Notices Of Meetings.

Lodge Of Lights , No . 148 . —The regular monthly communication of this Lodge was hold at the Masonio Rooms , Sankoy-street , Warrington , on Monday , tho 31 st ult . Bros . J . B . Young W . M ., C . E . Hindley S . W ., A . H . Young J . W ., J . Bowes P . M . P . P . G . W . * Seo . nnd Treasurer , Jas . Paterson S . D ., T . Grime J . D ., A . Poako I . G ., T . Domville Tyler ; P . M . 's Bros . W . Sharp , J . Harding ; and Bros . J . Bayley , F . Walter , H . Crawford , Win . Burn , G . F . Cnrzon , J .

Pierpoint . Visitors—J . Tomlinson P . M . 363 , E . C . Cooper P . M . 484 , J . Armistead , J . H . Galloway Treas . 1250 , F . Deny P . M . 482 P . P . J . G . W . Staffordshire , & o . The Lodge being opened with solemn prelimiuaries , the minutes of last Lodge meeting wero read aud ratified . The Lodge was advanced to tho second degree , and eventually to that of Master Mason , in which Bro . Bowes very ably raised Bro . Crawford to the sublime degree . Tho Lodgo was resumed to the first , aud closed in peace aud harmony .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held its meeting on Saturday the 5 th inst . at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road . Present : —Bros . Gibbs W . M ., J . A . Powell S . W ., J . Millington J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Ross S . D ., J . Lorkin J . D ., Hunt I . G ., also Bros . Brasted , Garrod , Hallam sen ., C . Lorkin , Phillips , Mullord , Peach , Taverner , Giller , Burtle , Cnsworth , H . Hall , Stock ,

Trowinnard , Abraham , Carnaby , and Gyer . After preliminaries tho ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Brasted as candidate . Bro . Hallam worked the first , Bro . Pearcy the second section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Pearcy worked the third , assisted by Bro . Taverner ; the fourth ,

assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hallam the seventh , assisted by Bro . Peach . Bro . Abrahams of Perfect Ashlar 1178 , Peach and Taverner of Enfield 1237 , and Carnaby of Crusaders 1677 , wero elected member . Bro . Powell was appointed W . M . for tho ensuing week . Tho Lodgo votes for the " Old People" wero awarded to Bro . Pearcy , and those for the "Boys" to Bro . Cnsworth .

Salopian Chapter , No . 262 . —A Convocation was hold on the 7 th inst . at the Lion Hotel , Shrewsbury , present—Comp ., J . B . Boucher M . E . Z ., E . C . Peelo P . Z ., E . M . Wakeman H ., E . Andrew P . Z . ( acting ) J ., T . Warren Thompson E ., II . Newman N ., Y . O . L . Crump Treas . ( acting ) P . S ., P . H . Evans Asst . S . and other Companions . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been duly ratified , Bro . R . Forrest was exalted to the Supremo Deg . of a R . A .

Mason , in a very impressive manner . The historical lecture was delivered by Comp . Andrew , the symbolical by Comp . E . M . VVakomau II ., nnd the mystical by Comp . Boucher M . E . Z ., all of which wero rendered in first-rate stylo . The fact that Comp . Boucher and Comp . Newman aro " good and true Masons" was proved by the former journeying from London , and tho latter from Cardiff , to discharge the duties of the Offices they hold iu the Chapter .

Silurian Lodge , No . 471 . —A meeting was held ou Wednesday , 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Newport , Mon . Present—Bros . Charles IL Oliver jun . W . M ., A . McMnhon S . W ., C . Evans J . W ., B . B . Evans Sec , II . E . Head S . D ., Rev . E . Davies J . D ., II . J . Groves P . M . Org ., Stephens Steward , fi . Llewellyn I . G ., Fletcher Tyler , Iioiiton A .-si . siant Tyler . Past Masters Bros .

