Notices Of Meetings.

Pearcy , & c . Lodge being opened , minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed ; the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . flaines being candidate . Bro . Fenner worked tho first , second , and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Haines of the Cosmopolitan Lodge 917 , Stead of tho New Concord Lodgo 813 , ancl Da Silva of Israel Lodgo 205 , were duly elected members . Bro . Hine was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensued week .

Denison Lodge , No . 1248 . —The installation of Sir Charles Legard M . P . as W . M . of this Lodge , will tako place at Scarborough , ou Wednesday next , at 5 p . m . There will be a subsequent banquet at the Grand Hotel at 7 o ' clock . A large attendance of brethren is expected .

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . —On Wednesday ' ... si , at Bro . Smith's , Salmon and Ball , Bothnal Greenroad . Bra ' s . Crouch W . M ., Sturtevant S . W ., Hewlett J . W ., Toyo J . D ., Ashburner P . M ., Loveday I . G . ; Chitson , Jones , Christian , Makeing , Smith , & c , & c . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed by Bro . Crouch , Bro . Makeing candidate . Bro . Smith answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted . Bro . Hewlett worked the first and second sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Sturtevant was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , when ho will rehearse the ceremony of passing .

St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction , No . 1306 . —At Bro . Mortlock ' s , Gun Hotel , High-street , Wapping , on Monday evening , the 4 th inst . Present—Bro . Jameson W . M ., Cox S . W ., Coleman J . W ., Mortlock P . M ., Brame Secretary , Horsley S . D ., Monks I . G ., Baldwin and several others . Lodge was opened in due

form and tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Moak being tho candidate . Bro . Brame , as candidate for passing , answered tho usual qnestions and withdrew ; tho Lodge was opened in tho second degree , aud tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Baldwin candidate . Bro . Cox was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Wolsey Lodge , 1656 , Hampton Wick . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodgo was held on Monday last , tho 4 th inst ., at tho White Hart Hotel , Bro . Wm . Hammond in the chair . Bro . J . Hammond I . P . M ., J . W . Baldwin acting S . W ., Bond J . W ., Eev . F . J . C . Do Crespigny Chaplain , Hurst J . D ., Ockenden Secretary , Walls I . G ., Marvin D . C , Scott W . S ., and a larse muster of the members .

The Lodge was opened shortly after 5 . 30 , and the minutes of the regular meeting in December , and emergency meeting in January , road and confirmed . A notice of motion made by Bro . Sharp S . W . at tho December meeting , to extend the limit of the number of members in tho Lodge , was next considered , and tho proposition carried . Bros . Aylen and Darlingjwere raised to the sublime degree ,

Bro . Humphries and Bnrchill passed , and Messrs . Chandler , Abbett , Jobbius , Turner and White initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The next business Avas tho election of a W . M . and Treasurer for tho year ensuing . Bro . Sharp , unavoidably absent in consequence of very severe illness , was elected to the chair . A letter explaining the reason of his absence was read in open Lodge

and on the proposition of the Eev . Chaplain ( Bro . De Crespigny ) it was resolved that a communication be forwarded to tho W . M . elect , condoling with him in his present affliction . Bro . Alfred Nuthall was re-elected Treasurer . A Past Master ' s jewel , on the proposition of Bro . Bond , was unanimously voted to Bro . Wm . Hammond , as a slight recognition of his excellent services to the Lodge during the past year . This mark of their approbation the retiring Master well

deserves . It has been mainly owing to his exertions that the Wolsey Lodge was established , and ho has during his year of office admitted about five-and-twenty aspirants to Masonic light . The labours of the evening on this occasion occupied about four hours and a half , aud shortly after ten , tho Lodge being closed , the brethren retired to the supper room for refreshment , beaming with delight and very hungry . They separated at eleven o ' clock .

