Notices Of Meetings.

St . George ' s Lodge , No 431 . —On Monday , the 9 fh ultimo ., there was held the installation and annual festival in connection with St . George ' s Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , No . 431 , North Shields . There was n numerous attendance of brethren at the ceremnny of installation , held iu the Lodtre . room , and Bro . Thomas Robson S . W . was installed in the chnir of K . S ., tho ceremony of in .

stallat . ion bein g most effectively performed hy Bro . J . Harcus W . M . After the installation the newly installed VV . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as Officers for tho ensuing year -. —Brothers J . Harcns I . P . M ., Alex . Mustart S . W ., J . Bnrdess J . W ., W . J . Ward P . M . Treasurer , J . Roddam P . M Secretary , G . J . Place S . D ., W . Perkins J . D ., J . G . Tulloch P . M . Director of Ceremonies , W . C . Haswell

Organist , W . B . M'Learon I . G ., J . Robertson Tyler , G . H . Stansfield S . S ., ancl H . Gibson J . S . After tho investiture of Officers tho Installing Master charged the W . M ., Wardens , ancl Brethren on their respective duties , nnd at the conclusion of the installation , Brother J . W . Ward P . M ., in tho name of tho brethren of the Lodge , presented to Bro . Harcns I . P . M . a beautiful ancl finely chased P . M . ' s jewel ,

containing a suitable inscription , together with a sot of Provincial Deacon ' s clothing and jewel , as a mark of their appreciation of his valuable services during the past two years . Bro . Harcns mado a suitable response , after which the Lodge was closed in duo form . Subsequently the brethren , to tho number of upwards of 60 , adjourned to the

Northumberland Arms ( Brother Bedford ' s ) , New Quay , to partake of the annual banquet provided by the host and hostess , Bro . and Mrs . Bedford , and which elicited tho hearty encomiums of tbe gnests . Brother T . Robson W . M ., occupied the chair , and Bro . A . Mustart S . W ., the vice-chair , and among those present wero Bros . J . G . Tulloch r . MTK . S . W .. W .. l . Wnrd P . M . P . P . fi . IW .. T . T . Clarke P . M .

P . P . G . S . D ., J . Hnrcus I . P . M . P . G . J . D ., G . F . Shotton P . M . P . P . G . S . of Works . T . Haswell P . M . P . P . G . O ., T . Coulson P . M . 240 , J . J . Athey W . M . 240 , J . Roddam P . M . P . P . G . P ., J . Fishbnrn P . M . 155 . Upon the removal of the cloth the following toasts wero given : —The Queen ; the M . W . Grand Master of England His Royal Highness tho Princo of Wales ; tho M . W . Pro Grand Master tho Earl of Carnarvon ; the R . W . D . G . Master Lord Skelmersdale ; tho M . W .

Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland ; the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Northumberland the Right Hon . Earl Percy M . P . , Y . W . D , P . G . M . Brother L . M . Cockcrof't nnd Officers of fho Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland ; tho R . W . Provincial Grand Master and Officers of Durham , ancl other toasts having been given , the proceedings—which had been of a successful and interesting character —terminated .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday evening , at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters ' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . J . Lorkin W . M ., Christian S . W ., Forss J . W ., C . Lorkin S . D ., Smyth J . D ., Polak I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Wardell , Giller , Allen , Brasted , Trewinnard , Webb , Weigo and others . The Lodge was formally opened , and tho minutes of last meeting were

read nnd confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Wardell ns tho candidate . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first , second , and third sections , assisted by the brethren . Bro . M . Christian was appointed W . M . for next week . The attendance of brethren at this Lodgo of Instrnction is most regular , and it must be gratifying to the conductors that their efforts seem to be so highly appreciated .

Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction , No . 1044 . —A meeting was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth , on Wednesday , the 8 th inst . Thero were present—Bros . J . G . Carter W . M ., J . Frost S . W ., F . Reed J . W ., C . Digby S . D ., A . Mason , W . J . Huntley , J . Saunders , P . V . Denham aud A . A . Denham , Ac . Bro . A . Mason went through the ceremony of initiation , and Bro . Huntley was raised to the third degree . Bro . Frost was afterwards elected as W . M . for the ensniug meeting .

