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511—DeLoraine , Freemasons' Hall , Grainger-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . 780—Royal Alfred . Star and Orvtev , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 993—Alexandra , Midway Hotel , Levenshulme . ll' 96—Lord Warden , Public Rooms , Park-street , Deal . 1311—Zetland , Masonic Hall , Great George street , Leeds . 1393—Uame > , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) R . A . 521—Truth , Fiwmasons' Hall , Fitzwilb ' am-street , Huddersfield . R . A 837—Marquess of Ripon , Town Hall . Ripon . K . T— De Furnival , Freemasons' Hall . Sheffield . K . T . —Jacques de Molay , Masonic Hall , Liverpool .

SATURDAY , 18 th JANUARY . 193—Percy . Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road . N ., at 8 . ( I » struction . ) 1329—Sphink . Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E . 1364— Karl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Mare-street , Hackney . 1621—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-squaro , Pimlico , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) Sinai Chapter of Instrnction . Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W ., at 8 . 820—Lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond , nt 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . )

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Faith Lodge of Instruction , No . 141 . —Hold at The Restaurant , 2 Westminster- ! numbers , Victoria-street , S . W ., 7 th January . Bros . Bassington W . M ., Green S . W ., Steel J . W ., Hiscox I . C ., C . A . Cottebrune Preceptor . Bros . Edwards , Callingham , Armfield , Bull , Swann , & c . Lodge opened in due form . Ceremonies

of first and second degree rehearsed . Lodge called oft " , and afterwards resumed labour . The W . M . then rehearsed formula of the investiture of Officers . Masonic business ended , Lodge was closed and adjourned till next Tuesday , at eight o ' clock , when Bro . Cottebrune will rehearse the ceremony of installation .

Old Concord Lodge , No . 172 . —The installation meeting took place on Tuesday 7 th January , at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Lincoln ' s-inn-fields . Bro . A . J . Dottridge opened his Lodge at four o ' clock , the Wardens , Bros . R . J . Gaubert and Henry Hoadley , and tbo Officers were in their respective places , while tho following Past Masters supported the W . M .: —Geo . Hockley , Thomas

Holland , Edwin Dottridge , J . S . Ward . There was a large contin . gent of visitors , amongst whom wo recognised Bros . George Read P . M . 511 , G . II . Wrigglesworth W . M . 075 , J . W . S . Tomkins W . M . I 6 C 9 , E . Bennrd 8 ( 59 , Alfred Bannister 1632 , W . Radclifib J . W . 211 , Jas . Bromwich 1 G 71 , A . Whittet 72 , It . Lawrence 511 , S . Pownceby S . W . 55 , C . IT . Atkinson 1 ( 122 , William Ifainlvn I . G . 1622 , W . Pyne 813 , Thos . Butt P . M . 700 , W . Cowlev 1559 , A . T . Gladwell W . M . 30 ,

H . Turner 1175 , J . 11 . Jackson W . S . 1021 , J . Long P . M . 733 , D . II . McLood P . M . 1621 , Egbert Roberts 1 ( 523 , Thos . Leo 862 , M . Petros 72 , Robins S . W . 25 , G . Corderov 10 , C . G . Cordcroy 19 , E . M . Lott P . P . G . S . W . Jersey W . M . 1765 , J . Sedgwick Loau " 119-1 , W . W . Morgan Sec . 211 , Ax . Tbe minutes of the last meeting wero read and confirmed , ancl Bro . Taylor , a candidate for tho second , successfully passed his examination , and received the degree of Follow Craft .

The W . M . elect , Bro . Gaubert , was then introduced to Bro . Alfred Dottridge , who , in the capacity of Installing Master , acquitted him . sell to the satisfaction of fill present . On the re-admission of the brethren below the rank of Installed Master , the now W . M . was saluted , ancl ho appointed his Officers : —Henry Hoadlev S . W ., A . E . Gladwell J . W ., J . Hancock P . M . Treas ., Geo . King P . M . Sec , Gal .

Innt S . D ., J . W . Bennett J . D ., J . R . Piednue I . G ., E . Dottridge P . M . D . C , C . T . Speight Tyler . Bro . Dottridge then most impressively delivered tho addresses , and after routine business Lodge was closed . A capital banquet was served in the Crown Room by Bro . Alfred Best , proprietor of the Freemasons' Tavern , who personally superintended , and ho was ably assisted by Bro . E . Dawkins .

