Notices Of Meetings.

Dalhousie Lodge . No . 860 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 10 th of February , afc Andertnn ' s Hotel . Fleet Street . Present—Bros . W . H . Wallington W . M ., Knox S . W .. Allen J . W ., L . F . Littoll P . M . Secretary , White S . D ., Mason J . D .. Weige D . C . Cheshire Steward , Dodson T . G ., Gilchrist Ty ler P . M . Bro . Underwood , & c , Sovmonr Smith Organist . Visitors—Bro * .

Thomas Laxton P . M . Berkhamstead 50 (• G . P . Hurt * . Charles R-ivdon W . M . Mount Lebanon 73 , Cambridge S . D . Old Kent 15 , Robins v , British Oak 831 , Morgan Gladsmnir 13 S 5 . Harwood Clapton 13 ' > 5 . Tho Lodgo was opened , and tho regular proceedings followed . The W . M . then raised Bro . Thomas Pinn to the sublime decree . Bros . Kitchingman , J . Pinn , Lipson , Gabriel and Barker were then

intorrogated , and having made satisfactory replies , were passed to the 2 nd degree . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . Joseph Turner and Sydney Woodhead , which proved favourable , " and these gentlemen were initiated . The whole of the ceremonies were worked by Bro . Wallington , and from his well-known qualifications , ifc is scarcely necessary to say they were carried out in a most satisfactory manner .

Tho initiates , by tho deep attention they paid , shewed thoy were greatly impressed by the ceremony . After routine business , the Lodgo was closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet , which was most ably served under the superintendence of Bro . Smith . When the cloth had been removed , the W . M . rose and proposed the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty tho Queen . This was the first

and most important toast , and one ho was snvo the brethren would honour ; ho would simply ask them to drink it , and he would couple with it Prosperity to tho Craft . Tho next on the list was tho M . W . the G . M ., the Prince cf Wales . Bro . Wallington said , that to us , as Freemasons , it was an especial one . We knew not whether Providence would permit His Royal Highness to return to us , but he was

sure it was the sincere wish of every Freemason that he should , and that with increased health and strength . To the toast of the Pro . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , full justice was done by tho W . M ., who stated thafc tho multifarious duties thafc devolved upon the M . W . G . M ., necessitated his having assistance , and in the noble Earl wo have a most zealous and indefatigable Mason . With the Earl of

Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers , was connected tho health of one of tho visitors , Bro . Laxton , who , in reply , stated that ho was hardly the right person to respond . Ho was not a Grand Officer , but only an insignificant member of a Provincial Graud Lodge , lie thanked the W . M . and brethren for the cordial greeting they had given him , and assured them he had derived great pleasure from his

visit . Bro . P . M . Littell then rose to propose tho health of the W . M ., he said : the pleasing duty devolved upon him , but he regretted it had not fallen into better hands . Ho had had great pleasure in watching the career of Bro . Wallington , since his introduction to the Lodge . He had noticed hnw determined their WM . had been to make his mark , and how well he had served tho several offices . lie

referred to tho progress the Lodgo was making . When he occupied tho chair , ho thought ho had done well in initiating nine gentlemen into the Order during his year of office ; his predecessor had added eight ; but Bro . Wallington had initiated 10 . He referred to tho way in which tho ceremonies had boon conducted , and was gratified to see the impression made upon tho candidates . The toast was then

drunk most enthusiastically . Bro . Wallington said it was painful for him to rise on this occasion ; it being the last opportunity ho should have during his ycarof office . Ho must embrace tho occasion to thank the officers and brethren for their kind attention and assistance , lie was sorry to have to return thanks , and yet glad ; sorry because it was almost for tho last time . He was fond of work , and he regretted

that he should so soon get out of it . Tho health of tho P . M . ' s was given , and ably responded to by Bro . Littell . Bro . Woodward responded for the Initiates , and hoped that he might , by God ' s blessing , become a credit to tho Order . In referring to tho Visitors , the W . M . spoko of the advantages to be derived from tho members of Lodges seeing the way in which the business was conducted

elsewhere . The toast was replied to by Bros . Raydon and Cambridge . Bro . Cambridge spoko of the zeal evinced by Bro . Wallington , not only in connection with his own Lodge , but for the benefit and instruction of the Craft generally . He , and all the Visitors , had been much gratified by what they had witnessed , and it was a source of great gratification to all present to know that the Dalhousie Lodge was evidencing such prosperity . There were many young Masons in the

