Notices Of Meetings,

Arthur of Mother Kilwinning Lodge , No . 0 , and Bro . T . Kenedy of 354 , who were instructed in that degree by Comp . G . W . Wheeler . A Lodge of Most Excellent Masters was then opened , and at th < request " of Comp . Wheeler , J . Duthie Z . of 67 worked that degree . The Holy Royal Arch Chapter was then opened , and Comp . J . Crabl

P . Z . of 50 exalted the two brethren named above . All tho work was well done , and Comp . Wheeler proposed a vote of thanks to Comps . Crabb and Duthie for their valuable services , saying ho always like * to give the Chapter the benefit of seeing able companions at work when they favoured him with a visit . Comp . Crabb suitably acknowledged the compliment .

St . Hollos : R . A . Chapter No . 144—This Chapter held ar emergency meeting on the 3 rd inst ., at their Ha'l , Garngndroad . Present—Bros . J . Annand Z ., James McLeish H ., D . Gilchrist acting J ., J . Booth Scribe E ., G . W . Wheeler Z . 73 acting 1 st S ., J . Collins 2 nd S ., J . Brown 3 rd S ., John Hughes Tyler . Visitor . Comp . E . Arthur 73 . Business—A Mark Lodge was opened , when that

Bros . Brown , of Seaton , and Duglass , of St . Andrew , received degree at the hands of D . Gilchrist P . Z . of 73 . A Lodge of Most Excellent Masters was then opened , G . W . Wheeler Z . 73 presiding , who conferred the degree on two candidates . On the R . A . Chapter being opened , Comp . Gilchrist presided , and Comp . Wheeler took the place of 1 st Sojourner , and tho same two gentlemen wero duly exalted to this sublime degree in Comp . Gilchrist ' s best style .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 8 th September , at Bro . Chard ' s , White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . Present—Bros . T . Croaker W . M ., Berry S . W ., Blackall J . W ., J . P . Cohen S . D ., Thomas J . D ., W . Corner I . G ., Christopher Tyler , John Constable Treasurer , and others , numbering 22 . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor .

Brethren present—Rose , Pare , Gomm , Cnthbertson , Crash , Tarqnant , Abell , Ansell , & c , & c . The business of the evening consisted of the rehearsal of the Fellow Crafts' degreo by the W . M ., Bro . Beddell acting as candidate . The first and second sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Gottheil , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Berry

was elected Master for the ensuing week . Bro . Berry having returned thanks , a vote was passed in favour of the W . M ., Bro . Croaker , for his efficiency in the chair for the first time . The third degree will be rehearsed on the 15 th instant , nntil which time the Lodge was closed in regular form .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 327 . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on the 1 st inst ., at the Lodge Room , Lion and Lamb Inn , Wigton , Cumberland . Present—Bros . McMechan W . M ., W . H . Hoodless S . W ., Lazonby J . W ., John Robinson Sec , H . Bewes Treas .,

Carvick J . D ., T . Richardson Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Lemon P . P . G . S . W . P . G . Treasurer , Porter P . G . S . W ., Pearson , Taylor , and Bewes . Business— To raise Bro . Robert Lawson to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . To appoint an Almoner to the Lodge , when Bro . Robinson , Secretary , was unanimously elected .

Drogheda Lodge , No . 411 . —This Lodge hold an Emergency meeting on Thursday , the 2 nd of September , at tho Masonic Hall , Drogheda . Present—Bros . Jeffers W . M ., Daly P . M . as S . W ., Harbinson P . M . as J . W ., Preston ns Secretary , Glenny S . D ., Griffin J . D ., Hannan ( Clerk ) Chaplain , McCausland I . G ., Browne Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Deane , Daly and Harbinson . Business—Bro . Carette was raised to the high and sublime degree of a Master Mason , and saluted according to ancient custom .

"Windsor Castle Lodge , No . 771 . —A Lodge of Emergency was called for the Gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , St . Albansstreet , Windsor , by the W . M ., Bro . Greville Horsley Palmer , in whose unavoidable absence the chair was taken by the Senior Past Master of the Lodge , Bro . Devereux P . P . G . S . of Berks and Bucks , and J . P . of the Royal Borough . Lieut . William Barker , of the 16 th Qneen ' s

Lancers ( en ronte to India ) , and George W . Johnson , Esq ., solicitor , Fenchurch-street , London , were candidates for initiation . The ceremony was most beantifnly rendered by tho presiding Master , Bro . Devereux , who in addition to the usual ritual , gave , most impressively , the charge , as well as the first lecture on the tracing board , and Bro . Tolley P . M ., Secretary , presided at the organ and gave

appropriate anthems and voluntaries . Both visitors and members expressed their due appreciation of thedignified and solemnmannerwith which the ceremonies were conducted , and Bro . Barker said Fie should carry to India with him first impressions of Freemasonry never to bo effaced Present—Bros . Devereux S . P . M ., Cullor S . W ., Cantrell J . W ., J . S .