On the removal of tho cloth , Bro . Gaubert , who presided throughout most ably , gave tho Health of Her Majesty the Queen , with which toast he associated Prosperity to the Craft . After the National Anthem , the solos of which were sung hy Miss Alice Parry , the W . M . rose to give the second toast—The M . st Worshipful Grand Master of England His Royal Highness the I ' rinco of Wales , K . G .

We have just demonstrated onr loyalty to th .. Queen . We may now accord the same tribute , with equal sirceiity , to her son . The Prince of Wales takes a deep aud earnest interest in all that pertains to Freemasonry , aud ho may be considered one of the brightest ornaments the Craft has ever known . The toast was received with tbo greatest enthusiasm , and Madame Joyce Maas sang " God Bless

the Prince of Wales . " In introducing the third toast—The Ri ^ ht Him . the Earl of Carnarvon M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale D . G . M ., and tho rest of the Grand Officers past and present—Bro . Gaubert remarked that the illustrious acts of the Grand Officers are well known nnd appreciated , and the present holders of office are never weary of rendering assistance in the con .

sccration of New Lodues , nnd in attending instnMatiou and important meetings of the Brotherhood . By these kindly acts they endear themselves to the fraternity , and sh ( d a lustre over oar proceedings . IVn ' i . o'it further preface he w-n ' <> ff-r the toast for their pceeptance . Bro . P •' r : d ; e n x' took the g . -1 , "rid in hnppv terms proposed the health m '• 1 VJI . A'l the kiim * i . j—B he " could say of

Bro . Gauliert would be read ' y endorsed hv tho members . Tho way their new W . M . had performed his duties in he several po .-ts he had filled in the Lodge had called forth the praise and commendation of Grn : id Officers who had visited him . He wns popular with all tho brethren , and it afforded him ( Bro . Dottridge ) much gratification in installing him into tho chair of the Old Concord Lndge . After a song , the W . M . rose to rep l y . No task was to him less pleasant aud

less agreeable than that of speaking of himself , and yet if he were to disclaim the possession of those many virtues which Bro . Dottridge had so kindly attributed to him it might lead to discussion , as that esteemed brother would doubtless press the acceptance by the brethren of the statement he hnd mado , and in any case it would give him an opportunity for reiteration . However , if he ( Bro . Gaubert ) had won their esteem it waa a eatia-

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faction to know it , ancl he thanked them from the bottom of his heart For the reception they had give » tho toast . The W . M . then rose , and with a few pithy aud well selected sentences , presented to Bro . Alfred Dottridge a P . M . ' s jewel , in token of the appreciation in which he is held by the members of tho Old Concord Lodge . In placing the i ^ wel upon hia breast he felt its brightness was dimmed by the

onrity of the jewel that beat within . He sincerely trusted their esteemed brother might be spared for many years to attend the Lodge , and promote , by his advice and counsel , the interests which were so dear to them all . Bro . Dottridge said ho hardly felt ho had words to reply to tho toast . He had endeavoured to carry oat his promise to the brethren when they had elected him . The presen .

tation of a jewel to tlie retiring Master was a regular thing with the brethren of this Lodge . He should ever wear this jewel with pride and pleasure . Pride , that he had been thought worthy to rule such a body as comprised tbo Old Concord Lodgo ; and pleasure , that he had won their esteem and approval . He might iu future years win other jewels , bub of thia ho

was sure , no jewel he might ever receive would bo more highly prized . The health of tho Yisitors was nest given by the W . M . He recounted tho names of those with whom ho was most intimately acquainted ; but ho assured all , tho members of hia Lodge gavo them a hearty welcome . Bros . Read , Wrigglesworth , Tomkins , and Lott acknowledged tho compliment . At this stage of tha

proceedings tho members of tho Lodgo were reminded of the wants of the Charities , Bro . John Watson pressing the claims of tho Girls' School , and Bro . Alfred Dottridge doing a , like service for tho Boys . We were pleased to know both Stewards wero well supported by the brethren . In proposing the health of tho Past Masters the W . M . said this was a duty that was always under .

