Diary For The Week.

36—Glamorgan , Freemasons' Hall , Arcade , St . Mary ' s-strcet , Cardiff 153—Chigwell , Prince ' s Hall , Buckhurst Hill , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 458-Aire and Calder , Private Rooms . Ouse-steet , Goole . 526—Honour , Star and Garter Hotel . Wolverhampton . W < 2—Dartmouth , Dartmouth Hotel , West Bromwich .

1001— Harrogate and Clnro , Masonic Rooms , Parliament-street , Harnogate 1087—Bcaudosert , Assembly Rooms . Corn Exchange , Leighton Buzzard 1536—United Military , Masonic Hnll , Plumtsead General Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , nt i R . A . 993—Alexandra , Mcdway Hotel , Levonshulmo "R . C . —Mount Calvary , Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-squar «

SATURDAY , 15 th JULY .

1186—Lewi * . King ' s Arms Hotel . Wood Green 1276—Star . Five Bells , 155 New North-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1278—Burdett Coutts , Lamb Tavern , opposite Bethnal G . Junct ., at 8 . ( lust . ) 1329—Sphinx . Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E . 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney ( Instruction ) 1624—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square . Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) Sinai Chapter of Improvement , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W . at 8 .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 85 . —A meeting was held on Tupsday , ac the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street . Bros . Roberts W . M ., Haynes S . "W ., Tyer J . W ., Clements Sec , Marshall S . D ., Gill I . G ., Moss Preceptor , Turner , Klingenstein , Ac . Lodge was opened in dne form , and the minntes of last meeting were read

and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Turner acting ns candidate . The ceremony of passing was noxt rehearsed , Bro . Marshall acting as candidate . Lodge opened in the third , and closed to the first degree , when Bro . Harry Turner was elected a member . Nothing further offering , Lodge was closed and adjourned till the ensuing Tuesday .

Royal York Lodge , No . 315 . —The regular meeting of this old Lodge , celebrated for its excellent working , was held on the 4 th inst ., at the Eoyal Pavilion , Brighton , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . W . H . Gibson : G . R . Lockyer S . W ., Ridge J . W ., W . Hudson P . M . Treas ., H . Kent Sec , W . Henderson S . D ., R . J . Nye J . D ., A . H . Thacker I . 6 ., H . Payne W . S ., H . S . Gates Hon . Organist .

P . M . ' s Bros . J . Eborall P . P . G . P ., J . W . Stride P P . G . J . W ., T . Pack , ham ; Bros . Hollands , Styer , Schofield , Terry . Visitors—Bros . , T . B . Hannay S . D . 1821 , Peters J . W . 1821 , M . Lelew 1821 , Harrison S . W , 1829 P . P . G . S . W . Hants , H . S . Gates S . D . 1636 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The name of a candidate was on the agenda paper ,

but he was not present . Bro . Beaumont , having answered the usual questions satisfactorily , was duly passed to the second degree ( by courtesy of the W . M . ) by Brother J . Eborall P . M . ; the ceremony was done in a very perfect and impressive manner . A letter of apology was received from Bro . Nash I . P . M ., regretting his inability to be present . Bro . T . Paokham P . M . gave the lecture on

the tracing board in the second degree . The Lodge was called off from labour to refreshment . Tbe W . M . in eloquent terms proposed the toast of the Visitors ; Bros . Harrison P . P . G . S . W . Hants and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 responded . Bro . Levy was pleased to see the excellent working of the Lodge . Great satisfaction was expressed at the success which attended the Festival , held at Brighton for the

second time . Bro . Stride P . M . stated that the snm of ten guineas had been realised through the Benevolent Association of the Province . Bro . Eborall P . M . then proposed ' that the sum often guineas be placed on the list of the Charity Steward for the time being to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Lodge was then closed and the brethren separated .