Tolley P . M ., V . Brown S . D ., R . G . Barton J . D ., Manley I . G ., Captain McTnnes P . P . D . C . of Warwickshire , Howard , Sharpies , H . Reid P . M . 209 , J . Johnson , Lorancc , Carter , J . Lester , W . Goddard , and Lieut . Mclnnes . The brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel , where a most elegant repast was provided for them b y Bro . Joseph Johnson .

Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 1178 . —The Brethren of the above Lodge met on tho 7 th inst . at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . F . Walters P . G . P . P . M . occupied the chair as W . M ., supported by Bros . F . Rnse S . W ., J . A . Smith J . W ., F . H . Ebsworth P . M . Treasurer . W . Batcholor S . D ., W . Lover J . D ., F . Garbett I . G . and Dr . Dixon P . M ., also Bro . W . Ough P . G . P . G . M ., C . J . Hogg P . G . S . P . M ., H . Koeble P . M ., and

E . W . Mackney P . M ., also Bros . A . Tisley , J . Brooks , W . Brough , S . Markelis , J . Finch , A . C . Woodward , W . P . Tong , H . J . Clark , & c . The Lodge was opened , and after the confimation of the minutes , Bros . Easterbrook , Savage and Nico were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts , and Bros . Bell and Shaw were raised to the 3 rd degree . The election for W . M . then took place , and Bro . J . A . Smith J . W . was dnly elected . Bro . F . H . Ebsworth P . M . was elected Treasurer , and W . J . Laing Tyler . The Lodge was then closed by Bro . Deakin , the

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W . M ., and the brethren separated . Bro . P . Magee , No . 548 , was present as a visitor .

Beacontree Lodge of Instruction , No . 1228 . —If there is one section of the Craft more than others in the Metropolitan list-riot in which Masonic energy is developed , the palm mnst lecidedly be awarded to our brethren in the East . There , night after night , do we find enthusiastic Craftsmen devoting their spare time to assisting each other to obtain a knowledge of the beautiful precepts

inculcated by our sublime i-itnal . Those brethren who are anxious ••o render themselves proficient in the duties of office are always snre of a kindly greeting at any one of the many Lodges of Instruction , and the visitor can always rely on meeting those who will most readily communicate to him the knowledge ho is anxions to obtain , ft is thus that wo have great pleasure in announcing that tho

Beacontreo Lodgo of Instrnction , No . 1228 , was successfully : naugurated on Tuesday evening . The meeting wa 3 held at the Red Lion , Leytonstone , Bro . T . Ba ^ ford being the W . M ., and the following brethren likewise being present , viz : —R . J . Tucker S . W ., J . Boulton J . W ., G . E . Walters Secretary , W . G . Dnrrant S . D ., J . Bnscall J . D ., W . Allen I . G . ; Bros . W . Musto P . M .

1349 , W . Hogg P . M . 1349 , W . Allen 1471 , J . Pinder 15 and 1445 , Westfield 813 , King 1056 , W . W . Morgan 1385 , Lewis Lewis 1426 , Massey , Barton 548 , Taplay 1076 , G . Lewis 1076 , and E . J . Anning 1364 . The ceremony of Consecration was rehearsed by Bro . J . Terry , assisted by Bro . P . M . Barnes 933 and 554 , acting as S . W ., and Bro Allcock I . P . M . 1228 as J . W ., and the manner in which Bro . Terry

fulfilled the office is worthy of the highest commendatiou . There was not the slightest hesitation in the discharge of this important duty , and considering that onr worthy Brother had undertaken it at short notice , we heartily congratulate him on the success which attended his efforts . We offer the same gratnlation to Bro . W . H . Myers , F . S . A ., P . M . 820 and W . M . 1445 , who acted as I . M ., and who

shewed a high order of proficiency in that capacity . The installati' n ceremony having been completed , the W . M . appointed his officers , and in due course the Lodge was closed . After a short interval a banquet was served , at which Bro . T . Barford presided , and the genial manner in which he conducted the business of the evening gave great

satisfaction to all assembled . The usual loyal and Masonic toas'a were given , and the brethren separated . It was announced that the Lodge will meet at the Red Lion , Leytonstone , on every succeeding Tuesday evening , at 8 o ' clock , until the last Tnesday in May . The three ceremoriies will bo worked on each evening .

