Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge , No . 4 . —This Lodgo held its regular meeting in their own hall , Buchanan-street , on tho 5 th April , B . Front E . W . M . presiding , assisted by Bros . Sage D . M ., Jamison S . W ., G . Holmes J . W ., J . McKean Treas ., J . A . Biddel S . D ., and G . Ramsay Tyler . The Lodge was opened in the 1 st degree , and a petition presented from Mr . Daniel Carlisle . Afc the request of the

Master , Bro . J . Morgan , E . W . M . of the Star , 219 , performed the ceremony in hia well known style , for which he received the thanks of the Lodge . The case of a distressed brother , at present in the Western Infirmary , was then considered , and steps taken to relieve him on his coming out . Visitors present—Bros . Wheeler 73 , J . Morgan E . W . M . 219 , R . Mitchel P . M . 332 , Fergerson P . M . 543 , Law P . M . 570 .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 , —This Lodge was held at Bro . Gay ' s , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , E . G ., on Monday , the 3 rd instant , Bro . Beckett presided . Present—Bros . Tolmie S . W ., Saul J . W ., Pearcy I . G .,

Killick Hon . Sec . The fifteen sections were worked by Bros . Killick , Lake , Pearcy , Saul , Bentley , Tolmie , Sadler , G . H . Cook , and Mitchell . A vote of thanks to Bro . Beckett was unanimously carried . Bro . Pearcy will preside next Monday . The ceremonies and sections are worked in this Lodge at every meeting .

Lodge of Industry , No . 48 , Gateshead . —Monday , 27 th March , being the day of installation , the Lodge was opened by Bro . R . Gregory W . M ., and there was a goodly attendance of the Craft to witness the ceremony , Bro . J . D . Stephen having been accepted by the brethren . Bros . J . E . Eobson and J . J . Clay acted as Installing Masters , and Bro . Dr . E . P . Cook as D . C . Bro . Stephen

having been inducted into the chair of K . S ., subscribed to the ancient formulas of the Order . Amongst those present were Bros . W . H . Crookes Prov . G . Sec . Durham , E . B . Lutert P . P . G . S . D . Durham , W . Liddell P . P . G . D . Durham , J . J . Clay P . M . 97 , Jos . Cook Prov . G . J . D . Northumberland , J . E . Eobson P . M . 48 , W . Lean P . M . 1087 , W . Laing S . W . 659 , T . Blenkinsop P . P . G . D . Northumberland ,

A . Barker W . M . 1342 , E . Candlish P . M . 661 , G . A . Allan P . M . 991 , P . P . G . D . Northumberland , T . Dawson 424 , T . Pat ton 48 , J . T . Smith 48 , T . White 48 , J . II . Thompson P . M . 48 , P . P . G . S . B . Durham , E . Smaile Prov . G . S . W . Northumberland , T . S . Miller J . W . 424 , J . G . Smith 48 , A . Eiley P . M . 138 , E . P . Cook P . M . 48 , P . P . G . S . D . Durham , E . Humphrey P . P . G . S . D . Durham , Jas . Humphrey S . W .

97 , W . Eichardson 48 , A . Lawrio S . W . 991 , B . Wakefield 48 , G . Hewitt 48 , J . Grieves 48 , J . Atkinson P . M . 481 , Prov . G . Supt . Works , Northumberland , M . Taylor 059 , P . Harrison 48 , J . G . Eobert son 48 , J . Montgomery J . W . 991 . The W . M . invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . D . Sinclair S . W ., J . G . Waddington J . W ., E . Gregory P . M . awl Treas ., R . P . Cook D . C , M . Corbitx Sec , J . H . Eowell S . D ., E . Whitfield J . D ., J . Wood I . G ., E . Tate S . S .,

T . Simm J . S ., E . Liddell A . S ., It . Ferry Org ., J . Curry Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to Bro . Jas . Tait ' s , Grey Horse Tavern , where they partook of an excellent repast . An orchestral band discoursed sweet music during the banquet , and the evening was agreeably enlivened by the following musical brethren , viz . Bros . D . Whitehead , J . Walker , and . J . Nutton , from the Cathedral Choir , Durham , also Bros . It . Dewar jun ., A . S . Donnison , J . Liddell , E . Ferry and E . Dewar sen .