St . George ' s Lodge , No . 1723 , Bolton . —This Lodge met on Wednesday , 28 th ult ., at tbe Commercial Hotel , Bolton , at six o ' clock . Present—Bros . Wm . Court W . M ., W . Blain I . P . M ., Robt . Lathom S . W ., John Barrett J . W ., Nathl . Nicholson P . M . Secretary , E . G . Harwood S . D ., A . Cosgrave J . D ., T . B . Tong I . G ., W . E . Bardsley Steward : P . M . ' s G . P . Brockbank P . Prov . G . S . D ., Bromley .

Morris , Richardson , Heywood ; Bros . Priestley , Owden , Brierley , Forbes , Goulburn , and Parkinson . Visitors—H . J . Briscoe 221 , J . Higson P . M . 348 . The minutes of the last meeting confirmed , Lodge proceeded to second degree , when Bros . Isherwood and Gonlburn satisfactorily passed examination , and , being rewarded , retired . Lodge opened in third degree , when Bro . Nicholson was raised by Bro . Parkinson , while Bro . Brockbank raised Bro . Goulburn to

tbe sublime degree of Master Mason . Tbe working tools were fully explained . Bro . Higson , who was recently chosen an annuitant on the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , expressed his gratitude to the brethren for their kind support and assistance on the occasion of his election in May last . The S . W . having read a portion of the ancient charges , and the Visiting Brethren expressed hearty good wishes , the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 8 p . m .

Gallery Lodge . No . 1928 . —This Lodge held its first picnic on Saturday last , when the members and their lady friends , to the number of close on a hundred , visited Boxhill , per special train from Charing Cross to Reigate . Thence tbe visitors were conveyed to their destination by some well appointed waggonettes , and the

result was general enjoyment . But few of those who had taken tickets were absent , and the interest taken in the gathering , both inside and outside the Lodge , was beyond all expectation . The next meeting of the Lodge will be held this day ( Saturday ) when a new W . Master will be elected , aud a photograph of the first Officers of tbe Lodge will be bung in the Lodge . rooiu .

Carnarvon Lodge, No. 802, Havant.

CARNARVON LODGE , No . 802 , HAVANT .

ON Tnesdr . y last , there was a strong attendance of the members of the above Lodge , when Bro . Harry Kimber was installed W . M . for the year ensuing , the ceremony being performed by the outgoing Master , Bro . J . A . Elverston , the Board of Installed Masters amount , ing to twenty-four ; the following brethren were appointed to office viz ., Bros . S . D . Askew S . W ., J . Collins J . W ., J . Weeks P . M . Trea '

surer , T . Francis P . M . Sec , W . Dart P . M . M . C , H . W . Smith Parsons S . D ., A . J . Dunn J . D ., H . Toomer Organist , J . Price and J . H . Bas . combe Stewards . All bnsiness being over , the brethren adjourned to

the Town Hall , where forty . four sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . W . Maybonr , of Portsea . Among the Visitors present were the following : —Bros . M . E . Frost Prov . Grand Treasurer , J . R , llayman W . M . 309 , R . Beale W . M . 487 , F . Powell W . M . 903 , A .

Wendover W . M . 1069 , G . P . Arnold W . M . 1428 , T . H . Williams W . M 1776 , G . Mann W . M . 1831 , T . Page W . M . 1903 , H . S . Main P . M . P . P D . C , R . Baum P . M . P . P . G . D . C , and others .

Tredegar Lodge , No . 1625 . — An emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 3 rd inst ., at the Royal Hotel . Present—Bros . John Mand W . "> F ., G . J . Anning S . W ., A . Deason J . W ., Hubbert S . D ., R . Sly J . D ., Rendell I . G ., G . W . Verry Secretary ; also Bros . C . Kendall I . P . M . and It . E . Jones . Visitors—Bros . T . J . Barnes P . M . 554 and 903 , W . Walden 49 , and B . Stewart 1278 . The

Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and resumed to the second . Bro . H . Jennings answered the questions leading from second to third degree , and was duly entrusted ; he retired . The Lodge was resumed to the third degree , and Bro . H . Jennings was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . H . J . Anderson having

given proof of his proficiency in the first degree , was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The Lodge was again resumed to the first degree , and the ballot being unanimously in favour of Mr . Charles Allen , he was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . The W . M . worked the three ceremonies in a very impressive manner .