Lodge , and several of them had alread y distinguished themselves , and ho was sure all would benefit by the instruction his worthy Bro . Wallington was so well able to impart . Tho toast of tho Officers was associated with Bro . Knox , who briefly summed up the qualifications of each , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the evening ' s proceedings to a close . Some excellent songs , ably ronelerod , were given during the evening , the W . M . and Bros . Dodson , Knox , Weige , Skinner , & c , " distinguishing themselves .

Doric Lodge , No . 933 . —This celebrated Lodge , originall y founded in tho extreme east of London , may be said to have- now fully established its claim to bo considered otic of high standing in the City . Indeed , for some years past its importance has been recognised and acknowledged , not only by reason of tho high standard ol excellence which pervades every part of its internal conduct , but from

tho persevering and successful efforts in tho causo of charity originated by its leading members . The task of reporting the proceedingsof this Lodge is exceedingly pleasant , for tho language ot praise , so frequently abused , can here he conscientiously and nnhositat - ingly employed . From beginning to tho end of the work the hand ot the expert craftsman is perceptible . At the last meeting , which was held

at Auderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G ., on Tuesday , the 8 th inst ., in the presence of a large assemblage of brethren , amongst whom were present , Past Masters : T . Barnes , Bourmi , Yet ton , Marsh , W . Wainr . ght and Griffin . Bro . R . Ayton the W . M ., a pupil of Bro . T . Barnesen ., concluded the duties of his term of office , about to expire , bv first passing Bro . Giddins to the second degree and installing , in the presence of five-and-twenty installed Masters and Past ^ Masters

Rro . Jonathan Taylor as his successor . Tho latter somewhat difficult wromony was performed with remarkable ability , aud it is no smill nraiso to state that Bro . Ayton managed to seenro the undivided afcton . ¦ ion of his rather fastidious audience , who expressed their pleasure wl appreciation by cmtinuod and genuine apolause . As was to bi expected , tho new W . M . entered upon h s duties with oracthnl good

¦ tense and tact , and at once commenced his work : is i > " h-t hil him iccmstomed to it all his life . With a briof and appropriate a I Iron to ¦ ach , ho invested tho following offijnrs fir tho ynr—v > z ., R . Vvtou t . P . M ., J . G . Stevens P . M .. 531 S . W . R . J . Tucker J . W ., T . Bwies -en ., Hon . Treas , J . B mron Hon . Sec , Digbv S . D ., G < o . HollingtonJ . D . Rdney I . G ., T . Yetton W . S ., Wintlo D . C , ' Soddon Org ., Grant Tvler .

The appointments met with general satisfaction , as was evince ! by the hearty applause which greoted the officers while being conducted to their several positions . Tho W . M . then proceeded to initiate Messrs . James Bagg , Henry Harris , and Alfred Tapley . The ceremony was most intelligently rendered , and tho qniofc impressiveness with which the salient points were delivered indicated how thoroughly

Bro . Taylor understood the spirit of tho ritual , and the importance of making clear to the novices its moral bearings and social influences . Tho business of tho Lodge room concluded with tho presentation of a gold P . M . ' s Jewel to Bro . Ayton , for his services during tho pa ^ t vnai * . After a sumptuous banquet and dessert , superintended by genial Bro . W . Smith , the Loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were

proceeded with . In proposing the health of the W . M ., Bro . Aytou wished he possessed sufficient eloquence truly to express his opinion of tho qualifications of Bro . Taylor for the dignified post he now occupies , bat the brethren had a specimen of his abilities in tho Lodg = > , and for bis own part ho had never heard any Master do his work bettor , and too often not nearly as well . The W . M . replying ,

sincerely thanked the I . P . M . and the brethren for their good wishes . Ho might perhaps not prove all thoy could wish afc tho banquet table . having been a total abstainer for five and twenty years , but ; fchafc did not prevent him from asking them to enjoy themselves . In this matter , ho judged for himself , and they must acfc as seems good to them . But in tho Lodge work he would endeavour to do his duty , he hoped to thoir

satisfaction , especially supported ; as he has tho good fortune to bo , by a staff of officers whom they witnessed doing their respective duties this evening most creditably , owing mainly to tho many P . M . ' s the Doric Lodge can boast who have made Masonic work their study , and who arp nofc only willing , but anxious to devote their time in instructing all who are desirous to place themselves under their tuition