Thistle and Eose Lodge , No . 73 . —This Lodge held its meeting on Tuesday , 4 th inst ., at Glasgow , Bro . G . McDonald R . W . M ., J . Bannerman D . M ., A . McLeod S . W ., J . Handbridge J . W ., It . Richard Sec . Two candidates , Messrs . John Miller and Mitchell Eead , were carefully initiated , after which Bro . G . W . Wheeler passed

Bro . David Fraser to tho degree of Fellow Craft ; . The Rev . Joseph Rice , M . A ., of Acacia Lodge , 225 , Dublin , anfl George Innis , S . W . of St . John , 292 , Rothesay , wore then proposed as honorary members , and seconded by Bro . Wheeler on behalf of the Lodge , which was then closed in harmony .

Hawton Mark Lodge , No . 100 . —The annual meeting of the brethren of this Lodge was held on Thursday , 30 th March , in the lodge-room at Ivybridge , Devon , when Bro . Boxall P . G . P . was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . Tho ceremony of installation was ably and impressively performed by V . AV . Bro . 0 . Godtschalk P . M . 66 , P . P . G . D . C , supported by a numerous body of Installed

Masters . The brethren present included Bros . V . Bird P . G . M . O . of England , and Prov . G . S ., S . Chapplo P . G . D . C . of England , J . B . Gover P . G . T ., J . Baxter P . P . S . D ., E . A . Davics P . P . G .. T . D ., II . Cole P . G . S ., J . Brown P . P . G . P ., J . IL Toms B . S . B ., Gidlcy P . M . & c . The installation being over , tl . " V ' . H . appointed his officers as follow : —Bros . Cole I . P . M ., Toms S . W ., Saudovur J . W ., S ; arloM . O .,

Sawyer S . O ., Seoboll J . O ., Toms Treasurer , Scarlo Secretary and Registrar , Methcrell S . D ., Mullefct J . D ., Pearse 0 ., Patterson and Ley Stewards , Short I . G ., Ford Tyler . Before the proceedings terminated , the W . M . asked Bro . Samuel Jew's acceptance , in the name of the Lodge , of a P . M . 's jewel , in recognition of the valuable and constant service ho lias rendered to the Lodge since it has been in existence . Bro . Boxall spoke in the highest terms of Bro . Jew ' s

s irvices , and expressed a fear that the JL ' WCI was but a very slight reward for all that ho had done on their behalf . Bro . Jew , in acknowledging the gift , assured the brethren that if he had done anything to assist them it had been done willingly . and heartily , because he took a deep interest in the work , and felt that he was called upou to do ali in his power to uphold the true principles of Freemasonry in all its branches . The Lodgo was then closed in due form .

Sincerity Lodge of Instruction , No . 174 ,-Taia Lodge

met at Bro . Seaton ' s , Railway Tavern , Fenctiurcu-stveet , on Monday evening . The fifteen sections wero worked by Bros . Horsley , Doric 933 , Crawley P . M . 174 as S . W ., Webb I . G . 174 as J . W ., Austin P . M . 933 as P . M . The following brethren assisted : —

FIRST LECTI / KK . 1 st Section Bro . Salmonese , 27 . 2 nd „ Bro . A . H . Brown , 174 .

3 rd „ Bro . Crane , 933 . 4 th , Bro . Austin , P . M . 933 . 5 th „ Bro . Gross , I . G . 1278 . 6 th „ Bro . Williams , 933 .

SECOND LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . Cambridge , J . W . 15 . 2 nd „ Bro . Webb , I . G . 174 .

3 rd „ Bro . Ellis , 933 . 4 th „ Bro . Brient , 933 . 5 th „ Bro . Lowe , 1 , 364 .

THIKD LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . F . Brown , 174 . 2 nd ., Bro . Wallington , W . M . 860 .

3 rd „ Bro . Crawley , P . M . 174 . Among tho brethren present , in addition to those already named , wo noticed Bros . J . S . Fraser , W . Fraser , Wiutle , Bradstock , Ball , Levy , Oxley , Wells , Musto , Watkins , Hogarth , Poole , Hocking , Ashbnrner , Chapman , Johnson , Nailor , and Pitt .