MOZART LODGE , No . 1929 .

HELD on Saturday , the 1 st inst ., at Harewood House , Croydon , their regular meeting . The Lodge was opened by Bro . E . M . Lott P . P . G . O . ( Surrey ) , P . P . G . J . W . ( Jersey ) , P . M . 245 and 1765 , assisted by his Wardens and brethren . Minutes of previous Lodge were read and confirmed . At thia part of the meeting the

R . W . Bro . Gen . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., Provincial Grand Master ( Surrey ) entered , and was received in every way becoming his exalted position . It being election night , and candidates for raising not being present , ballot was taken , and showed the following result , being in each case unanimous—Bros . Edwin Moss S . W . for W . M ., H . J .

Lardner P . M . 1745 for Treasurer , Harrison Tyler . Bro . Moss , on being officially informed of his election , expressed his best thanks and gratitude for the favour conferred on him . The W . M . inquired for the good of Freemasonry , and received the usual acknowledgments from the Visitors . After which Bro . Moss , being the Senior Officer of the Lodge , after some excellent introductory remarks of the highest

character concerning the Worshipfnl Master , moved , in considera . tion of the eminent services rendered by him to the Lodge , that £ 10 10 s be taken from the Lodge funds , and the same be spent in purchasing a suitable mark of their esteem , intimating that the brethren might add further to the gift , and make it more intrinsically valuable if they so desired . Bro . Phillips J . W . seconded

the same , and in so doing bore testimony in confirmation of the S . W . 's address , and wished to say , further , they were all deeply gratefnl to their W . M . for having piloted them through the many breakers which successfully ended in obtaining their present warrant , after unsuccessful attempts on three former applications . The motion was duly confirmed by tbe Lodge , for which Bro . Lott thanked the

brethren . The business of the meeting being now completed , the Lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , ably served by Bro . Rhodes , the host . The cloth being cleared , and grace said , the W . M . proposed the toast of Queen and Craft ; also that of the Grand Master H . R . H . the Priuce of Wales . This was followed by the Grand Officers of England Past and Present ; the whole of

which were well received , and fully demonstrated to . The W . M . next proposed the health of the Prov . G . M . General Brownrigg , and P . G . Officers Past and Present , enumerating the distinguished services rendered by their Provincial Grand Master to the Craft . It was through his unerring kindness that a warrant was obtained for themto meet at Croydon . He had made himself not only popular ,

, but had engrafted himself in the hearts of every member of the Mozart Lodge , and he begged personally to thank him on behalf of the Lodge for his numerous visits , and the deep interest he had taken in the welfare of tho Mozart Lodge . Their Prov . G . M . objected to long speeches , bnt he ( the W . M . ) was sure their exalted brother wonld forgive him on this occasion , as most likely it might never occur ng not

for him to address him as tho W . M . of a Lodge ? He would detain them longer , but called on them to charge bumpers , and give him a welcome fire , which the brethren fully acknowledged , lne Right Worshipful Brother at ouce rose , and after tendering the Lodgo some excellent advice , thanked them for the kind reception he baa received , and said he should pay them another visit . His Grand Lodge would assemble before long , wheu ho hoped to see them well represented . Iu the meantime he trusted they would go on and prosper .

Here the brethren all rose , and gave the General a hearty cnem , a similar demonstration took place a few minutes later , when tn [ iiVht Worshipful Brother rose to leave . Tho other toasts toliow * - in quick succession , the W . M ., Wardens , Ofiicers , Secretary , ° ^> members each responding to their various toasts in order . came the Tyler ' s toast , thus ending a most pleasa , *^ vaeeii n ^ The following members v . ere present -. —Bros , the P . U . JU-,