Stamford Lodge , No . 1045 . —The monthly meeting of this Ledge was held at the Town Hall , Altrincham , on Monday , the 6 rh inst . Present—Bros . W . Agar Renshaw W . M ., W . Alcock I . P . M ., A . H . Gilb . dy S . W ., A . C . Cook J . W ., R . Newhouse P . M . Sec , J . Siddeley P . M . Treas ., Jas Hamilton S . D ., S . Thompson J . D ., T . H . Kirk P . M . P . P . G . O . Org ., J . Ambler I . G ., J . Worthington Tvler ; and Past , Masters Bros . R . Baker P . P . G . D . C , C . H . Hinde P . G . Registrar , H . Kenyon , R . H . Hcathcott , Capt . Jas . Watson , and Bros . H . Balshaw , F . 11 . B . Lindsell , Jas . Sumner , Jas . Byrom , B . Riley , George

Richardson , J . Bott , E . G . Parker , Martin Stone , T . Daine , J . Lewis , Jas . Harvey , S . G . Stnrmer . Visitors—Richard Simister P . M . 89 John Woodford Square and Compass 1336 , T . Hutchinson , & e . The minntes of last regular meeting were disposed of in due course , after which the Lodge was worked up , ancl Bro . Lindsell was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The Lod ge was now further worked np

in order to confer the sublime degree on Bro . Griffin , who had mode diligent progress in bis researches . Bro . J . Sidderley P . M . very ably performed tho latter ceremony . The Lodge was lowered and closed in harmony , after which tho brethren adjourned to refreshment . During the temporary absence of the W . M ,, Bro . Siddeley presided , and proposed tho toasts . The health of tho Prov . Grand

Master of Cheshire was drunk with Masonic honours . Bro . J . Warden proposed the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , past aud present , uniting with the toast the name of Bro . Kuk P . P G . Org . Bro . Kirk returned thanks , for the 70 th time . He felt it a pleasure still to do so . Bro . Baker also re . plied . Bro . Alcock I . P . M . proposed in a very plcnsiii " manner the

health of the newly . passed brother , and the toast wns eordinllv drunk . Wor . Bro . S'tui .-fr-r kindly volunteered n song , and Bro . j . Siddeley rose , with the approbation of the W . M ., to propose the health of the new ] y-r ; u ' secl brother ; in doing so he expressed the great pleasure ho experienced in seeing Bro . Griffin attain his Master

Notices Of Meetings.

Mason ' s degree . Bro . Siddeley hoped that Bro . Griffin would ever remain favourably impressed with the teachings of our glorious Order , and assured him that the Stamford Lodge always welcompd most heartily true and good mot among its members . The toast was drunk very cordially . Bro . Griffin returned thanks . The beautiful and impressive ceremonies

ho had gone through would never be effaced from his mind ; the lessons taught and tho principles inculcated were of such a nature as to induce him to do all in his power for the good of Freemasonry . He had often contemplated joining the Craft , but had failed to under , stand tho process until ho met with a brother who kindly directed him . He felt sure if the principles and teachings of Freemasonry

were more known and better understood it would be to the advantage of tho Craft . Bro . Griffiu brought his very able remarks to a close by again thanking tho brethren for tho favour conferred on him . Bro . Kirk , by request of the W . M ., proposed tho health of the Visitors . It was his misfortune not to bo more intimately acquainted with them , but to each and all , in the name of tho Lodge , ho accorded

a hearty welcome . The toast was received with full honours . Bros . Simister and Woodford returned thanks , and Bro . Baker favoured the brethren with a song , after which Bro . Simister gavo a capital recitation . Bro . Neild had tho permission of the W . M . to propose a toast which ho knew would be very cordially received . Ho submitted to tho brethren the health of W . Bro . Birch , who , as one of

tho Fathers of the Lodge , had done a great deal both for it and for tho province . The toast was heartily received . Bro . Birch , in responding , intimated that he had asked , as a favour , to bo allowed to pass the evening very quietly , but he was gratified at the good feeling which prompted Bro . Neild to propose the toast , and the kindnes shown by tho brethren in its reception . He was pleased