J . Campbell , C . H . Oliver , J . Horner , Slieppard , VVatkuis , Rowe , Orders , Lawrence , and about 40 members of the Lodgo . Visitors—Bros . S . G . Homfray P . G . A . D . C . and D . P . G . M . Mon .. H . Richards W . M . Albert Edward Lodge 1428 . Business—The Lodgo was opened to the second degree , when Bro . E . A . Lausdowno passed a most satisfactory examination previous to being raised to tho sublime degree

of M . M ., and retired . Tho Lodgo was thou opened in tho third degree , and Bro . E . A . Lansdowno was raised and invested with tho badge of a M . M ., the ceremony being most ably conducted by Bro . Charles H . Oliver juu . W . M . Tho Lodge was then reduced to the first degree , when it was proposed by tho W . M ., and seconded by

Bro . J . Campbell I . P . M ., that a cordial voto of thanks bo given to the D . P . G . M . Capt . Homfray A . G . D ., for his attendance on the occasion . The voto was carried with acclamation , and Bro . Homfray suitably returned thanks . Tbo accounts for tho past year were then passed , aud the Lodge was closed iu peace and harmony at 9 . 30 p . m .

Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Green Dragon , Stepney , E ., ou the 3 rd ult . Present—Bros . J . Hansen Thorn W . M ., T . S . Taylor S . W ., E . W . Walter J . W ., J . G . Stevens P . M . Treasurer , G . Ward Verry P . M . Secretary , T . W . Tait S . D ., VV . Cross J . D ., J . Taylor D . C . as I . G ., G . T . Seddon Organist , J . R . Shingfield W . S ., C . T . Speight Tyler ;

also Bros . Hugh Cotter I . P . M ., J . J . Middleton P . M ., J . J . Berry P . M ., T . J . Barnes P . M ., J . Hood P . M ., & c , and Bros . VV . March , A . Symes , A . Wood , F . Russell , O . W . Peacock , P . Guile . , A . Walter , W . Kent , E . W . Thomas , G . Wood , & c . The busines : before the Lodge was the raising of Bros . VV . March , F . Russell , and A . E . Wood , and the initiation of Messrs . VV . Hawcs aud VV . N . Spa ks into tho

mysteries of the Order . Lodge was opened in due form rith prayer , and the minutes of the last meeting were ennfir ad . Lodge was opened up , and Bros . VV . March and F . Russell wi o raised to the degree of M . M ., after which Bro . A . E . Wood was also raised , deaconed by P . M . Hood . The ballot proving unauimoi ! y in favour of tho candidates , they were admitted into tho Order in no form , all the ceremonies being very ably and impressively rt lored . The

Lodgo next voted ten guineas to the Institutions for Bi \ s aud Girls , on the lists of Bros . P . M . ' s Barnes and G . VV . Verry . Pi - lositious for initiation having been made , Lodge was closed and adj < rned . There was no banquet , but many of the brethren stayed to hoi .. 'ir tho toasts of " The Queen and the Craft , " aud the Initiates . Si ie songs and recitations enlivened the proceedings , and the Tyler ' s to . st separated tho brethren at a reasonable hour .

Notices Of Meetings.

Crystal Palace Lodge , No . 742 . —After seven years wandering this Lodge resumed its meetings in the old quarters at the Crystal Palace , on Thursday , tho 3 rd instant , when the chair waa filled by Bro . Charles D . D . Ilumo Prov . G . D . Berks and Bucks , P . M . 209 , & e . The W . M . was supported by Bros . Henry Speedy S . W ., Dick Radclyft ' e J . W ., Thomas Foxall P . M . Treasurer , William Land

P . M . Secretary , Blundell S . D ., Fred . Ormo J . D ., Eyre I . G ., John Lassam W . S ., Cole D . C . ; P . M . ' s Bros . S . P . Acton , VV . W . Baxter , H . Cox , R . Roberts , II . T . Thompson , and George Weeks . Amongst tho members present wero Bros . Hagolmann , F . Speedy , Blnnsnm , Ayres , Pullen , Blott , Graddon , & c Tho Visitors included Bros . R . B . Newsom P . P . G . S . B . Kent P . M . 1092 , C . Eaton 1692 , H . VV . Chappoll

( Light of tho South Lodge , Rosario de Santa Fe , Argentine Republic ) , C . W . Fox P . M . 1326 , J . B . Walter , & c . The Lodge business comprised the confirmation of the minutos of tho previous meeting , ballottingfor a joining member , Bro . Edward J . VVhall ; tho annual reading of the bye laws , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year ; the appointment of an audit committee , and

the nomination of four brethren to act as a Committee of tho Bonevolont Fund . Bro . Henry Speedy was unanimously selected as W . M ., Bro . Thomas Foxall re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Woodstock Tyler . Several propositions for initiation and joining were ordered to be inserted in tho next summons , and the Lodge having been closed , tho brethren adjourned to the Saloon Dining Room , where au excellent

