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . Luke Armstrong S . W ., was duly installed by Bro . VV . S . Hughes P . M ., and he afterwards appointed his Officers . Tho brethren then dined together at tho Turk's Head Hotel , Guy-street . Wo aro unable to give a full report , ns our representative in Newcastlo-ou-Tyno did not receive any notification of tho meeting .

Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 , Hampton wick—A very successful meeting of this Lodgo took place on Monday last , at the White Hart Hotel . The Lodge being opened , Messrs . Ellis and Gerhold woro initiated , and Bro . Drummond was raised . Tho Rev . Bro . F . J . C . de Crespigny was unanimously elected VV . M ., Bro . A . Nuthall re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Gilbert elected Tyler . To Bro .

AVm . Hammond , who has held the office of Master for the past two years , a P . M . 's jewel was most heartily voted , and he was highly and deservedly complimented on his excellent rendering of the beautiful ceremonies of tho Order , and the great success that has , through his efforts , attended the Lodge during its two years' existence . The day of meeting has been altered from the 1 st to tho 2 nd Monday in tho

months of February , March , November , and December . The installation of Bro . tho Rev . F . J . C . do Crespigny will take placo on Monday , 10 th March , and , in order to save time , there will be , probably , an " emergency" held on Saturday , 8 th March . After tho closing of tho Lodge , tho brethren adjourned to the supper-room . The usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts wero brielly given , and the

brethren separated . Tho following members wero present : —Bros . AVilliam Hammond P . P . G . D . WM ., J . W . Baldwin acting S . W ., Rev . Frederick John Champion do Crespigny P . P . G . Chap . J . W . and Chap ., Thomas William Ockenden Sec , John Hnrst J . D ., Benjamin Richard Aston S . D ., Thomas Charles Walls P . P . G . Orgst . I . G ., El ward Andrews , Charles Richer , John Featherstone , Charles R . Fitt , Richard

Wealthy Forge , Richard Masters , John Filler , John Henry Duffell , Ardern Elphick , Arthur Thomas Aylon , Charles Worthiugton , John Murray , Alfred Humphris , Frederick Lewis Chandler , Alfred Abbett , Frederick Turner , AVilliam Symons White , Alfred John Emms , Charles Bonell , Richard Drummond , G . Harrison Tyler . Visitor—Bro . Jas . Smith W . M . Jordan 201 .

Kingsland Lodge , No . 1693 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , tho 4 th inst ., at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgateroad . Present—Bros . A . H . Trewinnard VV . M ., H . P . Isaac S . W ., Hawkins J . AV ., J . Crosbie Treas ., C K . Killick sen . Sec , A . W . Fenner S . D ., H . IIall J . D ., C . Western D . C , H . Opperman Steward , VV . Bnrtlo I . G ., Steedman Tyler . Past Master Bros . C . K . Killick

jun ., and abont twenty members . Visitors—Bros . T . J . Byng W . M . 902 , E . B . Gunge 151 . Lodgo opened , and the minntes were rend and confirmed . Bro . Chas . Millington was raised to the sublime degree . Bro . John Kentish was passed , and Messrs . Staubrook and Pummell wero duly initiated into tho mysteries of the Craft . The whole of the ceremonies wero excellently rendered by the W . M .,

who was ably supported by his Officers , all of whom are energetic in Masonry , and aro well known in Loudon Lodges of Instruction . Tho Lodge being closed , the brethren sat down to a plain but substantial supper , provided by Bro . Fysh , in his usual satisfactory manner . The regular toasts were proposed and duly honoured . Several brethren

contributed to the enjoyment of the evening by somo excellent songs and recitations , and the brethren separated , after having enjoyed a very pleasant evening . AVo may hero note that the W . M ., Bro . A . H . Trewinnard , will act as Steward at the Festival for the Benevolent Institntion ; the brethren present contributed liberally to his list , which wo hope will be a handsome one .

Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 . —At Tunis , in North Africa , a meeting was held on tho ISth January , at the Masonic Hall . Present—Bros . A . M . Broadley , barrister-at-lavv , AV . M ., Dr . A . Perini S . W ., G . Pentecost J . W ., M . Lnmbroso Sec , E . Gardcllo as Treas ., V . Finzi as S . D ., A . Bokobsa as J . D ., VV . Darmon D . C , Dr . Cassanello Steward , M . Le Oallais I . G ., J . Eyrnon Tyler ; Past Master Bro . Snlema , and forty-two brethren . Visitors —Bros . Xueref , Samama , Disegni , and Gnarino , of the Italian Lodge

Eisorgimonfo . Tho minntes of tho last meeting were read and con . firmed , as well as tho report of the proceedings of the Permanent Commit-too in tho matter of tho half-yearly audit of the Lodgo accounts . Tho following candidates wero introduced and duly initiated bv tho VV . M . into the secrets and mvsteries of the Order , iu

the French language , viz . : —Messrs . Benjamin Padoa , Emmanuel Nnnes , and Alexander Bya . Tho VV . M . announced that on the 1 st February he would deliver a lecture , tho first of a series , on tho " History of Masonry up to tho year 1717 . " The charitable collection having beon made , tho Lodgo was closed and adjourned .

Eleanor Cross Lodge , No . 1764 . —A Lodge of emergency was held at tho Masonic Hall , Northampton , on Monday , tho 3 rd inst ., when Bro . Butler Wilkins D . P . G . M . Norths and Hunts presided , in tho absence through illness of Bro . Brome W . M ., ho was supported by Bros . Hamilton Parker W . M . 360 , Rev . S . W . J Saunders S . W ., H . J . Atkins J . W ., Rov . S . VV . Wigg Chaplain , H . Brown Sec , C . H .