Beaconsfield Lodge , No . 1662 . —A general meeting was held at the Cheequers , Marsh-street , Walthamstow , on Saturday , the 2 nd February . Present—Bros . W . T . Christian W . M ., W . Groome S . W ., W . G . Hallows as J . W ., J . Pinder P . M ., F . Hallows Sec , T . Franklin S . D ., J . H . Cambridge J . D ., M . Hunt as I . G ., T . Upward Organist , A . Delvallo W . S ., Gilchrist Tyler . The Lodge was

opened in duo form , and the minutes of tho last meeting wero read and confirmed . Tho candidates for passing not having arrived , the W . M ., assisted by the brethren , worked the first section of the Lecture . Bros . Harris and Putney were afterwards examined and entrusted . Tho Lodgo was opened in the second degree , aud the two candidates were regularly introduced and passed to tho degree of

Fellow Graft . The Lodge was resumed , and tho election of W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with ; tho choice of the brethren was unanimous in favour of Bro . W . Groomo S . W . Bro . W . T . Christian was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Gilchrist T yler . A Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted from the Lodgo Funds to the outgoing W . M ., for his able and efficient services to the Lodge during

his term of office . A Past Master s jewel was also voted to Bro . J . Pinder for his services as first P . M . of this Lodge . Tho Audit Committee was then appointed , and tho Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned until Saturday , the 5 th October . The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent supper , after which the usual Masonic toasts wero given by tho W . M . Amongst tho Visitors present were

tho following brethren , viz .: —Bros . W . Mackay 8 G 1 P . M ., E . Simm W . BI . 1602 , J . Glynn 33 , J . G . Baxter jun . 200 , It . Shephard 861 , F . Meddle 645 , E . Dallas 800 , G . Edwards 907 , W . Snellgrovc 907 , A . Turner 1228 , & o . The following members of the Lodgo were also present , viz .: —Bros . Burnard , Eubery , Stockwell , Moffatt , Stringer , & c , & c .

Notices Of Meetings.

Eleanor Lodge of Instruction , No . 1707 . —The Fifteen Sections will be worked in tho above named Lodgo of Instruction on Wednesday evening , 20 th February , at tho Angel Hotel , Edmonton , commencing at 7 o ' clock precisely . Bros . Turquand P . M . 1556 W . M ., Pinder P . M . 15 and 1 G 62 S . W ., Christian W . M . 1662 J . W ., Tanner W . M . 1707 I . P . M .

FIRST LI : CTUUE . —Bros . Hunt 1662 , Pringle 781 , Francis S . D . 1685 , Christian W . M . 1662 , Killick W . M . 1693 , Andrews S . D . 1227 , Hewlett 111 . SECOND LECTUUE . —Bros . Brasted 1524 , PowellJ . W . 184 , Garrod

715 , Pinder P . M . 15 and 1662 , Garnett J . D . 1707 . THIRD LECTURE . —Bros . Tanner W . M . 1707 , Garnett J . D . 1707 , Taylor D . C . 554 . This Lodge of Instruction meets every Wednesday , at 8 o ' clock precisely . Bro . J . Tanner Preceptor .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —The Aveekly convocation was held on Tuesday , the 5 th instant , at the Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill . Tho following officers presided : —Comps . J . B . Sorrell M . E . Z ., F . Brown II ., E . B . Grabham J ., J . Boyd Treasurer , T . W . White Scribe E ., G . L . Walker Scribe N , J . Constable P . S . There were also present Comps . P . Wagner , S . P . Cattersoo , J .

Seex , E . Darcy , Backhand , and Thomas Cull , who was afterwards elected a member . Tho usnal preliminaries were gone through , and the ceremony of exaltation rehearsed , Comp . Wagner acting candidate . Upon previous notice of motion by Comp . E . B . Grabham , it was unanimously resolved to hold tho future meetings of tho Chapter at 6 ' 30 instead of 7 o ' clock . Ifc is hoped thafc thoso Companions whoso convenience this alteration is intended to servo will bo moro

regular in their attendance . Comp . Constable moved that the Chapter be adjourned until Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., which was seconded and carried nem com . The object of this step was to allow Companions the opportunity of attending the Public Night of the Prudent Brethren Chapter on the 12 th instant , when several illustrations and lectures in connection with tho degree will bo given . We know no more able exponent than our excellent Companion John Boyd , under whoso auspices this meeting is promoted .