Doric working , erewhdo sneered at , is now being adopted in tho best Lodges , nofc only in tho oast as heretofore , but equally so in the north , west , and south . Doric working is Bro . Barnes ' s working , and , being one of his oldest pupils , he hoped to do credit to his tutor , and that r . ! m hrctfmm may havo no occasion to regret having placed him ia this high and dignified position . ( Cheers . ) To the toast of tho P . M . ' s

several responded . The names of Bros . J . G . Stevens and Myers wore connected with that " to tho Prosperity of tho Charities . " Bro . Stevens said : " Worshipful Master and brethren , I am really pleased yon havo coupled my name with the Charities , as you aro awnre of tho interest I take in promoting their prosperity . I have frequently had occasion to give you my sentiments upon tho subject , and a

' thrice-told tale falls upon the ear and blunts tho understanding ;' but I will address myself especially to the initiates , to whom this tale has never yet been told , and therefore to them it cannot be a thricetold tale . I trust they will place their names upon tho Steward ' s list . I do hope no Mason ' s charitable instincts require stimulating , bub should any one be inclined to hesitate , I would advise him to

attend the elections and thoro witness scenes upon which , were I a poet , I could write an epic long enough to last until doomsday . Tho anxiety visible in tho faces of the applicants ; tho aged Mason , who nobly fought tho battle of life , yet failed ; the widow , in her desolation , vainly hoping for the relief success might bring to her home . Let him watch tho animation and brightness which illuminates tho

features of those to whom tho thrice-welcome intelligence is announced that the votes were in their favour and the annuity secure , and of those in whom the momentary gleam of hope is extinguished , and tho utter dejection in which they reluctantly retire from tho contest . If ho will do that , I am sure he will resolve never to neglect bestowing his mite in upholding , and to try his best to enlar . ro tho capabilities

of our noblo Institutions ; and you must bear in mind , brethren , that as Lodges increase and members become more numerous , so iu p-oportion will the calls upon tho Charities be augmented . I may say , I hope , without annoyance , and with my natural and inherent modesty — ( laughter)—thafc I have done good suit and service to these institutions ; but do not for one moment imagine that 1 have done vet . I

hope to represent this Lodge at the next Festival of the Boys' School , and shall want all your names on my list , which the Lodge promised to head with 20 guineas —( cheers )—and I give you now fair warning that in this matter I do not mean to be modest , but pertinacious , and I am sum you will all do your best , knowing , as you do , that you merelv help to educate tho orphan , and to instruct them in morality

and religion , and thus fit them for their entrance into social life . " ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Myers , in his reply , stated thafc he represents the Lily of Richmond Lodge afc the Festival for the Aged , an I would he glad to receive subscriptions . A number of names were handed to him , amongst whom were the newly initiated . One brother sub . scribed 10 guineas . Bros . Gottheil and Cnndick replied to the toasts

for the Visitors . In responding to tho health of the officers , Bro . Barnes took occasion to observe thafc ho felt a considerable amount of pleasure in having two brethren present who are closely identified with tho reminiscences of his Masonic career . There was Bro . Gottheil desiring to introduce him into his Lodge ( Faith IU ) , hold in this very house , but circumstances would not permit—that was eventually instrumental in introducing him into the Doric—and there

was also Bro . Stevens , who deaconed him at his initiation , which took olace in 18 ( 13 ; and he , being now the father of this Lodge , was truly happy to meet those brethren , especially as their activity in the cause of charity , for which they have for many years been conspicuous , ia in no way diminished . The Tyler ' s toast ended the pro .