taken with pleasure , at the same time with a certain amount of diffi . deuce . He regretted the absence of Bro . G . Gnrton , to whom he ( the W . M . ) was indebted for his introduction into Freemasonry . ^ Ho was under obligations to Bro . Edwin Dottridge , who had kindly placed him in office for tho first time , and this honour had culminated in his being elevated to the proud position he held as W . M . of this

old aud honoured Lodgo . He would associate with the toast tho names of Bro . Alfred Dottridge ancl J . Sandilaud Ward . Bro . Ward responded : It had always been a great honour to be called upon to reply to his health proposed individually , but when ho was associated in a toast of such magnitude as that of the Past Masters of so ancient and honourable a Lodge as that of the Old Concord , ho felt a still greater

pride . He trusted he might be associated with the Lodge for many , many years . The health of the Treasurer ancl Secretary was nexb given . The W . M . spoke of the eminent services each so well rendered , and concluded his remarks by urging the brethren to drink the toast with full honours . Bro . Hancock acknowledged gratefully the kindness shown him at all times by the members , and was gratified

at the continued confidence they reposed in him . Bro . King waa greatly obliged for the kind way in which his health as Secretary had been proposed . He had taken a deep interest iu the welfare of the Lodge for the last twenty years . He had been that evening re-aP * pointed , and it was his bounden duty , and ib would be his infinite pleasure , to forward aud uphold the best interests of the members .

The toast of the Press was next given , and acknowledged by Bro . Morgan . The remaining toasts were then briefly introduced , and after replies from Bros . Hoadloy , Gladwell , Gallant , Bennett , and Piednue , the Tyler was summoned . The musical arrangements of tho evening were entrusted to Bro . J . Stedman , who was ably supported by Miss Alice Parrv , Madame Joyce Murray , and Bro . Egbert

Roberts . The former lady sang in capital style , "Tell Me , my Heart , and " Eobin Adair ; " while Madame Joyce Murray sang , "To the Woods" and " Cleansing Fires . " Bro . Egbert Roberts , who possesses a voico of great power , contributed " My Lodging is the Cellar Here " ancl " A Warrior Bold . " Bro . Stedman sang with exquisite taste , " Mary of Argyle " and Sweet Rosabelle . " Altogether the meeting passed off most successfully .

Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . —The installation meeting waa held ou Monday , 6 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City . Bros . Miller W . M ., M . Spiegel S . W ., C . Hymans J . W ., L . M . Auerhaan Treas ., Sec , E . P . Albert P . G . P . Campion S . D ., K . Baker J . D ., Benjamin I . G ., Blanks D . C . P . M . 's Bros . L . Alexander , H . Berkowitz , H . M . Levy , S . Hickman , M . Alexander , A . Dodson .

The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confimed . Bro . M . Spiegel S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and a Board of Installed Masters was opened . He was then duly installed into tho chair by Bro . M . Alexander P . M ., who performed this task in a very able aud impressive manner , and well merited the encomiums passed on him at the conclusion of the ceremony . Tho

brethren having returned to the Lodge-room , and the customary salutations given , V . c W . M . invested his Officers : —Bros . C . Hymans S . W ., Campion J . W ., L . M . Auerhaan Treas ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . P . M . Sec , II . Baker S . D , L . Myers J . D ., Benjamin I . G ., Blanks D . C , L . Lazarus P . M . W . S ., N . Baum and J . Davis Stewards , P . E . Van Noorden Org ., Wooestock P . M . Tyler . Mr . S . Alexander , son of the

late P . M . Alexando ., of this Lodge , was proposed for initiation , with several others . Brc . H . 11 . Levy P . M . proposed , and Bro . L . Lazarus seconded , that a voto of thanks be recorded on the minutes for tho able manner in whi ; h Bro . Alexander had performed the ceremony of installation , The It-port of tho Audio Committee was read . The Lodge was then el . soil , and the brethren , niuety-seven in number , sat clown to a snm [ tuons banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . W .

G . Jennings , aud superintended by Bro . Silver . Tho W . M . very abl y presided . The toa t of the Queen and the Craft was given , and Miss Pattio Laverne sun ; tho solo parts of the National Anthem . The toast of tho Earl of Carnarvon Pro Grand Master , and the rest of tho Grand Officers IV , and Present was given , aud after songs from Mr . Preston ant Miss Buruiau , Bro . E . P . Albert P . G . P . responded . Bro . 1 snjnmiu hero sai . g a very excellent song , and tho W . M . gavo the toa it of the Benevolent Fund , coupling with ib the