Lodge Of Joppa No . 188 . —The usual meeting of this prosperous Lodgo was hold on Monday , 3 rd April , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Present—Bros . A . G . Dodson W . M ., L . Lazarus S . W ., J . Miller J . W ., L . Auerhaan Treasurer , E . P . Albert A . G . P . Secretary , M . Spiegel J . D ., H . Hymans I . G ., A . J . Campion D . C , H . P . Isaac and Baker Stewards : P . M . 's L . Alexander and

H . M . Levy ; Bros . Fitchett , R . Emanuel , E . Davcy , I . Botibol , Louisson , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed , Bros . Clark and Davey were passed to tho 2 ud degree , Bro . Smith was raised to tho 3 rd degreo , and Mr . J . Eiebold was duly initiated . Three propositions wero given for initiation , after which the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to slight refreshment . The

W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . E . P . Albert A . G . P . returned thanks for tho Grand Officers . Bro . L . Alexander . P . M ., as President , replied to the toast of the Benevolent Fund , and tho now initiate , Bro . Eiebold , returned thanks for his health , and gave a guinea to the Benevolent Fund . Tho toast of the WM . was .

proposed ' by Bro . L . Alexander , and duly responded to . The toasts of the P . M . ' s , Visitors , Wardens aud Of Seers was given . Bro . Pnl . man W . M . 720 responding for tho Visitors , who were Bros . H . J . Young 299 , B . Newton 1201 , Brown 174 . and Eyan 299 . Some very excellent singing emanated from the W . M ., Bros . Jennings , Mayers , Fitchett and II . F . Isaac . The brethren separated early .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . — This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting- on Wednesday , the 5 th instant , at tho Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Baiinghall-streefc , City , E . C . Present—Bros . W . C . Corner W . M ., Triggs S . W ., Croaker J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , J . Ccnstablo Treasurer , Turner S . D ., Gomm J . D ., Pelton I . G ., Christoph jr Tyler . Pant Master Bro .

E . Gottheil , Preceptor . Business—Lodga opened , and minntes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Steers being the candidate . Bro . Corner , who took thechair on this occasion for tho first time , performed his duties in a very able and impressive manner , and received the congratulations of all present .

Bro . Gottheil worked the 1 st and 2 nd sections of the lecture . Bros . A . H . Brown , Steers , and Turner were elected joining members . Bro . Turner was appointed W . M . for next meeting . A vote of thanks was unanimously given to Bro . Corner for his efficient conduct in tho chair . Bros . Defries , Turquand , and Be sh were appointed auditors .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —The usual meet . ing of this Lodgo was held at Bro . Fysh , Jolly Farmers , Southgateroad , corner of Church-road , Islington , on Saturday , the 1 st instant . Present—Bros . Read W . M ., Stock S . W ., Powell J . W ., Goddard S . D ., Masscy J . D ., Walesby I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor , Ilalfjrd Treasurer ,

Killick Hon . Sec . The Lodgo having been opened , at d the minutes confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearse ;! , Bro . Higgins being the candidate : after this several of the sections wero worked . Bro . Stock was clouted W . M . for the ensuing wee c . Tho fifteen sections will bo worked by Bro . G . Wart . Verry P . M . 55-1 , on Saturday , 29 th instant .

Union Lodge , No . 332 . —This " . Vjdgo held its regular mooting at 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Jiid-April , tho Ii . ' W . M . Pro . PA McKirdy presiding , assisted by J . B . Mi Nair I . P . M ., 1 . Mitchel D . M ! and J . Balfour P . M ., , T . Mclnnis S . W ., . !!' . Apperouson J . W ., and most of _ the office bearers . Thoro was o , e gentlumai . proposed for initiation

, and an application was mado < -n behalf of the Cl yde Lodge , 40 S , to have a candidate initiated . This was readily granted , aud the Master carefully initiated the two gnntlemen . II 3 then opened the Lodge iu the Fellow Craft degree , and passed one brother . Thereafter Bro . MeXair , on the Lodga being raised , conferred the sublime degree on two brethren .

| East Surrey Lodge of Conco .-d , No . 463 .-This Lodge held its installation meeting ou Thursday , the 6 ta inst ,, at the Grey .