Notices Of Meetings.

The Lodge was then raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , when Bro . Arch . Neven received that degree at the hands of Bro . D . Gilchrist E . W . M . 465 . A depntation from Mayhill Lodere , 510 , headed by Bro . John McKay R . W . M ., was thon received , after which the Lodge was closed by tho R . W . M ., all boing satisfied .

St . Andrew ' s Royal Arch , No . 69 . —An emergency mootinc was held in St . Clair's Hall , Glasgow , on 1 st Juno , Comp . T . M . Campbell Z . presiding , assisted by Compi . J . Duthie Z . of 67 as H ., J . 0 . Park P . Z . of 122 as J ., and ' G . W . Wheeler Z . of 73 actine as 1 st Soj . Three brethren were received as M'irk Masters , then advanced to tho degree of Excellent Master , and afterwards exalted into the Eoyal Arch degree , all the work boing rendered in first class stylo .

Caledonian of Unity Chapter , No . 73 .-This Chapter held its first regular meeting in their new hall , 212 Buchanan-street , on Wednesday , tho 31 st nit ., G . W . Wheeler Z . presiding , assisted by G . McDonald P . Z . as H . and J . Kinnard J ., J . Balfour Scribe E . acting as

1 st Sojourner , J . Bannerman Treasurer who acted as S . W ., when the Mark Lodgo was opened , and Bros . J . Crawford of Lodge 233 , Bryden of 557 and Moutrio of 73 were advanced to that degree , and afterwards exalted to that of Most Excellent Masters , and then to tho Eoyal Arch .

An emergency meeting was also held on Monday , tho 5 th inst ., when Bro . L . L . Dutch of Dublin , but a member of Thistle and Eose Lodgo , No . 73 , was duly exalted to tho Roval Arch degree . G . W . Wheeler Z ., J . 0 Park P . Z . 122 acting as H . and G . McDonald P . Z .

73 as J ., J . Balfour S . E ., Arthur S . N ., , T . Balfour 1 st S ., J . Bannerman 2 nd S ., W . E . Dobson 3 rd S ., S . Yenil Captain of the Guard . Captain Stark 69 was present as a visitor , and expressed himself pleased with the working of tho Chapter .

Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 . —This Lodgo held its regular meeting on Tuesday , 6 th June , at Glasgow . G . McDonald W . M . in the chair . There was a good attendance of members and several visitors j the work consisted of the initiation of Dr . Eobt . Scanler Simpson , which was ably performed by the E . W . M .

St . Mlingo Encampment of K . T . —This Encampment held their regular monthly meeting on 7 th June , in St . Mark ' s Hall . In tho absence of the E . C . Sir Knight Bell , who has gono to represent this body and tho Eed Cross of Constantino at Philadelphia , tho chair was takon by Sir Knight H . J . Shields 33 ° , P . C . of Manhattan

Commamlery , G . W . Wheeler Prelate , and J . McLeish Warder . There wero three candidates present , W . Harding of Chapter 73 , W . Hoy and JohndoNoif , who were duly dubbed and created Knights of the Temple by Sir Knight H . J . Shields in a careful manner , D . Bakor acting 1 st Aide-de-Camp , E . Campbell 2 nd Aide-do-Camp .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —On Wednesday , the 7 th instant , at Masons' Hall , Masons' -avenuo , Basinghallstreet . Present—Bros . Paro W . M ., Eudderforth S . W ., Polton J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , Hollands S . D ., Croaker J . D ., Gomm Steward , Triggs I . G ., Christopher Tyler . Business—After preliminaries , tho coremony

of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bono candidate . Tho first three sections of lecture wero worked by Bros . Walker , Eudclorforfch and Ellis respectively , assisted by tho brethren . A voto of thanks was accorded to Bro . Pare for the manner in which he had presided . Bro . Eudderforth was appointed W . M . for next meeting . Tho Lodge was then closed .

