Notices Of Meetings.

860 , C . Cowten 860 , C . Walters 860 , Murbuth 1366 , Parker 1366 , Smallpeke , Shipley , T . Cull , & o . Business—The Fifteen Seotions were worked as follows : —First lecture—By Bros . J . Hdl . Trewinnard , Powell , Killiek , Tolmie , T . Cull , and Smallpeice . The second lecture

by Bros . Hewlett , Pearoy , Saul , Sadler , and Smallpeice . And the third lecture by Bros . Crawley , Morrison , aud Stock . Bros . T . Cull and Shipley were elected members . Votes of thanks to the W . M . and brethren who had assisted were unanimously carried . This Lodge meets every Monday , at 8 p . m .

St . John , No . 3 bis , held its regular meoting ou Tuesday , the 7 th instant , in their own Hall . There was upwards of 60 of the mem . bers and a number of vish ors preseut . The Lodge was opened by the K . W . M . Bro . D . M . Neilson , who on tho preceding day had been elected to the office of G . S . D . at Ediuburgh . Bro . J . Sellers S . W ., P . Brownlio J . W ., J . Dick Sec , and a largo attendance of P . M . ' s .

The I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Bell , at tho request of the Master , iuitiated four gentlemen into tho mysteries of the Order , in excellent style . Three brethren were affiliated as joining members . The case of a distressed widow was brought ! before the Lodge by the E . W . M ., and arrangements made for her relief . Bro . Dr . Robertson then , at the request of the Lodge , delivered au eloquent and instructive lecture ou Freemasonry , We hope to give-an outline in our next .

Metropolitan Eoyal Arch Chapter of Improvement . —At the meeting on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., the following were present : —Comps . Jas . Stevens M . E . Z ., E . S . Norn ' s H ., J . Constable J ., J . Boyd Treasurer , Thos . W . White S . E ., E . H . Finney X . N ., J . W .

Borrie P . S ., B . W . Little , G . K . Lemann , J . D . Taylor , G . P . Gillard , A . A . Drew , G . Darcy , A . L . Anuett , G . J . Eow , H . Venn , J . Sees . The minntes of last meeting having been read , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , after which Comp . Boyd worked two clauses of the lecture , assisted by tho Companions .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting at Bio . Maidwell's , the Hercules , Leadenhall . street , on Thursday evening last , Oth Nov . Present—Bros . Hewlett W . M ., Parker S . W ., Hogarth J . W ., Maidwell S . D ., Powell J . D ., W . H . Hogarth I . G ., Grammer Hon . Sec , and other brethren . The ceremony of the secmd degree was rehearsed , Bro . Powell

acting as candidate . The first , second , and third sections of the lecture were worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The fourth and fifth sections by Bro . Webb , Bro . Horsley dictating the answers . Lodge was then resumed to the first , and the fourth soction of the lecture was worked by Bro . Webb , assisted by tho brethron . Bro . Peacock , ol No . 51 ) 0 , was elected a member of this Lodge of Instruction ,

Panmure Mark Master Masons Lodge , No . 139 . — Tin .- Loiige . he id ita regular mi eting on Monday , tlio titli ot November , ai the Bultium Hotel , Balham . Present : —Bros . Thomas Poore P . M . as W . M ., Jdiiits Stevens P . M . P . G 0 . us S . W ., George Lilley P . M . as J . W ., J . J . Joseph M . O ., C . P . Mt-Kny Secret un as S . O , J . Gibson J . U ., V \ . B . Mil . er D . C ., J . llordcastle I . G ., W . Grant Tyler ; also

Bins . J . Blimey , J . W . gg , J . G . lleisey , Ac . Apologies from prim cipnl ifliicrsaiiu member ? for non-attendance , occasioned by absenie licm n , wu in tome cases , and m oiheis , \ ve icjiict to say , by sickness , weie lead Mid letemd with ti . ueli regtot . So small an attendance as abi . ve leeoioed is mtst unusual in the Panmure . 'lhere were five candidates lor ativiintt merit , ol whom but one , Bro . Lai chin of No . 1631 , was able lo attend . Ihat brother was , however , inducted into

the clegiee i . f Mark Master with full cermuiiy , and in the usual cHeitnt uu . m . er furwbnh tins Lodge is celt biateri . A notice ot motim for ncii-ase ol adiuncen ent tee , to take effect Irom Mareh lest . Mid vihuh is rtnileieii ahsi lately iieciss-aiy by the great incieiiseol numbers , was given by Bio . Gibson . Two new candidates wtit JJIII ] itid for ud \ aiiu mint , with lour other iipprovi d brethren , at the t-iiMiu { . < nutting . Lodge was thin closed , and relresbrntnt followed labour .

