Notices Of Meetings.

7 J ., J . 0 . Park P . Z ., and J . Gnnn T . of 122 . Comp . T . M . Campbell Z . presided , aud opened a Mark Lodge , with J . 0 . Park as S . W ., W . Harper J . W ., J . Fash S . E ., R . Front S . N ., John McTnnis Deacon . T . Ramsay O . G . At tho request of the Principal , Comp . G . AY . Wheeler advanced Bros . J .- Wallace and W . Pinkerton , both of the Clyde Lodge , to the Mark Degree . A Lodgo of Most Excellent Masters

was then opened , when the same two brethren , along with Bro . John D . Do Guest of 69 , and Bro . Angus Nicholson of 73 , received that degree at tho hands of Comp . Campbell , G . W . Wheeler acting ns conductor . The Chapter was then opened , Comp . T . M . Campbell Z ., Wm . Harper H ., G . W . Wheeler J ., J . Balfonr Scribe E . of 73 as 1 st Sojourner , J . 0 . Park 2 nd Sojourner , J . Mclnnis 3 rd , when the

four new Excellent Masters wero duly exalted to tho Arch . Comp . Wheeler on behalf of 73 thanked tho Chapter for exalt , ing their member . Comp . Campbell said the Chapter was much indebted to Comps . Wheeler and Balfour for tho excellent service thoy had rendered , and also to Comp . J . 0 . Park for officiating in the first part .

Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 . —Held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., Bro . G . McDonald , the R . W . M ., presiding , Bro . A . McLeod S . W ., J . Handbridgo J . W . Bro . George McEwan was passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft in a very careful manner by Bro . W . B . Pattison . Tlio E . W . M . having brought

forward the case of a widow who had formerly been relieved by the Lodge , but wasnnable to obtain anything from the Grand Lodge , aa her late husband , an English Mason , had not bean registered in Edinburgh , the Lodge again voted a sum for her relief as her husband had been an Officer of the Lodge .

St . MungO Encampment Of K . T . —The regular meeting was held in St . Mark ' s Hall , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on 5 th Sept . Sir Knight R . Bell E . G ., J . 0 . Park D . C , G . W . Wheeler Prolate , J . Campbell Master . A petition from Comp . F . Jenkins , of Chapter 73 , was presented , and he was duly created and dubbed a Knight of the Temple by the E . C .

St . Mirren ' s Lodge , No . 129 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , 4 th inst ., in their own Hall , Mass-street , Paisley . The Lodge was opened by Bro . H . S . Edmonds R . W . M . assisted , by Bros . A . McLeod I . P . M ., J . Busterd D . M ., Wm . Gemmell S . W ., G . Fisher J . W ., P . Blar Treas ., A . Macpherson P . G . T . Sec . There was a very large attendance of the brethren , and as visitors G . W . Wheeler

73 and G . Mason of 124 , Kilmarnock . On the reading of the minutes , a question arose as to the protest of the S . W . against the action of the I . P . M ., which on being referred to the R . W . M . he decided that the I . P . M . while presiding in his absence was invested with all the power that he himself possessed . He felt sure of this as soon as he heard of tho circumstances , and this opinion had been confirmed by that

of the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , who had been written to by a member of the Lodge on this point of Masonic Jurisprudence . The S . W . said he would bow at once to the decision of the Chair , and apologise to the I . P . M ., as he had been under a misapprehension at the time he spoke . The J . W ., as the party principally aggrieved , hoped the noble and brotherly conduct of the S . W . would be

fully appreciated by the Lodge , and tho matter be thus settled . Bro . McLeod fully accepted the admission , as it was now stated to be only an error of judgment . Arrangements were then made for sending deputations to Greenock on the 12 th , and to Ayr on the 19 th inst ., when the Grand Master is to lay foundation stones in both those boroughs . The Lodge was then placed under the care of the J . W ., and the

brethren spent a couple of hours in a social manner . After the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , the R . W . M . gave "English Masonry , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Wheeler , who was an English as well as a Scotch Mason . Bro . Wheeler replied . Tho toast of the " Visiting Brethren " was acknowledged by Bro . Mason , of Kilmarnook . Bro . Wheeler then proposed " Prosperity to St . Mirren ' s Lodge , No . 129 , " and paid some well merited compliments to the Master and

Officers in general for the excellent style of their work , and for which it was so well known throughout the province . Bro . Edmonds in replying , said he was proud of the Lodge , but he was only reaping the fruit that had been sown by their old Past Masters . All that he hoped for was to maintain it in as good a state as he had received it ; he was glad to hear the encomiums bestowed on them by Bro . Wheeler , as from his position in Masonry and his connection with the press praise from him was doubly valuable .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its regular weekly meeting on Saturday , tho 2 nd of September , at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate-road , Islington . Present—Bros . Powell W . M ., Halford S . W ., Killick J . W ., Main S . D ., Macarthy J . D ., Read I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor . Bnsiness—The Lodge having

been opened in the usual manner , the minutes wero read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Huggins candidate . Several sections of the first lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Halford was elected W . M , for tho next meeting . We are pleased to see this Lodge of Iustruction again at work .

Union Lodge , No . 332 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow , Bro , McKirdy R . W . M . presiding , he was well supported by the brethren , with Bros . J . B . MacNair I . P . M . and Balfour P . M . P . G . D . of 0 . One candidate was initiated by the E . W . M . Clyde Lodge , No . 408 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on 1 st September , in the Masonic Hall , Buchanan-street , Glasgow

Notices Of Meetings.