Union Lodge , No . 332 . —This Lodgo met at St . Mark ' s nail , Buchanan-street , on Monday , 5 th June , Bros . D . McKirdy E . W . M ., J . B . McNair I . P . M ., E . Mitchell D . M ., John Mclnnis S . W ., G . W . Wheeler acting J . W ., J . H . Gill Secretary . Amongst the visitors were Captain Brown , of St . David ' s , Edinburgh , J . Willis , of 88 ( E . C ) , J . Johnson , of Connecticut , U . S ., and two Spanish brothers

hailing from Lodgo Parfait Union , Marseilles , also Bro . Morrison I . P . M . of tho Strathaven 215 , who requested tho Lodge to confer the second degree on a brother of their Lod ^ e resident in Glasgow , which was kindly granted , and the ceremony performed by the E . W . M ., at the conclusion of which he announced that as this was their first meeting in the new hall they would go for a short timo on refreshment . After

the usual toasts , Bro . J . B . McNair responded for tho Provincial Lodge of Glasgow , Bro . J . L . Parvia replied in Spanish for himself and friend to tho toast of the Grand Orient of France , which Bro . Bland subsequently translated for the benefit of those unacquainted with that language . He expressed the pleasure he felt at this his

first visit to a Lodge workiug iu tho English language , and the kind manner in which they had been received . The American Grand Lodges were afterwards toasted iu honour of Bro . Johnson , also tho English , but Bro . Willis had unfortunately left . Bros . Mclnnis , McE wan , Harding , Hoye and others by their vocal abilities contributed to the pleasure of the evening .

Caledonian Railway Lodge , No . 354 . —At an emergency meeting held at No . 30 Hopo-street , Glasgow , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Fergerson E . W . M ., the Lodge- was opened by Bro . G . W . Wheeler , Bros . J . Harley S . W ., C . McKenzio J . W ., E . A . McLean Secretary , and J . Harley J . D . A petition was read from a Captain ,

and as he was leaving tho port it was voted a case of emergency . Bro . J . M . Oliver S . W . of 300 then initated the candidate in a very careful manner , after which ho received the degrees of Fellow Craft and Master Mason at the hands of Bro . G . W . Wheeler . The Lodge passed a vote of thanks to both brethren for tho way in which they had conducted the ceremonies .

Lodge of Hope , No . 433 . —On Monday , 5 th June , tho brethren of the above Lodgo assembled at tho Swan Inn , Brightling . sea , to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Baptist , when a large number of members aud some Colchester brothren were present . Tho visitors were—Bros . Alfred Welch P . G . J . W . W . M . 51 , A . E . Clench P . G . S . W . W . M . 697 , F . A . Colo P . M . 51 P . P . G . E ., T . Eix P . M . 697

P . P . G . S . B ., E . H . Crafco P . P . G . C . and P . M . 697 . Tho following members of tho Lodge " wore present : —Bros . D . Griggs W . M ., J . Clo 3-son S . W ., W . Clarry J . W ., Eov . A . Pertweo Chaplain , A . E . Rogers S . D ., W . Bishop J . D ., H . YorkoI . G ., T . Wilson Tyler , W . S . Ling , J . E . Wiseman P . M . and Secretary , J . Richardson , C . Blyth , Rev . J . P . Britton , J . Howliug , J . Fance , J . Bowdoll , R . Atthill , J . Skinner , E .

French and J . Gees . Tho Lodge was opened by the W . M . ( Bro . D . Griggs ) , at 2 . 30 , and a candidate having been initiated by Bro . C . Blyth P . M ., tho W . M . annonnced that the installation of tho W . M . elect and tho appointment of officers for tho ensuing year would be proceeded with . Ho callod upon Bro . J . E . Wiseman P . P . G . A . D . C . and P . M . to perform the coremony . Bro . W . Clarry P . M . W . M .

elect , was then presented by Bro . D . Griggs I . P . M ., and he was duly nstalled W . M . in a most impressive manner by tho Installing Master . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : —Bros . D . Grigg 3 I . P . M ., A . E . Eogers P . G . O . S . W ., Rev . A . Pertweo P . G . C . J . W ., Rev . J . P . Britton Chaplin , J . E . Wiseman Secretary , C . Blyth P . M . S . D ., J . Goes J . D ., W . Bishop D . C , J . Bowdell I . G ., and T . Wilson Tyler .