Jcppa ledge , "No . 188 . —The regular meeting was held on KOM M , il c l-th inst .. at the Albion Hi lei , Aldtrt-gntt-i-tteet , Bro fc . Hiikiniiii l . l ' . M . in tie chair , in the nbsencc of the W . M ., Bro . G . A . Dalton . Bios . L . I .. i . znrus S . W ., Miller J . W ., L . Ancrbsian Titatuiw , E . P . AJleit G . P . Sciretiuy , M . Spiegel S . D ., M , Hyman I . G ., Ci . mpion D . C ., Baler and II . P . Isaac Stewards , and Pa-t

Masters Bios . L . Alexander , I . Abrahams , U . M . Levy , M . Alexander , and Bios . S rai sky , Bnrnon , J . S . Lyon , Benjamin , A . Auerhaan , Bottenheim , Botibol , Genese , Hyrnans , Walters , Rogers antlVeidun . The Lodjie was opened and tho minutes were confirmed . Bro . J . L . Shuter C . C , late a member of this Lodge , was unanimously elected a joining mi mber . There beaig no other

business , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to slight reii . ' ¦ I . mt nt . Tic Jiitintr W . M . prejiosecl the usual toasts . Bro . L . P . AiuriL responded fur tin- Grii'ui < iliwrs , " mid Brc . Alexander P . M . lor tho " Joppa Benevolent Fund . " Bro . Hickman then proposid "' Jhe Jiinmg Member , " who they were proud to see among then ., lie had been initiated in that Lorh'e 27 years since . The

fact of his returning was evidence that the Lodge of Joppa maintaincd its high diameter . Bro . Shuter r * plied . Bro . L . Alexander then proposed the health ol Bro . S . lliekmnn l . l' . M . Although they n gin ted the iilteice o ! the W . M ., liny wero piesii ' ed over by » ne in iviry way qiin . ificd to il . 1 his position . Bro . Hickman n p . iio , iiiid | . io } . < sid the ti-ast of '" The Visitors . " They had one

tinning them whose nmne was a household word in Masonry and Miist me 11 mines . Ti . is brother had stated that it was his intention to get £ ] , 0 u 0 li-r the Bojs' Schtnl , and lie -was sure that , by his indomitable perseverance , he would accomplish what he had undertaken . Bro . Constable replied , and said how pleased he was to visit one of the sister Lodges ; but he might say the Tranquillity was its parent Lodge He then , gave a yery interesting account of the

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history of the two Lodges , and , in conclusion , stated that he sincerely hoped to be able to hand the sum mentioned to the Boys ' School . There were many candidates for tho other two institutions , and the brethren would soe tho necessity of supporting them all . Bro . H . Young 279 also replied . Bro . Israel Abrahams , in a few trite remarks , returned thanks for tho Past Masters . Ho felt

pleasure in responding , inasmuch as ono of their number had been selected for a Grand Officer . Ho would feel it an honour to ropreseut this Lodge at the next Boys' School Festival . Bro . H . M . Levy would again represeut the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , aud Bro . S . Davis the Girls' School . All had the interests of tho Lodyo at heart , and all felt a pleasure in representing those noble institutions .

The toast of the Wardens was given , the acting W . M . saying how excellently they had discharged their duties ; he hoped thoy would eventually i cenpy tho Master's chair . The toast of tho Secretary aud Treasurer followed , the latter Bro . responding . Bros . Spiogel , Hyrnans , Isaac aud Baker returned thanks for the Junior Officers , and the Tyler ' s toast was given . Bros . J . Constable and Benjamin contributed to tho harmony .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —The members met on Saturday , the 4 th of November , at the Jolly Farmers , South , gate-road , corner of Chnrch-road , Islington . Present- —Bros . Main W . M ., G . E . Cook S . W ., Macarthy J . W ., Ktlliok Secretary , Halford Treasurer , Defrio 3 S . D ., Cohen J . D ., Powell I . G . Past Masters—Bros . Moss , Mather , & c . Business—The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Staley acting as candidate , and showing that he had already made considerable progress in Masonic knowledge . Bro . Moss took the chair , for the purpose of rehearsing the ceremony of installation . Bro . Main , as W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Pearcy . The ceremony being rendered with marked eloquence , the investment

of officers followed . Bro . J . L . Mather P . M . 65 , 1227 , 1471 , who was prevented from occupying the chair on this occasion by indisposition , at the request of several members , has consented to rehearse tho ceremony of installation at an early date , due notice of which will bo given .

Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 . —In our report of the proceedings of this Lodge , in issue of 21 st nit ., we omitted the name of Bro . F . Brown , S . W . 1607 , who acted as Hon . Secretary to the Testimonial Committee . We must apol ogise to onr good brother Brown for tho oversight , as the success of the presentation was mainly owing to his

indefatigable exertions . He enters npon any good work with profound pleasure , and is most energetic in all he undertakes for the benefit of the order at large , or individual brethren in particular , and we wish him health and strength to continue hia labours of lore . There is not a more sincere brother in tho Lodge of Sincerity .

Eutherglen . —At aspecial meefcingof this lodge , held on Friday evening—Bo . J . Cunningham , P . M ., presiding—the following gentlemen were nominated for election tor the various offices : —D . Smart R . W . M ., J . Cunningham P . M ., M . Abbott D . M ., G . M'Call S . M ., John Murdoch J . M ., Thomas Alston S . W ., John Whyte J . W ., William

Young J . R ., W . Gardiuer Treasurer , Alexander Waruock Secretary , A . Robertson S . D ., P . M . Boss J . D ., Thomas Simpson J . D ., A , Brown P . G . S .. 11 . Aitkeu S . S ., M . Spurkis J . S ., A . Pearson Chaplain , John Terrie B . B ., J . Kennedy B . B ., J . Shields S . Bearer , W . Carlin I . G ., J . Cairns Tyler .

United Strength Lodge of Instruction , No . 228 . — This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , tho 1 st Novemher , at the Grafton Arms , Prince of Wales-road , Koutish-towti . Piesent—Bros . J . N . Frost P . M . and P . Z . W . M ., Wuest P . M . S . W ., Limebeer i . M . J . W ., C . Koester P . M . 435 Secretary , Peever P . M . Treasiner , Biiinie S . D , Carter J . D ., Keil I . G . Past Masters—Bros .

Slymanti , Ash , Sedgwick , Kew , Halsoy , H . Slyman , and Scott . Visitors—Bros . E . J . Everdell 157 U , O . S . Brown S . W . 1237 , J . H . Thompson P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex . Bueiness—The Lodgo was opeued in tho three degrees . Minutes read . Resumed to tho first degree , and , according to announcement , the Fifteen Sections were worked , tho following brethren assisting the W . M .: —First

Lectnre—Bros . VVuest , Limebeer , Carter , Peever , Koester , Frost , Ash . Second Leeture—Bros . Hals-ey , Kew , Siymnn P . M ., Ash , Sedgwick . Third Lecture—Bros . Peever , Sedgwick , Koester . Bros . Past Masters Kew and Sedgwick were unanimously elected honorary members . A cord . al vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Frost .

AH Masonic business being ended , the Lodge waa closed in harmony at 10 o ' clock . Onr brethren in tbe north of London , who may have an boar to spare on tho Wednesday evening , shonld drop in at this Lodge of Instruction ; we are sure they will bo pleased with the way in which the business is conducted .

Lily of Eichmond Lodge of Instruction . —The annual banquet wax held on Saturday , the 4 th instant ; it tho Greyhound liniei . Pros-cut : Bros . Kye . Kor as W . M ., D " . 'i » y S . W ., rjifig J . W ., Uopgood S . D ., Hurst J . D ., Fisher I . G ., Pn . J . i ( is Secretary and Pre . ceptor , and several brethren . Tho Lodge was opened and closed in usual form . The brethren then sat down to an excellent banquet ,

provided by Bio . Palmer , whoso catering is well known and appreciated . ' 1 he usual toasts , both Loyal and Masonic , were briefly given . The event of tbe meeting was the presentation to Bro . Phillips , by the W . M ., in the namo of the Lodge , of twelve silver tea spoons aud a pair of sugar tongs , in recognition of his valuable , services . Bro . Phillips returned thanks for the valuable preseut . He referred to

ihe increasing numbers of those who had joiued . Tho re were some others who were about to do so . Several other toasts wero given , and excellent harmony was renilored by Bro . Hurst , Phillips , Digby , and Harris . The " Tyler ' s" toast was given , aud the brethreu separated . A subscription iu connection with the above Lodge of Instruction was made by about forty brethreu , to enable them to become life governors of . the three Masonio institutions .