Bro . Harper R . W . M . presided , and congratulated tho Lodge on the amount of work they had done ( they having held two emergency meetings ) during his absence from town . With Bro . McTnnis , his Deputy , and such P . M . ' s as Bros . Gordon and T . M . Campbell , he knew it had been well done . Bro . Campbell acknowledged tho compliment . Bro . Prout , R . W . M . of 4 , having requested tho Lodge to raise a brother for him , the request was at once acceded to , and Bro . Camp , bell P . M . performed the ceremony in a very effective manner .

Clydesdale Lodge , No . 556 . —This Lodgo held its regular meeting , the 5 th September , in their own hall , Rose-street , Glasgow . The R . W . M ., Bro . Phillips , was well supported by his principal office bearers and a large number of tho brethren . The work consisted of one raising , which was performed by Bro . Phillips in his usual caro . ful manner .

Dramatic Lodge , No . 571 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , the 6 th Sept ., at 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . In the absence of Bro . Dobson , Bro . Wm . Phillips R . W . M . of No . 556 acted as R . W . M . ; Bros . L . Mitchell S . W ., Wm . Sievewrite

J . W ., G . Wheeler acting as Secretary , Wm . Barbour Treasurer , Thos . Hay I . G ., J . B . Hardio Tyler . Visitors Bros . Addan 333 , J . Molnnia D . M . 408 , Wheeler 73 , Horn 512 , Oliver 360 . Bro . Andrew M Smith was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by Bro . Oliver , S . W of 360 .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . — The regular weekly meeting of the above Lodge took place at Bro . Allen ' s , "Royal Edward , " Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday , 5 th September . Bros . Brown S . W . of 1227 W . M ., Barker 860 S . W ., Perrin W . M . of 1056 J . W ., Weige 860 S . D ., Williams 1056 J . D ., King 1056 I . G . ; P . M . Crawley Preceptor , and Worsley Secretary ; also Bros . Dallas

1254 , Smith 860 , Johnson 860 , Cambridge 15 , Hogarth 1107 , P . M . Ashburner 1278 , Horsley 933 , and Webb 174 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Johnson acting as candidate . Bro . W . J . Smith , worked tho 1 st section of the lecture , and Bro . Horsley the 2 nd , 3 rd and 5 th , in his usual excellent style as questioner . Four

new members joined tho Lodge , viz ., Bros . Baxter 1003 , Perry 1110 , King 1056 , Cook 1056 . Bro . Barker was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Webb , 174 , announced that the 15 sections will be worked by Bro . Horsley , 933 , at the Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , held at tho " Hercules " Tavern , Leadenhall , City , on Thursday , the 28 th of September

We doubt not there will be a good muster on that occasion as Bro . Horsley is so excellent a worker of the sections . We are glad to say that the Preceptor of this Lodge , Bro . P . M . Wallington , will bo in his place on Tuesday evening next , having returned from tho country , where he has been for the benefit of his health . All Masonio business being ended , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned till Tuesday , 12 th September .

Star Lodge , No . 1275 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich . There was a numerous attendance of the brethren . Bro . J . Limebeer W . M . occupied the chair ; he was supported by the Wardens and officers . The minutes of the former -meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was road and adopted , showing the

prosperous state of the finances of the Lodge . The W . M . raised Bros . J . Tnrnbull and 0 . Bibra . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . H . J . Green S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge . Ho was installed by the retiring W . M ., who rendered the ceremony in an excellent manner . Having received the custo . mary salutations Bro . Green invested his officers : Bros . R . W . Williams

S . W ., C . W . Williams J . W ., J . Smith P . G . P . P . M . reinvested as Treasurer , F . Walters P . S . G . W . Middlesex P . M . re-invested as So . cretary , Rev . G . R . P . Colls re-invested as Chaplain , W . B . Woodman ( W . M . 1559 ) S . D ., W . Kipps J . D ., E . W . Chetwynd I . G ., A . Tisley D . C , S . Marketis Steward , E . W . Gilbert Tyler . The concluding addresses were given by Bro . J . Smith . The newly installed W . M .

then showed tho brethren his proficiency by initiating Mr . Leonard Van Boolen . The newly initiated brother proposed his father , Bro . Mark Van Boolen , late of Mount Lebanon Lodge , Massachusetts , U . S . A ., as a joining member . His father had been a Mason for forty years , and it was particularly gratifying for him to see his son initiated into Freemasonry . Several propositions were handed in , and the Lodge was

closed until the 1 st December . The brethren then sat clown to a banquet , where tho W . M . presided . He proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , including those of tho Wardens , P . M . ' s , Officers , and Visitors . These were duly responded to . During tho oveuin " a very elegant gold Past Master ' s jewel , with suitable inscription , was presented to the retiring W . M . for the zeal and ability displayed by

him during his occupation of the chair . The musical arrangements of the evening were very satisfactory ; they being uud < r the superintendence of Bro . W . Kipps . The Tyler ' s toast was given , and brethren separated . Among those present were Bros . W . Ough P . G . P ., C . J . Hogg P . G . S . P . M ., IT . Keeble P . M ., W . E . Williams , J . S . Leaper , T . Giiloch , C Marr , E . IT . Dye , W . P . Tong , E . Searle , L . H . Williams ,

E . W . Hnbbock P . G . S . P . M ., J . G . Marsh P . P . G . P . Middlesex , F . E . Vine P . M . 173 , G . T . Fox P . M . 73 , T . Schmidt P . M . 127 , C J . Rushworth W . M . 1309 , C F . Poupard W . M . 1446 , W . Hilton P . M . 780 , C W . Wise ; P . M . 1158 , T . Parker P . M . 34 , F . B . Williams 162 , T . Sutton 102 , W . Gibbs 1538 , Jacob Levi 188 , A . M . Thomas 134 , J . Barford 173 , & c .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Tuesday at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville-road , Bro . Jas . Willing junior in the chair . He waa ably supported by Bros . Side aa S . W ., Scales J . W ., Page