Hilda Eose Croix Chapter . —We understand thafc , Avith tho approval of the Supreme Grand Council 33 ° , tho warrant of the Hilda Chapter 18 ° , Whitby , is about to bo transferred to York . This step takes placo with the full approval of all concerned ; York being a central point , whore it is anticipated the Chapter will havo a far better chance of making progress than iu such an outlying , albeit charming spot , as Whitby .

Basing Star Lodge of Western India . —This flourishing Lodge held its annual meeting on Saturday , the 12 th ult . It was most numerously attended , not only by tho active and enterprising members of tho Lodge , but by a distinguished number of the most eminent brethren of the sister Lodges in Western India . It being installation meeting , a particular interest was displayed in the

proceedings , particularly when it was nnanimonsly admitted thafc ifc would bo difficult to find a worthy compeer and successor to so talented a Master as E . W . Bro . Hormusjee Dabhoy . Yot it was the concurrent opinion that no ono connected with the Lodge could moro worthily represent its interests and protect its welfare than tho E . W . Master elect , Bro . Hovmasiee Dadabhoy . The important ceremony of instal

lation was admirably performed by E . W . Bro . Eustomjee Merwanjoe , and a due mead of praise , deservedly won , was accorded him by all present . The E . W . Master installed the following brethren as office , bearers for the ensuing year , viz .: —W . Bros . Hormusjeo Muncherjee Chichgur Senior Warden , Dr . Cursetjee Framjee Junior Warden and Treasurer , Eustomjee Muncherjee Chichgur Secretary , Muncherjeeshaw Merwanjoe Bhownuggur Senior Deacon , Dr . Atmarani

Pandownnng Junior Deacon , Maneckshaw DhunjeeshaDoctuma Inner Guard , Nowrojeo Dajeebhoy Unwalla Jeweller , Merwanjee Setna Architect , Cowasjeo Patell Tyler . Afcer the business of tho evening was brought to a conclusion , tho members of the Lodge and the visiting brethren retired from labour to refreshment , and enjoyed a social evening , when tho usual conventional ancl Masonic toasts were proposed aud cordially responded to . The brethren dispersed at High Twelve , sorry to part and happy to moot again .

At the meeting of Lodge Allegiance , No . 546 , Scottish . Constitution , held on 12 th December , afc Allahabad , Bro . H . Gawke was elected R . W . M . for the ensuing- term , and

Bro . J . Russell the retiring Master as Treasurer of the Lodge . Serjeant Major G . R . Prestwood , R . A ., was balloted for , and , the ballot being clear , initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

Moore Lodgo of Mark Masters , Lancaster , No . 146 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , tho 2 Sth nit ., at the Masonic Eooms , Athenajum , Lancaster . There " were present Bros . F . Dean Prov . G . J . O . W . M ., Dr . Moore G . J . O . of England as I . P . M ., W . Hall S . W ., W . J . Sly Prov . G . D . as J . W ., Edmund Simpson P . Prov . G . E . of Marks Sec , H . Longman M . O ., J . Stanley Croskell

S . O ., J . J . J . O ., & c . After tho formal business had been transacted , and the accounts audited and passed , tho election took place for a W . M . for the ensuing year , which resulted in tie unanimous choice of Bro . W . Hall S . W . to that important office . Bro . W . J . Sly was also elected Treasurer . The installation will take place on Monday , 25 th March , on which occasion the founder of the Lodge , Bro . Dr . Moore , will officiate as Installing Officer .