Frank Assist . Sec , H . Hill S . D ., II . Spoor J . D ., G . Ellard D . C , E . Morris I . G . Thero were also present Bros . Percival , Beasley Cogan , Barton , Manning , Emerv , Flewett P . M . 3 G 0 , Green P . M . 300 , Eobinson P . M . 360 , Goode W . M . 415 , Jones P . M . 415 , Chapman 360 , & o . Bros . Cogan and Barton wero raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . Bro . Parker performing tho ceremony in tho case of Brother

Cogan . The D . P . G . M . resumed the chair and raised Bro . Barton . Tho solemn und impressive manner in which the ceremonies woro performed elicited the highest praises from the visiting brethren . Bro . Hill the Organist superintended the musical accompaniments to the ceremonies . After tho close of tho Lodge tho brethren adjourned to the banquet room , whoro a very harmonious evening was spent .

Saint Leonard Lodge , No . 1767 . —A meeting was held at the Town llall , Shoreditch , on AVednesday last , Brother Louis Stoan W . M . presiding , assisted by Bros . G . T . Barr S . W ., C F . Barham J . W ., 0 . Stevens Treas ., J . Cox Hon . Soc , E . Benjamin S . D .. -J . A . Jones J . D ., A . A . Clement I . G ., R . Marshall S ., G . C . Young Organist , and C . T . Speight Tyler . Besides a

good atti'iidmco of members of the Lodgo , thero wore also present Bros . VV . P . Dukes P . M . 15 , AV . Hester P . M . 719 , E . S . Parker P . M . 1579 , 0 . W . Cox S . W . 15 G 6 , E . W . Biggs J . D . 1121 , A . Wagstalf 188 , S . J . Wolton 1 G 93 . From the reading of tho minutes , it appeared that at a Lodge of Emergency Bros . Funston , Waynforth , King , and Matthews had been raised to tho sublimo

degree . After the usual formularies , Bro . tho Rev . II . G . Henderson was duly entrusted with the distinguishing budge of a Master Mason , the ceremony being most impressively wcrked by the W . M . and his Officers . Bros . Tidball , Thrower , and Drysdalo wero thon duly passed . Mr . AV . J . Stevens was balloted for , and afterwards initiated into the ancient mysteries of the Order , the work boing admirably

dono . Bro . W . H . Brand , No . 1521 , was elected a member of tho Lodge . Other business was also transacted , and a snm of £ 10 was voted to tho funds of tho Eoyal Masonio Benevolent Institution , Bro . W . Beasley having undertaken to serve the office of Steward at the forthcoming Anniversary Festival . Tho W . M . then proceeded to invest Bro . the Eev . H . G . Henderson Avith the collar and jewel of

Chaplain of tho Lodge , and Bro . G . 0 . Young , who had previously beon appointed Organist , was now likewise formally invested . The Lodgo having been duly closed , tho brethren retired from labour to refreshment , which was served by Bro . Grist in his usual excellent manner . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero duly honoured ,

Bro . the Eov . II . G . Henderson warmly acknowledging the kindly spirit and excellent working of tho Worshipful Master , and tho Visitors expressing high approval the conduct of tho Master and his Officers , as well as at the unanimity which appeared to exist amongst tho whole of the brethren . The meeting was altogether of a very satisfactory character , and this new Lodgo is evidently making progress .

Royal Hanover Lodge , No . 1777 . —An emergency meet , ing of this Lodge was held at tho Town Hall , Jlonnslow , on Saturday last , when thero wero present Bros . II . A Dubois P . Prov . S . G . D . P . M . P . Z , VV . M ., H . Lovcgrove S . W ., G . Clark jnn . J . W ., VV . Ramsey Hon . I . P . M ., H . B . Marshall Treas ., AV . II . Barber Sec , II . Clark

S . D ., C . C . Cmikshanks J . D ., G . J . Dnnkley Organist , J . Daly Tyler , and others ; with Visitors Bros . J . VV . Baldwin P . Prov . G . P ., and Bro , Cannon . Bros . II . B . Marshall , VV . Heclis , C J . Axford , and C W , G . Wood having beon entrusted , wore passed to the second degree , and tho ballot having been taken for four gentlemen , two who were

present , Messrs . Walter S . Dnnkley and VV . A . Villars wore dul y initiated into tho mysteries ami privileges of Freemasonry . Tho W . M . ( Bro . H . A . Dubois ) was indisposed , but managed to get through tho ceremonies in his usual style , except the passing , which was very kindly taken by Bro . J . W . Baldwin P . M . After discussing

some business matters , tho Lodge was closed . The next regular meeting will bo on the 22 nd of March . The brethren partook of refreshment , when the usual toasts wero honoured , that of tho R . W . Prov . Grand Master ( Col . F . Burdett ) and tho Provincial Grand Officers being ably responded to by Bro . J , AV . Baldwin P . Prov . G . P ., and the parly separated at an early hour .

Peace and Harmony Lodge , Southampton . —20 th January , being the festival of St . John , of the Peaco and Harmony Lodge , there w as a numerous attendance of tho brethren and visitors at tho Masonic Hall , Bugle-street , Southampton , to witness the installation of tho VV . M . Elect , Bro . T . Lashmore , when tho ceremony

was ably performed by Bro . T . P . Payne P . M . The AV . M . Elect then chose his Officers for tho ensning year as follows : —Bros . Andrews S . W ., J . 0 . Stroud J . VV ., Wes ; on ' P . M . Treasurer , A-J-Miller P . M . Secretary , Jones S . D ., J . Patstone J . D ., K . G . Westley I . G ., W . Waters P . M . D . C , Dr . Goodwin Org .. J . H . Biggs Tyler , Yore Assist . Tyler .