Star Lodge , No . 1275 . —The installation meeting of this capital working Lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , Bro . Joseph Smith P . G . P . P . M . in the chair , supported by the Wurdens and Officers . On the confirmation of tho minutes the P . M . raised Bro . F . J . Lindsay , and initiated Mr . Chas . Marr . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . J . Limebeer S . W .

was presented to the Lodge , and installed into the chair by Bro . J . Smith P . G . P . P . M . The W . M . having been saluted according to ancient form , invested his officers : —W . H . Green S . W ., R . W . Williams J . W ., Rev . G . J . P . Colles Chaplain , J . Smith P . G . P . P . M . Treas . ( re-invested for the 7 th time ) , C . W . Williams J . D ., W . Kipps I . G ., E . W . Chetwynd D . C ., J . Gilbert P . G . Tylor ( Middlesex ) re-invested

Tyler . Votes of thanks were unanimously accorded to Bro . J . Smith P . G . P . P . M ., and F . Walters P . P . G . S ., Middlesex , for the able and assiduous manner those brethren had discharged their respective duties as Treasurer and Secretary . The Lodge was then closed , and a very sumptuons banquet and dessert was provided . The usual toasts

were given during tho evening . Bro . E . W . Mackney sang several harmonious songs in his best style , and the brethren passed a very delightful evening . Among the vistors were Bros . G . T . Fox P . M . 73 , W . Bourne P . M . 1348 , G . A . Garrett P . M . 704 , F . D . Vine 173 , J . Burford 173 , A . W . Furber 27 , F . R . Vine 173 , J . H . Kemp 27 , H . Potter P . M . 11 , J . Wright P . M . 1158 , A . C . Burrell W . M .

1446 , J . Hillhouse P . M . 228 , T . Jennings P . M . 59 , J . V . Watkins 1336 , L . Dettimns 179 , & c .

Prince Leopold Lodge , No . 1445 . —This Lodge held its installation meeting on Thursday , the 2 nd of September , at the Lord Stanley , Sandringham-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . F . Green W . M ., W . H . Mvers P . M . 820 S . W ., F . Wilkins J . W ., J . Pinder Sec , W . J . Howe P . M . Treas ., W . F . Stevenson S . D ., J . Clark D . C ., S . L . Green and S . E . Goddard Stewards , J . E . Simms

I . G ., Gilchrist Tyler , and the following members : —Joshua Moore P . G . S . B ., G . Townsend P . M . 820 and W . M . 754 , S . Hill , S . Clark , J . Bodkin , S . Howell , G . Lond , W . A . Ide , S . Cox , E . Smith , J , Rain , bow , J . Jermy , J . H . Cambridge , J . H . Vollnm , E . Blackmur . G . Mowl , J . C . Preston and G . C . Obey . P . M . Bro . W . J . Howe . Visitors—Bros . J . Wright P . M . 781 G . Pursuivant , P . de L . Long P . M . 114 Vice

President Board of General Purposes , H . G . Buss P . M . 27 P . G . Treasurer Middlesex , W . Monckton P . M . 1063 G . S . D . Kent , E . Palmer P . M . 1414 P . P . G . D . Kent , S . Watkins P . M . 202 , T . Grimes P . M . 38 % T . J . Barnes P . M . 933 and 554 , G . Kenning P . M . 192 , H . Masspy P . M . 609 , F . W . Koch P . M . 820 and 1381 , F . S . Kneyvett 58 W . M . 1495 , A . Guthmarn ( Hungary ) , H . A . Robinson 65 ,

S . Moss 202 , G . C . Young 820 , B . Cnndick 1421 , G . Williams 933 . F . Fellows 192 , W . G . Dnrrant 1056 , and J . Green 27 . Business—The Lodge was opened in dne form , and after the usnal preliminary business , Bro . W . H . Myers F . S . A . P . M . 820 , was presented as the W . M . elect for the ensuing year . A board of installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Mvers was dnly installed in the cha r of K . S .

according to ancient rite , the ceremony of installation being most ably performed by Bro . F . Green I . P . M ., who brought all his well , known histrionic powers to bear on this portion of onr snblimo ritua ' . After the usual proclamation and salutation in the three degrees , the newly installed W . M . then appointed and invested his officrs in that perfect manner which is so habitua' to Bro . Myers . The officers were as Jfollow : —Bros . F . W . Wilkins S . W ., J . Pinder J . W .,