Bro . Clarry was re-olooted Treasurer for tho ensuing year . The business being completed , tho Lodgo was closed , according to ancient usage , at 5 p . m . Tho brothren , after a short interval , sat down to the usual substantial toa , provided by the hostess , Mrs . Harmer , and after tea tho Loyal and Masonio toasts wero given and responded to . Tho W . M ., Bro . W . Clarry , presided , and he was ably supported by

the P . M . 's and visitors . A beautiful and valuable timepiece wa 3 presented by the W . M ., on behalf of tho Lodge , to Bro . J . E . Wisoman , with a suitable address , in which ho spoke highly of the valuable services rendered by Bro . Wiseman , not only as Seoretary of tho Lodge , but also in the working of the Lodgo at all times , when called npon . The timepiece was inscribed as follows : —

"Presented to Bro . J . E . Wiseman , by the brothren of the Lodgo of Hope , No . 433 , Brightlingsea , as a token of their esteem and ap . preciation of his long and diligent services as Secretary to the Lodge . " Bro . Wiseman , who was visibly moved by this unexpected recognition of his services , returned thanks in a few snitablo words . The

retiring W . M ., Bro . D . Griggs , spoke highly of his officers , and thanked the brethron for the able manner in which he had been supported . Ho complimented the W . M . on tho honourable position he had attained , and on his staff of officers for the year . The W . M ., in oxcellent terms , returned thanks , and stated that it was his intention to maintain tho honour of the Lodge , and hoped on

tho expiration of his term to leave it as unblemished as ho had received it . He hoped that tho brethron would rally round him as they had done round his retiring brother . The evening was spent in a most enjoyable manner , some capital songs being given between tho toasts . The Prov . G . O ., Bro . A . E . Eogers , presided at the harmonium .

Clyde Lodge , No . 508 , Glasgow . —The regular meeting of this Lodgo took place on Friday , 2 nd June . In tho absence of the E . W . M ., Bro . J . Gordon P . M . and D . M . presidod , he was ably assisted by Bros . J . McGunnis tho S . M ., J . Bisland S . W ., G . W . Wheeler acting J . W ., W . Anderson Treas ., J . Bannerman acting S . D . Bro . G . McDonald E . W . M . of 73 asked permission of tho Lodge to havo

two candidates initiated along with their one , which was readily granted , when Bro . Gordon initiated tho three gentlemen in good style . Tho Lodge was then raised to the Follow Craft degree , and two brethren were advanced thereto . The Lodgo was afterwards raised to the 3 rd degree , and Bro . Gordon raised Bros . Gonzolgo and

Frazer for his own Lodge and Bro . L . L . Dutch for tho Thistle and and Hose Lodge . Bro . J . Bannerman , D . M . of tho Thistle and Eose Lodge , thanked tho Lodgo and the acting Master for their kindness . Bro . Gordon said it was a pleasnro to confer a favour on a Sister Lodgo ; tho Clyde had often asked the same favour of others , and was never better pleased then wheu sho could return such kindness .

Dramatic Lodge , No . 571 . — Held its regular meeting on Wednesday , 7 th Juno , at 3 p . m ., Bro . Dobson R . W . M . presiding , assisted by Bros . J . Huston D . M ., H . J . Jackman S . W ., Wm . Sioveright J . W ., L . Mitchell J . D . Thero were three candidates for tho Fellow Craft degree , which was admirably wrought by Bro . T . M . Oliver , S . W . of No . 860 , who was made an honorary member of the Dramatic

Lodge at the last meeting . The Lodge having been raised , the E . W . M . asked Bro . Fergerson , I . P . M . of St . John ' s , Dalmuir , to work the 3 rd degree , which ho did in the style locally known as the Vale of Leven working , Bro . Wheeler acting as his Senior Deacon , and Bro . Walter was duly raised . At tho conclusion , the S . W . moved tho thanks of the Lodge to Bro . Oliver for working the 2 nd degree , and

Bro . Fergerson the 3 rd , expressing bis perfect satisfaction at the way in which they were wrought . Tho E . W . M . in seconding , said he believed it to be more in accordance with the ancient landmarks , and certainly was more solemn and sublime . He also wished to return his thanks to the numerous visitors who had honoured them with their company , and especially to the three brethren from Pollockshaws . The Lodge was then duly closed at ( i p . m .

Lodge of Joppa , ITo . 183 . — An emergency meeting was held on Thursday , Sth instant , iu lien of the regular mectiug . It was numerously attended by several Grand Officers and brethren . Brother L . Alexander P . M . occupied the chair , L . Lazarus as S . W ., Miller J . W ., L . M . Auerhaan Treasurer , E . P . Albert G . P . Sec , M . Spiegel S . D ., H . Hymaus I . G ., H . P . Isaac and Baker Stewards ,