to say that his interest in tho Craft had not abated , and he endeavoured to be at Lodge as often as possible . Ho recognised iu Bro . Neild and a few others brethren who saw tho light Masonic just about tho time ho did ; ho was glad to know his efforts had been productive of good . Bro . Woodford , by permission of the W . M ., proposed tho health of Bro . Davies , whom ho was very pleased to bo with on this occasion . Bro . Woodford had heard Bro . Davies

advises all Masons to -visit aa ranch as possible , and he had followed that advice , to his great advantage . The toast was duly honoured , and Bro . Davies expressed his thanks for tho compliment . Bro . Ne ld kindly favoured the brethren with a song , after which Bro . Kirk proposed the health of the W . M . in his accustomed genial , manner , and W . Bro . Renshaw briefly acknowledged the kind way in which it was received . In due course the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren dispersed at an early hour .

Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodgo held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 8 th January , at the Masonio Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . William Goorgo Flanagan W . M ., J . Early Danks S . W ., William Ferguson J . W ., William P . Ivey P . M . Sec , John T . Stransom Treas ., E . J . Blackwell S . D ., Richard Dowsett J . D ., J . H . Hawkes Steward , tho Rev . C . R . Honey T . G ., Wm . Hemming

Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Welch I . P . M ., Hurley , Margrett ; Members—Bros . Prickett , Pulley , Hammett , Browne , Tegg , GWderoy . Visitor — Bro . Withers Sec . 414 . Business—Tbe Lodgo was opened , tho minutes were read and confirmed ; two candidates for initiation wero elected . Tho Lodge was opened in the second degree , Bro , Margrett P . M . gave the lecture on tho F . C . tracing board , with his usual correct .

ness . On resuming m the first degree , tho Secretary read a letter from the Prov . Grand Secretary , inquiring which of tho Charities the P . G . L . vote would be selected for ? It was decided that the Widows ' Fund of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution be named , and as Bro . Pulley would attend the approaching Festival , the amount should be added to his list of contributions . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed according to ancient form .

Eoval Arthur Lodge , No . 1360 . —A meeting was held on 2 nd January , nt the Village Club Lecture TTall , Wimbledon , S . W . Present—Bros . E . Peacock W . M ., Branker S . W ., P . M . Smith acting J . W ., P . M . 0 . St-ckman Sec , R . Sumner S . D ., E . Standen J . D ., J .

Oakman D . C , E . Edbrook Steward , F . W . Parsons I . G ., J . Wood , stock Tyler . P . M . 's Bros . H . Smith , Lawes , Cockerell , Reeves . Bnsiness—Minutes of meeting held 7 th November were read and unanimously confirmed . Bros . Rees , Biggs , Ayres and Walton passed to second degree . Mr . Trim was initiated in duo form .

Islington Lodge of Instruction , No . 1471 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 7 th January , at the Three Bucks , Gresham . street . Present—Bros . Fountain W . M ., Webb S . W ., Shipley J . W ., Braine Sec , Holness Tre : s ., Kern S . D ., Ormo I . G ., Mather Precep . tor ; Bros . Bansor , Lake , Seaman , Hall , Thompson , Cotton , Sheppard , Bird , Crook , Smith , and Fetch . The Lodge was opened nnd the

minutes of previous meeting were rend nnd confirmed . The ceretnony o ! ' initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lake candidate . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed , Bro . Thompson acting as candidate . Bro . Smith S . W . 905 was elected a member . Bro . Webb wns appointed W . M . for ensuing week , and a voto of thanks was passed to Bro . Fountain , this being the first occasion of his conducting the duties of the chair .

HOIXOWAV ' S Puts are admirably adapted for tbe cure of diseases incidental to emales . At different period ? of life women are subject to complaints which require a peculiar medicine , and it is now an indisputable fact that there is none so suitable for such complaint * as Holloway ' s Pills . They aro invaluable to ffmalea of all ages , young or old . married or single . ThT purify the blood ,

¦ egulnte the secretions , corro t all suspended functions , eivc tone to the stomncli , -nd cle- > r the complexion . Tlio first approach of disordered action should he met , with appropriate doses of these Pills ; whilst taking them no restriction need he placed over tho patient . Thev contain nothing which can possibly prove injurious to the -ystem . Thoy act by purifying the blood nnd regulating every organ .