banquet was served in that perfect stylo for which Bros . Bertram and Roberts are so justly famed . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M ., in brief but well chosen sentences , proposed tho usual Masonic toasts , which were received with tho customary cordiality . In responding for the Visitors , Bro . R . B . Newsom congratulated the Lodge upoa its return to the beautiful building in which they were then

assembled , whore they had for so many years been accustomed to meet , and which was tho birthplace and proper home of the Crystal Palace Lodge . With the toast of the Masonic Charities , tho W . M . associated tho name of Bro . Henry Cox P . H ., whom ho thanked in the nam © of the Lodge for his arduous exertions iu securing the election to the Masonic Schools of two orphan children of a late member . It was announced that Bro . Cox would represent tho Lodge at the ensuing

Festival of the Girls' School , aud that the J . W ., Bro . Dick Radclyffo , was undertaking a similar duty for the Boys' School in connection with his mother Lodge , the Etonian St . John , No . 209 . Tho meeting terminated at au early hour , after a cordial expression of good wishes to their esteemed hosts , to which Bro . William Bertram responded . Some excellent songs aud recitations contributed to the enjoyment of a most pleasant evening .

High Cross Lodge , No . 754 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Seven Sisters' Hotel , Tottenham , on Wednesday 26 th March . Present—Bro . II . Stephens W . M ., who was supported by his Ollicers , P . M . ' s Bros . Dance , Wells , Roberts , Barbam , Liuzell , and Jones , and several brethren . The first business was to ballot for Mr . A . G . Fidler , who was that evening a candidate for Freemasonry ,

the ballot having proved nnanimously in his favour , Mr . Fidler was dnly initiated by tho W . M ., in his usual impressive manner . The W . M , then announced to the brethren he had a proposition to make which ho trusted would be received with that spirit which tho nature of the proposition so justly merited . After making a few remarks on the good it wonld do , he moved that the sum of fifty guineas bo

granted out of the Lodge funds for tho Masonic Charities , by which means certain of tho Officers of tho Lodge would become Life Governors to the various Masonic institutions . The proposition was seconded by Bro . David Roberts P . M ., Treasurer , who in a lengthy and ablo speech pleaded the cause of charity , concluding his remarks by saying the Lodge wonld not suffer by taking this step , and felt sure

no member preseut would ever regret assisting in this great and good action . Having beou duly discussed , the proposition was carried unanimously . The Lodgo was then closed in ancient form , aud tho brethren adjourned for refreshment , to which ample justice was done . On the cloth being removed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given Bro . Roberts P . M . gave tho health of tho W . M ., referring to

the zeal with which he at all times undertook to carry out any object for the good of the Lodge , ancl especially to tho great act of charity he had taken part iu that evening . This wonld add to the popularity and esteem in which he was already regarded by the brethren , and would set an example to young members to follow in his footsteps . He was pleased to see a gentleman amongst them

that evening for the first time ( the Initiate ) , whos 3 father he had known ancl respected for many years , and trusted that he-had witnessed would make a good impression on his mind . Tho W . M ., in replying , said nothing could give him greater gratification , and more unalloyed pleasure than to find that ho had gained the esteem of the brethren . Their kindly expressions he kuew wero real and earnest .

Tbe W . M . now gave the health of the Initiate . Coming into the Lodge so well recommended , aud judg ' g from what he had seen of him that evening , ho felt sure he wonli bo a credit to tho Lodgo . Bro . Fidler , in replying , thanked the VV ) I . and the brethren for tho kind manner in which they had receiv .: him . He felt certain he

should never regret joining Freemasonry The toast of the P . M . ' s was responded to by Bro . Wells , who re , retted ho was unable to bo present earlier in the evening . It wa always his great desire to support the W . M ., and render any assi ; nice that laid in his power . Tlio health of tho Visitors waa respond , to by Bro . Young ( St . Leonards Lodgo ) . The proceedings couclui d with tho Tyler ' s toast .

High Cross Lodge of Ins' Action , No . 754 . —On Thursday , 27 th March , at Bro . Matte ' s , Coach and Horses , Tottenham . Bros . Young W . M ., Drisci S . W ., Oxley J . W ., Peach S . D ., Everdcll I . G ., Thompson Precep r , Garrod Sec , aud others . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehe .. 'wcl , Bro . Peach candidate . Bro . Taverner having answered the u : rial questions preliminary to passing , tho Lodgo waa opened in tho second degree , and tho